Global Food Systems Leadership

Exercise leadership for the common good

The Global Food Systems Leadership (GFSL) secondary major provides a unique learning experience where K-State students tackle global problems within all facets of the food system. GFSL provides an interdisciplinary approach, challenging students to ask tough questions and develop a systems-thinking mindset. Together we can explore new ideas, share with peers, and grow endless possibilities.

Five areas of concentration

Our global food system needs individuals who are prepared to exercise leadership on a grand scale. This program was developed as a secondary major, meant to enhance a student's primary area of study — regardless of what that area of study may be.

Students from all disciplines are equipped to make an impact on our global food supply through their selected area of concentration within the program.

 

A collaborative effort

The Global Food Systems Leadership secondary major is an interdisciplinary effort between the College of Agriculture and the Staley School of Leadership. The program is housed at the Staley School of Leadership, with the core coursework taught by outstanding faculty from the Staley School and College of Agriculture. A generous donation from Frontier Farm Credit Services provided the program's startup costs.

 

What is a secondary major?

This program is designed to encourage multidisciplinary dialogue and involvement among students across campus with diverse perspectives about global food systems leadership. A secondary major must be tied to a primary major and is intended to provide broad learning options to enhance the student's primary area of study. The global food systems leadership secondary major requires 24 credit hours, some of which may also be required for the student's primary major and also provides opportunities for focused course selection.