Tiger Leadership Institute
The Tiger Leadership Institute (TLI) at the University of Memphis is a student-led program aimed at equipping undergraduate students with essential leadership skills that can be applied both in and out of the classroom. This unique leadership development experience offers three distinct six-week curricula, each tailored to students at different stages of their leadership journey.
Learn about TLI Curricula
Engage is offered to all undergraduate students and focuses heavily on the Social Change Model of Leadership, with elements of Emotional Intelligent Leadership incorporated. While the content of Engage is primarily designed to address the needs and interests of first-year and transfer students, all undergraduate students are warmly encouraged to participate.
Curriculum Overview:
- Introduction to Engage & Leadership Models
- Consciousness of Self & Emotional Intelligence
- Congruence & Ethical Leadership
- Collaboration & Team Dynamics
- Common Purpose & Vision
- Controversy with Civility & Citizenship
Discover is designed for undergraduate students who are actively involved in organizations on campus and focuses heavily on Emotional Intelligent Leadership, with elements of the Social Change Model of Leadership incorporated. Whether you're already a leader within your organization or aspiring to take on a leadership role, Discover will equip you with the necessary skills to excel.
Curriculum Overview:
- Introduction to Discover & Emotionally Intelligent Leadership
- Self-Awareness & Self-Regulation
- Social Awareness & Relationship Management
- Motivation & Inspiration
- Leading for Social Change through the Social Change Model of Leadership
- Putting it into Practice: Community/Campus Engagement & Leadership
Connect is designed for undergraduate students who are gearing up for the next chapter of their career journeys, such as internships and full-time employment, and focuses in equal parts on the Social Change Model of Leadership and Emotional Intelligent Leadership. Connect equips students with the leadership skills necessary to thrive in professional settings.
Curriculum Overview:
- Introduction to Connect & Social Change Model of Leadership
- Communication & Teamwork in the Workplace
- Technology & Building Your Online Presence
- Crafting Your Resume & Interview Skills
- Leading with Emotional Intelligence & Influence
- Staying Connected: Career Journey & Civic Responsibility
Schedule
Engage and Discover will be offered in the Fall 2024 semester.
Discover and Connect will be offered in the Spring 2025 semester.
Signups
Signups for Engage and Discover for the Fall 2024 semester are open now! Fill out this form by Friday, September 13, 2024.
Signups for Discover and Connect for the Spring 2025 semester will open in late 2024.
For additional information, please contact Rebekah Fahey at rfahey@memphis.edu or call 901.678.8679.