Housley Principled Leadership Program

The Housley Story

The idea to begin a Leadership Institute was the vision of our dear friend, Kevin Housley. Kevin lived his life as a principled leader. He was a successful businessman who worked proudly alongside his father as Executive Vice President of Housley Communications. He was an avid rancher and he loved showing prize cattle with his son and daughter. He served his community tirelessly as a long-time member of the school board in Christoval and also served on the boards of the West Texas Boys Ranch, Angelo Civic Theatre, Sonrisas Therapeutic Riding, St. Luke United Methodist Church, Concho Country Emmaus Community, and the Texas Maine-Anjou Association. Kevin was eager to make a difference and in 2006 offered himself as a candidate for State Representative.

A few short months after this race, Kevin was diagnosed with the brain cancer which ultimately took his life in April 2008. Kevin is remembered by many as "a shining example of involvement as a community leader, a husband, a father, a son.

The Experience

The Housley Principled Leadership Program (HPLP) is a seven week leadership dialogue and workshop designed to bring self-awareness to the development of student leaders. With sessions like You, Inc. covering individual brand power, themed discussions about the need for principled leaders and a panel stacked with business professionals that will challenge definitions of "service" - each week provides applicable and inspiring content.

Selected students attend seven Friday morning sessions throughout a semester. There is no cost for the program - meals and materials will be provided as well as four scholarship opportunities for individuals who complete the program with excellence.

We believe in helping extraordinary young leaders reach their potential, the Housley Principled Leadership Program is one of the ways we do it.

Applying for the HPLP

Applications for the fall 2013 Housley Principled Leadership Program due Friday, May 17th!.

Feel free to email us if you are interested in the program or if we can answer any questions.

At the bottom this application, we will ask for your fall 2013 schedule. If you do not have an official copy, you can simply copy the days and times of your classes into a Word document and submit them.

We will meet from 11:00am - 3:00pm on seven Fridays throughout the fall semester (exact dates TBA), please make sure you are free during that time on Fridays before applying!

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First Name *
Last Name *
Email Address *
Phone Number *
Classification *
Current Address *
City *
State *
Zip *
What organizations are you currently involved in? *
What is your definition of leadership? *
Explain how you embody this definition through your actions as a leader. *
Current Overall GPA *
Will you be able to maintain good academic standing if you are accepted into the Housley Principled Leadership Program? *
Based on your fall 2013 schedule, will you be able to join us for seven Friday sessions from 11:00am - 3:00pm on campus? If not, when would be a better time for you to meet? *
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HPLP Curriculum Overview

Session One: Self-Awareness
Session Two: Attributes of Effective Leadership (Covey’s 7 Habits)
Session Three: You, Inc. (Marcus Buckingham – The Truth About You; Personal Branding)
Session Four: Principle Centered Leadership (Covey’s Principle Centered Leadership)
Session Five: Back to the Basics (On Becoming a Leader, Trust Equation, Situational Leadership)
Session Six: Living a Life of Meaning (Stumbling on Happiness; Balance & Expectations)
Session Seven: Service-Choice or Obligation? (Service & Philanthropy)