Well-being and belonging
A culture of belonging
The College of Arts and Sciences is dedicated to offering a welcoming environment where all can thrive, succeed, belong and participate. Our college's students, faculty and staff bring a variety of unique perspectives, viewpoints and experiences to our community. We value the different perspectives that enrich and deepen our conversations and engagement with each other and others. We take great care to help all our community members thrive and build a foundation to succeed as professionals.
Commitment to everyone's well-being
The College of Arts and Sciences is committed to recruiting and retaining people of various backgrounds, and providing resources for all members of our community. We provide substantial curricular offerings, resources and programming that foregrounds the knowledge, perspectives, cultures and histories of various peoples. A culture focused on the wellbeing of individuals from all walks of life benefits all members of the university community and better serves our students so they can excel in an increasingly global and multicultural world.
View this K-State Land Acknowledgement video by CaleMitchell Co. on Vimeo
View the K-State Land Acknowledgement in writing (pdf).
Programs and resources
Arts and Sciences Community Lecture Series
The College of Arts and Sciences provides funding to host prominent speakers, presenters, or performers whose presentations address issues of community, multiculturalism, belonging and well-being, whether in general or in the context of specific disciplines.
Annual Civil Rights Teach-In
Every January, as part of K-State's Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Observance Week, the College of Arts and Sciences and its partners host the Civil Rights Teach-In featuring presentations that spark powerful discussions regarding teaching and research as it pertains to current social issues and the legacy of activism at K-State and beyond.
Student Well-Being and Belonging Summit
The college's Student Well-Being and Belonging Summit focuses on understanding cultural competencies at K-State and why this is vital to creating a welcoming environment where all can thrive. It usually features student speakers and an interactive panel discussion. It is open to all students, faculty and staff of K-State and members of the greater community.
Professor Douglas K. Benson Award
The Professor Douglas K. Benson Award is a $500-$1,000 scholarship for full-time College of Arts and Sciences students who have at least a 2.0 GPA and are committed to creating a welcoming campus environment that promotes belonging. Applicants must submit a resume, a form of expression (essay, picture, poem, drawing, dance, music, etc.) presenting their contribution to K-State's culture of belonging and well-being, and a 150-200 word summary of their appreciation for acceptance and humanity in a global world. The deadline is March 15.
Davids-Dunham Award
The Davids-Dunham Award recognizes the research, teaching and service of faculty members in the College of Arts and Sciences who are committed to creating a welcoming environment in which all students and faculty feel they belong and can thrive. The award usually conveys $1,000-2,000.
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College of Arts and Sciences
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Manhattan, KS 66502-1005
Phone: 785-532-6904
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