About HLP

The Hornet Leadership Program (HLP) provides ECS students with structured opportunities to develop leadership and career-ready skills beyond the classroom. Open to sophomores and juniors in good academic standing, the program helps students strengthen skills in areas such as communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and leadership.

Each semester, students participate in seminars/workshops and complete leadership service hours through activities on campus or in the community. These opportunities and experiences allow students to apply their skills, collaborate with peers, and make a meaningful impact within ECS and the broader community.

Seminars/Workshops

Students participate in at least 10 seminars/workshops each semester, covering areas such as General/Academic Development, Professional Development, Leadership/Business Development, Financial Wellness, and Emotional Wellness. While all students can participate in any session, some seminars are particularly suited to the experiences of sophomores or juniors.

Leaderships Service Hours

Students complete at least 10 leadership service hours each semester through activities on campus and in the community, gaining hands-on experience and building important skills. They can select from the examples below or create their own opportunities that fit their schedules. To receive credit, students must take an active leadership role verified by a director, advisor, or other supervisor.

Examples include leading an ECS student organization, organizing campus events like the Engineering & Computer Science Joint Council (ECSJC) Expo or panels during ECS Week, serving as a student ambassador or tour guide, planning a community fundraiser, working with a nonprofit, or arranging visits to local middle or high schools.

HLP Leaders

Each year, approximately 96 ECS students are selected as HLP Leaders, representing ECS majors across two cohorts. The program is designed for sophomores and juniors in good academic standing, who participate in at least 10 seminars/workshops and complete at least 10 leadership service hours each semester. Students who fulfill these requirements receive payment at the end of each semester in recognition of their participation.

Program Requirements

The Hornet Leadership Program (HLP) is designed for sophomore and junior ECS students in good academic standing. Each semester, students complete at least 10 seminars or workshops and at least 10 leadership service hours to develop skills such as teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and professional leadership.

To receive credit for participating HLP seminars/workshops, students must attend and participate, check in using CampusGroups, and complete a short evaluation and submit a brief reflection on key takeaways.

To receive credit for completed leadership service hours, students must have their hours verified by a director, advisor, or other supervisor and submit a Leadership Service Log.

All program requirements must be completed in order to receive payment at the end of each semester.