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

Spring Break 2008

Alternative Breaks is an opportunity for students to participate in an intense service experience during their spring break. Participants travel to communities around the country where they work with local residents to address a pressing social issue.

Cumberland Trail Conference in Lafollette, TN

Seven students helped construct a part of the Cumberland Trail Corridor. The students helped carve their part of the trail by cutting into hillsides, building rock steps, and clearing limbs and brush from the trail.

Disciples Home Mission in Greensburg, KS

In Greensburg, Kansas, 9 students helped build the new home of an elderly citizen after her former home had been destroyed by the EF5 tornado that wiped out 95% of the town on May 4, 2007.

Little Village Boys & Girls Club in Chicago, IL

Eleven students used their creativity working with the Little Village Boys & Girls Club in Chicago, Illinois. Students spent the week putting on various workshops and tournaments for youth as well as helped prepare for a trivia challenge against another Boys & Girls Club.

AIDS Services of Dallas in Dallas, TX

Six students traveled to Dallas, Texas where they worked with AIDS Services of Dallas for the fifth year. Students were involved in a variety of activities including landscaping the garden, organizing filing systems, and interacting with youth clientele.

St. Bernard Parish Animal Shelter in New Orleans, LA

10 students traveled to New Orleans to work with the St. Bernard Parish Animal Shelter. Students fed, walked, and played with the animals. They also rebuilt parts of the animal shelter that were in need of repair after the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina.

Disciples Home Mission in New Orleans, LA

10 students traveled to New Orleans to assist with Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. The students worked on two homes that were being reconstructed.

The Green Project in New Orleans, LA

10 students worked with the Green Project to recycle and reuse building supplies and construction materials at low costs in the New Orleans area.

 
Celebrating alumni

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Careem Gladney
Through Leadership Studies Careem was connected with his summer internship with Cargill Inc, which led to his career at Cargill now. The Leadership Studies program gave Careem the chance to work directly with many diverse individuals, which he feels reflects the world of the future. Click here to read more about this person.

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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.
Coffman Leadership Institute
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.


KSU Leadership celebrates achievement among its students and recognizes other outstanding community leaders. Check out who's being honored.
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