“Shipmates” is a freshman leadership program created by the East Carolina Student Government Association. The program allows freshmen to discover, design and deliver their leadership skills, provide knowledge about current campus issues and events, and give freshmen an outlet to meet other involved students. The program is dedicated to providing a collegiate environment that fosters effective communication and interpersonal skills, leadership development, social responsibility and lifelong learning. The Shipmates program is committed to cultivating the leadership and social skills necessary to become future leaders at East Carolina University.