K-State Grad Edge: Graduate Student Leadership Development Program
Issued by
Kansas State University
The earner has developed leadership mindsets and skills that strengthen their ability to relate to and work with others. The earner can act as a change agent in teams, organizations, and communities.
- Type Validation
- Level Foundational
- Time Weeks
- Cost Free
Skills
Earning Criteria
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Earner is experienced in the principles of shared exploration (learning with others), self-reflection (meaning-making), and application (learning through practice). They can identify relevant leadership challenges and apply concepts of adaptive leadership to find solutions.
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Earner is required to document and write a reflection essay for each leadership training activity to demonstrate mastery of leadership concepts. Earner is required to earn a 70% or higher score on each essay regarding the leadership training activities.
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Earner is skilled in:• Examining leadership mindsets• Identify and leverage leadership strengths • Building capacity to relate to and work with others • Exploring drivers of system change • Identifying opportunities to be a change agent