University Outreach

Leaders in Education Awareness Program (LEAP)
CI Student Volunteer Program

Photo of CI LEAP volunteers presenting to visiting students. 

Apply to LEAP!

Fall 2012 LEAP applications open April 2, 2012.

To learn about how to get involved in LEAP please contact University Outreach at
(805) 437-3155 or university.outreach@csuci.edu.

 

Overview of LEAP

The Leaders in Education Awareness Program (LEAP) was designed and launched in 2006 to address the interest of CI students in exposing K-8th grade students in Ventura County to the college exploration process.  Each semester, CI student volunteers are selected to participate in this rewarding and prestigious community outreach experience.  LEAP student volunteers are known for their commitment to community service, love for children and especially for their dedication to CI.  Many LEAP volunteers are the first in their families to attend college and understand the barriers that first-generation, low-income students face.

A LEAP student’s passion is exhibited when he/she hosts three Pathway to College Campus Visit Programs per month and attends one monthly training.  Some LEAP students even take part in the LEAP-Further program and host tours Monday through Thursday around their school and work schedules. Aside from being outstanding hosts to our outreach programs, these students are committed to serving as volunteers and coordinators for our large-scale outreach events, on and off campus.

Fundamentals of LEAP

Social Justice in Education, Communication and Public Speaking, and Leadership

Objectives of LEAP

  • To educate CI students about social justice in education, focusing on issues relevant to Ventura County
  • To teach CI students how to effectively communicate the public and private benefits of higher education to K-8th grade students
  • To train CI students on how to deliver an effective presentation geared toward K-8th grade students
  • To become a student leader on the CI campus and a role model for the community

Requirements to Participate

  • Full-time undergraduate student
  • Must enjoy working with children
  • Must have a passion for volunteerism
  • In good standing with CI (e.g., not on disciplinary probation)

How to Apply

  • LEAP Applications Available:  Monday, April 2, 2012
  • LEAP Application Deadline:  Monday, April 30, 2012, at 5:00 p.m. Deliver to BT 1838
  • Initial Notification Via Email:  Tuesday, May 1, 2012
  • Interviews Conducted: Wednesday, May 2 – Wednesday, May 9, 2012
  • Notification if Selected as a LEAP Volunteer Via Email:  Friday, May 11, 2012
  • Acceptance of LEAP Volunteer Role:  Friday, May 18, 2012, emailed to Vanessa Mendoza at vanessa.mendoza@csuci.edu
  • Tentative Fall 2012 Retreat:  Friday, August 24 – Saturday, August 25, 2012
  • First Pathway to College Campus Visit:  Friday, August 31, 2012

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A Big Thank You

5 Years of Service, 53 Student Leaders, Thousands of Lives Inspired!

Thank you to all past and present CI student leaders who have
committed their time to sharing their college success stories with
children in Ventura County and made LEAP the award-winning
program it has become!

 

 Photo timeline of the LEAP program, from Fall 2006 to Spring 2011.

 

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