Program Highlights
AHS 199: Mentoring and Leadership Course
First-year students will enroll in a specially designed course to prepare them for their remaining academic experience at Illinois.
AHS 199 is an interactive experiential course that explores goal setting, communication skills, change and time management,
team building, civic responsibility, and transformative learning. The course encourages self-exploration and personal development
as a central component in leadership. The comprehensive curriculum will address practical aspects of leadership, which can be
utilized in multiple environments and work settings. Additionally, all first-year students will receive a peer mentor that is
a current I-LEAP scholar.
Class ILLINI
First-year students learn skills for independent living on the University of Illinois campus
through CLASS ILLINI. CLASS ILLINI are seminars facilitated by I-LEAP upper-classmen integrated into the
AHS 199: Mentoring and Leadership course. Past topics have included:
List of Topics
- How to communicate with your academic advisor
- How to get involved on campus
- Dealing with roommate conflicts
- Creating a college budget
- Diversifying college activities
- Minors vs. double majors
- To be or not to be "pre-" (Career Panel)
AHS/DIA Tutoring
The College of AHS, in partnership with the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics (DIA) has recruited AHS high-achieving
students to tutor undergraduates within departmental courses. "Drop-In" hours are available: 7:00PM–10:00PM, every Monday,
Wednesday, and Sunday in room 114 Huff Hall.
Chi Alpha Epsilon National Honor Society
I-LEAP Chapter Name: Epsilon Omicron
Chi Alpha Epsilon (XAE) is a national honor society which recognizes the academic
achievements of I-LEAP scholars. The mission of XAE is to promote continued high academic standards, foster increased
communication among its members, and honor academic excellence. Members pledge to continue to excel academically, promote
academic excellence in others, and to help those who genuinely aspire to the same goals. To be eligible to join XAE, a
student must have a cumulative average of a 3.0 for two consecutive semesters.
I-LEAP Society
The I-LEAP Society is a registered student organization for all students that are a part of the the Mannie L. Jackson
Illinois Academic Enrichment and Leadership Program. The purpose of the organization will be to enhance students in the
areas of leadership, civic responsibility, and campus consciousness.
Minority Student Medical Forum
Minority Student Medical Forum (MSMF) mission is to seek out answers to questions and provide a system of peer support
among minority pre-medicine students (and non-minority students alike). MSMF is an organization that provides a monthly
round-table discussion, in an effort to bring unity and comfort between peers. Minority Student Medical Forum will discuss
everything from medicine to classes to current events; to make for a comfortable think-tank that doesn’t segregate or intimidate.
When it's all said and done, MSMF is a place where all students from all backgrounds can come and sit down once a month and
discuss and ask questions and be comfortable asking them. For more information, contact Lewis Jordan at
ljordan3@illinois.edu.
Advocates of Greater Health for Women
Advocates of Greater Health for Women (AGHW) mission is to educate and support women's health through the creation of
student outreach advocates. We hope to improve the lives of women physically, mentally, and socially through means of
prevention, intervention, and health education. For more information, contact Diana Arellano at
darella2@illinois.edu.
Outreach
Students are invited to various college and cross-campus events including the alumni speaker series, social events, and
presentations in the areas of career and professional development and graduate schools.
Civic Engagement and Community Partnerships
Educational attainment is a powerful predictor of civic engagement. Educational experience that allows students to
participate in an organized service activity meets identified community needs and allows students to gain an enhanced
sense of civic responsibility. The Mannie L. Jackson Illinois Academic Enrichment and Leadership Program has
partnerships on campus and in the Champaign-Urbana Community.