Vol. 13, No. 1 October, 2003 with colleagues in other specializa- necessary to tions within or beyond family and mobilize and consumer sciences. They always organize the intellectual found interest once they made talents; a mentoring system; contacts, and they always understood staff services; a Web site that entoring that they had improved their research describes the structure and includes projects. Although I don’t have a database of mentors and expertise; M evidence that their research agendas workshops for faculty development Mentoring Students in will continue along these lines, they and research skill development; have had good experiences. 3. Funding opportunities – the Cross-Specialization identification of local, regional, I read a quote recently from Rita and national grants for beginning Teams Colwell of the National Science and seasoned researchers Dorothy I. Mitstifer Foundation that justifies the subject 4. Collaborative connections – a Dr. Mitstifer is Executive Director of Kappa of this paper: “Interdisciplinary compilation of community and Omicron Nu Honor Society. connections are absolutely funda- institutional support systems and mental. They are synapses in this new Background partnerships capability to look over and beyond 5. Successes – a publicity campaign Kappa Omicron Nu’s experience with the horizon. Interfaces of the sciences about and kudos for successful cross-specialization research began are where the excitement will be the projects, which also give incen- with the Board’s observation that the most intense.” My position is that tives and ideas for other research rhetoric regarding the integrative, either we embrace cross-specializa- holistic philosophic nature of the tion research or we quit talking about I’m convinced that commitment from field was not backed by action. In family and consumer sciences as an “on high” is very important, but we 1992 a task force designed the integrative field. We can’t continue shouldn’t rule out the grass-roots present Kappa Omicron Nu research with a “rhetoric only” approach approach. Success at the grass-roots agenda, which states that “the without compromising the legitimacy level can lead to commitment from research approach shall be integra- and relevance of the field. It seems to administrators and the institution-at- tive in nature and shall make me that cross-specialization research large. My Internet research indicates connections across specializations to is focused on training problem solvers that the successes are coming from pursue problems or questions.” through a research-centered learning institutions that have made a grand During the years since 1992, Kappa community. And that is an admirable commitment to introducing research Omicron Nu has awarded one or two goal. at the undergraduate level; to research grants annually. creating inquiry-based courses to For the remainder of this paper I will A second experience was the grant propose a) a framework for a cross- develop critical thinking and from the Kellogg Foundation for specialization research agenda, b) skill sets problem solving skills; to establish- cross-specialization and integrative for mentoring, and c) anticipated impacts. ing vertically integrated teams of undergraduate and graduate students research to honor Beatrice Paolucci Framework for cross- and to continue her work and Framework for cross- and faculty; to addressing critical philosophy. Kappa Omicron Nu specialization research agenda social issues through research, awarded grants to three under- It appears to me that mentoring teaching, and outreach; and to graduate and six graduate students. students in cross-specialization teams Both of these initiatives have shown requires more than grantor support— me that there is a lack of mentoring it requires an institutional commit- for cross-specialization research. In ment, a structure, and development In This Issue . . . the vast majority of cases I found that opportunities. Thus I have attempted I was the mentor from afar. I was the to outline the necessities for such an one that helped the researchers approach. The model requires: ♦ KON Awards & New Student understand how to expand their 1. Description of the cross-specializa- Board Members initial research plans to meet the tion initiative–the source and ♦ criteria for the grant, to broaden National Coalition for Hispanic breadth of commitment; the Development in the Human Sciences their understanding of the definition of mission, goals, and complexity of human themes ♦ problems, and to build 2. Structure – a proposal process; Paolucci Research Grants, 2004 their enthusiasm for oversight, steering, and review working committees to provide energy ♦ 2003 KON Board Election KON Dialogue October, 2003
seeking national and international • Promptness for all appointments and for (a) identifying research that is leadership in interdisciplinary work products. socially relevant and responsive to the • Feedback, even if nothing is requested. research. I found this commitment in • current and future needs of a pluralis- the U.S. in small institutions as well Interest—ask questions; seek tic society, (b) discussing such issues information beyond what is required. as large land-grant and research • Respect—acknowledge the time and as problem formulation, (c) presenting institutions and in foreign institu- effort of the mentor on mentee’s behalf; work in progress, (d) forging cross- tions. I also found some sophisticated don’t forget professional protocol. sector partnerships that deliver social means of developing the vision for sector results, and (e) developing the interdisciplinary research. Essential areas in which mentees next generation of scholars. need to be socialized include: Mentoring can take two avenues: the • It is my hope that the case for traditional approach assigned by the Adopting academic values, mentoring students in cross-special- • Managing personal and academic life, institution or the self-managed and ization research teams will find its approached chosen by the learner. • Establishing and maintaining a way into the dialogue within units. Kappa Omicron Nu has promoted the productive network of colleagues. This action will most assuredly take latter by its Mentoring: The Human courageous leadership. I will adapt dysfunctions of teams Touch module and Self-Managed The five dysfunctions of teams an analogy from the late John Mentoring online course. Both (Lencioni, 2003) indicate the Gardner, who when discussing approaches have relevance for elements of successful teamwork: difficult tasks said, “Behind all the mentoring cross-specialization teams. • Absence of trust current buzz . . . is a discipline. . . . If The development of vertically • Fear of conflict it contained a silicon chip we’d all integrated research teams provides a • Lack of commitment be excited.” Well, there is no chip in • Avoidance of accountability natural mentoring hierarchy. • cross-specialization research, but Inattention to results there most certainly is a discipline. Skill sets for mentoring These dysfunctions point to the fact Our job is to learn to apply it. The following lists of skill sets are that functional teams require offered in the interest of a succinct establishment of trust, healthy References overview. conflict, unwavering commitment, Gerig, T. (1999). Training problem solvers: A Mentoring practices (VCU, 2002) for unapologetic accountability, and a research centered learning community. research teams include the follow- collective orientation to results. The Raleigh: NCSU Department of Statistics NSF/VIGRE Program. ing actions: point is that teamwork is worth the trouble, but the rewards are not Lencioni, P. M. (2003). The trouble with • Encourage and demonstrate confi- without hard work. teamwork. Leader to Leader, 29(Summer), dence in mentee. pp. 35-40. • Recognize mentee as an individual Anticipated impacts VCU College of Medicine. (2002). Faculty with a private life and value the mentoring guide. Richmond: Virginia mentee as a person. A successful cross-specialization Commonwealth University. • Ensure a positive and supportive research program has the opportunity professional environment for mentee. to become a model of choice for • Express own insufficient knowledge Kappa Omicron Nu when appropriate. training problem-solving professionals Awards • Be liberal with feedback. for other departments and colleges • Encourage independent behavior, but be within the university or other willing to invest ample time in mentee. universities. “Because of their broad- Chapter Award of Excellence: • Provide accessibility and exposure for based training and well-developed 2001-2002 mentee within own professional circle ‘soft skills’ [such as leadership, both within and outside of the collaboration, and teamwork], those Kappa Alpha Theta Chapter, Eastern Illinois University immediate university circle. who have successfully completed • Illustrate the methodology and such a program will be attractive to Kappa Beta Xi Chapter, Carson- importance of “networking.” Newman College • both industry and academe and will Allow mentee to assist with projects, Omicron Xi be prepared to cope with inevitable Omicron Xi Chapter, Oklahoma papers, and research whenever State University possible and be generous with credit. change” (Gerig, 1999). Partnering Omicron Alpha Beta Chapter, between industry and academe will Characteristics of mentees (VCU, University of Maine be an outcome of a well functioning 2002) that contribute to a success- Omicron Omega Chapter, Ohio program, and sponsored research is ful mentoring relationship include: State University likely to expand. Then, too, the Omicron Tau • Eagerness to learn and a respect and Omicron Tau Chapter, Penn natural mentoring hierarchy of a cross- State University desire to learn from mentor. specialization team facilitates the • Seriousness in the relationship. 2002-2003 • mentoring function. The most 2002-2003 Taking the initiative in the relationship. important impact is likely to be an • Flexibility and an understanding of the Kappa Alpha Theta Chapter, mentor’s schedule. enlivened unit that provides a venue Eastern Illinois University
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Kappa Beta Xi Chapter, Carson- Evaluation of Medical Records and Newman College Completion of a Health Needs Kappa Beta Rho Chapter, East Assessment for Hispanic Type 2 Tennessee State University Diabetics in a Rural Area of Texas Omicron Tau Chapter, Penn State University New Student Board Omicron Omega Chapter, Ohio State University Members Omicron Alpha Beta Chapter, University of Maine Kappa Omicron Nu is pleased Nu Delta Chapter, Harding to welcome our new Student University Omicron Nu Board Members: Chapter Program Awards membership is diverse, the future Erika C. Barnhart - Senior, East will require more involvement by 2001-2002 Hispanics in leadership, and it is 2001-2002 Carolina University Omicron Tau Chapter, Penn our position that other organizations State University Renee Santos - Senior, Baylor within the human sciences are in Integration of Kappa Omicron Nu University similar need. and Academic Goals Catherine (Cathy) Schon Invitation 2002-2003 Catherine (Cathy) Schon - Junior, Carson-Newman College Omicron Tau Chapter, Penn The Kappa Omicron Nu Board of State University Directors invites the partnership of Integration of Kappa Omicron Nu National Coalition for members as well as other Hispanic- and Academic Goals Serving Institutions to explore ways Hispanic Development to develop a coalition (or another in the Adviser Award of Excellence in the Human Sciences alternative) to accomplish goals similar to those achieved for Black Joyce HarrisonHarrison, Kappa Alpha Pi Chapter, Middle Tennessee State The growing Hispanic population development. University and the apparent low numbers of professionals and leaders in the What’s Next Undergraduate Research human sciences community lead Kappa Omicron Nu is assembling a Awards Kappa Omicron Nu to the conclu- team of members to explore possible sion that a direct initiative is approaches to enhancing Hispanic Kristy ChristyChristy, Emily DettmerDettmer, required to enhance diversity in leadership. The first meeting was Vicky HilsabekHilsabek, Jill SteinsSteins, organizations, including Kappa Northwest Missouri State held during the 2003 AAFCS Omicron Nu, that serve the human Annual Meeting. Tara HackerHacker, Kansas State sciences. Diversity has been a University priority of Kappa Omicron Nu since Goals Tiffany Rudolph & Sue Free- the launching of this theme in 1991 • Identify friendly places for Hispanic man, East Carolina University and the publication of Leadership students – support group and mentors Andrew ScherbarthScherbarth, University for a Culturally Diverse Society • Propose programs for conferences of of Nebraska module in 1993. The demographic related organizations Arlesa ShephardShephard, Ashland statistics and issues in the larger • Focus on publications – series of University society, such as the English-only articles on cultural diversity Angela SusnjarSusnjar, Central Michigan movement for schools and discrimi- University • Conduct research in differences that nation in general, add to the need affect leadership – Hispanic, Asian, Undergraduate Research for addressing Hispanic participa- Native American, Religious Presentation Awards tion. • Develop network with Chicano Three Hispanic-Serving Institutions Studies, Women’s Studies Caren RojasRojas, Michigan State have chapters of Kappa Omicron Nu • Explore funding University (California State University— In addition to the above goals, the Characteristics of a Sample of Northridge, University of New Children & Adolescents (6-19 next stage for What’s Next involves Mexico, and Texas A&M Univer- years) with Diagnosed Type 2 recruiting individuals and organiza- Diabetes in a Pediatric Endocri- sity—Kingsville), and members at tions to gain volunteers, ideas, and nology Clinic Florida International University support for this initiative. It should have used Kappa Omicron Nu be understood that the name of the Anita C. NashNash, Texas Tech resources. Although the Kappa University initiative is not carved in stone.
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related to family and consumer or more specializations within the sciences/human sciences or any of the human sciences. Thus, information Kappa associated specializations. The and theory will be combined from Omicron Nu research approach shall be integrative multiple sources and presented to Sponsors in nature and shall make connections address a problem or issue. across specializations to pursue Applications shall be submitted by New Honor problems or questions that improve December 1, 2003, and recipients Society the quality of life of individuals, will be notified by January 15, families, and communities. Integra- 2004. The research grant will be tive, cross specialization research is dispersed February 15, 2004. See Kappa Omicron defined as linking and integrating two Nu is pleased to www.kon.org/news.html. announce the founding of Delta Tau Honor 2003 KON Board Election Society to serve Candidate Biographical Information dietetic technician (Order drawn by lot) or related health " " and wellness associate degree Second Vice President programs. The Amelia G. Brown charter members of Camden County Associate Dean, Articulated Programs, East Tennessee State University College in Organizational Contributions Blackwood, New KON Nominating Committee, 1999; Chair, 2000; FORUM Editorial Committee, 1989-92; Constitution Jersey will be Committee, 1990-91. CAFCS Summit Steering Committee, 1998-99; Nominating Committee, 1995- installed in 97; Chair, 1996-97; 2002; Co-chair, Local Arrangements for Annual Meeting, 1994-95; Representa- November, 2003. tive, Home Economics Administrators Leadership Council, 1992-94; Planning committee for Emerging Administrators of Home Economics workshop, July, 1994; Chair, Strategic Planning Other programs Committee, 1993-94; President, 1992-93; President-Elect, 1991-92; Vice President, 1989-91; interested in Publications Chair, 1987-88; Newsletter Editor, 1987-88; Assistant Newsletter Editor, 1986-87. chartering a AAFCS Marketing and Public Relations Committee, 1989-91; Delegate to Annual Meeting, 1984-88. chapter may Philosophy Related to KON Mission contact the Kappa The family and consumer science profession is at the core of our being – individual, family, consumer, Omicron Nu office. community, nation, and world. Family and consumer science professionals offer more toward solving of the world’s problems than can be imagined. But the key to survival as a profession is three-fold: Paolucci Research • Be change agents. Lead the pack, instead of follow. Watch for opportunities and seize the moment to Paolucci Research take action. Grants for 2004 • Collaborate with others to strengthen the position of individuals, families, consumers, and communities. • Leadership is needed now more than ever. Through varied professional and personal leadership opportunities, I can provide insight and work collaboratively toward creative problem solving. In conjunction with the publication of Beatrice Paolucci, Shaping Leadership starts at a young age. As professionals, we must ensure that students are learning the skills and Destiny through Everyday Life by attitudes needed for being change agents. We must provide them with the tools and skill sets needed to lead. Kappa Omicron Nu is currently doing this. I believe strongly in the mission of empowered leaders and the Paolucci Book Committee and would work within my sphere of influence to help mold others into the professionals needed in today’s world. with the Fourth Paolucci Confer- ence, this research grant program Susan Poch was originally established through a Assistant Director of Admissions, Transfer Relations, Washington State University grant to Kappa Omicron Nu from the Organizational Contributions W. K. Kellogg Foundation to honor Beatrice Paolucci and to continue Past President of local KON chapter; Student Representative to KON National Board. Memberships in Association for the Study of Higher Education, National Academic Advising Association, National her work and philosophy. Book sales Student Affairs Professional Association, National Student Exchange campus coordinator. Campus have provided further support for representative to InterCollege Relations Committee. grants. Cross-specialization and integrative research is the priority Philosophy Related to KON Mission for the following awards: It has actually been a little while since I have participated in the Family and Consumer Sciences discipline, although it has always been a passion of mine. As I have moved along my career path, there • Grants for Graduate Students - Two have been many opportunities for me to demonstrate leadership, teach leadership, and experience $2,000 grants leadership first hand. I consistently fall back on KON’s mission of “empowered leaders.” From the • Grants for Undergraduate Students - local chapters to each board member, we have an opportunity to grow and empower ourselves as Two $1,000 grants leaders. My skills are to be forward-looking, and to seek a big picture vision. Without seeing the whole The purpose of the Paolucci Research we cannot as individuals or as an organization reach our goals. Working together as empowered people Grant Program is to support research gives this organization such an advantage over others - we have a mission, we have a purpose, and it isn’t just to “do good things.” We work toward and together, to imagine and create a place with strong voices of solid leadership that reflects our organization, our institutions, and our discipline.
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Editorial Committee Environmental Sciences at Meredith College submitted proposals for 1999 AAFCS Pre- during my leadership. During the past conference on Healthy Families: Relation- Richard V. Tuveson seven years, we have increased in student ships and Economic Issues. enrollment, increased the full-time faculty Associate Professor, California State Philosophy Related to KON Mission members from six members to thirteen, University, Long Beach received positive outside accreditation for I am a seeker of truth and engage others in Organizational Contributions four different programs, improved the the search for truth. Throughout my career as KON Adviser, Omicron Alpha Psi Chapter, academic rigor of the curriculum in all an undergraduate teacher, I have engaged in 1984 - present. AAFCSAAFCS, Vice President for majors, and increased resources for all the activities of academe: teaching, service Programs for the local chapter (Long Beach, programs. We have added a Birth through and scholarship. However, I have come to CA); National Association for the Kindergarten Licensure and a Master’s realize that my students are my primary Education of Young Childrenen, Collegiate Program in Nutrition. There have been focus. Because I believe that they deserve Liaison Officer for the local chapter (Long major external gifts and scholarships given only the best, I am motivated to be the best Beach, CA); Society for Research in Child to the department each of past seven years. teacher and mentor that I can be. Development; National Council on Family Through these changes, there has been My students and I live in a time of change. Relations. improvement in the teaching and learning We are constantly confronted with new ways Philosophy Related to KON Mission environment. of learning, doing, and being. Therefore, my How would I describe my leadership courses are in a regular state of revitalization. I can contribute at least two visionary Although the concepts and principles remain leadership skills to the honor society: strengths? As an authentic leader, I believe that it is always best to be honest and relatively stable, the issues and those (1) conceptualizing interrelated points of straightforward with faculty and students. affected by the issues are in constant flux. I influence among the honor society, the Integrity in an academic setting is would fail my students if I teach what I used profession, and the multifaceted and something that I insist upon. I enjoy to know. Therefore we develop communities diverse world in which we live; and, (2) solving problems and finding creative of learners in search of solutions to the suggesting and implementing ideas and solutions that will benefit the college. issues that changes bring in our lives. methods the honor society can use to help I am committed to the mission and goals of I am passionate in my belief that the well individuals and families proactively shape being of society is no better than the well their futures so as to live optimally. Kappa Omicron Nu. The leadership training that I have received from Kappa being of the least among us. Consequently, I Empowerment is an essential aspect of Omicron Nu through conferences, present my students with learning experi- leadership giving the group and the workshops, and readings has been ences to increase their awareness of those individual the will, the confidence, and the invaluable to me. For my students, Kappa who are less fortunate than them and to tools with which to reflect and then to act. Omicron Nu has provided recognition for challenge them to become involved in action Enlightenment is a necessary complement scholarship, opportunities for research and on behalf of others. To model this behavior, I to empowerment for with it leaders act in leadership, and a connection to other draw on my voluntary service as a trustee of a ways that are erudite, professional, and programs at the national level. non-profit community hospital and as a ethical. Imagination is added to light the member of an advisory board for a program way for visionary and proactive leadership Victoria Marie Gribschaw, that provides parenting and childcare that enables the well being of those served. S.C., Ph.D., CFCS training to pregnant and parenting teens and Deborah T. Tippett, Ph.D., Chair, The Division of Social Sciences; as a member of organizations that promote Deborah T. Tippett, Ph.D., the ongoing vitality of family and consumer CFCS Associate Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences, Seton Hill University sciences as a discipline and profession. Professor and Head, Human Environmen- Organizational Contributions Frequently my students’ demonstrated tal Sciences, Meredith College leadership and action in response to these Organizational Contributions Family and Consumer Sciences in challenges edifies me. Some of my students Higher Education: An Open Summit on KON Constitution and Bylaws Committee. have become advocates for the working poor; KON the Future, participant. Point-person for AAFCS Higher Education Unit, Nominat- others advocate for children, for the elderly or one of the self-formed groups in the Open for the homeless. Others volunteer service ing Committee, 1998-2000; Education and Space Technology process to develop Technology Division, Teacher Education through local service agencies, while others collaborative partnership for research organize food drives to support the work of Yearbook Committee, 2002-present. between and among public/private CAFCS our county food bank. One former student CAFCS Program of Work Committee, institutions (Proceedings p. 18). Served as a Family and Consumer donated her “free time” for an entire year as 2001- present. Family and Consumer member of group that considered the issue Sciences Education Association a fund-raiser for a homeless shelter in her of maintaining an appropriate, effective Core neighborhood. Publications Committee, 1984-86; Curriculum in Family and Consumer Secretary/ Treasurer, 1993-95, 1995-97. Sciences (Proceedings pp. 19-20), In sum, fostering the leadership skills of National Council on Family Relations National Council on Family Relations February 1999. Awarded the KON students is my key contribution to Kappa Reviewer for Teacher Curriculum, 1991- Leadership Academy Scholarship to Omicron Nu. North Carolina Association for 1994. North Carolina Association for participate in the AAFCS Pre-Conference, the Education of Young Children Loretta Prater the Education of Young Children Kappa Omicron Nu’s Impact on the Future Piedmont Representative to Governing of Leadership Development, Chicago, IL, Dean, College of Health and Human Board, 1992-94. June 23, 2000. AAFCS 2002 Leadership Services, Southeast Missouri State University Philosophy Related to KON Mission Conference participant; 2000-3 Senator Organizational Contributions Perhaps the best way to judge my from Pennsylvania; voting member in Chair, AAFCS task force on collaborative organizational and leadership abilities is to association governance; Referee for member initiates between four- and two-year look at the growth and the quality of submitted proposals for 2000 AAFCS institutions of higher education. Board programs in the Department of Human Annual Meeting; Referee for member member, Big Brothers/Big SistersSisters. Board
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member and Vice President, Coles Philosophy Related to KON Mission Philosophy Related to KON Mission County Coalition Against Domestic I have abilities to imagine what can be, As a rehabilitation counselor I have been ViolenceViolence. determine processes for making the fortunate to work with individuals who have Philosophy Related to KON Mission imagined happen and engage others in disabilities. What I have witnessed, first Are leaders born or made? This is a creation of desired futures. My evaluation hand, in dealing with these individuals is question that often surfaces during a skills enable me to examine the current that empowerment and self-determination discussion of leadership. My philosophy situation, study processes and analyze come from within the person. I have tried to encompasses elements of both. Many impacts of actions. I have skills that permit teach empowerment skills and I have tried persons are born with the potential to be me to analyze what is and could be and to to advocate for many different individuals leaders, but naturally occurring circum- synthesize options into actions. My oral and within multiple fields. However, I have stances or some self-imposed situations written communication skills allow me to learned that feelings of being empowered serve as a deterrent. Others with the reach out to a wide variety of people through must start from within the person, and then potential receive nurturance in assisting words, visuals and actions to permit these feelings may begin to work into all them in their leadership pursuits. These understanding and motivation through areas of a person’s life. To say that a person helpful strategies include proving knowl- appropriate messages. As a result, I have is empowered is an ambitious statement, edge of leadership concepts and styles, as extensive, successful experience in making but to see the development of empowerment well as focused encouragement. In the abstract become real in ways that meet and self-determination in someone else is developing leaders, it is also critical that needs. amazing. It is a true that empowerment individuals have an opportunity practice It’s been my privilege since my early days skills may be taught. However, empower- skills and strategies to perfect techniques. I in 4-H to have opportunities to learn about ment must be accepted and it must become feel that Kappa Omicron Nu is the educator and develop my own leadership skills a part of the individual’s everyday life if it is for many college students to become under the guidance of a diverse number of to be incorporated successfully in the empowered leaders. The organization fills a women and men from many walks of life. future. It is imperative that individuals have niche that one cannot receive by merely Over the years, I’ve served in numerous an environment to develop these types of excelling in the classroom. One can have a leadership roles both formal and informal. leadership skills. It is only through sharing high academic record of achievement, but and through the expression of ideas that Because of the benefits I’ve gained from fail in a professional role because of the lack this development can occur. Empowerment leadership education and experience, I’ve of leadership skills. Participation in KON is a process and it is a journey. Empower- worked on leadership education for others. serves as a bridge to bring together ment is continuously changing and evolving For example, I proposed and lead the three academic talents and leadership skills in into something new over time. This year 4-H Executive Development Institute develop professionals to serve the needs of statement is of importance to me because that prepared about 50 men and women to individuals and families. continuous change is positive for both assume leadership roles around the nation. growth and professional development. This Bonnie Braun, Ph.D. I also proposed and served as the development not only impacts the coordinator of the Family Consumer Extension Family Life Specialist, University organization, but spills over into the Sciences Administrative Leadership of Maryland meaning that is placed on the profession as Development Council that sponsored Organizational Contributions a whole. By understanding the meaning that Organizational Contributions several leadership education opportunities empowerment has for individuals, Multiple KON Guest Editorships and for emerging, mid-career and advanced empowered leaders are allowed to begin to Authorships. AAFCS Bank of Experts and administrators of FCS programs. I am enact the vision put forth to them by Journal Review Member (l994-present); currently working on an initiative to organizations. Chair, Public Policy Committee (2001- empower low-income, rural mothers to 2003); Member, International Year of the engage as citizens in public policy that Nominating Committee Family Task Force (2003); Chair, Annual impacts them, their families and their Meeting Planning Committee; Chair, communities. Karla Hughes Strategic Program Committee. Maryland I do this work because I believe that people Professor and Dean, College of Human Association of Family and Consumer can become leaders that make a difference Ecology; East Carolina University. Sciences Vice President for Services in the quality of life. (2000-2002); Member Planning Commit- Organizational Contributions tees for a three-state and one bi-state Lee Ann Russell Grubbs KON By-laws Committee (1995-1997); conference (2000-2002). Minnesota Rehabilitation Instructor/Counselor, The Board Member (1997 - present); Chair, Association of Family & Consumer University of Tennessee (2001-2003). CAFCS Board Member at Sciences President, l998-99; Member, large; Vice President for Program; Policy Board and Finance Committee, l994- Organizational Contributions President. HEU Nominating Committee. l998. National Council on Family Membership in National Council on BOHS Secretary; Nominating Committee. Relations Chair-elect Public Policy Rehabilitation Education, National Council Section (2003); Public Policy Committee on Family Relations, National Rehabilita- Philosophy Related to KON Mission (2000-2003); Chair of Strategic Planning tion Association. Southeast Region National The study of leadership theory and practice Subcommittee (2001); Presentation Rehabilitation Association Annual Training have been an interest of mine since my reviewer (2002); Media awards reviewer Conference, Audio-Visual Chair, Door Prize undergraduate days. The Reflective (2002). National and Maryland Chair, Board Assistant. Volunteer State Human Action framework paired with the Association of Extension Family Rehabilitation Association Secretary (2003- principles set forth in Leadership and the Consumer Sciences Co-chair, Public 2004), Fund-raising Committee Chair New Science by Margaret Wheatley have Issues Committee (2002-03); Member of (2003-2004), Board Member (2002-2005). provided me with parameters within which I Public Policy Committee (1999-2001); Also chaired various Departmental have adapted my leadership style. With National Advisor, (1988-89). committees. that said, I believe that we are leaders in a
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dynamic environment and must balance the potential. I am a strong proponent of acquiring of a larger understanding that an demands of management and the need to creating environments where people can individual becomes an empowered leader lead. It is the changing environment which flourish. Empowered leaders throughout by acting on things to which one holds fast. requires creativity and vision. I believe that the organization must contribute by I have learned, and continue to learn, how encouraging collective and reflective Jan VanBuren, Ph.D., CFCS to practice visionary leadership within the thinking. Kappa Omicron Nu is a learning Professor and Department, Human context of a bureaucratic organization. In organization with the capacity to encourage Sciences, Texas A& M University- addition, I have the ability to transition from the continual change and growth of its Kingsville what is to what the future can hold within members. This orientation toward the vision that is created by the organiza- continual learning and growth spawns Organizational Contributions tion. With regard to the KON mission of empowered leaders as ideas for action KON National Chair, 2000 and 2001; Vice empowered leaders, I believe we have an emerge. Chair, 1999. AAFCS Council for Certifica- obligation to mentor our members, both tion, 2003-2006; 2001-2003; Interim student and professional, as they face the Gladys Vaughn Council for Certification, 1988-2000; Vice leadership challenges of a changing world. National Program Leader, Human Sciences, Chair for Education and Technology Division, 1999-2001. Texas Association Laura D. Jolly F4HN/CSRES/USDA Texas Association Organizational Contributions of Family and Consumer Sciences Professor, Retail and Consumer Sciences, Nominating Committee, 2002-2004. University of Tennessee President, Kappa Omicron Phi; President, Missouri Association of Family and Organizational Contributions Kappa Omicron Nu. KON Conclave Consumer SciencesSciences, President, 1995- Speaker; Reflective Human Action 1996, Vice President, 1994-1995; assorted KON Vice Chair Program, 1997 - 1999; Leadership Team; Guest Editor, FORUM. Editorial Board, 1988-89. AAFCS Editorial affiliate committees, 1991-1995. Associa- AAFCS: SMS Advisor. National tion for Career and Technology Board, FCSRJ, 2000 - present; Council for Consumer’s League: Board of Directors, Accreditation, 1997-2000, Chair-elect, EducationEducation, Family and Consumer Keynote Speaker. Caribbean Association of Sciences Division, various teacher 1998-1999, Chair 1999-2000; Council for Home Economists. Accreditation Appeals Committee, 2002 - education committees. Philosophy Related to KON Mission 2005. International Textile and Apparel Philosophy Related to KON Mission Association Publications Policy Commit- [I possess] The ability to integrate tee, 2002 - 2004; Executive Board, 1998- authenticity, commitment, ethics, integrity, As a long-term member of Kappa Omicron 2000; Annual Meeting Program Chair, and spirituality into actions which help Nu and the Human Sciences profession, I 2000; Marketing Task Force, Chair, 1998- ensure that the practice of family and have had the opportunity to become 1999; Visioning Conference, 1998; consumer sciences - in any realm - inspires acquainted with a variety of people who can Counselor, 1996-1997; President, 1995- a sharing of experience and leads to provide the creative and visionary 1996; President-Elect, 1994-1995; courageous leadership. leadership needed to keep KON at the Editorial Board, Clothing and Textiles Authentic leadership calls forth a seamless forefront of the issues the profession needs Research Journal; Strategic Planning relationship between personal and to be addressing. Therefore, my skill is Committee 1991-1992, Chair, 1992-1994. professional actions. To lead, and lead knowing which of these people are visionary Phi Upsilon Omicron Iota Chapter effectively, one has to care passionately and and would use their knowledge of societal Program Adviser, 1995 - 2001. be fully cognizant of the subject of that trends and issues to move KON forward. Philosophy Related to KON Mission caring. Thus, as individuals, “experience” Empowered leaders require both knowledge the beauty, depth and meaning of scholar- and confidence. Kappa Omicron Nu’s Visionary leadership skills are critical to the ship via KON, the knowledge and skills programming both at Conclave and through positive growth and development of groups gained should inform their efforts to lead in its online programming provides a venue for and individuals. The visionary leadership solving the pressing problems of the nation students at all universities to develop these skills and attributes I can offer the honor and a global society - especially those that skills. Kappa Omicron Nu needs now to be society include a strong process orientation, are felt first at the family and community placing special emphasis on reaching those strategic planning, creativity, communica- levels. Participation in KON should be a students who were previously considered to tion skills, and the belief in human kind of transforming experience: The be in the minority categories. 2003 KON Board Election Ballot Vote for candidates as indicated and return completed ballot to the address below by November 15, 2003 (Order drawn by lot)
Second Vice-President Nominating Committee Editorial Committee (vote for 1)------(vote for 3)------(vote for 3)------ Amelia Brown Karla Hughes Richard Tuveson Susan Poch Laura Jolly Deborah Tippitt Gladys Vaughn Victoria Gribschaw Return ballot to KON Elections; Jan Van Buren Loretta Prater 4990 Northwind Drive, Suite 140 East Lansing, MI 48823-5031 Bonnie Braun or fax to 517.351.8336 Lee Ann Grubbs
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Message from the Board of Directors Karla Hughes
Greetings! It was great to see so many of our students and advisers at Leadership Principles and their applications, adviser and delegate the KON Leadership Conclave and Undergraduate Research Confer- forums following the Assembly of Delegates, and a look at academic ence held in Arlington, Virginia from August 7 through 10. and co-curricular goals for chapters. Different materials available for doing such programs at the local level were reviewed. If you have not The theme of the conference was “Integrating Academic and Co- visited the website recently, please go to www.kon.org for a look at the Curricular Goals.” Not only did Track I for chapter delegates, members, support materials for chapters or other organizational venues. And, and advisers focus on enriching the KON experience for our members don’t forget to look at the materials available for professional develop- through this integration but the topics presented in Track II for ment of individual members while you are cruising the site. undergraduate researchers and URC coordinators was integration in action. Many of those students had participated in classroom research And, of course, Conclave closed with a banquet at which Gladys Gary projects or independent research projects for which they received Vaughn presented her views on “Integration and Career Success.” academic credit. The opportunity to present the results of their work at After the awards were presented, the final act of the membership was a this conference provided a link to the co-curricular nature of our honor new tradition for KON: members came forward to pick up their society and the importance of academic achievement. In all, we had 15 University Banners and share with the group what Conclave had meant research presentations representing the work of 19 students. to them. We want to thank Gladys for starting this tradition. Conclave began with a presentation by Jill Pakulski, President of the What we saw throughout the sessions was a bonding of the partici- Omicron Tau Chapter from Penn State University, entitled “Gingerbread pants, whether they were attending for Conclave or URC, accompanied People Come to Washington.” This look at diversity and our own unique by a deeper understanding of the role KON Honor Society plays in contribution to the world around us by constructing our own Gingerbread leadership development, scholarship, and research. We departed Person set the tone for the rest of Conclave! And, of course, this first being better friends with a greater appreciation for our academic session had the traditional Roll Call with University Banners. experience and what it means to make a commitment to the profession. The focus on diversity was continued in the next general session in Don’t miss the next Conclave…. it promises to take us to the next which Fran Andrews of the University of Montevallo presented the tale level! of the Giraffe and Elephant. This was a great illustration of the challenges of dealing with diversity. It is safe to say that additional On a more personal note, at the end of this year, my term as KON leadership development materials focusing on Giraffe and Elephant are Chair will be complete. I want to thank the membership for providing in KON’s future! this opportunity for me. It has truly been one of the highlights of my career. It would be impossible to summarize all that I have learned or Additional sessions included orientation for chapter officers and the meaning of the relationships that have flourished as we worked advisers, roundtable discussions on chapter successes, RHA together on behalf of KON. It has been an honor and a privilege.
Kappa Omicron Nu Dialogue, Volume 13, No. 1. ISSN: 1520-4855 - Executive Director and Editor: Dorothy I. Mitstifer. Assistant Editor: Lisa Wootton Booth. Board of Directors: Karla Hughes, Sarah M. Shoffner, Barbara A. Woods, Missale Kumelachew, Angela Rushman, Erika C. Barnhart, Renee Santos, Catherine Schon. © Copyright 2003 by Kappa Omicron Nu Honor Society, 4990 Northwind Drive, Suite 140, East Lansing, MI 48823-5031. Tele: 517.351.8335 ♦ Fax: 517.351.8336 ♦ E-mail: [email protected]