Wendy Wagner
About Wendy Wagner
Wendy Wagner serves as the Senior Associate for Community Engaged Scholarship at The George Washington University, where she has worked since 2015. She teaches courses in leadership studies and social change, and has a background in nonprofit studies and community engagement from her previous roles at George Mason University.
Work at The George Washington University
Wendy Wagner has been serving as the Senior Associate for Community-Engaged Scholarship at The George Washington University since 2015. She works within the Honey W. Nashman Center for Civic Engagement and Public Service, focusing on promoting community engagement through scholarship. In addition to her administrative role, she teaches courses in leadership studies, social change, and undergraduate research methods. Wagner also holds the position of Adjunct Professor in the Human Services and Social Justice program within the Department of Sociology, where she teaches courses such as Ethical Leadership and The Citizen Leader.
Previous Experience at George Mason University
Prior to her current role, Wendy Wagner worked at George Mason University from 2009 to 2014. During this period, she held multiple positions, including Coordinator of the Nonprofit Studies Minor and Assistant Professor of Leadership and Community Engagement in New Century College. Additionally, she served as the Director of the Center for Leadership and Community Engagement. Her work involved developing programs and curricula that fostered leadership skills and community involvement among students.
Educational Background
Wendy Wagner has an extensive educational background. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Communication Studies from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where she studied from 1990 to 1994. She then pursued a Master of Arts in College Student Counseling and Personnel Services at Bowling Green State University from 1994 to 1996. Wagner further advanced her education by obtaining a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in College Student Personnel Administration from the University of Maryland College Park, completing her studies from 2003 to 2011.
Publications and Scholarly Contributions
Wendy Wagner has co-edited several books focused on socially responsible leadership, including 'Leadership for a Better World' and 'The Handbook for Student Leadership Development.' These publications contribute to the discourse on leadership education and the development of student leaders. Her work emphasizes the importance of ethical leadership and community engagement in higher education.
Professional Involvement and Initiatives
Wendy Wagner has been actively involved in various initiatives throughout her career. She worked as an Assistant to the 'Give the Students a Compass / Making Excellence Inclusive' project at the Association of American Colleges and Universities for a brief period in 2009. Additionally, she served as the Coordinator for the CIVICUS Living Learning Program at the University of Maryland from 2007 to 2008, focusing on integrating civic engagement into student learning experiences.