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Executive Orders

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) was established by Executive Order 13162 signed by President Clinton in July 2000. This order is to attract federal service outstanding men and women from a variety of academic disciplines and career paths who have a clear interest in, and commitment to, excellence in the leadership and management of public policies and programs. By drawing graduate students from diverse social and cultural backgrounds, the ELP provides a continuing source of trained men and women to meet the future challenges of public service.


Rules and Regulations

The ELP Rules and Regulations outline the authority, the policies and the administration of the Emerging Leaders Program.


Program Guidance

This section contains the following program guidance:
  1. Guidance for Colleges and Universities: This document provides information for colleges and universities interested in participating in the Emerging Leaders Program. This guidance is directed to academia (Deans, Chairpersons, Academic Program Directors, and Career Service staff) in providing the following: brief description of the ELP, information on recruiting and nominating graduate students, sample campus recruitment language, and program contact information.
  2. ELP Handbook for HHS Operating Divisions (OPDIV): This document provides information on the roles and responsibilities of the ELP Office, OPDIV ELP Coordinators, and Emerging Leader interns and their supervisors. It also provides program policy and procedural guidance to help Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) OPDIVS administer the ELP.


Performance Standards

This form displays the elements and measures used to gauge performance.



Last revised: October 5, 2006

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