The Loop - Issue #4 Spring 2002

ISSUE 4 SPRING 2002

Director’s Report Susan M. Scott Associate Dean of Student Life and Director of Leadership Studies and Programs

Leadership Studies and Programs once again thanks Dr. David Thompson, professor and chair of Educational Administration and Leadership in the College of Education, for his continued support and dedication to our program.

Developing knowledgeable, ethical, caring leaders for a diverse world

In this issue…

Director’s Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Outstanding Leadership Award . . . . . . 2 What about Bob? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Faculty and Staff Updates . . . . . . . . 4–5 Technology Initiative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Ambassadors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–7 Leadership Seminar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Girls Speak Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Students in the News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 First Tee Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 LeaderShape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 L.A.R.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Fifth Anniversary Review . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Fundraising Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Blue Key Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Beyond the Boundaries . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Leadership Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Welcome to the fourth edition of the Leadership Studies and Programs newsletter. In March of this year we celebrated the fifth anniversary of the Board of Regents’ approval of the leadership studies minor.

A column focused on the highlights and happenings of Leadership Studies and Programs as well as our promise for the future seem in order. While I could recite facts to you about the more than 900 students currently enrolled in the leadership studies minor campuswide, the publishing of two leadership studies text books by faculty members, and the infusion of energy for the study of leadership, I find that our best reflections as well as future directions come when studying the candid remarks of graduating seniors. Let me share with you comments from senior portfolios of fall 2001 that have most impacted my thinking.

• I have to admit knowing that I could be the leader of men and not be intimidated by them made me feel good. Especially in the world of sports where I am stereotypically supposed to be inferior, I have taken what I have learned about assertiveness and made my mark . . . The leadership minor has been such an experience for me.

Not just do I treasure all that I have learned about leadership and about myself, but I am grateful for the friends that I have made through the program.—(female) senior in public relations • I am no longer prisoner to the unbending ideas of my past. I believe in my ability to adapt, to facilitate change, to be proactive and to lead with integrity.—senior in management • Even though this is a relatively new minor I am totally impressed with the way it has been run.

The most effective factor that I have appreciated the most is the communication though the emailing. I’ve learned and been updated though this, and I think it’s extremely beneficial.— senior in management • Of all that I have learned about myself as a leader in others as constituents, I think that it can be summed up in the words of Tobias Wolff, ‘We are made to persist. That’s how we find out who we are.—senior in human ecology • The leadership staff is always positive and makes the leadership house a friendly place . . . The one thing that I would do to improve the program is to slightly structure the core courses so that the student leaves with new knowledge, not just the exploration of knowledge they already had.—senior in public relations

• I’m so pleased that I chose to get my minor in Leadership Studies. It made me a stronger leader, but it also taught me what I want to be and how I can accomplish my leadership goals in the future. My leadership studies minor helped me to bring out the leadership qualities that I had within.—senior in pre-law • Improving the minor would be a difficult task but if I could change one thing, I would make taking a course strictly on diversity issues a requirement.—senior in elementary education • My evaluation of the leadership minor is that it is professional, concise and thorough. The required course work is substantial considering the thought that must go into completing it.—senior in psychology • I believe the leadership studies minor would be valuable for anyone at K-State . . . One area that I would like to see stressed is ethics . . . I would also want diversity to be stressed . . . I owe my successes in part to the Leadership minor. It has helped me to develop my skills and learn about myself.—senior in finance • The leadership staff is incredible. Everyone is truly caring about the students they work with, and you can see the passion that each staff member holds for leadership. The dedication that they show the students and program is truly phenomenal. I will be sure to recommend this program to future K-Staters.—senior in finance The above comments not only serve to affirm our efforts for the past five years, but they also point the way to our development for the next five years. In order to meet the increasing interest of student participation in leadership studies and programs, we will be seeking external funding. We will soon announce a development committee and our fund-raising goals. Additionally, it seems clear from our experiences that while many students value the flexibility of a broad-based leadership studies minor, others are requesting a more indepth experience in two areas: service or civic leadership, and diversity education. Therefore, we are currently in the process of exploring two additional options for the Leadership Studies minor that will meet these needs.

Additionally, leadership enhanced through technology will be a crucial learning objective.

In closing, please let me remind you that our directions for the future are not only based on comments and suggestions from the students listed above. We truly continue to value input from our larger learning community.

We are ever mindful that leadership studies and programs began as the communal vision of faculty, staff and students throughout the university and will remain viable only as long as this input continues to exist. And so, a special thank you to each of you for this “community-based” success.

Thoughts from Linda Thurston

Outstanding Leadership Award Named for Dean Michael C. Holen

I am astonished and honored to receive this award, named after Mike Holen, who is one of my chosen role models in leadership. However, I do not think of myself as a leader; I think of myself as a teacher. Teachers work hard. Teachers have a passion about what they do.

Teachers empower others without creating dependence.

Teachers support learning and doing. Teachers act, demonstrate, model, reinforce, coach ... and then they back off.

Teachers know exactly what they are doing and why they are doing it. Teachers are life-long learners. These things I try to do every day of my life; if this is “leadership,” I am very pleased.

I believe leadership is about doing - leading by example.

Therefore, leadership is hard work; the passion that informs the hard work is, for me, about making the world a better place.

My mother always said, “Live your life so that you pluck a thorn and leave a rose.” That is what I try to do. My passion for social justice and human equality has lead to a set of values and perspectives that influence my decisions, my interactions, my work.

I believe that if one does “good and right things,” and demonstrates empathy and hard work, others will join. This is not about “I am a leader; I am going to lead this project/activity/ group.” Rather, leadership, for me, is about such things as thinking about the impact of your words and actions on your group, your colleagues, your community and your world.

Leadership is about facilitating cooperation and collaboration among people and groups for a common cause. Leadership is about creating a supportive, reinforcing work environment for your colleagues, workers and co-activists. Leadership is about looking a new ways to do things; and looking at new things that need to be done.

This year, College of Education dean Michael C. Holen agreed to allow leadership studies and programs to honor him by naming their most prestigious award the Michael C. Holen Outstanding Leadership Award.

“We asked Holen to accept this honor because of his 25Michael C. Holen, year history of modeling the Dean, College of leadership studies and programs mission,” Shoop said.

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Holen was instrumental in developing the vision for the leadership studies minor and providing the financial and intellectual leadership necessary to ensure that the program was successful. A recipient of K-State’s award for Distinguished Service to Minority Education, Holen has challenged his faculty and others to embrace diversity as a vital part of a quality education. An expert in educational psychology, Holen continues to conduct research and serve as a consultant to universities across the United States.

Past recipients of the outstanding leadership award are Buck O’Neil, Page and Nancy Twiss and Coach Deb Patterson.

Linda Thurston Receives Michael C. Holen Outstanding Leadership Award As the president and CEO of Emma Chase, Industries, Inc., she manages Survival Skills Education and Development, a 10-year-old Manhattan, Kan., based business that does work in 40 states and three countries, providing basic education programs for low-income adults, youth and families. Her initial program, Survival Skills for Women, is nationally recognized for its success in developing social support and life skills for single mothers, welfare recipients and women in crisis or transition. More than 100,000 women have successfully completed the program.

She spearheaded development of Survival Skills for Men, which is now being implemented in 15 states, and Survival Skills for Youth, part of alternative programs for youth in 20 states and Canada.

Her company and her employees manage the program and materials, with Thurston initially doing public speaking and most of the training.

Her staff manages data sent by hundreds of Survival Skills Facilitators from around the country, and her data bank has evidence of success of more than 150,000 women, men and youth who have completed the programs and made positive changes in their lives.

Survival Skills programs are now being used with women and men around the country who face crises, poverty or transition. Thurston’s work has produced documented changes in the lives of thousands of women and men and their families and has been shown to be a strong component of welfare reform in many states. The empowerment model of Survival Skills has been featured in presentations at the United Nations Conference on Women in Beijing and at the White House.

Linda P. Thurston is the 2002 recipient of the Michael C. Holen Outstanding Leadership Award at K-State.

She was recognized for her outstanding work as a professor, and for “her vision and her personal and professional commitment to personal empowerment.”

Linda Thurston The Outstanding Assistant Dean Leadership Award was estaband Professor, lished in 1999 to honor those College of who embody the leadership Education studies and programs mission to develop knowledgeable, ethical, caring leaders for a diverse world.

Thurston is a professor, assistant dean of education, and director of the Office of Educational Innovation and Evaluation.

“She is a well respected scholar and teacher,” said Robert Shoop, leadership studies senior scholar and professor of educational administration and leadership. She wrote several grants that were funded in special education, gender equity and multimedia training. She also developed specialty programming for rural teachers and was recognized by the American Council on Rural Special Education with the Exemplary Teacher Preparation Program award of 1991 to her and the College of Education. She has been a leader in the women’s studies program and Faculty Senate.

“Her commitment to empowering people reaches far beyond the university community,” Shoop said. “Linda helped develop and deliver a program designed to work with low-income families that is committed to working with women rather than blaming them.”

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What about Bob? issues and precedents and minimize the legal risk Although most of us know Bob Shoop as a for themselves and their schools. teacher and senior scholar of the leadership studies In addition to teaching and writing, over the program, he has several other professional interpast several years Shoop has served as an expert ests. For example, this summer he had two books witness in approximately 35 court cases. Most of published: “A University Renaissance: Jon Wefald’s these cases involved allegations that someone had Presidency at Kansas State” and “The Principal’s been harmed as a result of the actions or inactions Quick Reference Guide to School Law.” of a supervisor or manager. Although some of these The Wefald book was written with the hope that cases settled, in most cases Shoop was required to as readers explore the book they will not only testify in court. Generally, his role as an expert witlearn about the remarkable renaissance of K-State ness was to help the court understand what the and President Jon Wefald’s role, but also observe standard of care is for school administrators or corthe real-life experience of applying transformaporation managers. After analyzing the various artitional leadership in an authentic setting - a major facts including state laws, district policies, building university. “The same principles that apply to a procedures, calendars, minutes, reports, agendas, university apply in any organization or company depositions, answers to interrogatories because no one good wants to work in an and other documentation, he offered his environment where they are not treated opinion as to whether the actions of the with respect, where someone is microprincipal or manager met or fell below the managing their job, where they are not standard of care of the profession. given the authority commensurate with Shoop believes he has the opportunity their responsibilities,” Shoop said. of acting as a two-way bridge between theThe law book is published by Corwin ory and practice. By doing research he can Press and was written for practicing ensure that his teaching is rooted in solid school principals. theory and that his consulting is accurate “Principals deal with more and more and authoritative. However, just as imporcomplicated and potentially damaging Dr. Robert J. Shoop tant, what he learns as a consultant and as legal issues every day,” Shoop said. “This Professor of an expert witness informs his teaching by book provides accurate, accessible inforEducational Law ensuring that what he says in the classmation and is written in plain English.” and Senior Scholar, room is grounded in the reality of what is The goal of the book is to give adminLeadership Studies currently happening in the workplace. istrators a better understanding of legal and Programs

Leadership Studies and Programs Publications his promise. These lessons are outlined in a very specific manner, making them applicable to leaders in all fields.

The book’s reviews have been very positive.

“Bob Shoop’s book should be required reading for every university president in the land, every university governing body searching for a president, every CEO, and every executive in private business,” said former Sports Illustrated senior writer Douglas Looney. “And, perhaps most of all, it should be required reading for anyone who wants to succeed in life.”

The book is currently a part of the readings for EDADL 405: Leadership in Practice, a core course required for the leadership studies minor.

A University Renaissance: Jon Wefald’s Presidency at Kansas State is available in hard ($25.95) and soft cover ($17.95), through Ag Press Publishing. Copies are also available at the K-State Student Union Bookstore, Varney’s and other regional book retailers.

Co-Founder and senior scholar of leadership studies and programs, Dr. Robert J. Shoop, has produced another addition to the leadership studies and programs library. “A University Renaissance: Jon Wefald’s Presidency at Kansas State”, published by Ag Press in Manhattan, hit bookshelves in the summer of 2001.

In this 241-page book, Dr. Shoop examines the presidency of Jon Wefald.

“When Wefald arrived in Manhattan, he told his audience, ‘I won’t let you down. Together we are going to turn K-State around. And we’ll win a few ball games along the way.’ ” Dr. Shoop covers Wefald’s efforts to live up to this promise by using transformational leadership in the university setting. Shoop then covers each lesson of leadership practiced by Wefald to fulfill

Sample Lessons from the Wefald Book

By Dr. Robert J. Shoop Below are a few samples from the eight specific lessons outlined in “A University Renaissance Jon Wefald’s Presidency at Kansas State” Lesson One: Have a Vision and Develop a Game Plan.

A leader must be able to provide a clear vision of a transformed future. Vision encompasses strategy and goalsetting, but is more than simply having a plan. Vision is a passionate commitment to creatively closing the gap between the present reality and the desired future.

Lesson Three: Hire Excellent People and Delegate Authority and Responsibility.

Leaders develop the networks, relationships, and culture that form a community. In healthy communities, everyone can find meaning and motivation. A “team” attitude exists and individuals are eager to cooperate for the common good. Collaboration makes a community greater than the sum of its parts and enables a vision to be realized. In short, this is the crucial idea of empowerment at all levels.

Lesson Five: Admit Mistakes and Apologize When Necessary.

A leader who encourages risk-taking must understand that mistakes will be made. A leader should quickly recognize mistakes, apologize and remedy the situation. Accountable leaders learn from their mistakes and make changes. Being accountable means being in charge of your choices.

Lesson Eight: Have a Sense of Humor.

Good leaders aren’t afraid to laugh with others and at themselves. They maintain a healthy sense of balance and perspective and know that humor can sometimes defuse a situation.

(Quoted from the Introduction to “A University Renaissance: Jon Wefald’s Presidency at Kansas State.” Permission given by author.)

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Meet our Interns

Aubrey Abbott Patterson Update

Mako Blevens This is Mako’s second semester as a Leadership Studies and Programs intern.

She is a sophomore in print journalism with a minor in leadership studies. Her hometown is Wichita, KS. Her hobbies include dancing, decorating and lots of sleeping.

Mako’s leadership philosophy is that if you lead from your heart all other things will fall in place.

Where in the world is Aubrey Abbott Patterson? She is now a graduate student pursuing a master of arts in philanthropic studies and a master of public affairs in nonprofit management at the Indiana University Center on Philanthropy.

Aubrey hopes to complete BOTH degrees by May 2004. She is currently taking courses including Fund Development, Human Resource Management in Nonprofit Organizations and Management for Nonprofits.

“The professors at the Center on Philanthropy are leaders in this new academic field and my classmates come from very diverse personal and professional experiences,” Aubrey said. “The city of Indianapolis provides a wealth of opportunities because of the large number of nonprofit organizations headquartered here. I feel completely immersed in my studies and I love it!”

Leigh Fine Leigh is a freshman majoring in chemistry with a minor in leadership studies. He is originally from Emporia, KS. Leigh’s hobbies include boating, playing video games, watching movies, singing, and embarrassing his fellow “chem nerds” by saying embarrassing things in elevators filled with people.

Love is the central tenet of Leigh’s leadership philosophy.

Love and acceptance allow everyone to be him or herself and to contribute positively to a common goal.

Katie Guilfoyle Katie is a freshman in the College of Business. She was born and raised in Haysville, KS. She enjoys working out and spending time with family and friends. She especially loves summer activities including boating, skiing and other water sports. Katie stays in touch with her inner child, playing with her two and one-half year-old nephew. Her favorite hotspot to visit is Atlanta, Georgia, home to an older sister.

Katie’s leadership philosophy is to always give 100% to anything she is doing, whether it is in a position of high authority or the lowest on the totem pole.

Katie thinks being a good example for others will not only make the work environment an easier place to be, but also encourage others to do the same.

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programs focus on the how of nonprofit management, this program focuses on the why; the social, cultural, political and economic roles played by philanthropy and nonprofit organizations in both contemporary and historical settings.

Those interested in the program can visit the Web site at www.philanthropy.iupui.edu.

Summer Institute on Philanthropy and Voluntary Service for Undergraduate Students Leadership Studies students interested in the relationship between leadership, volunteering and philanthropy in American society should come and study at the leading research and teaching center on philanthropy and voluntary service—the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University.

Through the Summer Institute on Philanthropy and Voluntary Service, you’ll be given an opportunity to further develop your leadership skills, possibly earn school credit, and conduct an internship in a nonprofit organization.

An online program brochure, Live, Learn & Intern, is available at www.philanthropy.iupui.edu/ institute2000.pdf. Though the brochure is currently out of date, the application guidelines and detailed information about the Institute are available.

About the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University The Master of Arts in Philanthropic Studies at Indiana University is the first masters degree program in the United States to focus on the history, culture and values of philanthropy. While other

Mary Kay Siefers Profile least a year until they are able to take another core course for the minor. The goal of Club Leadership is to provide continuity for these students, making a place for them within the program while they are not directly taking classes with our faculty.” Dr. Siefers said.

Siefers says that her primary goal as a teacher is to provide a setting where students can discuss pertinent leadership issues and learn from one another. One of Siefers’ favorite quotes is from Stephen Covey’s Principle-Centered Leadership.

“I am not a product of my culture, my conditioning, and the conditions of my life; rather I am a product of my value system, attitudes, and behaviors—and those things I can control.”

Siefers enjoys spending time with friends and family members, especially the three nieces and one nephew currently attending K-State. She has been a loyal fan of K-State sports by attending home games of several of the sports teams as well as many of the road games of the women’s basketball team.

Mary Kay Siefers Associate Professor Leadership Studies and Programs Mary Kay Siefers is an assistant professor at Leadership Studies and Programs. She teaches the honors sections of the Introduction to Leadership Concepts class in the fall as well as Women and Leadership and Leadership in Practice in the spring. In addition to her teaching duties, she also co-advises Leadership Ambassadors and Girls Speak Out. Dr. Siefers has also given multiple presentations in the Presidential Lecture Series to high school students on various leadership issues. During fall 2002, Dr. Siefers plans to start a new program called “Club Leadership.” This group will be open to all Leadership Studies minors who are interested in staying involved with the program immediately after the completion of the first core course.

“After students complete Introduction to Leadership Concepts, they usually have to wait at

Leadership Studies and Programs faculty and staff.

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Jonas Stewart Profile appreciation of diversity, can shine through during crisis situations.

During his senior year, Jonas took and passed both the written and oral entrance exams for the U.S. Foreign Service. He passed both exams making the top one-third of all applicants, a rarity for someone with just a bachelor’s degree. Jonas cites his leadership training through the minor as the major factor of his success at this endeavor.

In his current position as Assistant Director of Leadership Studies and Programs, Jonas has served as an agent of change toward a more tech-savvy department. He has convinced many of the faculty and staff to buy Personal Digital Assistants and has promoted the application of technology in the workplace in a number of other ways. Jonas’s proudest achievement so far this year is the establishment of Leadership Solutions, an undergraduate think tank that discusses current events and strategizes on what they can do to address these events.

Sadly, Jonas will only be with us until June 2002 when he will begin diplomat training at the National Foreign Affairs Training Center in Arlington VA. Leadership studies students interested in a career in the Foreign Service should e-mail Jonas at jonas@ksu.edu.

Jonas D. Stewart Assistant Director Leadership Studies and Programs While Jonas Stewart is a new addition to the office, he is a veteran of the Leadership Studies program. After graduating from Leavenworth High School in 1997, Jonas went to K-State to pursue a bachelor’s degree in political science with minors in geography and (of course) leadership studies. During his college career, Jonas participated in a number of leadership-enhancing activities. He served as a resident assistant within the K-State residence hall system. This experience afforded him a number of life-changing experiences including the realization that service to others is one of the best ways to achieve personal happiness.

Jonas’s leadership philosophy relies on analyzing one’s behavior during crisis situations.

“I believe that most leaders define themselves by how they react in high stress or crisis situations,” Jonas said.

He believes that some of the very core values of leadership—knowledge, ethics, caring, and even

Technology Initiative update their records at leadership studies and proLeadership Studies and Programs has recently grams by completing a form. made significant steps into the 21st century.

The College of Education sponsored program, “As an organization espousing the principles of Blackboard, has also been utilized in all leadership transformational leadership and the beauty of studies and programs core courses. Students now change, leadership studies and programs has access assignments, syllabi, discussion boards, learned the value of embracing and utilizing techgrades and sometimes readings through the nology,” assistant director Jonas Stewart said.

Blackboard web interface. The implementation of The program has embraced technology in a Blackboard has led to the exploration of number of ways. The Web site at the union of technology and leadership www.ksu.edu/leadership has recently as a possible addition to the leadership been updated, providing more content studies curriculum. and interactive opportunities. Students Technology has also been embraced visiting the site are able to access a signifon a more personal level at leadership icant amount of information on the leadstudies and programs. All faculty and staff ership studies minor and all of the now have personal digital assistants leadership programs. They are also able The new to complete online advising request forms Leadership Studies (PDAs) that are used for note taking, date books and e-mail. to schedule appointments with staff. and Programs Alumni who visit the page are able to Web page.

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Michele Moorman A veteran of the Leadership Studies and Programs office, Michele is a senior in life sciences with minors in leadership studies and business. She is originally from Kiowa, KS. Michele’s hobbies include all outdoors activities in addition to volunteering as much as she can.

Michele’s leadership philosophy is that anyone can be a leader in both large and small ways.

Michael Pule Michael is a senior in radio and television broadcasting, and industrial and labor relations with a minor in leadership studies. He is from Blue Springs, MO. When not working as a Leadership Studies and Programs intern, lab assistant in Kedzie Hall, Housing and Dining ambassador, or sharing his passion for the Red Bull Energy Drink, Michael launches model rockets, or watches movies.

Michael’s leadership philosophy is summed up in two of his favorite sayings.

“If you never try, you’ll never know,” and “What good is knowledge if you do not share it.”

2001–2002 Leadership Ambassadors: Andrew Diorio Brian Lilley Christina Heptig Christy Hanley Clint Stephens Cassie Brown David McCandless Elise Kershner Jamie Regehr Jody Brenneman Jill Casten Kendell Powell Lindsay Glatz Laura Fredrickson Michele Moorman Missy McVicker Melissa Schamber Sharon Combes Trisha Klosterman Rachel Tibbetts

2001–2002 Mortar Board Members: Sara Alderman Bobby Allison-Gallimore Katie Ashton Weylan Bosse Jackie Bryant Lucas Bucl Megan Christensen Luke Deets Jeremy Deutsch Brianne Dusin Megan Evans Rachel Fleischacker Carla Garcia Kelly Goebel Kari Gorrell Sarah Grant Elaine Gruenbacher Jared Gudenkauf Christy Hanley Mollie Jackson Marissa Krug Cassie Latta Eric Leahy Megan Lee Brian Leiker Susan Loves Haley Mann Megan Mayo Anne McKean Lisa Morris Corbin Navis Erin Piper Maury Redman McKenzie Reifschneider

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Leadership Studies and Program Ambassadors Jamie Regehr 2001–2002 President, Leadership Studies and Programs Ambassadors

leadership enhancement lesson plans to present to prospective students during recruitment events. The ambassadors are under new leadership this year.

Lindsay Glatz, a junior in mass communications from Gurnee, Ill., was elected to be the 2002 Ambassador president.

“Having personally experienced the benefits of participating in both the academic minor and the various activities offered by the program,” Lindsay said. “I feel compelled to get the word out as much as possible to help other students make the same connection with leadership at K-State that I have.”

Other 2002 Leadership Studies & Programs Ambassador Officers: Jody Brenneman—Secretary and Treasurer Sharon Combes—Social Chair David McCandless—Public Relations Missy McVicker and Laura Frederickson— Selections Chairs Visit www.ksu.edu/leadership/ambassadors.htm for more information!

The Ambassadors are experiencing another busy year promoting Leadership Studies and Programs to current K-Staters, prospective students and the general public.

During the current academic year, Ambassadors have represented Leadership Studies and Programs at events including the Kansas State Fair, K-State Celebrates and College Success Seminars for prospective students. The Ambassadors have also made leadership presentations to Future Female Executives and high school students at Rock Springs 4-H Center. Look for the Ambassadors to be active this spring and next fall as they represent Leadership Studies & Programs at Open House, Junior Days and other assorted events. In fall 2002, the Ambassadors plan to develop and produce

Meet Some of the Ambassadors Christina Heptig Year: Senior Major: Biology and pre-optometry Home Town: Winfield, Kan. Shoe Size: 8 Favorite Movie: Currently it is Shrek Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Cherries Pecan and Praline Favorite Motto/Quote/Saying: Carpe Diem Why I Chose the Leadership Studies Minor: It is a great change of pace compared to my other science classes. It also makes me a more wellrounded student.

One Tip I Would Give Incoming Freshmen: Don’t do anything you wouldn’t do twice.

Rachel Tibbetts Year: Junior Major: Human resource management and industrial and labor relations Home Town: Liberal, Kan. Shoe Size: 8.5 Favorite Movie: While You Were Sleeping Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: S’mores and More Favorite Motto/Quote/Saying: It’s all good.

Why I Chose the Leadership Studies Minor: Leadership is all around us. At one point or another everyone is a leader. I feel that it is important to be able to work with and understand others. I also enjoy being around other motivated students who aren’t afraid to make a difference . . . and the lark is the coolest symbol!

One Tip I Would Give Incoming Freshmen: Join at least one group that interests you whether it be Student Senate, getting involved with the residence halls or greek life, or playing intramurals at the Rec. Just go out there and meet your fellow students!

Andy DiOrio Year: Senior Major: Public relations with a dual minor in leadership studies and business administration Home Town: Overland Park, Kan. Shoe Size: 11 Favorite Movie: Top Gun Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Rainbow Sherbet Favorite Motto/Quote/Saying: The difference between successful people and others is not a lack of strength or a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of will.—Vince Lombardi Why I Chose the Leadership Studies Minor: I felt it could best prepare me for the real world and give me the tools I would need to build success later in life.

One Tip I Would Give Incoming Freshmen: Get involved! It not only helps you meet a lot of people your first year at school, but also helps you find out what you really enjoy doing.

A small group from EDADL 212: Introduction to Leadership Concepts takes a break from their community service project.

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Leadership Studies & Programs Ambassadors Host MLK Reception and understanding,” said ambassador Laura Frederickson, senior in mass communication.

The Leadership Studies and Programs Ambassadors were host to the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Hot Chocolate Reception in the main Leadership Studies classroom. As part of the Martin Luther King Jr. observance week, the ambassadors were host to the reception for participants of the MLK memorial walk and candlelight vigil that took place earlier in the evening.

All of the ambassadors took part in lighting and placing luminaries from the Leadership Studies & Programs houses to Vattier Street. Patrons of the event enjoyed hot chocolate and other refreshments while chatting with Ambassadors and watching videos on the life of Martin Luther King Jr. “I found it very inspirational and moving to look around the reception and see a room full of individuals from all walks of life feeling passionate about the same issues including diversity, non-violence

2002–2003 Mortar Board Members: Leadership Studies and Programs Ambassadors chat with guests at the MLK Hot Chocolate Reception.

6th Annual K-State Leadership Seminar

Rick Rigsby, Professor, Department of Speech Communication at Texas A&M

continued from page 6 Michelle Roddy Heidi Sedivy Abigail Seim Emily Sharp Melissa Siefkes Andrea Stiens Jennifer Stuck Jamie Turtle

“Transformational Leadership Through Turbulent Times” was the title of the 2002 K-State Leadership Seminar. Dr. Rick Rigsby, an award-winning professor in the Department of Speech Communication at Texas A&M University was the keynote presenter. The seminar was March 28 in the Dane G. Hansen Little Theater in the K-State Student Union. K-State students had their own session with Dr. Rigsby in the afternoon. Leadership Studies and

Programs Ambassadors assisted with the planning and were host to this session.

Dr. Rigsby is recognized as one of the most dynamic motivational speakers in America. In addition to his faculty appointment in the Department of Speech Communication at Texas A&M University, he’s special assistant to head football coach R.C. Slocum, serving as the Aggies Life Skills Development Coordinator. Dr. Rigsby also holds appointments with the Center for Executive Development in the College of Business, and the Program in Presidential Rhetoric affiliated with the George Bush Presidential Library at Texas A&M.

Girls Speak Out mer Assistant Directors of Leadership Studies and Programs, founded Girls Speak Out in 1999. The program continues under the direction of Kelly Goebel, Jamie Regehr and advisers Dr. Mary Kay Siefers and Candi Pitts. Girls Speak Out will be looking for new student leaders for the next school year. For more information, contact Dr. Siefers at marykay@ksu.edu.

NOTE: Due to copyright issues with another organization of the same name, Girls Speak Out will have a new name next year. Check out www.ksu.edu/leadership for the new name in the next few weeks!

Girls Speak Out is a weekly program, modeled after the Women and Leadership college course, that empowers adolescent girls to reach their full potential as young women leaders. Often, in spite of the fact that they are intelligent, competent, and capable, girls may lack the self-confidence necessary to reach their full potential. Girls involved in this program explore a variety of issues such as leadership, personal development, self-esteem, and peer pressure in a fun interactive setting at the 914 N. Manhattan Ave. Leadership House. The girls also have a chance to interact with K-State faculty and students, who serve as role models and mentors to help the girls visualize their future.

Participants attend events with women leaders on campus as well as K-State women’s athletic teams.

Students enrolled in the Women and Leadership class taught by GSO adviser Dr. Mary Kay Siefers assist in facilitating a session.

As the program continues into it third year, it has expanded to include seventh-grade girls from both Eisenhower and Anthony middle schools in Manhattan. The program is also changing and expanding the current curriculum.

Aubrey Abbott Patterson and Amy Donhay, for-

Girls Speak Out participants meet with members of the K-State Women’s Basketball team to discuss empowerment.

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Jayne Christen Zachary Cook Stacie Corbin Daniel Creekmore Kate Evans Nicole Fischer Nathan Fosse Laura Good Essence Halliburton Delvin Higginson Chris Jackson Darcy Kern Crystal Kramer Kari Krier Elizabeth Love Regina Munoz Ethany Nelson Ryan Norris Aaron Plattner LaTasha Plemming Kim Rogers Mindy Russell Meredith Seitz Lucas Shivers Erica Smith Trevor Stiles Jessica Strecker Catherine Verscheldon Tramaine Watts

Leadership Studies and Programs Students in the News: Scholarship Recipients: Leslie Small, junior in agricultural economics and leadership studies from Lebanon IN Named as K-State’s 25th Truman scholar Awarded to an undergraduate student who exhibit leadership potential, including honesty, vision, sensitivity and communications skills; commitment to a career in public service; intellectual strength, analytical ability, and prospects of performing well in graduate school; and likelihood of “making a difference” in public service

Tad Drescher, fifth year senior in industrial engineering and leadership studies from Olathe KS Recipient of the Kappa Sigma Scholarship-Leadership Award Awarded to students based on academic achievement, extracurricular leadership and fraternity involvement Robin Eubank, Senior in human ecology and leadership studies from Protection KS Recipient of the R. Jean Sego Outstanding Senior Award Selected to speak on behalf of all graduating seniors at the College of Human Ecology graduation ceremony Zachary Cook, Senior in biological and agricultural engineering and leadership studies from Plains KS K-State Student Body President Elect for the 20022003 academic year Todd Kohman, Senior in marketing and international business and leadership studies from Salina KS K-State Student Body Vice President Elect for the 20022003 academic year

The National First Tee Academy 2001 July 2001 brought The National First Tee Academy back to Colbert Hills Golf Course and the Earl Woods National Youth Golf Academy at K-State. Ninety-five youth golfers from all across the United States arrived in Manhattan July 21 for a week of golf instruction, life skills training and leadership development.

Several of these golfers were returnees from the year before and were anxious to spend another week learning about life though the game of golf. A revised and more interactive version of the Leadership curriculum, “Nine Character Flags of Leadership”, was taught by the 17 academy counselors, students from K-State. Several of these counselors were also returnees from the previous year. They were excited to be part of this incredible experience once again.

The week of the Academy was HOT, HOT, HOT but the youth golfers and the extensive staff survived the heat by keeping active and rotating through active lessons on the golf course. A typical day included playing a round of golf on the challenging holes of Colbert Hills, spending time learning about leadership and life skills and honing golf skills on the nine-hole teaching course and putting and practice greens. Evenings were spent socializing with new friends from all over the United States while enjoying activities at the K-State Student Union, the Recreation Complex, the Riley County Rodeo or just hanging out at Boyd Hall, the residence hall where all the participants stayed. Word has it that LOTS of pizza and Capri Suns were consumed during those evening hours.

Highlights of the week were a day trip to Kansas City to tour the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum and Jazz Museum, a barbeque lunch at Gate’s, then on to the excitement of Worlds of Fun and the culminating golf tournament and banquet and after party the last day of the Academy. Wayne Cook returned as a motivational speaker and once again, he received accolades from all the participants as one of the most inspirational events of the Academy.

The National First Tee Academy is possible due to a generous donation from Mr. Fred Tattersall, Chairman of the Richmond, Va. First Tee. Mr. Tattersall made this donation in honor of Dr. William J. Powell, who is the only African-American to design, build, own and operate a golf course in the world. This course, Clearview Golf Club, is located in East Canton, Ohio.

Some comments from the many First Tee site coordinators who attended with their students, include: “Enjoyable, lifetime memory” “Totally positive, they learned a lot!”

“Superior. All enjoyed the experience and want to return.”

Some comments from the youth participants include: “The positive aspects of the Academy teaches you to trust yourself and also teaches you about leadership and life skills on and off the golf course.”

“I learned so much about myself and others.”

“The leaders were great. Everyone had a positive attitude about their golf game and were willing to share it.”

“The academy really changed me and was one of the more fun experiences in my life. It has been a pleasure.”

Katy Kerby, one of the counselors sums it up the best.

“I can’t wait until next year,” she said. “I had an awesome time. I not only met so many new friends, but I also learned many important lessons as well.”

LeaderShape Thirty-two K-State students gathered at Rock Springs Ranch last May to participate in LeaderShape, a weeklong leadership development retreat. The students represented a variety of academic departments and student organizations, which provided a source of diverse experiences and viewpoints for all LeaderShape in attendance. In addition to participants scale the 32 student participants, the wall in the five K-State faculty and staff challenge course members served as ‘family at the Rock Spring cluster leaders’ to assist the 4-H camp. students with their leadership development.

“Never before did I have the opportunity to work with such a diverse group of leaders from K-State,” said Michael Pule, one of the 2001 participants. “Nearly every aspect of K-State was represented among the participants.”

Of the many goals of the week, one of the most popular was the development of a personal vision statement. The visions created by the students were as diverse as the participants themselves and ranged from career to academic and even lifetime goals. Students were asked to examine their personal value systems to create the vision statements.

The intense reflection into their personal development allowed students to identify areas of personal strength, growth, and interest.

While 2001 was the last year for LeaderShape at K-State, several students, faculty and staff from across campus are working together to plan the next leadership development experience, LARK.

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L.A.R.K. ophy and skills, leading and following in groups, and leadership through commitment to service.

Watch for updated information as this exciting project begins to unfold.

For more information, contact Members of the LARK planning LARK chair committee meet to develop the Candi Pitts at cpitts@ksu.edu. curriculum for the event.

In January 2003, K-State students will have the opportunity to participate in an inaugural leadership development program. Leadership through Action, Reflection and Knowledge development, LARK, ambitious endeavor will be planned in partnership between Leadership Studies and Programs and the Office of Student Activities and Services.

Early stages in the planning process are underway with participation from a diverse population of students, faculty and staff at K-State.

This leadership opportunity will be at Rock Springs 4-H Center Jan. 9-12, 2003. It will be a leadership self-development model based on three tenets: understanding your own leadership philos-

Leadership Studies and Programs Celebrates its Fifth Anniversary On March 3, 1997, the Kansas Board of Regents approved the Leadership Studies minor for K-State making it the first of its kind in the Big Twelve. Starting in a small cubicle in Holton Hall, Leadership Studies and Programs has developed into the K-State’s largest academic program with over 900 students currently enrolled. The program’s universal applicability is one of the reasons for its success.

“The Leadership Studies minor is interdisciplinary in nature,” Assistant Director Jonas Stewart said. “Students in almost every academic major at K-State have found leadership studies to be an extremely useful addition to their education. Every field of employment requires leadership.”

Another reason why the minor has been so successful is the program’s emphasis on student participation.

“We have students involved in a number of our extracurricular programs in addition to facilitating the small group sections of our Introduction to Leadership Concepts and Women and Leadership classes,” Director Susan Scott stated. “This level of involvement in our program gives our students a sense of ownership. We value their contributions

and listen to their recommendations.”

“Leadership studies has had a profound impact on K-State as evidenced by the enthusiastic and broad-based support the program has received across the university,” said Educational Administration and Leadership Chair Dr. David Thompson. “The impact is not limited to campus, as students make meaningful contributions while in program and as they move on to distinguished high profile careers. I have no doubt that follow-up studies on graduates over the next ten to twenty years will show K-Staters in top leadership positions in the United States and throughout the world. I am thankful to students, faculty and administrators at K-State for making this program so valuable.”

To mark the fifth anniversary of Leadership Studies and Programs, faculty and staff have compiled a program review outlining its achievements.

Here is a sample of the data collected. For a complete copy of the program review, email Assistant Director Jonas Stewart at jonas@ksu.edu.

Total: 901 Leadership Studies minors Average GPA of Leadership Studies Alumni: 3.31

Fundraising Update: Nancy DeWeese, director of development for the College of Education and member of the KSU Foundation Fund-Raising Division has recently joined the effort to develop leadership studies and programs. She focuses on obtaining major gifts through private solicitations, alumni events, corporate and foundation solicitations for Leadership Studies & Programs. Before moving into her current position, Nancy taught business at the secondary and university levels and worked as a client services administrator for Boomer Consulting.

Under Nancy’s guidance, leadership studies and programs is forming a Foundation Development Board. This board will be composed of K-State faculty and staff, campus and community members, and Leadership Studies alumni.

Its purpose will be to develop fund raising and development efforts for Leadership Studies & Programs.

Leadership studies and programs intends to use new funding to cover programming efforts including our programming efforts and facilities enhancements.

If you are interested in serving on the Leadership Studies & Programs Foundation Development Board, please contact Nancy DeWeese at 785-532-7577.

Total: 901 Leadership Studies minors

2001 LeaderShape participants

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2001–2002 Blue Key Members: Amber Blake Erica Guries Shelly Laubhan Rebekka Martin Amy Metzinger Aubrie Ohlde Joe Pacey Shannon Richardson Jared Rose Justin Springer Lance Stafford Layne Stafford Clint Stephens Ryan Walker Matt Wolters Becky Zenger

2002–2003 Blue Key Members: Andrew Bell Tyler Breeden Lucas Bucl Sarah McCaffrey Tammy Jo Osborn Breanne Paul Sol Pettit-Scott Emily Ripple Anna Schwieger Riley Scott Holly Serk Sarah Sourk

Blue Key Update Amy Metzinger 2001–2002 President, Blue Key National Honor Fraternity

hoped to serve as role models for these future leaders on our campus. However, members said they learned more about leadership from their students than they could possibly teach from a textbook. It goes to show that one learns far more from teaching than simply being a student.

Several members have also had the opportunity to present workshops as peer leadership consultants. Extensive training prepared each member to be qualified to present workshops to other K-State groups and high school students on a plethora of leadership development topics. At the request of student groups, Blue Key members presented programs in areas such as time management, communication skills, study skills and teamwork.

In late November campus student organization presidents and organization advisors were invited to the symposium dessert night hosted by Blue Key. Keynote speaker, Greg Fraley, presented on the topic of bringing humor into our work environments.

Blue Key was also host to the 14th-annual High School Leadership Conference in January. The conference focused on developing skills within both emerging and existing student leaders. Blue Key and Leadership Studies coordinated the conference, which took place at K-State. Bernard Franklin presented the keynote speech of the day on “The Future of Leadership.” More than 200 students and advisers participated in the day.

The Blue Key class of 20012002 had a busy year with events including the National Blue Key Convention, Leadership Symposium, Peer Leadership Consulting, teaching a section of the Introduction to Leadership Concepts Class, and much more.

Blue Key members organized and planned the International Blue Key Convention, which they were host to in Kansas City, MO. Members had the opportunity to meet other Blue Key groups from across the United States and Mexico.

Representatives in attendance from K-State presented key responsibilities of Blue Key’s role on the campus at K-State and then learned from presentations given by Blue Key groups from other campuses.

Upon returning for class in the fall, members of Blue Key taught several small group sections of the Introduction to Leadership Concepts Class.

Teaching in the leadership class allowed Blue Key members to further develop their leadership style and skills in a classroom setting. Members interacted with K-State freshmen in small group settings, through community service projects and during personal interviews. Blue Key members

Beyond the Boundaries: with BTB students during the weeks of the academy to provide lessons on the basics of leadership.

“BTB has been one of the most personally enriching events that I have participated in,” Jonas said. “It was a wonderful opportunity to share the foundations of leadership with students who are about to face one of the first major crossroads of their lives.”

Candi also had a great time at BTB. “Working with students has always been a most gratifying experience. These students in particular touched me with their life experiences and challenges that most of them encounter on a daily basis. I learned as much from them as I hoped they learned from their time spent with Jonas and me.” Candi said.

Since the completion of BTB, Candi and Jonas have received positive feedback from its student participants. They have had the opportunity to meet with them during campus-wide recruitment events. A significant number of BTB students are planning to attend K-State in fall 2002 and minor in leadership studies.

Leadership Studies and Programs faculty members Candi Pitts and Jonas Stewart participated in Beyond the Boundaries in summer 2001. Beyond the Boundaries, otherwise known as BTB, is a threeweek summer enrichment academy for seniors in Wyandotte County high schools. This program was administered by the Division of Educational and Personal Development Programs and jointly sponsored by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and K-State. The mission of BTB is to develop academic, leadership and life skills that prepare students for entry into post secondary education and ensure their ultimate success.

During the three weeks of the academy, participants earned two hours of college credit from academic instruction in mathematics, science reasoning, language arts, college survival skills, and leadership. Candi and Jonas kicked off the academy retreat at White Camp near Council Grove Lake by providing an afternoon of leadership enhancement including a challenge course and lessons on diversity awareness and personal vision development. Candi and Jonas then met

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Leadership Solutions it illustrate the need to empower aspiring leaders to become conscious of the world around them,” adviser Jonas Stewart said. “As K-State’s largest academic program and, more particularly, as a leadership development program, we have an incredibly large and talented source of future movers and shakers to utilize. Leadership Solutions serves that purpose by gathering motivated student leaders together to hash out what is really going on and what they can do about it.”

Leadership Solutions is currently looking for new members. If you are interested in participating in this unique learning opportunity, contact adviser Jonas Stewart at jonas@ksu.edu.

What is the difference between nationalism and patriotism? Should military operations take place during holy periods within local regions? How does culture and religion play into current conflicts? These are a sample of the questions discussed during Leadership Solutions meetings.

The purpose of Leadership Solutions is to get students together to discuss current events and strategize methods to address those events on campus and in the Manhattan community. It is open to all undergraduate students.

The tragedies of Sept. 11th served as somewhat of a catalyst for the founding of Leadership Solutions. “Sept. 11th and the events leading up to

Leadership Solutions Hosts Intercultural Dialogue In fall 2001, Leadership Solutions was host to a dialogue between students from Middle Eastern countries and ROTC cadets. The dialogue’s purpose of this dialogue was to establish and promote cultural understanding both parties can use for future reference. Topics discussed included religion, family, politics and reactions to the Sept. 11 attacks.

If these ROTC cadets are stationed in the Middle East at any point during their career, it is hoped that their brief contact with the local culture during their K-State experience will help them acclimate to the region and promote positive relations. The Middle Eastern students in the dialogue will hopefully likewise be able to educate others around them in their home countries about the human side of the U.S. military personnel active in their region. Leadership Solutions plans to host similar dialogues throughout next school year.

New Electives Added The following classes were recently approved for elective credit in the Leadership studies minor: Elective Category: Ethics EDCEP 502. Ethics and Leadership II (3) This course provides a general overview of ethics, ethical decision-making and leadership.

PHILO 160. Introduction to Philosophy of Law I or II (3) This course examines fundamental issues concerning the nature and justification of legal institutions.

Elective Category: Theories of Leadership and Organizational Behavior EDADL 502. Theories, Leadership and Diversity (3) Fall 2002 and 2004 Students will explore theories of leadership and diversity and how they are connected to the workplace.

Mohammad Al-Deeb, graduate student in entomology, meets with members of Leadership Solutions to discuss the culture and politics of the Middle East.

POLSC 661. Political Thought to the Sixteenth Century I (3) Systematic study of ideas about laws, politics, and government, and of great philosophers of Western civilization from Greek antiquity to the sixteenth century. Pr.: POLSC 110, 301, or junior standings.

POLSC 663. Political Thought Since the Sixteenth Century (3) I Study of the development of Western political thoughts from the sixteenth century to the twentieth century. Pr.: POLSC 110, 301, or 325.

In memory of Kyle Kyle David Chapman January 31, 1983– December 4, 2001

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Elective Category: Societal and Organizational Applications of Leadership FOR 375. Intro. To Natural Resource Conservation I (3) A survey of historic and presentday uses, problems and basic management approaches associated with our renewable and nonrenewable natural resources.

THTRE 673. Theatre for Conflict Resolution Summer Intersession (3) This six-day intensive course will identify ways in which drama and theatre techniques can be used to explore the nature of conflict.

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