Polaris Leaders Program
Polaris, the North Star, symbolizes the program’s goal: to help senior leaders across the TTU System navigate complexity with clarity, consistency, and purpose. The Polaris Leaders Program supports the development of strategic leadership capabilities while preparing participants for future executive roles and organizational succession.
The program will consist of a variety of topics within four areas: leadership intensives, coaching and reflection, experiential learning, and network development. Those in the Polaris Leaders Program will engage with advanced leadership theory and practice, collaborating across divisions while aligning leadership growth with mission impact.
Candidates for the program are nominated by each university’s executive leadership team. They have been identified as individuals with high potential and have a likelihood of continued advancement in their field.
For more information, contact Jason Weber, vice chancellor for Leader & Culture Development, at jason.weber@ttu.edu.
Application & Selection Timeline
| DATE | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
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Monday, July 14 |
Application Opens |
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Thursday, July 31 |
Application Closes |
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Friday, Aug. 8 |
Cohort of Fellows Selected & Informed |
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Friday, Sept. 12 |
Session 1 Begins |
2025 Program Schedule
| DATE/TIME | LOCATION | TOPIC |
|---|---|---|
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Sept. 12 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
TTU System (Lubbock, Texas) |
Welcome, Program Overview & Values |
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Oct. 10 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
TTUHSC (Lubbock, Texas) |
Emotional Intelligence - Pt. 1 |
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Nov. 14 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
MSU Texas (Wichita Falls, Texas) |
Trust & Psychological Safety |
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Dec. 12 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
TTUHSC (Lubbock, Texas) |
Emotional Intelligence - Pt. 2 |
2026 Program Schedule
| DATE/TIME | LOCATION | TOPIC |
|---|---|---|
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Jan. 9 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
ASU (San Angelo, Texas) |
Students Flourishing in Higher Education |
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Feb. 13 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
TTUHSC (Lubbock, Texas) |
Wellness for Leaders |
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March 13 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
TTU (Lubbock, Texas) |
Situational Leadership & Adaptability |
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April 10 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
ASU (San Angelo, Texas) |
Critical Thinking & Decision Making |
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May 15 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
TTUHSC El Paso (El Paso, Texas) |
Character & Virtues |
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June 12 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
MSU Texas (Wichita Falls, Texas) |
Team Effectiveness |
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July 10 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
TTU (Lubbock, Texas) |
Servant Leadership |
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Aug. 14 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
TTU System (Lubbock, Texas) |
Program Close & Presentation |
Final Project
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Creating Student Well-Being, Sponsored by the LearningWell Coalition |