The Career Development of Engineers and Scientists (CDES) office, serving GCoE and MCEE students, launched in Fall 2024, focusing on leadership, campus and career connections, and workplace readiness.
This new office restructures key Gallogly Student Affairs Team (GSAT) programs, integrating leadership development (Jerry Holmes Leadership Program for Engineers and Scientists - JHLP, and Engineering Student Life), campus and career connections, and a new emphasis on career readiness. CDES will enhance existing programs while identifying and filling gaps to better prepare engineering and science students for professional success.
Through JHLP’s pillar-based approach, students enhance their capabilities across five domains: personal development, interpersonal relationships, management and teamwork, leadership, and intercultural competence. JHLP provides a variety of leadership development opportunities including:
Students can engage with JHLP at the level that fits their needs. Some attend stand-alone events, such as workshops and retreats. Others commit to a longer term, by pursuing the undergraduate Engineering Leadership Certificate, enrolling in courses, and/or participating as Holmes Leadership Associates.
CDES co-director Kim Wolfinbarger serves as director for the Jerry Holmes Leadership Program for Engineers and Scientists.
We are committed to preparing students for success in the engineering workforce through leadership, professional development, and career readiness programming. These efforts support all engineering students—whether through involvement in student organizations, career fairs, or college-wide initiatives designed to build skills and confidence for the future.
Key Initiatives:
CDES Co-Director
Director, Jerry Holmes Leadership Program
Associate Professor, Engineering Pathways
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CDES Co-Director
Associate Professor, Engineering Pathways
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