Kari Gibbs Prouty

Dr. Kari Gibbs Prouty serves as Assistant Professor and Director of Undergraduate Leadership Development in the Department of Leadership at Andrews University's School of Leadership. Her dual roles encompass academic instruction as Lead Instructor and strategic oversight of all undergraduate leadership programming, with office location in Nethery Hall 137.

Her research centers on Leadership Ethics, Followership dynamics, and innovative Teaching Methodology. Key investigations include ethical simplification frameworks for leadership decisions, the 'Third Way' followership model redefining leader-follower reciprocity, and Case-in-Point methodology for transforming classrooms into experiential studio-laboratory environments. This work bridges theoretical leadership concepts with practical educational applications.

Dr. Gibbs Prouty's scholarly trajectory (2018-2025) demonstrates consistent focus on applied leadership education, with conference presentations showing progressive refinement of ethical frameworks and pedagogical approaches. Her output emphasizes practical implementation over theoretical abstraction, directly informing undergraduate curriculum development.

In her administrative capacity, she shapes leadership development initiatives for undergraduate students across Andrews University. While specific advising metrics aren't provided, her Director role indicates significant responsibility for program design, student engagement, and leadership competency development within the undergraduate population.