WESTSTAR LEADERSHIP PROGRAM ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2020 CLASS
MARTIN, Tenn. – Applications are now being accepted to participate in the University of Tennessee
at Martin WestStar Leadership Program’s class of 2020. This program, the largest and oldest regional
leadership development program in Tennessee, boasts 856 graduates to date and will celebrate its 30 th
anniversary this fall.
The WestStar program consists of eight specially designed seminar programs addressing
contemporary issues important to West Tennessee’s development, including agriculture,
transportation, economic development, public policy, education, tourism and technology. Each
seminar takes place over one-and-a-half days. The program begins Dec. 10 with an opening one-day
retreat and ends June 25, 2020, with an evening graduation ceremony.
The WestStar mission is to identify, encourage and equip community-minded people who want to
become involved in West Tennessee’s economic success and are willing to accept leadership roles.
Participants learn leadership skills and develop strategies to help communities solve problems and
maximize potential. Participants also become part of a growing network of WestStar alumni who help
shape West Tennessee’s future. WestStar is committed to advancing the regional and global
community through outreach and service.
For additional information or to apply, contact the WestStar Leadership Program at 731-881-7298 or
visit utm.edu/weststar. The application deadline is Oct. 11. Anyone can apply to participate in the
program; nominations are accepted but not required.
