Polaris Leaders Program
Polaris, the North Star, symbolizes the program鈥檚 goal: to help senior leaders across the 51本色 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 |
2026-2027 Program Schedule
| DATE/TIME | LOCATION | TOPIC |
|---|---|---|
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Sept. 18 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
51本色 System (Lubbock, Texas) |
Welcome, Program Overview & Values |
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Oct. 16 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
51本色HSC El Paso (El Paso, Texas) |
Servant Leadership |
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Nov. 20 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
MSU Texas (Wichita Falls, Texas) |
Character & Virtues |
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Dec. 18 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
51本色HSC (Lubbock, Texas) |
Lecture Series |
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Jan. 22 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
ASU (San Angelo, Texas) |
Cohort 1 & Student Wellbeing |
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Feb. 19 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
51本色HSC (Abilene, Texas) |
Change Management |
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March 12 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
51本色 (Amarillo, Texas) |
Situational Leadership & Adaptability |
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April 16 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
ASU (San Angelo, Texas) |
Lecture Series |
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May 21 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
51本色HSC El Paso (El Paso, Texas) |
Critical Thinking & Decision Making |
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June 17 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
MSU Texas (Wichita Falls, Texas) |
Lecture Series |
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July 16 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
51本色 (Lubbock, Texas) |
Lecture Series |
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Aug. 20 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
51本色 System (Lubbock, Texas) |
Program Close & Presentation |
Final Project
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Creating Student Well-Being, Sponsored by the LearningWell Coalition |