Ted Bauer Leadership Certificate Program

Overview

The Ted Bauer Leadership Certificate Program (TBLCP) accepts approximately 100 undergraduate business students each fall for a year-long program in leadership development. The program helps students by teaching them about teamwork, professionalism, and most importantly self-awareness. Students in the program can expect to learn more about themselves through weekly workshops, teambuilding exercises, leadership assessments, and ongoing discussions with their peers.

TBLCP Application Information

The 2025-2026 TBLCP application will officially open August 18. If you are interested in applying please fill out this form.

For questions, please contact bauerli@central.uh.edu.

Components of TBLCP

  • Weekly Leadership Development Workshops
  • Leadership Coaching
  • Leadership Assessments (StrengthsQuest and the Student Leadership Practices Inventory)
  • Professional Events
  • Written Reflection
  • Public Speaking Presentations and Feedback
  • Individual Leadership Development Plan

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Benefits of the TBLCP Program

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Because of TBLCP, I have a better understanding of what leadership is.

TBLCP Student Survey

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Completing TBLCP was beneficial in my leadership development.

TBLCP Student Survey

What Our Students are Saying

What was your favorite part about TBLCP?

“My favorite part of the program was my overall growth that I was able to have by being in the program. When I first joined TBLCP, I wasn't too sure about my leadership skills and how to apply them, but by being in the program I was able to gain an officer position within my organization and apply everything that I learned in TBLCP and my development personally to impact members and others positively.”

— Delia Grantham, 2024-2025 TBLCP Student

“My favorite part of the program is easily the CliftonStrengths assessment, coaching session, and workshops. I struggled to see myself as a leader prior to the assessment and the coaching session, which made it hard for me to truly reflect on any goals I could set. After realizing what my strengths meant, I greatly enjoyed talking to my peers about our traits and how they come into play in our daily routines.”

— Indra Aguilar, 2024-2025 TBLCP Student

“The capstone project was great. It felt like such a real-life experience. I feel like I have a great idea of what I can expect going into the workforce.”

— Marie Collazo, 2024-2025 TBLCP Student

“My favorite part of the program was connecting with like-minded peers and learning from their experiences. The sense of community and support really made the journey meaningful.”

— Mubin Momin, 2024-2025 TBLCP Student

“Overall, my favorite part of the program has been the socials and how engaging everything is. It made learning about leadership fun and interactive and helped build real connections with others in the program.”

— Lana Zaidan, 2024-2025 TBLCP Student

“My favorite part was challenging myself to become a better public speaker. I was unprepared for my college journey presentation, received great feedback, attended the public speaking workshop, then I was able to see a difference by the time I had my Capstone Project presentation.”

— Ashlyn Castillo, 2024-2025 TBLCP Student