Tara Shollenberger, Ed.D.
Assistant Professor of Leadership Studies, High Point University
Tara Shollenberger, Ed.D.
Assistant Professor of Leadership Studies, High Point University
With over a decade of experience in student affairs and threat assessment, Dr. Shollenberger previously served as Assistant Vice President for Student Life at High Point University, where she chaired the University Threat Assessment Team and oversaw areas of student conduct, fraternity and sorority life and Title IX.
Currently, as the Assistant Professor of Leadership Studies at High Point University, Dr. Shollenberger works with doctoral students and teaches courses within the field of higher education. As an active researcher and practitioner, Dr. Shollenberger has published on campus safety, threat assessment, and student mental health. Her recent work examines the impact of firearms policies on college campuses and suicide prevention strategies. She is co-author of “Higher Education Law: A Practitioner’s Guide” and recipient of NABITA research grants.
Dr. Shollenberger has experience as a speaker and higher education consultant, while also presenting regularly at NABITA, ASCA, and NASPA conferences. She continues to advance the field through research, education, and mentorship.