Serve 2 Succeed a new peer-mentoring program offered by Kansas State University's School of Leadership Studies, is helping first-year students learn firsthand about community engagement and volunteer service. Read More

HandsOn Kansas State submitted a 9/11 Challenge for KSU's two day event. We mobilized 158 volunteers from campus and community and served 6 community organizations. Read More.

Read how 13 K-State students spent their Spring Break giving back to the community of Taos, New Mexico in honor of professor Tony Jurich.

School of Leadeship Studies strikes Gold with LEED certification. Click here for the article.

School of Leadeship Studies building wins coveted Design-Build Award. Click here for the article.

Four Leadership Studies students placed second in the International Leadership Association Case Study Competition. Read their story here.

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Find out about the Leadership Studies Building Sustainability features and Art click here. To view Building photos click here.

At the School of Leadership Studies, our mission drives both our academics and our co-curricular programming. Join students outside the classroom to

Alternative Breaks

Alternative Breaks is an opportunity for students to participate in an intense service experience during their spring & winter breaks and now weekend breaks too. 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.

Click here for Alternative Breaks Spring 2011 flier.
Click here for Weekend Breaks Blurb and Weekend Break Application.

For more information, contact :

Bethany Caldwell & Erika Williams
Alternative Breaks Student Coordinators
altbreak@ksu.edu

Break Away Membership

K-State is a member of Break Away. Break Away's mission is to train, assist, and connect campuses and communities in promoting quality alternative break programs that inspire lifelong active citizenship.

Application and Selection Process

To apply, complete the Alternative Breaks application and return the materials via e-mail to altbreak@ksu.edu

Winter Breaks Applications Due Oct 5th.

Spring Breaks Applications Due Oct 31st.

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Sue Pray
Serving as the Administrative Officer at the School of Leadership Studies, Sue keeps the wheels turning of the dynamic and energetic group of staff and students around SLS. Click here to read more about this person.

Assessment of Student Learning
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Requests for Consultancies and Speaking Engagements
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The School of Leadership Studies is backed by a caring, talented faculty concerned about what's happening in today's world. See what our leaders are doing through research and public service.

The James R. Coffman Leadership Institute is a powerful learning experience— a launching point for continuous leadership development, professional networking, and empowerment of K-State professionals. Participants describe it as ‘inspiring,’ ‘highly effective,’ and ‘a rare opportunity.’ Click here to learn more about the Institute.