Leadership, Ethics, and Professional Pathways

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The LEaPP Academy

A comprehensive new co-curricular initiative to help our students excel

What is the LEaPP Academy

The LEaPP Academy aims to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and perspectives that will enhance their long-term success, make them valuable leaders to the companies that employ them, and develop them as ethically and globally-aware citizens of the world.

“One of the main differences between science and engineering is that engineering is not just about better understanding the world but also about changing it. Many engineers believe that such change improves, or at least should improve, the world. In this sense engineering is an inherently morally motivated activity.”

Van de Poel & Royakkers

Ethics, Technology, & Engineering

Individuals that complete the LEaPP Academy will receive collegiate accolades and be honored with graduation cords specific to the LEaPP Program.

The LEaPP academy is designed to be accessible no matter which semester or timeline in which a student joins, each piece is individualized and self-led to offer the best experience to each student based on their needs.

LEaPP Scholar requirements

LEaPP Scholars will complete a number of co-curricular activities to earn Leadership, Ethical Thinking, & Professional Development Credentials.

Credential Requirements

Leadership Credential

Ethical Thinker Credential

Professional Credential

LEaPP Scholar Portfolio

In their final semester, LEaPP scholars create digital portfolios which document their experiences in the academy and reflect their curricular and co-curricular activities completed toward each certificate.