Shawnda Schroeder

Shawnda Schroeder

PhD, MA, University of North Dakota
  • Director of Curriculum and Course Design | Assistant Professor, Indigenous Health
    • Public/Indigenous health program evaluation, Indigenous and public health research methods, health equity

Contact Info

Office Address

School of Medicine & Health Sciences Room E264
1301 North Columbia Road Stop 9037
Grand Forks, ND 58202-9037

Curriculum Vitae

Websites

Biography

Dr. Shawnda Schroeder is the Director of Curricululm and Course Design and an Educator Scholar (Assistant Professor) in the Department of Indigenous Health located within the University of North Dakota's School of Medicine and Health Sciences. In this role she teaches PhD candidates in qualitative methods, mixed methods, and program evaluation as they relate to Indigenous public health. Prior to this role, Dr. Schroeder was the Associate Director of Research and Evaluation and a Research Associate Professor at the Center for Rural Health, also located at the University of North Dakota's School of Medicine and Health Sciences.

She began her career with the Center in 2011 as a Coordinator for the Critical Access Hospital Quality Network. In this role, she collaborated with all 36 critical access (rural) hospitals in North Dakota. This work was funded as part of the North Dakota State Office of Rural Health, a federal-state partnership that helps rural communities build their healthcare services through collaborations and initiatives. After accepting a research faculty position still with the Center, she began to conduct research on oral health equity working with state partners, oral health stakeholders, the Department of Human Services (Medicaid office), and all dental professional associations in North Dakota. This research included review of national datasets, work with the respective dental provider associations to review licensure data, analyses of basic screening surveys conducted by the North Dakota Department of Health & Human Services (ND HHS) Oral Health Program, and review of State Medicaid data. Her work in oral health equity for North Dakotans has resulted in an several grants and contracts as well as invitations to serve onseveral state and national committees and boards revieweing recomendations for oral health. Dr. Schroeder has continued this work in her role with the Department of Indigenous Health.

Outside of oral health, Dr. Schroeder's other area of focus has been on mental health equity, partnering with groups to address stigma, access to care, availability of services, and culturally-relevant care delivery. Read, Strengthening Resilience: Promoting Positive School Mental Health Among Indigenous Youth for an example of this work.

Within the University, Dr. Schroeder is the Grand Challenge Champion for the Rural Health and Communities Grand Challenge, is an elected member of the Research Committee for the UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences, and is the recent recipient of the UND Award for Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Research and Creative Activity for her work on the Behavioral Health Bridge during the COVID-19 Pandemic. 

IH 763: Qualitative Methods

IH 764: Mixed Methods Research

IH 760: Public Health Program Evaluation

IH 790: Indigenous Health Seminar

Member of the graduate school, chairing and serving on student dissertations, portfolios, and theses. 

Health Equity

Oral Healthcare Access and Utilization

Tribal Participatory Research

Community Based Participatory Research

Qualitative Research Methodologies 

Mixed Methods Research

Survey Design

Program Evaluation

Indigenous Health

Public Health 

See attached CV for a complete list and access the UND Scholarly Commons for work freely accessible: UND Scholarly Commons for Dr. Schroeder

Peer Reviewed Publications (SAMPLE)

  • Schroeder, S. & Manuelito, K. (2025). Perceived barriers and recommendations to improve well-child visits among Medicaid enrolees: An explanatory sequential mixed methods study. Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved, 36(4), 10.1353/hpu.2025.a975595.
  • Tofaeono, V., Vaofanua, T., Bontia, A., Gayapa, R., Choman, E., Fa’aiuaso, S., & Schroeder, S. (2025). Utilizing an artificial intelligence and machine learning model to predict colorectal cancer risk in American Samoa – a pilot study. Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention, 26(11), 3981-3986. DOI: 10.31557/APJCP.2025.26.11.3981
  • Schroeder, S., Ahmad, R., & Nord, J. (2025). Formative evaluation of dental student rotations promoting careers in safety-net and community health center settings. Journal of Dental Education. DOI: 10.1002/jdd.70069
  • Whitegoat, W. & Schroeder, S. (2025). Facilitators and barriers that influence the persistence of American Indians in athletic training education programs. Journal of Athletic Training Education and Practice, 21(2), 126-138. DOI: 10.4085/1947-380X-25-001.
  • Taylor, J., Schroeder, S. & Redvers, N. (2025). First Nations’ perspectives on the ethical use of drones in Indigenous health care. Drone Systems and Applications, DOI: 10.1139/dsa-2024-0046.
  • Schroeder, S. & Reiten, J. (2024). Training dental teams to address community health: Necessary partnerships and evaluation of an evidence-based curriculum. Progress in Community Health Partnerships, Johns Hopkins Press.
  • Schroeder, S., Beck, J., Medalen, N. & Stepanov, A. (2024). Emergency department and dental clinic perceptions of appropriate, and preventable, use of the ed for non-traumatic dental conditions in hot-spot counties: A mixed methods study. Journal of Primary Care & Community Health, 15. doi:10.1177/21501319231222396
  • Schroeder, S., Kelly, D. & Leighton, K. (2022). Influence of years of experience and age on hospital workforce compassion satisfaction, anxiety, depression, stress, and burnout during pandemic: Implications for retention. Psychol Health Med. Dec 22:1-14. doi: 10.1080/13548506.2022.2159988. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36550684.
  • Kelly, D., Schroeder, S. & Leighton K. (2022). Anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, and professional quality of life among the hospital workforce during a global health pandemic. Journal of Rural Health, 38(1), doi: 10.1111/jrh.12659
  • Schroeder, S.(2021). Comentary letter: Authors response, The relationship between diabetes and oral health status, and dental visits among American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawiann elders. Journal of the American Dental Association, 152(9), 717-718. doi: 10.1016/j.adaj.2021.07.008
  • Schroeder, S., Adamsen, C. & Besse, R. (2021). The relationship between diabetes and oral health status, and dental visits among American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawiann elders. Journal of the American Dental Association, 152(4), 293-301. doi: 10.1016/j.adaj.2020.12.008
  • Schroeder, S. (2021). Author’s response: Commentary letter. Journal of the American Dental Association, 152(9), 717-718, doi: 10.1016/j.adaj.2021.07.008
  • Heitkamp, T., Schroeder, S., Shogren, M. & Harsell, C. (2021). Use of evidence-based technology transfer to assist the behavioral health workforce: A case study on technology transfer systems. Journal of Addictions Nursing, 32(3), 197-204. doi: 10.1097/JAN.0000000000000418
  • Schroeder, S., Roberts, H., Heitkamp, T., Clarke, B., Gotham, H. J. & Franta, E. (2021). Rural mental health care during a global health pandemic: Addressing and supporting the rapid transition to tele-mental health. Journal of Rural Mental Health, 45(1), 1–13. doi: 10.1037/rmh0000169
  • Schroeder, S., Shogren, M. & Terras, K. (2021). Student connectivity in online programs: Role of the Nurse Faculty. Online release. Journal of Nurse Practitioners, 17(3), 329-334. doi: 10.1016/j.nurpra.2020.09.005
  • Schroeder, S., Tan, C. M., Urlacher, B. & Heitkamp, T. (2020). The role of rural and urban geography and gender in community stigma around mental illness. Health Education and Behavior, 48(1). doi:  10.1177%2F1090198120974963
  • Adamsen, C., Schroeder, S., LeMire, S., Carter, P. (November 2018). Education, Income, and Employment and Prevalence of Chronic Disease Among American Indian/Alaska Native Elders [REPRINT: Special Issue, Eliminating Health Disparities]. Prev Chronic Dis, 15 (E147).

Other Publications, Policy Briefs, Reports, & Fact Sheets (SAMPLE)

  • Schroeder, S., Luger, B., Wilson, G., Smith-Yliniemi J. & Karikari, G. (2025). [Report]. A Visual Journey of Indigenous Health Doctoral Research Students - Photovoice Research. Available at https://commons.und.edu/ih-fac/31/.
  • Schroeder, S. & Ahmad, R. (April 2025). [Report]. Evaluation of SEAL!ND: School year 2023-2024. Funded and peer-reviewed by ND HHS OHP, HRSA, and CDC.
  • Schroeder, S., Nadeau, M., Steele, J., Williams, A., Allick, C., Luger, B., Smith-Yliniemi, J., Karikari, G., Wilson, D., Henry, D., & Warne, D. (2025). Health services, care access, and health outcomes for American Indians in North Dakota (Chapter 5). In School of Medicine and Health Sciences Advisory Council (Ed.), Eighth biennial report: Health issues for the state of North Dakota 2025. University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences. med.und.edu/about/publications/biennial-report/index.html
  • Schroeder, S. & Ahmad, R. (January 2025). [Report]. Evaluation and performance measurement plan: North Dakota Oral Health Program, Health & Human Services. Funded and peer-reviewed by ND HHS OHP and CDC.
  • Schroeder, S. (November 2024). [Report]. APLU Cornell University Grant for Supporting Indigenous Student Success Initiatives, 2024. Summer seminar travel funds, grant closeout report. Funded and reviewed by the Association of Public and Land Grant Universities.  
  • Schroeder, S. (November 2024). [Report]. North Dakota Department of Health Oral Health Program: Full evaluation of the Oral Health Program’s activities under Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) grant, State Actions to Improve Oral Health Outcomes (6-year close out report). Funded and peer-reviewed by ND HHS OHP and CDC.
  • Schroeder S. (2024). [Fact Sheet]. Promoting dental careers: R-Cool Health Scrubs Camps. Funded and peer-reviewed by ND HHS OHP, HRSA, and CDC.
  • Schroeder S. (2024). [Fact Sheet]. Community impact: School-based sealant program, 2023-2024. Funded and peer-reviewed by ND HHS OHP, HRSA, and CDC.
  • Connor, T., Schroeder, S., Stepanov, A. & Persinger, O. (2023). [Report]. Opportunities and need to promote oral health equity in North Dakota. Funded and peer reviewed by ND HHS OHP and CDC. hhs.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/DOH%20Legacy/Oral%20Health/ Oral_Health_in_North_Dakota.pdf
  • Schroeder, S., Ostmo, P., Landwehr, R., McLean, A. & Heitkamp, T. Building resilience among physical and behavioral healthcare providers during a global health pandemic. [Toolkit]. Funded and peer-reviewed by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Mountain Plains Mental Health Technology Transfer Center. Available at: mhttcnetwork.org/centers/mountain-plains-mhttc/product/building-resilience-among-physical-and-behavioral-healthcare
  • Fox, L., Belgarde, L. & Heitkamp, T. (May 2021). Ed. Schroeder, S. Healing our protectors: Building resilience among tribal law enforcement officers through cultural interventions. [Toolkit]. Funded and peer-reviewed by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Mountain Plains Mental Health Technology Transfer Center. Available at: mhttcnetwork.org/centers/mountain-plains-mhttc/product/healing-our-protectors-building-resilience-among-tribal-law
  • Schroeder, S. (December 2020). Evaluation of SEAL!ND: School year 2019-2020. [Report]. Funded and peer-reviewed by the North Dakota Department of Health Oral Health Program, the Health Resources and Services Administration, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Available at: ruralhealth.und.edu/assets/4061-17204/evaluation-of-seal-nd-2019-2020.pdf
  • Fox, L., Nielsen, S., Heitkamp, T. & Schroeder, S. (October 2020). Strengthening resilience: Promoting positive school mental health among Indigenous youth. [Toolkit]. Funded and peer-reviewed by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Mountain Plains Mental Health Technology Transfer Center. Available at: mhttcnetwork.org/centers/mountain-plains-mhttc/product/strengthening-resilience-promoting-positive-school-mental

Invited/Accepted: National & International Presentaitons  (2025 SAMPLE)

  • Transforming Public Health through Indigenous-Led Scholarship and Practice; American Public Health
  • Healing through ceremony: Exploring the efficacy of Ceremony-Assisted Treatment for substance Use Disorders in American Indian communities; American Public Health Association’s Annual Meeting
  • Leveraging mixed methods to advance health equity in pediatric preventive care among families covered by Medicaid; American Public Health Association’s Annual Meeting
  • Using Ceremony-Assisted Treatment for Healing and Recovery from Substance Use Disorders; Indigenous Trauma & Resilience Research Center Symposium
  • Evidence-based Approaches in Public and Indigenous Health, National Indian Health Board Tribal Scholars for Health and Sustainability
  • Knowledge Translation: Bridging Research and Practice for Aging and Disability Services. Knowledge; Translation for Disability & Rehabilitation Research (KTDRR)
  • Quantitative, Qualitative, & Mixed Research Methods; American Indian Higher Education Consortium

  • NOMINATED: Outstanding Department Teaching Award; Recommendation made by the FIDC, University Senate Committee (August 2023)
  • NOMINATED: Outstanding (Individual) Graduate Teaching Award; Recommendation made by the FIDC, University Senate Committee (August 2023)
  • William Crozier & Edith Magwood Fawcett Enhancement Award, University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences (May 2023)
  • National Institute of Health, Promoting Indigenous Research Leadership Program; Grand Forks, North Dakota (August 2022)
  • Exceptional Reviewer (August 2021). The Journal of Rural Health for the period between July 2020 and June 2021.
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Research and Creative Activity Award: University of North Dakota, Founder’s Day (February 2020). University of North Dakota.
  • Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (MHTTC), Brand Ambassador Award (May 2020). Awarded by the MHTTC Network Coordinating Office, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
  • Exceptional Reviewer (August 2019). The Journal of Rural Health for the period between July 2018 and June 2019.

Dr. Schroeder received her B.A. (Summa Cum Laude) from Augustana University, Sioux Falls, SD, in 2008. She was awarded her M.A. in Sociology and Ph.D. in Higher Education, Research in 2009 and 2012 respectively by the University of North Dakota.

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