Graduates of Rose-Hulman are recognized in industry for their superior technical skills, a result of the Rose-Hulman education.  Based on their problem-solving abilities, many of our graduates advance quickly, often assuming leadership roles in their organizations.  The purpose of the Rose-Hulman Leadership Advancement Program is to provide students with educational opportunities for leadership that match their opportunities for developing technical skills.

The need for technical leaders has emerged in many publications, including the National Academy of Engineering’s The Engineer of 2020.  The NAE points out the need for leadership training for engineers in order to bridge public policy and technology and to encourage engineers to take on roles that they have traditionally been reluctant to take.  The technical challenges of the future will require the cooperation of diverse groups with different backgrounds.  As a result of participating in the Rose-Hulman Leadership Advancement Program, our graduates will possess the leadership necessary to address these challenges in our global community.

Vision for the Rose-Hulman Leadership Advancement Program:

• Integrate leadership training into the academic and co-curricular experience of our students.
• Enhance self-awareness and self-confidence to lead for all members of campus.
• Provide opportunities for focused experience in leadership development for all students, staff and faculty.
• Recognize student leadership development with credentials (e.g., a Certificate in Leadership, a Leadership Minor).

Mission: Recognizing that every person has leadership potential, the Rose-Hulman Leadership Advancement Program provides education and opportunities to lead, thereby enriching the academic, professional, and personal lives of all members of the Rose-Hulman community.

The components of the Leadership Advancement Program:

• Leadership Academy
• Leadership Workshop Series
• Leadership Case Study and Crisis Leadership Simulation
• Leadership Speaker Series