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Engineering Student Leadership Council

The Engineering Student Leadership Council (ESLC) brings together the presidents and team captains of all Miguel A. Loya College of Engineering student organizations and technical competition teams. Unlike traditional organizations, the ESLC functions as a collaborative council, giving every group an equal voice. Its purpose is to strengthen communication between students and the College administration while promoting shared professional and academic goals. By fostering interdependence across student organizations, the ESLC builds a united community and culture that supports leadership, teamwork, and student success.

2026-2027 ESLC Chairs

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Alyssa Arocha

External Relations Chair
Mechanical Engineering major

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Ignacio Duarte

Operations Chair
Mechanical Engineering major

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Alejandro Payan

Finance Chair
Mechanical Engineering major

Professional headshot of Yanel Ramirez Campa wearing a light blue button-down shirt with a UTEP logo, facing the camera against a blue studio background. The portrait is well-lit, showing clear facial features and a neutral backdrop for a formal profile image.

Yanel Ramirez Campa

Community Engagement Chair
Mechanical Engineering major

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Cosette Ruiz

Internal Relations Chair
Computer Science major

2026-2027 ESLC Calendar of Events

• Aug 21

ESLC Leadership Retreat

• Aug 28

1st General Meeting: Leadership Series, Golden Trail Prep, St. Pat Nominations, Proposal NOI Due at 5:00pm

• Sept 9

The Golden Trail

• Sept 14

Proposal Due at 5:00pm

• Sept 18

2nd General Meeting: Leadership Series, St. Pat Elections

• Sept 26

Miguel A. Loya College of Engineering Homecoming Breakfast

• Oct 9

3rd General Meeting: Leadership Series, Ratify Budget

• Oct 16

Proposals Awarded

• Nov 6

4th General Meeting: Leadership Series, Dean’s Forum Prep

• Jan 22

5th General Meeting: Leadership Series, TCM Prep

• Feb 5

6th General Meeting: Leadership Series, TCM Prep

• Feb 19

7th General Meeting: Leadership Series, TCM Prep

• Mar 12

TCM Day

• Apr 2

8th General Meeting: Leadership Series, After-Action Reports, Nominations

• Apr 16

9th General Meeting: Leadership Series, Elections

Partners/Sponsors

  • ACES
  • ESLC Endowment established by CEA
  • ExxonMobil
  • Lockheed Martin
  • UTEP Engage

Helpful Links

Connect With Us

The University of Texas at El Paso
Miguel A. Loya College of Engineering
ACES
Classroom Bldg., Room C-001
500 W University
El Paso, Texas 79968

E: eslc@utep.edu
P: (915) 747-6148