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LAMP Fulfills Needs For Real-World Business Perspectives

Students Leverage LAMP Mentors for Career Guidance & Leadership Development

Luke Nussman and Greg Van Sickler_LAMP 1
Former LAMP Mentee Luke Nussman ’19 and his LAMP Mentor Greg Van Sickler ’11, manager of suite sales and service at the Houson Astros.

Leadership development is a staple at many universities and business schools. At Shenandoah, students engage with dynamic working professionals through the Leadership And Mentoring Program (LAMP).

LAMP is a collaborative partnership between the university, the business community, Shenandoah alumni, and professionals from a variety of organizations throughout the region and beyond. Students are encouraged to leverage LAMP mentors for career guidance, leadership development, job exploration, and professional/individual sponsorship.

The program was initiated in 2015 by LAMP Director and Associate Vice President for Student Leadership and Development Fritz Polite, Ph.D.

Fritz Polite
Fritz Polite

The Division of Student Affairs is focused on student career and professional development. These are essential and critical elements that students need to be successful in a changing global economy.”

Fritz Polite, Ph.D. | LAMP Director and Associate Vice President for Student Leadership and Development

LAMP began to expand its services beyond the business school in Fall 2020 and will continue to focus on engaging students from other academic disciplines.

We provide students with a support system where ideas and professional experiences can be exchanged in a nurturing and healthy environment. Every student who has ever set out to become a leader has learned, one way or the other, the benefit of mentorship for their personal and professional success. LAMP is our answer to that need.”

Jacob Shaffer | Student Leadership and Development Office Manager

Learn more or get involved with the LAMP program.

LAMP Mentor James Imoh and Joseph Cooper
University Trustee and LAMP Mentor James Imoh and Bachelor of Business Administration Senior Joseph Cooper
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