Leadership Emergence and Advancement Program (LEAP)

 

WHAT IS LEAP?

The Leadership Emergence & Advancement Program (LEAP) is for incoming students who are interested in becoming student leaders at UMW and who want to enhance and develop their leadership skills for personal and business use. The program will host a variety of workshops, seminars, and activities throughout the year aimed at fostering the development of leadership skills.

WHAT IS REQUIRED?

• Monthly meetings
• MLK Service Challenge
• OSACS Student Leadership Conference
• Monthly assignments
  • Campus events
  • Speakers

WHY IS LEAP FOR YOU?

As a new student of the University of Mary Washington it can be overwhelming trying to find your place. You may already have the desire to be a leader at UMW, but are unsure of how to begin. LEAP can offer you guidance, resources, positive role models, support, a network of students who are already leaders, and advice on being involved.

Campus Programming Opportunities:

As a part of LEAP you have the unique opportunity to be on planning committees of major campus programs such as...

• OSACS Student Leadership Conference
• MLK Service Challenge
• Latino Identities Month
• Asian Cultural Celebration
• Black History Month
• Women's History Month
• Islamic Cultural Week
• Multicultural Fair

  ?'s - contact Christina Eggenberger at ceggenbe@umw.edu or call (540) 654-1061