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
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 spent their Spring Break giving back to the community of Taos, New Mexico in honor of professor Tony Jurich.
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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
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Tips for Academic Mentors
Below are some tips and ideas to help you become a successful mentor.
List of Ten Do's and Dont's
As listed in Resource Book 1, AmeriCorps Center for School Success
- Introduce yourself to your student
- Be friendly
- Reinforce skills they already have or things they already do well
- Remember that it is OK for both of you to make mistakes
- Give your student undivided attention while tutoring them. Listen with your ears, eyes, and mouth.
- Let your students know you care about them by showing trust, respect, and acceptance.
- Also let your student know that you are human too. Don't be afraid to make mistakes, or say, "I don't know."
- Know and abide by the classroom rules. You are a role model!
- Do not give your students orders.
- Be patient.
Web Resources
Below are a few web resources that we think are useful:
Civic Leadership Resources
Civic Leadership has books, games, and activities designed to help students master reading and math that are available for check-out.
Other Suggestions and Ideas
Here are a some more suggestions and ideas:
- Encourage students to practice reading at home - possibly use a reading log.
- Create a supportive, safe learning environment for the students.
- Ask your child how things are going at school.
- Listen and talk to your children a lot.
- Read out loud to your children every day.
- Show children how they use reading, writing and math to learn, have fun, and even get work done.
- Keep track of your child's progress .
- Use creative ways to mentor students.
- Help them to think independently.
- Show a true interest in helping the student learn.
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Bob Shoop is a recognized national expert in the area of standards of care and harassment and abuse prevention, particularly in school settings. Perhaps because he is witness to the tragic results when we fail to act, Shoop is deeply committed to creating positive learning environments. He explores with his students the nature of equity, the ethics of care, and the real-life challenges of ethical decision-making.
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is backed by a caring, talented faculty concerned about what's
happening in today's world. through research and public service.
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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.’
celebrates achievement among its students and recognizes other
outstanding community leaders.
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