Jerry Holmes Leadership Program

Serving students in the Gallogly College of Engineering and the Mewbourne College of Earth and Energy.

The Jerry Holmes Leadership Program for Engineers and Scientists (JHLP) provides leadership education for undergraduate and graduate students in the Gallogly College of Engineering and the Mewbourne College of Earth and Energy. Our mission is to help Gallogly and Mewbourne students learn and practice the skills they will need to be effective and ethical leaders now and throughout their careers. Through JHLP, engineering and science students learn leadership and professional skills that set them apart from their peers. Opportunities include retreats, workshops, guest lectures, courses, and an academic Undergraduate Certificate in Engineering Leadership. Students can further develop their leadership capabilities as Holmes Leadership Associates (HLAs). Our students lead teams, advocate for change, tackle wicked problems, and create innovative solutions for modern problems.

STUDENTS

Build leadership skills for engineering and science professions with JHLP. We offer retreats, workshops, professional mentorship, guest lectures, courses, and the Certificate in Engineering Leadership.

MENTORS

Each Holmes Leadership Associate is matched with a professional mentor who helps bridge the gap between the collegiate experience and professional practice.

ALUMNI

Alumni can help students build their leadership skills for the professional world. JHLP offers several opportunities for engagement.

EMPLOYERS

Employers can connect with JHLP students through professional development events, site visits, mentorship, or program sponsorship.

ABOUT JHLP

The Jerry Holmes Leadership Program for Engineers and Scientists provides leadership education for undergraduate and graduate students in the Gallogly College of Engineering and the Mewbourne College of Earth and Energy.

ABOUT JERRY HOLMES

JHLP was established in 2015 and named in honor of Major General Jerry D. Holmes (Ret.). Holmes created OU's first engineering leadership course and taught for almost twenty years. He mentored thousands OU students, faculty, and staff, modeling leadership excellence in personal and professional life.

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