Ms. Jill Arensdorf, Instructor of Leadership Studies
Contact Information:
Office:	McCartney Hall 216 F
Office Phone:	(785) 628-5562
E-Mail:	jrarensdorf@fhsu.edu
Degrees:
Ph.D in Curriculum and Instruction, Kansas State University (in progress)
M.S. in Ag Education and Leadership, Texas A&M University, 2001
B.S. in Ag Economics, Kansas State University, 2000
Courses Taught:
LDRS 120: Issues/Leadership: Youth Leadership Camp
LDRS 300: Introduction to Leadership Concepts
LDRS 302: Introduction to Leadership Behaviors
LDRS 310: Fieldwork in Leadership Studies
LDRS 450: Advanced Leadership Behaviors
LDRS 480: Leadership and Team Dynamics
LDRS 490: Topics: Youth Leadership Facilitation
LDRS 490: Topics in Leadership Studies: Leadership Training

Jill's research interests include youth leadership development, service-learning and civic engagement, and leadership curriculum and education. She has published three articles on the effects of service-learning on the development of youth's leadership skills. She is the program advisor for the FHSU's on-line organizational leadership degree program (e-Leadership.net) and chairs the University Service-Learning Committee. In the spring of 2005, Jill received the Navigator Award, which is awarded to outstanding academic advisers. Jill is actively involved in the community as an executive board member of the American Red Cross, Ellis County Chapter and Youth Friends volunteer mentor. Jill is currently pursuing her Ph.D at Kansas State University.

Jill's interests include music, reading, cooking, and water skiing.