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About EGL

Leadership Experience

Students completing the EGL specialization of the Michigan Engineering Honors Program participate in a variety of leadership opportunities to develop non-technical competencies and prepare for their capstone project. These opportunities include Honors Seminars, Topics in Leadership, and the Tauber LeadershipAdvantageSM program. Additionally, students can further their leadership development through the EGL Honor Society.

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Honors Seminar

The Honors Seminar courses cover a wide range of topics, including:

  • Community-building
  • Leadership development
  • Focus area-specific subjects
  • Showcasing opportunities available at the University of Michigan
  • Peer mentoring
  • Developing an ePortfolio

To learn more about the content, course load, and times offered, please click here.

Topics in Leadership (TiL)

The Topics in Leadership (TiL) series provides additional leadership and business development skills for EGL students through three levels:

  • TiL 1:
    • When: First Winter semester in EGL
    • Topics: Resume-building, networking, public speaking, business fundamentals, intercultural awareness
  • TiL 2:
    • When: Second year in EGL
    • Topics: Builds on TiL 1’s subjects and continues to enhance leadership and professional skills
  • TiL 3:
    • When: Graduate year in EGL
    • Topics: A two-part series designed to prepare students for entinering the workforce and joining the EGL alumni community. Students are encouraged to help teach a TiL 1 or 2 class
Tauber LeadershipAdvantageSM Series

The LeadershipAdvantageSM program is offered through the Tauber Institute for Global Operations. During their senior year, students participate in a comprehensive set of leadership modules. For more details, visit the LeadershipAdvantageSM website.

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Stacie Edington

(734) 763-0505

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Honors Location:
251 Chrysler Center
2121 Bonisteel Blvd.
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2092

Hours:
Monday – Friday
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM EST
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST

Walk-In Peer Advising Hours:
Monday – Friday
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM EST
(September – April)

Contact Us:
Email: coehonors@umich.edu
Phone: (734) 763-0505