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K-State Today Student Edition

February 1, 2017

Staley School of Leadership Studies is seeking students to serve as class leaders for LEAD 212

Submitted by Taylor Harrelson

The Staley School of Leadership Studies is looking for students interested in serving as class leaders for the first leadership studies course, LEAD 212: Introduction to Leadership Concepts during the fall 2017 semester.

LEAD 212 class leaders are students who are of junior or senior standing, and who will help teach the large lecture sections of LEAD 212: Introduction to Leadership Concepts. Class leaders are asked to facilitate small group discussions, lead active-learning exercises and perform administrative functions — such as grading and attendance. These students serve as a bridge between students and instructors — they are motivated to help first-semester freshmen learn the academic discipline of leadership and adjust to the K-State campus community.

Applications for class leaders are being accepted until midnight Thursday, Feb. 9. Applications are currently being accepted for fall 2017 and application packets can be found online

The minimum qualifications for LEAD 212 class leaders are:

• Good academic and disciplinary standing — minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA.
• Will be in at least their third year of college by fall 2017 — based on years in college, not credit hours.
• Understand and believe in the mission of the Staley School of Leadership Studies.
• Have previously taken a LEAD 212 or equivalent introduction to leadership course; and have taken/currently enrolled in LEAD 350.
• Exhibit responsibility, positive attitude, confidence, flexibility, team orientation, strong energy level and excellent communication skills.
• Relate well with students and faculty.
• Able to give and receive constructive feedback.
• Demonstrate a desire to learn about leadership.
• Demonstrate willingness to develop self-awareness and teamwork, planning and facilitation skills.
• Available for four two-hour training seminars in the spring, serving with the Flint Hills Breadbasket, individual summer prep work — approximately 8-10 hours — and Fall Retreat — approximately eight hours.
• Able to commit eight-10 hours per week fall 2017 for class time, class prep, grading, individual meetings, etc.

The benefits of serving as a class leader include:

• The opportunity to gain significant leadership experience and professional development.
• The opportunity to serve as a role model while assisting in the leadership development of first-year students.
• The opportunity to work closely with Staley School of Leadership Studies faculty and staff.
• A $650 stipend per section — paid via biweekly wages. Multiple sections are available on a limited basis.

Find more information or apply online, or contact Tamara Bauer at tamara@k-state.edu with any questions.