President's Leadership Institute 2026 - 2027 Agenda | President's Leadership Institute | Office of the President

MODULE01

Date: October 29, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM – 4:45 PM
Location: Innovation Hub

Welcome Remarks
Dr. Ronald Hendrick, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Leading through Influence
Eric Bentley, Vice Chancellor and General Counsel
Moving Forward Together: We Make It Happen
Noel Sloan, CFO and Senior Vice President of Administration & Finance
Inspiring Change, Creating Impact through Ethical Leadership, Servant Leadership, and Emotional Intelligence
Dr. Angela Lumpkin, Professor and Chair, Dept. of Kinesiology & Sport Management

MODULE02

Date: November 13, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Location: Ranching Heritage Center

Communication Leadership: Inspiring Transformation Toward Impact
Dr. Bey-Ling Sha, Dean, College of Media & Communication
Beyond the Numbers: The People, Partnerships, and Purpose Behind Enrollment
Jamie Hansard, Vice President, Enrollment Management
Philanthropy at Texas Tech: United for Impact
Byron Kennedy, J.D., CFP, Vice President for Advancement

MODULE03

Date: January 27, 2027
Time: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Location: Doak Conference Center/Cottage

Leading Together: Inspiring Leadership Skills for Lasting Impact
Jodie Billingsley, Senior Associate Vice President of HR
Giving and Receiving Feedback Workshop
HR Talent Management Team

MODULE04

Date: February 23, 2027
Time: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Location: Red Raider Lounge

Necessary Frictions and the Challenges of Significant Change: Lessons in Disruptive Leadership
Dr. Brian Still, Vice Provost, TTU Online
The Legislative Process in Higher Education
Kristina Butts, Vice Chancellor Governmental Relations
FMLA, ADA, Pregnancy, Parental Leave, Worker’s Comp, Sick Leave, and Sick Leave Pool: What Staff and Faculty Supervisors Need to Know
Todd Phillips, Senior Director, HR

MODULE05

Date: March 29, 2027
Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Dairy Barn

Negotiating Your Life
Dr. Claudia Cogliser, Area Coordinator, Professor of Management
The Courage to Prioritize: Leading with Purpose in a Demanding World
Dr. Kamau Siwatu, Dean, College of Education
Inspiring and Being Inspired Through Developing High Quality Relationships
Dr. Jon McNaughtan, Associate Professor, Associate Dean for Enrollment Management

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