Executive-in-Residence Program

Share your Expertise

Our program engages senior business executives and integrates them into the life of the college. Involvement is the key principle of the program, which promotes a link between our students and the corporate world by bringing their perspectives into the classroom and helping address the problems and challenges confronting the industry.

Executives-in-Residence add their practical experience to classes. They provide students realistic career counseling and closer connections to the corporate world. While the professional experience these executives offer is important, the personal lessons the executives share can have the biggest impact on students. Frequently explored topics include:

• Finding balance in the work-life dynamic
• Avoiding corporate burnout
• Life-long learning
• Maintaining physical well-being
• Giving back to your college and your community

Faculty opportunities

Executives-in-residence provide faculty unique opportunities for academic collaboration that is critical to the future of industry. Examples of practical collaborative projects include:

• Joint research and writing on common interests
• Partnering in seminars to study emerging trends
• Participating in professional industry groups
• Building experiential programs as a team

As executives-in-residence, these business leaders become a valuable partner to the academic community in advancing learning.

Responsibilities and activities

Executives-in- Residence participate through a broad scope of activities, including but not limited to:

• Teaching
• Curriculum innovation
• Faculty research
• Relationships
• Dinner Lecture: An annual dinner lecture brings together business leaders, faculty, and students for a presentation and/or panel discussion relating to the changing business environment and key issues affecting the Kansas regional business community
  

To explore Executive in Residence opportunities, reach out to Kurt Roberts, Executive Director, 785-532-2862 or kjroberts90@ksu.edu