09/26/18
HAYS, Kan. – The Department of Leadership Studies at Fort Hays State University has selected its 2018-2019 scholars for the Voss Advanced Leadership Undergraduate Experience.

To complete the program, students will plan and implement a project in either civic and non-profit leadership, corporate leadership or leadership research. Mentors will coach students throughout the academic year. Scholars are awarded a $350 stipend each semester.

VALUE is a year-long, co-curricular experience designed to challenge and develop leadership skills in upperclassmen. The program has two objectives: 1) to teach students how to put ideas into action and implement, execute and transform a vision into reality; and 2) to promote teamwork and collaborative skills in order to be successful.

Applicants must be juniors or seniors in good academic standing during their time in the program who have completed the leadership studies certificate and are willing to commit themselves to a deep degree of scholarship and service. Faculty and staff can also make nominations.

Scholars are listed alphabetically by hometown:

Diane Hernandez-Ramirez, a senior majoring in organizational leadership and sociology, Kansas City, will be mentored by Katie McKee, assistant professor of leadership and social justice at North Carolina State University, Raleigh.

Jonathan Jett, a senior majoring in organizational leadership from Prattville, Ala., will be mentored by Dr. Brent Goertzen, professor of leadership studies at Fort Hays State.

Allison Muth, a sophomore majoring in organizational leadership from Great Bend, will be mentored by Laura Dougherty, director of operations at the FHSU Foundation.

Dane Murzyn, a sophomore majoring in organizational leadership from Brighton, Colo., will be mentored by Randy Flowers, assistant dean of students and director of student life at Baker University.

Raenee Patterson, a junior majoring in organizational leadership from Norton, will be mentored by Tammy Wellbrock, executive director of the Hays Area Chamber of Commerce.

Larisa White, a junior majoring in organizational leadership and social work from Sabetha, will be mentored by Kendal Carswell, assistant professor of social work at Fort Hays State.

About VALUE

The Voss Advanced Leadership Undergraduate Experience is designed to develop the most promising undergraduates into powerful agents for good, following their educational experience at Fort Hays State University. The VALUE program is a year-long curricular and co-curricular experience for upper-division students. Students will be challenged to embrace and dedicate themselves to deeper individual development. Students choose to complete a project in the areas of leadership scholarship/research, non-profit/civic leadership, or corporate leadership

To learn more about the VALUE program and this year’s scholars, visit https://www.fhsu.edu/leadership/value/.

For more information, contact Kaley Klaus, director, at krklaus@fhsu.edu or 785-628-4384.