Texas A&M-Texarkana launches EagleLEAD leadership program

TEXARKANA, Texas (KTAL/KMSS) — Texas A&M University-Texarkana (TAMUT) is launching a new leadership development program.

“We are intentionally investing in the leadership development of our fine, high-achieving students with this brand new innovative program,” says TAMUT President Ross Alexander.

The program, called EagleLEAD, will be available to first-time college students.

“Waiting for them to go into the field to get the experience defeated the purpose so we developed a co-curricular product… so that they can build their experiential base in leadership alongside when they’re earning their degree and that is how Eagle Lead was born,” says Lisa Myers, Executive Director of the School of Professional Education and Community Engagement.

Students will take part in coursework and seminars as well as work with mentors.

“For students who are in the program, they will interface with industry experts. They will interface with campus experts, including myself, to learn and live leadership,” says Alexander.

The university offers a Bachelor of Science-Leadership degree that has traditionally been geared towards adult students, but this program expands opportunities for everyone.

“The idea is to recognize that leadership is not specific to any field, so all the students and all the majors had the opportunity to build up their leadership skills,” says Myers.

The program is being initially funded by a grant from the Texas Pioneer Foundation. The announcement of the program coincided with the announcement that the library space in the University Center will now be known as the Texas Pioneer Foundation Leadership Commons.

“I think it’s been rewarding to see the growth, the impact, and value of Texas A&M Texarkana for this region and for the community,” says Fred Markham, President of the Texas Pioneer Foundation.

Students who take part will be able to leave the university with a Certificate in Transformational Leadership.

“I feel that students graduating and going out into the workforce will be better prepared to be leaders of integrity and to make a difference, not only in their organization but in the community and region at large,” says Markham.

The program will begin at the start of the upcoming fall semester and will be limited to 20 students a year.


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