Leadership Research
Leadership development has a research and scholarly base. Expanding the disciplinary base of leadership knowledge provides a foundation for developing the capacity of individuals, teams and organizations. It is essential that we expand our understanding of:
- leadership philosophy - principles of motivation and leadership approaches
- leadership processes - actions and techniques of leadership
- leadership psychology - human interactions and situational relationships
- organizational leadership - dynamics of change in organizations
Leadership within academic disciplines is equally important. Generating new knowledge is essential for our 21st century global society. The synergy of outstanding faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate student leaders produces scholarship in an atmosphere of innovation, entrepreneurship and inclusivity.
The mentoring relationships created through leadership research programs develop technically competent professionals who understand and value collaborative program-solving, cross-disciplinary thinking, interpersonal communications, and professional ethics.
University Honors Program Student Leadership Capstone Projects
Students will be mentored by university faculty and community partners to conduct applied research on topics related to leadership behaviors and outcomes.
Graduate Student Leadership Development
Graduate assistantships will support students who are involved in discipline specific leadership programs and will develop well-rounded scholars who combine disciplinary competence with strong leadership qualities, interpersonal skills and a social conscience.
Provost's Leadership Faculty Fellows
Faculty engaged in leadership instruction will have professional development opportunities to enhance the integration of leadership, ethics, and public policy.
There are naming opportunities and giving options at every gift level in each department and college at NC State. We look forward to discussing your investment in shaping the leaders of the state, nation and world, whether it's by supplementing a program or by making a truly transforming gift.
Ways to Give
- $1 million - $2.5 million minimum: endowed faculty chair, endowed named program, endowed professorship, faculty endowment, program endowment.
- $500,000 minimum: Shelton National Scholarship, endowed assistant professorship, named keynote address.
- $250,000 minimum: Shelton/Caldwell Scholarship, endowed training enhancement fund, endowed faculty enhancement fund, endowed program enhancement.