Tech Leadership Institute
What is TLI?
The Tech Leadership Institute (TLI) is a 8-week program designed to help new students (first-year and transfer) develop their personal and professional skills for in and out of the classroom.
Each week will cover a different topic of leadership that is taught through discussions and activities done in both small and large group settings. Participants will be in small groups led by two peer mentors who are to serve as guides for them in their first year at Texas Tech.
Program Highlights
- Weekly Meetings: Tuesdays, 5:30 – 7:30 PM (Spring)
- Build Community: Connect with first-year students
- Engaging Activities: Interactive discussions & fun events
- Peer Mentorship: One-on-one guidance from experienced students
- Career-Ready Skills: Resume-worthy experiences & leadership growth
- Graduation Celebration: Receive a headshot, dinner, and networking experience
Skills You'll Build
| Leaders Look For: | TLI Helps You Gain Skills To: |
|---|---|
| Self-Awareness | Identify and articulate strengths & areas for growth |
| Communication | Network effectively with peers and campus leaders |
| Teamwork | Collaborate in small group settings |
| Understanding Differences | Learn to appreciate and engage with different perspectives |
| Critical Thinking | Practice using creative problem-solving |
| Leadership skills | Discover your personal leadership style |
| Professionalism | Build a resume & strengthen interview skills |
Make Friends. Build your resume. Become a leader.
"First year students should join TLI if they are looking to develop themselves in better ways. You will learn leadership skills, communication skills, professional skills, life skills, and make many new friends. There is no standard definition to who can be a leader, but you can make yourself a leader with the right tools, and TLI will help you to establish that."
Nejahla Hopkins
Public Relations
Houston, Texas
"TLI will present you with a multitude of skills such as resume development and networking.
Then just as valuable is the opportunity to make friends and learn and grow from influential
people such as your peers and the peer mentors."
Hunter Robinson
Marketing
Dallas, Texas
Student Engagement
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Address
Drane Hall 1st Floor, Box 45020, Lubbock, TX 79409 -
Phone
806.742.5928 -
Email
studentengagement@ttu.edu