Community-Engaged Scholarship
What is community-engaged scholarship?
"The partnership of college and university knowledge and resources with those of the public and private sectors to enrich scholarship, research, and creative activity; enhance curriculum, teaching and learning; prepare educated, engaged citizens; strengthen democratic values and civic responsibility; address critical societal issues; and contribute to the public good." - Carnegie Foundation
A major cornerstone of K-State's Leadership Communication Ph.D. program is a community-engaged approach to teaching, learning, and research. Doctoral students study and practice the art of leading change to produce original research that is grounded in this approach.
Stories of Engagement
Read about the work of our faculty and students on our blog.
Partners in Engaged Scholarship
The Staley School of Leadership has been charged to engage faculty and staff across the university, and community and industry stakeholders to advance this important work. Internship, Education Abroad, Community-Engaged Learning, and Undergraduate Research are just some examples of applied learning experiences, and have the potential to give students confidence and clarity in their future careers — and competence and purpose as they pursue it.
The Institute for Civic Discourse and Democracy (ICDD) is an interdisciplinary, non-partisan organization in response to polarization and increasingly complex public issues that challenge democratic decision-making. ICDD engages in research, education, and facilitation of civic conversations to promote greater citizen participation through deliberation and dialogue.
This office connects K-State’s expertise to the needs of Kansas by partnering with communities, businesses, and organizations, coordinates and promotes engaged scholarly activities across the university, and communicates the relevance and impact of this work to Kansans and beyond.
The Leading Change Institutes, launched by the Staley School of Leadership Studies in 2015, bring together globally recognized leaders to address real-world issues with actionable strategies. These unique, short gatherings foster creative, collaborative thinking through flexible formats that encourage individual, small group, and large group discussions. The goal is to create a space for dialogue, connection, and collaboration that generates new ideas and drives tangible impact.
Third Floor Research is an applied research partnership between the Kansas Leadership Center and the Staley School of Leadership. Our research evaluates leadership training and contributes to a global understanding of leadership, adaptation and change management. Findings address individual development, organizational impact, and community capacity.