Who is this program for?
The Leadership Experience in Action Program (LEAP) will help Ithaca College students in any year and major develop skills and knowledge to drive positive social change for more socially just communities. The retreat will create a space for networking and engaging conversations among the participants, exploring the perceptions of progress for women, including a look at challenges that different generations and identity groups have faced. All Ithaca College students belong to a multitude of different lived experiences including areas of ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, socioeconomic status and many more. Therefore, we are looking for a group of people that come from many different lived experiences who want to participate. Every Ithaca College student is eligible and highly encouraged to register.
What are the logistics of this event?
The 2026 retreat will take place on a Saturday, October 17th in Seneca Falls, NY. We will visit the Women's Rights National Historical Park, listen to the Ranger Talk on the lived historical experiences of women in leadership, and have a full afternoon of lunch and activities. The vans will leave campus at 8:45am and return to campus at 4:30pm. Meals, transportation, and all materials are provided for attendees, so there is no fee to participate.
How do I sign up?
All IC students can register for the retreat on IC Engage and spots will be filled on a first-to-sign-up basis. Space is limited so we encourage interested students to sign up early.
