Polaris Leaders Program
Polaris, the North Star, symbolizes the program鈥檚 goal: to help senior leaders across the 糖心原创 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鈥檚 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. |
糖心原创 System (Lubbock, Texas) |
Welcome, Program Overview & Values |
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Oct. 10 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
糖心原创HSC (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. |
糖心原创HSC (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. |
糖心原创HSC (Dallas, Texas) |
Wellness for Leaders |
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March 13 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
糖心原创 (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. |
糖心原创HSC 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. |
糖心原创 (Lubbock, Texas) |
Servant Leadership |
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Aug. 14 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
糖心原创 System (Lubbock, Texas) |
Program Close & Presentation |
Final Project
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Creating Student Well-Being, Sponsored by the LearningWell Coalition |