The LOOP Kansas State University
Leadership Studies and Programs
Issue 6: Spring 2006
From the Director’s Desk
Dr. Susan M. Scott,
Director Leadership
Studies Program
I am especially pleased
to share with you the many
noteworthy events that
have happened at Leader-
ship Studies and Programs
during 2005 and the first months of 2006.
January 2005 brought with it the announce- Leadership Studies and Programs Joining Day
ment of our revised mission statement: Celebration 2006.
“Developing knowledgeable, ethical, car-
ing, INCLUSIVE leaders for a diverse and Hall and east of Shellenberger. The building
CHANGING world.” Along with the “roll- will back into a creek in the woods and be a
ing out” of the new mission statement a logo main conduit for the students coming from
was also unveiled which you will notice at the residence halls and the northeast residen-
the top of this page. Many thanks to Lindsay tial area. Gary Glatz, co-chair of Alumni and
Glatz and Mary Hammel for their year long Parent Outreach committee, is doing a special
work in producing this exquisite graphic and edition of “The Loop” to share more with you
sentiment. about our Building/Development plans.
April saw the inaugural meeting of the Ad- The summer was colored by the departure
vancement Council. Seventy leaders from and arrival of staff. We shed tears and said
various walks of life converged for a day of goodbye to Ata Karim and Heath Harding
learning and sharing about leadership. Facul- who both headed to the Northwest for new
ty gave reports, students gave presentations, ventures and adventures. We were very for-
and most remarkably all seventy volunteers (continued pg. 2)
committed energy and time to the promotion
of Leadership Studies and Programs. It’s Table of Contents
hard to express what it means to see such a Letter from the Editor 2
Developing roomful of people collectively committed to The LOOP: What’s in a Name? 3
knowledgeable, a dream that began with a handful of students Message from LS&P Chair 3
ethical, caring, eight short years ago. “Selfless Leadership”Truman Scholar 4
In June we received official word that Mary Victoria Luhrs
inclusive leaders
Lynn and Warren Staley had given the lead Where are you Leading? 5
for a diverse and gift for The Center for Leadership Studies. Leadership Programs Updates 6-7
changing world. They are the essence of grace, integrity, and Leadership in the Media 8
humility and we are especially thankful to Leadership Studies Programs 9
have this building as a result of their generos- LSP Mission Statement 9
ity. Additionally, the campus planning com- In the Loop: Welcome to LSP 10
mittee approved the site for the new building Leadership Ambassadors 10
which we are now designating as the “Old LSP Advising Update 11
Claflin Road” site which is north of King Leadership Library 11
Letter from the Editor (continued from pg. 1)
tunate to welcome Dr. Irma O’Dell, as our
Senior Associate Director. She is already
Time flies when you are having fun, and
proven to be a ballast of consistency and
time definitely flies when you are having
thoughtful day-to-day planning that is en-
fun working in the residence halls, com-
hancing our organizational functioning.
pleting a Masters program of study, and
This fall we were also very fortunate to be
serving practica hours in the LS&P Ameri-
able to hire Jake Worcester as the Director
can Humanics-Nonprofit Leadership Stud-
of Development for Leadership Studies and
ies office. I have been lucky to have many
Programs. Jake is a former leadership stu-
great experiences there, and this newsletter
dent as well as student body president. He
is just one of the professional development
brings to us the authenticity of knowing our
opportunities I have gained at LS&P.
program and speaking with a voice and a pas-
My goal for this newsletter is to represent
sion that is inspirational to current faculty and
this amazing department, its staff, and its
students as well as prospective supporters of
students. I have been very fortunate to in-
the program. Special thanks also went this
teract with some of the finest professionals
fall again to the Staleys for a return visit to
K-State has to offer, and I hope their efforts
help with development work for the building.
are visible here. Whether it is a short piece
Amanda Mesirow Doris and Monte Miller hosted an elegant
about what impact their area has made on
Editor party honoring the Staleys and in support of
students this year, an article about a recent
Leadership Studies. Bernie Haney, Chapter
publication, or a letter to our readers, I hope
Advisor for Beta Theta Pi, along with War-
that it will become clear that LS&P faculty
ren Staley, gathered a group from around the
and staff work hard every day to influence
nation to talk about having a Beta presence
and encourage leaders at K-State.
within the new Center.
As someone entering the Student Affairs
Current faculty and staff continue to give
field, I am also pleased that this newslet-
heart and soul everyday in their primary roles
ter will focus on several outstanding stu-
as teachers and advisors. Their additional
dents—understanding that these students
tasks of supporting a 12.5 million dollar de-
are the tip of a very large iceberg of excel-
velopmental campaign have left us all a bit
lence. Whether we are featuring an article
frazzled but committed to remaining con-
about a student, or featuring an article writ-
nected to one another as well as to the mis-
ten by a student, it is important to remember
sion that we serve.
that, as with any area at K-State, LS&P’s
January of 2006 brought another important
work begins and ends with students.
addition. Todd Wells joined our staff as As-
I hope this newsletter will keep you up-
sistant Director with primary responsibility
dated on LS&P happenings, will make you
for programming. His MS is from K-State
think, and will give at least a glimpse into
and he spent three years at KU and two at
the impressive work that is done for leader-
our Salina campus in leadership development
ship and leaders at K-State.
programming prior to joining our faculty.
For these experiences and others over the
His quiet sense of humor, high standards and
past semester, I have Nancy Bolsen, my
student focus are a joy.
practica supervisor, to thank. Her support,
The highlight of these last several months
compassion, and commitment to LS&P and
(if not years) occurred on February 1, 2006.
my role there have been inspirational and
A reorganization of a department on campus
encouraging. The students at K-State are
brought the vital functions of community
lucky to have LS&P, and they are lucky to
service, service-learning and other related re-
have the professionals who work there.
sponsibilities together with Leadership Stud-
In addition, I would like to thank my col-
ies and Programs. As all units have collabo-
league Matthew Vanden Boogart and As-
rated and share a similar mission for many
sociate Director Irma O’Dell for their time,
years this “joining” was the culmination of
2 hard work, and support with this newsletter.
a highly significant personal dream. Please
Enjoy your time “in the LOOP”!
see additional information else where in this Dr. David Thompson,
newsletter about new staff and programs that Professor and Chair,
now form the “Civic Leadership” unit within Department of
our program. Educational Leadership
And last but not least, I remain so grateful In my view, there has
for our incredibly loyal students. Ambassa- never been a brighter or
dors continue to volunteer dozens and dozens more exciting time for the
of hours each semester simply to help us put Department of Education-
forward the story of Leadership Studies and al Leadership, which serves as the academic
Programs. And I am especially grateful for home for Leadership Studies and Programs.
our students this year as it is the first time in Faculty, students and staff in the interdis-
twenty-four years I am not teaching. While ciplinary undergraduate leadership studies
I have to admit that I do not miss the 5:00 minor and other graduate-level programs in
am class prep and grading, I do indeed miss this unit work tirelessly to serve the univer-
the spirited discussions and the learning that sity’s overall mission and goals, making a
occurs among us all. And that, I think, is profound and lasting impact on the state of
the continuing gift and true highlight of any Kansas, the nation, and the world. Enthused
year. by a deeply relevant curriculum, students in
As we look to the remainder of 2006, we the leadership studies minor are engaging
are ripe with expectation and we are thankful life and learning hands-on in a wide range of
that you are sharing this journey of engage- high quality experiences ranging from local
ment and leadership with us. youth-based programs to national and world
relief efforts.
Leadership studies graduates experience
immediate tangible rewards, as we continu-
ously hear from them how their participa-
tion in the leadership minor has markedly
changed their personal and professional
lives. Even the sky seems to be no limit for
the future, as leadership studies continues to
grow in relevance and impact across cam-
pus and across the globe. I am enormously
The LOOP grateful for the dedicated and selfless work
of faculty and students and the many friends
What’s in a Name? of leadership studies—together, we are
(From Dr. Susan Scott’s words in The LOOP,
proving daily that leadership can be learned
Spring 2002 edition)
and applied to every aspect of life.
“Loop” seemed to be the most succinct way to
describe the purpose of our newsletter, which
is to promote an inclusive learning communi-
ty. Black Elk, Ogallalah Sioux (1863-1950),
stated that, “Everything the Power of the
World does is done in a circle.”
Did you know...
approximately 1,600
undergraduate students are
enrolled in the LSP minor? “Growing with Green [Team]” at
Leadership Challenge 2006. 3
“Selfless Leadership”: Truman Scholar Victoria Luhrs
The 28th K-State stu- among other mentors.
dent to win a Truman The Truman Scholarship is awarded to stu-
Scholarship, Victoria dents who are looking to further their edu-
Luhrs, has always want- cation through law school or public policy
ed to be a teacher. As school. The scholarship is typically awarded
the winner of this pres- to students interested in public policy, and
tigious award, it seems Luhrs is one student out of only three edu-
that the education field cation students to receive the award. This
has always wanted teachers like Luhrs. makes the scholarship that much more pres-
When Victoria Luhrs was a sophomore at tigious and special. Luhrs will spend next
K-State, she was involved with GirlSpeak summer in D.C. with the Truman Foundation
(now called Tomorrow’s Leaders Today) Summer Institute, and spend the next three
and had the opportunity to work with at- to four years teaching for public schools in
risk students. Luhrs graduated with a de- Kansas City, KS. She will then use the schol-
gree in Secondary Ed with a Leadership arship to work toward her Masters degree in
Minor. She now says, “I want to work with Educational Policy.
Amanda Mesirow
at-risk students…[I] woke up to the needs Luhrs follows servant leadership ideals as
Editor
that exist in the world.” It is these needs her personal leadership philosophy, and de-
that make Luhrs want to be an advocate for fines it as “People who act selflessly and are
the middle-school aged students she teaches giving of themselves. So much can be said
and reaches out to. “It’s one of the reasons for someone in touch with their own beliefs
I enjoy what I do,” Luhrs said in a recent [and who] can represent others in making
phone interview. “A lot of students I work ethical decisions [both] in the classroom and
with haven’t found an advocate, and I can leaders in general.”
be that for them.” It is perhaps Luhrs’ selfless determination
Luhrs herself found mentors in her own to advocate for her students that has made her
teachers, growing up and at K-State. What the strong teacher and leader she is today. It
she remembers about her “phenomenal” is only fair that someone who has given so
8th grade social studies teacher is that the much of themselves should be given such
teacher was “interested in [her] develop- prestigious recognition.
ment outside of the classroom.” It was this
attention that inspired Luhrs herself to be- An article highlighting Luhrs’ Education
come a social studies teacher. At K-State, background can be seen in the College of
Luhrs says, she was “blessed to work with Education’s “Connections” newsletter.
[Leadership Studies’] Candi Hironaka,”
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Where are you Leading?
Angela Nichols chose to Patrick Simpson first
be in the Leadership mi- learned about the lead-
nor because she knew it ership minor as a high
would set her apart from school senior. Wanting
other candidates in any to become involved in K-
career field: “[The minor] State, he found this the
will show employers that I perfect introduction to the
am prepared to make ethi- beginning of his academic
cal, educated, and creative decisions for the choices here. Since becoming a leadership
greater good.” The leadership minor, Ange- minor, he has found it to be a well-rounded
la says, gives K-State students a broadened curriculum where students are able to ex-
perspective. Students have the opportunity plore electives from different departments,
to interact and communicate with students and then use the core classes to focus on
from different majors, hometowns, and back- their own leadership styles and move out of
grounds, while discovering their individual their “comfort zone.”
beliefs and values. As a Resident Assistant in Putnam Hall,
Currently, Angela’s areas of leadership in- Patrick is able to use his leadership style to
clude Class Leader for the Introduction to interact with students on different levels,
Amanda Mesirow
Leadership Concepts class, Service Team from freshman to senior. He appreciates
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Leader for Mortar Board Senior Honorary, that, in residence life, each leader has an
and the Lead Student Intern at the Leadership advisor or supervisor to go to for support,
Studies main office. In these areas, Angela is questions, or advice. While some might be
able to serve others and work with other stu- hesitant to “live where they work,” Patrick
dents. Angela says the best part about lead- feels the residence hall environment affects
ing is “making a positive impact in the lives him positively as a leader, because he is able
of the people I serve. It is a great feeling to to experience all levels of his actions as a
know I helped someone when they needed it leader and their outcomes or consequences:
or empowered them to reach a goal. Knowing “People might start something and move
that I helped positively change a life makes on, but when I start something, I see it out
being a student leader so rewarding.” through the end because I live here.”
Angela’s advice to students who want to Patrick’s advice to other leadership mi-
become leaders or leadership minors at K- nors (or students considering the minor)
State is to talk to current leadership students, is to take the introductory class—it chal-
faculty, or staff: “There is nothing better than lenges students to think and gives you op-
candid testimonies!” She would like to en- portunities to explore K-State’s campus and
courage others to consider what they truly the experiences of upperclass students and
want out of the university experience—and leaders. He sees the minor as “the highest
the leadership minor, she says, is a “well- concentration of student leaders.” Overall,
rounded and fun compliment to any major.” students should challenge themselves to
Thanks, Angela, for making a difference “take a risk…if it’s really worth it to you to
“where you’re leading!” become a leader, you have to get out of your
comfort zone!”
Thanks, Patrick, for making a difference
Did you know... “where you’re leading!”
LSP, in partnership with the American
Humanics Program, has recently added an
accredited focus in non-profit leadership for
any interested Leadership Studies student? 5
Leadership Programs Update
Leadership Programming
Programming is a very important component of Leadership Studies and Programs. Leadership Chal-
lenge 2006, “Lighting the Flame of Leadership,” took place January 4-7, 2006 at Rock Springs 4-H
Center. Leadership Challenge brought together a most diverse group of 50 K-State students, faculty and
staff for an intensive and fun-filled four days of leadership exploration and development. This year the
Challenge community was enhanced with several international students participating.
Tomorrow’s Leaders Today (TLT) takes leadership lessons to Eisenhower Middle School in Manhattan
each semester. While TLT has predominantly served middle school girls, the spring semester 2006 has
both a girls’ and boys’ session. Our Leadership Studies students continue to make a positive difference
in the lives of these young people by serving as the TLT facilitators.
The First Tee National Academy will be conducted from July 15-22 this summer. This will be the
seventh academy held at K-State and the Colbert Hills Golf Course. One hundred youth will fly in from
all over the country to take part in this week long academy that focuses on leadership development, life
skills training, and golf instruction. The selection of Academy Coaches (AC’s) takes place during spring
semester. Last year one of our Leadership Studies students, who was serving as an AC, was offered an
internship at The First Tee of Singapore.
For more information, contact Candi Hironaka at cpitts@k-state.edu or
Todd Wells at twells@k-state.edu.
Student Interns
The Office of Leadership Studies and Programs follows the FISH! Philosophy (www.charthouse.com),
which has four basic principles: Choose your Attitude, Be there!, Play, and Make Their Day. These motiva-
tional principles can help to make any situation positive, successful and meaningful. The faculty, staff and
interns at LSP use these principles to function as a team, encourage, and support each other in a positive way.
We are proud of our interns and the work they do. Currently, we have seven student interns who greet all who
enter or call Leadership Studies and Programs office during our hours, M-F, 8-noon, 1-5pm.
For more information, please contact Sue Pray at suepray@ksu.edu.
Global Initiatives for Leadership Studies
Our students in Leadership Studies never cease to amaze me in their enthusiasm for going abroad when
they are made aware of such opportunities – whether it is for study abroad, service abroad, or short study
tours! Two of our K-State students from our spring semester Culture and Context in Leadership class,
seized the opportunity to study in Bulgaria for two weeks this August 2005, at the Fulbright Institute’s
program for student leaders in Eastern and Central Europe. Retha Wood, senior from McCook, Nebraska
and Cody Catlin, sophomore from Council Grove, Kansas, presented to our Culture and Context classes, on
what they learned about the people, cultures and leadership in the newly emerging democracies of Eastern
and Central Europe.
Working together with the Office of International Programs and the International Community Service
Program at K-State, we would like to present more LSP students with study abroad service opportunities.
Currently, faculty-led study tours and/or service projects to other emerging democracies are being planned:
South Africa, the Czech Republic, Taiwan, and Mexico. We also plan a short study tour to the Tuscany re-
gion of Italy, which would be open to all students, parents, alumni, and friends of Leadership Studies.
For more information, or if you have ideas for Global Leadership opportunities,
please contact Grace Hwang at graceh@ksu.edu.
Leadership Programs Update (cont.)
Nonprofit Leadership Focus/Leadership Studies Minor
In response to great student interest, in August 2004, the first class of the new Nonprofit Leadership Focus
in the Leadership Studies Minor with the Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership awarded through American
Humanics was taught. American Humanics Inc. is a national nonprofit organization that has formed an
alliance of colleges, universities and national nonprofit organizations that are committed to recruiting, edu-
cating, preparing and placing undergraduate students in meaningful careers with youth and human service
organizations and other nonprofits.
The first ten students–appropriately called the “founding students”–attended the Fall Semester 2004,
EDLST 502 Theories of Nonprofit Leadership class co-taught by Dr. Olivia Collins and former American
Humanics Director, Dr. Nancy Bolsen. Seven students and Bolsen attended the 2005 American Humanics
Management Institute (AHMI) in Atlanta, Georgia. AHMI is an intensive educational symposium designed
for college students with commitment for service.
Three Nonprofit Leadership students finished their Nonprofit internship in the Spring of 2005 and gradu-
ated with their American Humanics Certification in May. Shawndra Hipp completed her internship at the
K-State Family Center. Emily Meissen fulfilled her internship with the Girl Scouts. Erin Poulson Porter
completed her internship at Mercy Regional Health Center.
As we start the second year of this minor focus, 32 students are enrolled in Nonprofit Leadership Focus/
Leadership Studies Minor. Eleven students and Dr. Olivia Collins traveled and participated in this year’s
AHMI in San Diego, California. The AHSA students and those attending AHMI raised nearly $7,000 dollars
to attend the AHMI conference.
Dr. Olivia Collins is the new Director of American Humanics.
For more information, please contact Dr. Olivia Collins at ocollins@ksu.edu
AHSA-American Humanics Student Association
The American Humanics Student Association is an active organization on campus. Current officers in
the American Humanics Student Association are Danny Troop, President; Ali Johnson, Vice President
of Fund Raising; Caitlin Arnold, Vice President of Public Relations; Danielle English, Secretary; Kylie
Zibell, Treasurer; and Charla Henry, AHMI Representative. The organization has organized and partici-
pated in community service and professional development activities.
For more information, please contact Sara Stephens at sns5555@ksu.edu
AmeriCorps Campus-Community Youth Service Corps Initiated
Leadership Studies students Megan Long, Angela Nichols, Dan Patrick and Alex Serra are K-State’s inaugural
Campus-Community Youth Service Corps. Funded by an AmeriCorps grant, the project is designed to engage
college students as AmeriCorps Members in a leadership/mentoring role with community based youth-service
groups. K-State Leadership Studies and Programs was the first site selected for this project. Leadership Stud-
ies Senior Seminar instructor Mary Hale Tolar serves as Kansas Campus Compact Executive Director. Lynda
Bachelor serves as Campus-Community Youth Service Corps Project Director for Kansas Campus Compact.
An orientation for Members and their organization supervisors kicked off the project on December 8. It was
led by site leader Mitzi Frieling, an AmeriCorps Member. Members and their organizations are: Megan Long,
Youth Impacting Community program of the Manhattan Community Foundation; Angela Nichols, Flint Hills
Community Clinic teen volunteer program; Dan Patrick, College Avenue United Methodist Church Boy Scout
Troop; and Alex Serra, Mercy Regional Health Center VolunTeen program.
For more information, please contact Dr. Olivia Collins at ocollins@ksu.edu
Leadership in the Media
Publishings of Dr. Robert Shoop
During 2005, Dr. Robert Shoop, professor and “You don’t know a person whose story you
senior scholar in the leadership studies program, haven’t read…the dialogue must occur for differ-
had two books published. 1)”Virtuous Leader- ences to be made to our society.”
ship,” co-authored with former Leadership Stud- I have been recommended many movies by many
ies Professor Ata Karim and published by Thom- people in the past, but none have been suggested to
son Publishing, distinguishes between effective me more than Crash. The film takes a few of those
and virtuous leadership. While leaders may be controversial and taboo subjects, such as racial ten-
successful in fulfilling the purpose of leadership, sion, and throws all the politically correct terminol-
defined as influencing others in moving toward ogy out the window. This causes for some intense
goals, it may not necessarily be done in a fashion and heated drama throughout the entire movie and
that is ethical, caring, and inclusive. Leadership a real spark for discussion upon viewing. Everyone
actions limited only to self-interest or the inter- who watches this film can relate to it in one way or
ests of members of one’s constituent group may another, and no one goes away unmoved. The film
not necessarily be virtuous. The motivations and focuses on a series of vignettes which end up tying,
intentions, if insincere or exclusive of the greater or “crashing,” into each other.
good, may be effective leadership in meeting The story line and message of the movie success-
personal and in-group goals but not necessar- fully sought to highlight many of the stereotypes
Amanda Mesirow ily virtuous leadership. This book is used by all different races have. There is the white female’s fear
Editor students enrolled in EDLST 212: Introduction to that she is more likely to get raped by a black man.
Leadership Concepts class. There is the non-Hispanic person’s impression that
J. Peter Wetzel 2) “Anatomy of a Lawsuit,” published by Cor- Hispanics are “gangster thugs” who will rob you
Non-Profit win Press. The book describes the classic con- the first chance they get. Also included is an African
frontation between right and wrong. It provides American’s fear that, and rationalization why, all
Leadership Studies
school leaders with the tools they need to appre- upper-class whites are racist. These and many other
Minor ciate and understand the litigation process and stereotypes were powerfully illustrated through the
helps schools to view litigation as routine, rather interactions between members of different races.
than something that adversely affects administra- The tension builds throughout the film and closes to
tive effectiveness in the day-to-day operations of the credits in dramatic fashion.
a successful school. As a leadership studies minor, I am constantly
Shoop also served as a keynote speaker at a looking for ways to educate myself on the people of
number of national conferences, including the the world around me; this movie has helped me do
National Association of State Directors of Teach- just that. It helps people to remember that we do live
er Education and Certification. in a global society which is very diverse; diverse
racially, religiously, culturally, and ethically. There
“Crash” into Diversity- are far too many fabricated stereotypes that may or
may not have truth behind them, but which make
Movie Review it hard for us to see people for who they really are.
As leaders in our organizations, campus, and work-
A movie has recently come out that has caught places, we should make a conscious effort to get to
people all around the country, campus, and com- know one another beyond the stereotypical labels
munity by storm. Paul Haggis, director of “Crash,” we too commonly and easily place on each other.
did not know when he released the film just how You do not know a person whose story you have not
many people would be moved and changed by read. However, dialogue must occur for differences
his project; he did not know that thousands of to be made to our society. The emotion stirred by the
people, who call Manhattan, Kansas and Kansas movie is meaningless if it is not discussed and re-
State University home, would see and be chal- membered. Avoidance of the issue only leads to fur-
lenged by the film. He did not know it, but they ther complication and misunderstanding. “Crash”
were. The movie has incited great discussion and helps emphasize that need for understanding. It is
controversy between people of all backgrounds. an incredibly suspenseful movie which is guaran-
What is all the talk about, you may ask? Perhaps teed to keep you on the edge of your seat and leave
the best way to answer this question would be by you with a lot to consider about things you thought
renting (or better yet, purchasing) this profound you knew.
film, but I will try to give my insights as to why
this film is one for the collection, or one to start
8 the collection with!
Community Service Programs
In the Loop: Welcome to LSP!
Jake Worcester, Di-
K-State’s community service program
rector of Development-
merged with Leadership Studies in Febru-
Leadership Studies,
ary 2006, reiterating the role service plays in
earned his degree in ag-
leadership. This new component of leader-
riculture from K-State
ship studies is called “Civic Leadership.”
in 2001. He is excited
“There’s more to community service than
for the opportunity to
volunteering,” Tolar said. “What community
be a part of the K-State
service provides is an opportunity for civic
family again, and to be working with the
engagement - an opportunity to reflect on the
KSU Foundation. Worcester feels that the
need for service projects, and the resources,
best part of development work is helping
public and private, that may be employed to
philanthropic-minded people channel their
meet, reduce, or eliminate those needs in our
resources to a program or opportunity in
community,” Tolar said.
which they have passion—and then seeing
Civic Leadership will help leadership stud-
the joy on donors’ faces when they find that
ies students from a practical standpoint as
passion for a project!
well. All leadership studies minors require
Todd Wells, Assis-
a leadership practicum, and the programs
tant Director/Instructor,
- from Alternative Spring Break to America
earned his Bachelors and
Reads/America Counts - are all student-led.
Masters degree in Fam-
In addition, students earning the minor with a
ily Studies and Human
focus in nonprofit leadership and certification
Services in 1999 and
by American Humanics are required to com-
2001 respectively from
plete a 300-hour service-based internship.
K-State. Wells oversees
Tolar said K-State should be lauded for tak-
First Tee, Leadership
ing the bold step to create the civic leadership
Challenge, Tomorrow’s Leaders Today and
program by combining community service
serves as advisor for the Leadership Stud-
and leadership studies, which have a shared
ies and Programs Ambassadors and teaches
history of partnership.
classes.
The administration at K-State has seen the
LSP is 100% confident that Jake Worces-
value of intentionally putting these two pro-
ter and Todd Wells will make excellent ad-
grams together to demonstrate that leadership
ditions to the team...welcome to the Loop!
must involve service, and effective service
requires leadership,” Tolar concluded.
For more information contact Mary Tolar at
mtolar@k-state.edu.
Above: Susan Scott and Mary Tolar present at the
2006 Joining Celebration
Left: Susan Scott and Mary Tolar present Provost
Nellis and President Wefald with a token apprecia-
tion in joining together K-State Community Service
Programs with Leadership Studies and Programs. 9
LSP Mission Statement Leadership Ambassadors 05-06
Words to Lead by New Ambassadors
Emily Aldredge
Developing knowledgeable, ethical, caring,
Brett Beier
inclusive leaders for a diverse and chang-
Keaton Brewer
ing world.
Meaghan Burrow
Recently, the mission statement of LSP
Leslie Holtzen
was changed in order to more accurately re-
Nick Kimminau
flect the vision of staff, faculty and students.
Alison Lukert
Two faculty members share their thoughts
Kelly Olson
on the mission statement change:
Nick Piper
“We all believe that people can learn
Eric Schmidt
about diversity, but practicing inclusive-
Danny Troop
ness is what makes it part of leadership.
Lori Wadell
If we are not inclusive in our actions, we
do not lead completely. Change is part of
Returning Ambassadors
any living system. Change is a constant and
Doug Baier
leaders must always be ready to engage in
Rachel Barnett
change for the greater good.” ~Candi Hiro-
Becky Bennie
naka Pitts, Associate Director
Ashley Boldt
“The Leadership Studies faculty is dedi-
Kyle Braden
cated to equity in all matters. Dr. Scott and
Amanda Brookover
I developed the original mission statement
Jessie Daniel
with the intent of using it as a standard
Jimmy Downs
that all actions and activities of Leadership
Jason Heaser
Studies should be measured against. After
Hannah Mueldener
working with the mission statement for a
Justin Raybern
number of years, as the program evolved
Amanda Robinson
and grew, the Leadership Studies faculty
Alex Serra
came to believe that the existing mission
Sara Stevens
statement did not adequately reflect the
Jessie Stone
importance of inclusion in our work. The
Russell Thompson
issues of growth, vitality, responsiveness,
Ella Todd
nurturing all demand that every relevant
program must grow and develop as circum-
Leadership Studies and Programs Ambassa-
stances change.” ~Dr. Robert Shoop, Pro-
dors are committed to strengthening, promot-
fessor and Senior Scholar
ing and serving Leadership Studies and the
Kansas State community. We are involved in
youth leadership programming, fundraising
for scholarships, college education events and
social projects on and off campus. Currently,
we are preparing for our fundraising event;
the CEO Tricycle Race, as well as weekly
campus visits with students from across the
nation. We take pride in living the Leadership
Studies and Programs mission statement in
all of our activities.
For more information, please contact Alex
Coach Synder meets with Joe McLean, AmeriCorp Serra at aserra@k-state.edu.
VISTA Leader.
10
Leadership Studies and Programs Advising Update
LSP has shifted from a faculty shared advis- □ It is possible to complete the minor while
ing program to one Academic Advisor for working towards a master’s degree.
the students in the Leadership minor. With However there are two stipulations: 1)
fall 2006 enrollment upon us, Denise Gunter you must have completed your bachelors
has been diligently working, scheduling and at K-State, and 2) you have to fully com-
preparing students for that future graduation plete your master’s degree at K-State.
day. Because students may not understand
the requirements or stipulations for the mi- □ All practicum experiences must be pre-
nor, Denise has outlined some suggestions approved by the instructor prior to enroll-
or requirements to help students successfully ing in the Leadership in Practice class.
complete the Leadership minor.
□ Advising each semester is not required
□ The prefix for the Leadership minor for the Leadership minor, however it is
courses have changed from EDADL to suggested to consult with Denise Gunt-
EDLST. You must complete a bachelors er once a year either through e-mail
degree from K-State at the same time that deniseg@ksu.edu, on-line http://www.
you complete your Leadership minor. k-state.edu/leadership/advisingform.
htm, or by telephone at (785) 532-6085
□ You are required to complete a Certifica- or schedule an advising appointment so Denise Gunter
tion of a Minor Form in order for your we can sit down and chat! Academic Advisor
minor degree to show on your transcript.
You can obtain this form on-line at http://
www.k-state.edu/leadership/forms/Cer-
tification.of.Minor.Form.pdf, or stop by
our Main Office at 918 N. Manhattan Ave.
The fall semester deadline to submit the
Certification of a Minor Form is Novem-
ber 1st and the spring deadline is March
1st each year.
Sally Bailey (Speech Communication, Theatre, and
Dance) leads a conflict management workshop at
Leadership and Nonprofit Leadership Challenge 2006
Leadership Libraries
Need resources for a paper? Want to learn Nonprofit Leadership Studies: in the of-
more about the trends in the field? Looking fice downstairs. Resources can be checked
to develop yourself personally or profession- out for 2 weeks.
ally? Video Library: in the downstairs office
Check out the libraries at the Leadership area, these videos (including the popular
Studies House on 918 N. Manhattan! “FISH” series) can be viewed (viewing
The Leadership Studies Library is on the equipment provided, of course!) Come and
first floor. This library has books on leader- relax on our comfortable couch and learn
ship, inspirational leaders, and other topics more about being a leader.
relating to your minor. Books can be checked Happy Reading!
out for 1 week. 11
LSP Faculty & Staff Check out LSP online at:
www.k-state.edu/leadership
□ Mark Anderson, Student Intern □ Irma O’Dell, Sr. Assoc. Dir., Assoc.Professor Contact us!
□ Lynda Bachelor, Project Dir. AmeriCorps □ Monica Parrish, CSP Project Coord.
□ Kourtney Bettinger, International Teams □ Nick Piper, Student Intern
Leadership Studies and Programs
Student Coord. □ Sue Pray, Administrative Asst. Kansas State University
□ Kevin Bryant, Student Intern □ Susan Scott, Dir., Assoc. Dean of Student 918 N. Manhattan Ave.
□ Olivia Collins, American Humanics Dir. Life, Assoc. Professor Manhattan, KS 66502-5228
□ Kevin Cook, Adjunct Faculty □ Robert Shoop, Senior Scholar Phone: 785-532-6085
□ Sarah Decke, Adjunct Faculty □ Mary Kay Siefers, Asst. Professor/Assoc.
□ Cierra Elder, Tutoring Student Coord. Dir. for Curriculum
FAX: 785-532-6542
□ Mitzi Frieling, Site Leader for AmeriCorps □ Gayle Spencer, Adjunct Faculty E-mail: leadership@ksu.edu
□ Rickey Frierson, Student Intern □ Kay Stewart, Adjunct Faculty
□ Careem Gladney, Student Intern □ Whitney Szczuncinski, Community Editor: Amanda Mesirow
□ Trisha Gott, International Teams Student Coord. Connections Coord. Design: Matthew Vanden Boogart &
□ Denise Gunter, Advisor □ David Thompson, Chair Ed. Leadership
□ Laura Harding, Student Coord. □ Mary Tolar, Assoc. Dir. for Civic Leadership
Amanda Mesirow
□ Jessica Hemberger, Tutoring Student Coord. □ Todd Wells, Asst. Dir./Instructor
□ Candi Hironaka, Assoc. Dir. for Programming □ Courtney Winslow, Student Coord. Notice of Non-discrimination
Kansas State University is committed to non-discrimina-
□ Grace Hwang, Asst. Professor American Humanics tion on the basis of race, sex, national origin, disability, re-
□ Chris Lavergne, Project Coord. Waterlink □ Jake Worcester, Dir. of Development, LSP ligion, age,sexual orientation, or other non-merit reasons,
□ Lauren Luhrs, Project/Advancement □ Abdul Yahaya, Student Intern in admissions,educational programs or activities, and em-
Council Asst. ployment (includingemployment of disabled veterans and
veterans of the Vietnam Era), as required by applicable
□ Suzanne Mayo, Graduate Teaching Assist. laws and regulations. Responsibility for coordination of
□ Joe McLean, *AmeriCorps* VISTA Leader
□ Angela Nichols, Student Intern
Loop Special Edition! compliance efforts and receipt of inquiries concerning
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the
Look for a special edition of The Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Re-
habilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of
Loop, filled with information about 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990,
LSP alumni, the new Leadership Cen- has been delegated to Clyde Howard, Director of Affirma-
tive Action, Kansas State University, 214 Anderson Hall,
ter, and more! Manhattan, KS 66506-0124, 785-532-6220.