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Provides first-year students with opportunities to participate in interdisciplinary courses designed to help explore what is means to be an engineer and develop skills required in the engineering workplace, be it team dynamics, leadership skills, intercultural competency, or communication techniques. Students will explore topic areas offered as separate sections under the course heading. Each section uses a hands-on, interactive, discussion/team-based approach. The courses use active learning exercises in addition to reflections, readings, and project work. Course Information: May be repeated in the same or separate terms for a maximum of 4 hours.

This course will focus on developing leadership skills necessary for success as a leader in a variety of contexts. Students will connect with the Illinois Leadership Center and explore personal and professional development in areas of personal/self, interpersonal/team, organization, and community/society. Students will complete work towards earning the Illinois Leadership Certificate.