Bobcats LEAD is an experiential opportunity that provides students with the leadership essentials and skills they need in order to become engaged and impactful leaders at Texas State and beyond. Through multiple components, this program is designed to help students build community and start their path to effective leadership.
Bobcats LEAD
What do I gain from participating in Bobcats LEAD?
We believe that all students can make a huge impact on our campus community. Through Bobcats LEAD, we strive to help all Bobcats develop the skills, connections, and support they need to become strong leaders while at Texas State and beyond.
Leadership
Reflect on your own leadership style and develop a vision for how you would like to see your leadership help you achieve your goals and the goals of your peers.
Teamwork
Build positive relationships with other Bobcats who can provide new resources and contribute to your system of support while at Texas State.
Critical Thinking
Collaborate with others to think critically about an issue, use your talents and strengths, and come up with effective solutions through hands-on problem solving.
Program Components
Part 1: Retreat
Participants will attend an overnight retreat experience where they will learn about leadership, engage in self-discovery and team building exercises, and reflect on what their personal contributions may be to Texas State throughout their time as a student. Students will also be able to reflect on their experiences in small groups to foster connection and build a support system as they challenge themselves to practice new skills and discover unique opportunities to further their understanding of leadership.
Retreats take place once a semester. The next retreat will take place in September 2025. Stay connected for registration updates!
Part 2: Lunch with LEAD
Leadership development is ever-lasting, just like Bobcats LEAD! After attending the overnight retreat and processing your experience, students can reconnect with our LEAD Council and other retreat attendees at a Lunch with LEAD session. Enjoy a catered lunch provided by Leadership & Service as you engage in peer-to-peer discussions and continue your growth as a leader.
Part 3: Presentation
As you wrap up your Bobcats LEAD experience, we want you to feel confident in your skillset and ability to put leadership into practice. As your ‘final project’, participants will work together to create a project proposal for a program, service, or initiative that will contribute to student engagement and involvement at Texas State. The projects will be presented at a dinner hosted by the Assistant Vice President & Executive Director of Student Involvement and Engagement with special guests such as President Kelly Damphousse, Vice President Dr. Cynthia Hernandez, and members of the leadership within the Division of Student Success.