09/03/19
HAYS, Kan. – The Department of Leadership Studies at Fort Hays State University has selected its 2019-2020 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 $500 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 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:

LIBERAL (67901): Charlotte Peterson is a senior majoring in organizational leadership.

OMAHA, Neb. (68135): Caden Frank is a junior majoring in organizational leadership.

SALINA (67401): Quinn Munk is a junior majoring in organizational leadership.

ULYSSES (67880): Tyra Hayden is a senior majoring in general studies.

WACO, Texas (76701): Alexandria Kultgen is a senior majoring in organizational leadership and minoring in political science.

WICHITA (67226): Jacki Dougherty is a senior majoring in organizational leadership.

WOODBINE (67492): Jaryth Barten is a junior majoring in organizational leadership and communication studies.

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.

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.