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President's Leadership Institute

The President's Leadership Institute offers a unique opportunity by bringing together faculty and staff in the same program.  Throughout the program, you'll connect with distinguished Texas Tech faculty and staff leaders, exchange ideas, share experiences, and explore leadership approaches designed for success in higher education.

This year's President's Leadership Institute theme is Leading Together: Inspiring Change, Creating Impact. Over the course of five engaging in-person sessions, approximately 20 leaders from across campus will expand their leadership skills, make lasting connections, and return to their colleges and departments ready to implement new initiatives, ideas, and programs.

Vision

Leadership Excellence.

Mission

To provide faculty and staff with a strong leadership framework centered around the principles of excellence, innovation, and accountability.

The Application Process

Applications for the 2026 - 2027 President's Leadership Institute will be accepted August 10, 2026 through September 11, 2026.

A completed application requires three forms: Employee Application, Supervisor Approval Form, and an AVP/Dean Approval Form.  All applications will be completed online.

Commitment

President's Leadership Institute Program Schedule and Commitment Dates
Module Date Location Time
Module 1 October 29, 2026 Innovation Hub 8:00 am – 4:45 pm
Module 2 November 13, 2026 Ranching Heritage Center 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Module 3 January 27, 2027 Doak Conference Center/Cottage 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Module 4 February 23, 2027 Red Raider Lounge 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Module 5 March 29, 2027 Dairy Barn 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Graduation April 15, 2027 McKenzie-Merket Alumni Center 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Contact Information

For more information, contact presidentsleadershipinstitute@ttu.edu or Jodie Billingsley, Senior Associate Vice President for Human Resources at jodie.billingsley@ttu.edu.

Alumni

Office of the President