Kansas State University proudly presents the 2022 James R. Coffman Leadership Institute. This institute will offer faculty and unclassified staff a unique opportunity to refresh and enhance their leadership skills and knowledge through online and in-person facilitation over the course of two weeks. The Coffman Institute serves as a launching point for continuous leadership development, professional networking, and empowerment of Kansas State University professionals.
Nominations are due Friday, March 25.
Purpose of the Institute
The three primary objectives are:
- Provide an opportunity for participants to refresh and develop their leadership skills in a safe yet challenging learning environment.
- Provide an opportunity for networking and interdisciplinary cooperation for faculty and staff.
- Infuse Kansas State University with more empowered faculty and staff leaders.
Building relationships
An essential key to leadership success in any organization is the ability to build good relationships with members of the organization. Institute participants will have the opportunity to explore and initiate collaborative projects and discuss leadership issues. They will also have the chance to strengthen current relationships and to build new ones with other professionals at Kansas State University.
Recognizing your leadership style
The James R. Coffman Leadership Institute is based on the philosophy that every individual can be a successful leader. This success depends on learning leadership skills as well as recognition of one’s leadership style. Further refining of one’s leadership style, understanding its associated strengths and challenges as well as its impact on decision-making, conflict resolution, and problem-solving preferences will be a major focus of the institute.
Institute format
The 2022 James R. Coffman Leadership Institute is a hybrid experience with the following schedule:
- 8:30 – 12 p.m. Monday, July 11 (in person)
- 8:30 – 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 13 (virtual)
- 8:30 – 12 p.m. Friday, July 15 (in person)
- 8:30 – 11 a.m. Monday, July 18 (in person)
- 1 – 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 20 (in person)
A Celebration and Reception will take place at the final event, 3:30 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 20.
Learning activities are arranged to maximize participant learning and engage all learning styles. Topics may include: inclusive leadership, conflict resolution, change management, leadership style assessment, shared leadership, and team building. Formats include: workshops, panel discussions, small and large group activities, small group discussions, multimedia presentations, case studies, and self-assessments.
What to expect
Participants will have the opportunity to engage in a focused and in-depth adult learning experience aimed at leadership development. They will be offered knowledge and skill-based learning modules to engage them cognitively as well as behaviorally. Attendees will also have the opportunity to interact with other professionals who want to make a difference at Kansas State University. Conference activities will take place at K-State’s Manhattan campus and in the local Manhattan community.
More than 90% of past participants reported that workshops were effective or extremely effective
- “It was so empowering and an honor to attend.”
- “My biggest takeaway from the institute was not learning new leadership concepts or skills but rather an increased awareness about leading on purpose and with purpose.”
- “The institute has equipped me with knowledge about my strengths which will be helpful in collaborating with others on research projects and project proposals, and leading my research them. My goal is harnessing my strengths to improve my research program.”
- “My expectations were pretty high, and you managed to surpass them.”
- “Both the community building and leadership goals were definitely met.”
- “Very effective…well organized, meaningful sessions and activities.”
How to apply
Interested individuals may self-nominate or a dean, director, or department head can submit a nomination. In the case of a self-nomination, the nominee’s dean, director or department head will be asked to confirm support of the nominee. All nominations can be completed via the 2022 James R. Coffman Leadership Institution Nomination form.
Nominations due Friday, March 25, 2022
Prior to submitting a nomination, all applicants should be available to attend the institute in its entirety and be in good standing with his/her department. Please do not self-nominate or nominate individuals who have previously attended a James R. Coffman Leadership Institute.
Additional information
For additional information please contact Trisha Gott, School of Leadership Studies at tcgott@ksu.edu or Shanna Legleiter with Human Capital Services at legleiters@ksu.edu.
