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Student Learning Extends Beyond the Classroom

Posted on April 10, 2017April 11, 2018 by The Staley School of Leadership Studies

The Staley School of Leadership Studies is committed to promoting learning both inside and outside the classroom. In addition to service-learning and civic engagement activities, students also have opportunities to learn through travel and participation at conferences and other leadership development activities.

Read about these recent learning opportunities from students who attended the International Leadership Association (ILA) Conference, the IMPACT Conference, a site visit to The Gambia, and the McDonough Leadership Conference. Continue reading “Student Learning Extends Beyond the Classroom” →

Newly-Selected Class Leaders Prepare for Fall 2017

Posted on April 7, 2017April 11, 2018 by The Staley School of Leadership Studies

Last week, the Staley School of Leadership Studies announced the 57 students who were selected to serve as Class Leaders for LEAD 212: Introduction to Leadership Concepts for the Fall 2017 semester. Continue reading “Newly-Selected Class Leaders Prepare for Fall 2017” →

Letter from 20th-Year Engagement Initiative Committee Member, Aubrey Abbott Patterson

Posted on April 3, 2017April 11, 2018 by The Staley School of Leadership Studies

Members of the first graduating class pose with the Staley School’s founders at Spirit of Leadership, where Bob and Susan were honored in 2012. From left to right: Aaron Otto, Casey Carlson, Dr. Susan M. Scott, Dr. Bob Shoop, and Aubrey Abbott Patterson.

Our Story: From Humble Beginnings to a Thriving Program

By: Aubrey Abbott Patterson (’98)

When I think about why I support the Staley School of Leadership Studies, I can’t help but think back to my time at K-State — when the program itself was still an idea, a vision of what could be. Continue reading “Letter from 20th-Year Engagement Initiative Committee Member, Aubrey Abbott Patterson” →

Alternative Breaks: Highlights from 2016-2017

Posted on March 7, 2017April 11, 2018 by The Staley School of Leadership Studies

In the 2016-2017 school year, Kansas State University students had the opportunity to visit Denver, Colorado; Kansas City, Missouri; and Tahlequah, Oklahoma; to understand the various aspects of specific social issues through the Alternative Breaks program at the Staley School of Leadership Studies.

Alternative Breaks is an opportunity for students to participate in an intense service experience during their winter, spring, and weekend breaks. Participants travel to communities around the country where they work with local residents to address a pressing social issue. Breaks are open to K-State graduate, undergraduate, and international students.

Throughout the Midwest, teams of students performed a variety of tasks throughout their week-long trips ranging from cleaning, building, and working directly with the clients. Here’s an update from the Winter 2016 Alternative Break sites! Continue reading “Alternative Breaks: Highlights from 2016-2017” →

Support the “Leadership for Life” 20th Anniversary Engagement Initiative

Posted on March 2, 2017April 11, 2018 by The Staley School of Leadership Studies

A Message from the Chair of the Engagement Initiative, Casey Carlson:

My name is Casey Carlson (Leadership Studies minor, class of 1998). I am an alumna and fervent supporter of the Staley School of Leadership Studies, and I am honored to serve as the chair of the School’s 20th year Engagement Initiative. The goal of the initiative is to demonstrate the support that our alumni and friends have for the work of the Staley School. On behalf of my family and the School, I ask you to ENGAGE. Continue reading “Support the “Leadership for Life” 20th Anniversary Engagement Initiative” →

Alumni Video Chat on Continued Leadership Development

Posted on February 23, 2017April 11, 2018 by The Staley School of Leadership Studies

Wildcats Leadership for Life, the Staley School’s alumni network, are excited to offer continued leadership development to all Staley School alumni and friends! Join us for our next professional development event on March 8th, featuring K-State alumnus Amanda Cebula of the Kansas Leadership Center. Learn more here: bit.ly/kstateYLE!

To join the video chat, use this link on March 8th: https://yle.adobeconnect.com/wlfl/

Leadership for Life: Celebrating 20 Years of Leadership Studies

Posted on January 23, 2017April 11, 2018 by The Staley School of Leadership Studies

2017 marks the 20th year of leadership studies at Kansas State University!

Since 1997, we have engaged with students in ways that help develop and cultivate their leadership capacity. All who have been involved with us throughout our first 20 years have helped make up our foundation, and in this celebratory year, we’re looking to connect with more alumni, supporters, and friends!

Continue reading “Leadership for Life: Celebrating 20 Years of Leadership Studies” →

Mandela Washington Fellows: 2016 Civic Leadership Institute

Posted on January 23, 2017June 24, 2021 by The Staley School of Leadership Studies

In the summer of 2016, the Staley School of Leadership Studies hosted 27 Mandela Washington Fellows for a Civic Leadership Institute. The Mandela Fellowship is part of the Young African Leaders Initiative, established by the Obama Administration to help develop the next generation of leaders in Africa. Each Mandela Washington Fellow is a leader in their home community, recognized for their positive contributions to innovation and change across the continent of Africa. During their time at K-State, the 2016 Mandela Washington Fellows engaged in a diverse array of leadership development and cultural exchange activities to grow their capacity to make change upon their return home.

Photo from the 2016 Mandela Washington Fellows Graduation in July. It features all 27 fellows and the program staff for the Staley School's Civic Leadership Institute. — Photo from the 2016 Mandela Washington Fellows’ Graduation in July. It features all 27 fellows and the program staff for the Staley School’s Civic Leadership Institute.

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