Academic skill-building, engineering career awareness, diversity, self management, and leadership skills are the main components of the course. All MEP freshmen and transfer students on MEP scholarships are required to enroll for both the fall and spring semesters.
Students earn a total of three hours credit.
An important advantage is that the MEP staff has ready access to the students throughout the first year and are able to intervene on a timely basis as problems arise. During the 1996-97 academic year a total of 38 students enrolled in GEEN 1510 Self Management and Leadership Principles . This year's class also made an industry field trip to the Ball Aerospace facilities in Boulder. Most importantly, by meeting weekly, the class helped new MEP students grow into a cohesive, mutually supportive team.