Pamela Kalbfleisch

Author, Keynote Speaker, Educator, Leader

Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States

About

I am the author of Mentoring Enactment Theory and publish widely in the area of mentoring and personal relationships. I examine issues affecting communication in relationships.

Experience

  • Emerita Professor University of North Dakota at Freelance
    Jul 2024 - Present · 2 yrs

  • University of North Dakota (10 yrs 11 mos)
    • Charles R. “Chuck” Johnson Endowed Professor of Communication
      Feb 2020 - Jun 2025 · 5 yrs 5 mos

    • Professor
      Aug 2014 - Jun 2025 · 10 yrs 11 mos

      Served as the Director of Graduate Programs in Communication; Teach a wide range of classes, Advise students, and Publish research.

  • Dean, College of Arts and Sciences at Concordia University Chicago
    Aug 2012 - Aug 2014 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    Provide vision and leadership for initiation, development, implementation and evaluation of all programs and departments in college; leadership and encouragement of college faculty facilitating their pursuit of excellence in instruction, professional productivity, research and community service; build collaborations and development of the college, and serve as the chief administrative officer for the college. Inaugurated First Year Freshman Experience in Noetic Learning Facilitated implementation of new programs in Health Informatics and Nursing Expanded on-line education and encouraged development of new certificates in Peace and Conflict Studies and in Human Security Encouraged gifts of art and aesthetic development of the West Annex Gallery

  • University of North Dakota (9 yrs 7 mos)
    • Professor and Special Assistant to the President for Strategic Initiatives
      Jul 2003 - Jul 2012 · 9 yrs 1 mo

      Assisting the University of North Dakota President Robert O. Kelley in Strategic Positioning for the University, Nimble Response to Opportunities and Challenges, and Institutional Development.

    • American Council on Education Fellow 2009-2010
      2009 - 2010 · 1 yr

      Fellowship in the Office of the President, Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL, Mentor: Charles R. Middleton, President. Fellowship focus on development of strategic agility and political savvy that facilitates building effective teams, dealing with paradox, creating the new and different, innovation management, and leading with vision and purpose. Concentration in Strategic Agility and Political Savvy, Building Effective Relations with Governing Boards, Finance, Institutional Development, Budget and Strategic Planning, Government Relations, and Understanding all Functional Units of the University.

    • Professor and Director School of Communication
      2003 - 2008 · 5 yrs

      Fostered faculty development, strategic planning, curriculum enhancement, student success, fundraising and alumni relations, and collaborations within the university and with the communication industry.