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Leadership, Empowerment, and Purpose
Leadership, Empowerment, and Purpose (LEAP)
Developing future engineers through leadership, personal empowerment, and professional purpose for all COE students beyond the classroom.
The LEAP program empowers students to become well-rounded engineering leaders and professionals through a self-directed and impactful program tailored to their personal values.
LEAP is a one-year program available to all COE students focused on leadership skills and professional development. The program is designed to put the student in control, allowing them to focus their learning on building specific skills. Through workshops, mentorship from COE alumni, and project-based learning, LEAP participants gain the skills and experiences needed to excel in their chosen career field.
Throughout the year LEAP hosts various skill workshops, social activities and even industry tours to Seattle and Portland all free for the students! In the Spring term, the LEAP Summit will give participants the opportunity to share their leadership experience and development to a panel of mentors.
Participating in LEAP requires a time commitment roughly equivalent to a 2-credit course spread over three terms.
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“It can be difficult to get the soft skills that empower you in your career, but LEAP provides that for me.”
- August Melvin, Mechanical Engineering
Mentoring
During the fall term, students will be paired with a trained mentor, an alumnus/alumna of the College of Engineering who is excited to give back. These mentors offer valuable guidance and support. They can provide career advice, share industry insights, and help students navigate the challenges of professional development. The pairs will connect at least three times over the year to check-in with students on their leadership skill development and set them on the path to success. Mentorship will be facilitated by LEAP staff using the Alumni Association’s OSU Connections program, an existing platform already being used by other units on campus. This platform connects students with OSU alumni and we provide a guide for their engagements.
Contact Us
We are located in the Leadership Center in Johnson Hall 219. All engineering students are welcome to study, relax, and collaborate in this open space.
College of Engineering LEAP Program
219 Johnson Hall Corvallis, OR 97331
J Gilley
Program Development Lead
coe-leap@oregonstate.edu
Melissa Ward
Director of Student Engagement
melissa.ward@oregonstate.edu