Dr. Lori Kniffin

Contact Information:
Office: Rarick Hall 119 K
Office Phone: (785) 628-4303
Email: lekniffin@fhsu.edu
Degrees:
Ph.D. Educational Studies with a concentration in Cultural Foundations, University of North Carolina Greensboro, 2019
M.S. Counseling and Student Development, Kansas State University, 2014
B.S. Biology, secondary major and Natural Resources and Environmental Science, minor Leadership Studies, Kansas State University, 2009
Courses Taught:
LDRS 200: Discovering Leadership
LDRS 300: Introduction to Leadership Concepts
LDRS 306: Leadership and Team Dynamics
LDRS 310: Field Work in Leadership Studies
LDRS 810: Qualitative Research Methods
Publications:
Click here to view Lori's publications in the FHSU Scholars Repository
Biography:
Lori's passion for leadership education stems from her experience studying and practicing leadership as an undergraduate. She minored in leadership studies and participated in many civic leadership programs at Kansas State University. Throughout the past decade, Lori continued to learn about student development and education through her graduate studies while working as an academic advisor, instructor, and civic engagement professional. Her educational and professional background drives her research interests in collective leadership, civic leadership, leadership development, service-learning and community engagement, and qualitative methodology. In her free time, she enjoys reading, spending time with friends and family, and being outdoors.