Beyond 1894 Louisiana Tech University

Dr. Les Guice has dedicated over 50 years of his life to Louisiana Tech University. He's spent the last ten years and then some as the University's president, and, just weeks before his retirement at the end of 2023, he's got a lot to reflect on. Join the 14th president of Louisiana Tech as he looks back on his legacy and lengthy career, discussing his Bastrop beginnings, his family, and his institution's successes in this special farewell episode featuring one of Tech's great leaders.



Website: https://1894.latech.edu/beyond/



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Tech Online has officially launched, serving distance learners and graduate professionals and allowing them to experience the same programs at the same quality offered on-campus. Jerona Washington, Director of Online Learning Initiatives and the Academic Success Center (ASC), speaks on the importance of Tech Online, the functions of the ASC and Tech in the Shreveport-Bossier area, and the transformative power of the education that led her to her current role.



Tech Online: https://online.latech.edu/



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November 11 marks Louisiana Tech’s 2023 Homecoming game, but, as always, Homecoming week is packed with events for current students and alumni of all graduation years. Madison Kaufman, Director of Alumni Engagement, has the details on the busy Homecoming schedule. From pep rallies and parades to social gatherings and special recognitions, there’s something for everyone and plenty of reasons to Love the Legacy in Ruston.



Homecoming Events: https://www.latech.edu/homecoming/



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Dr. Don Schillinger, current Interim Chair of the Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Leadership, did not always plan to be a teacher. He did not always plan to be at Louisiana Tech. But "everything happens for a reason," and he explains why in this episode. Don recounts his days learning and growing and discovering his passion for teaching. He talks about buying in to leadership roles in Louisiana Tech's College of Education and Human Sciences, and he discusses the thought process behind the College's recent name change. He also touches on why Ruston and Louisiana Tech have been perfect for his family and why the College he serves is a special place.



College of Education and Human Sciences: https://education.latech.edu/



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This episode features Louisiana Tech's Director of Institutional Effectiveness, Keri King. She spends the episode discussing her days as a student at Tech, her initial journey as a professional aviation major, her transition to joining the staff at the University, and the duties and goals of her role, including the ongoing refinement of the Quality Enhancement Plan.



About the QEP: https://qep.latech.edu/about/



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There are roughly a couple hundred student organizations on Louisiana Tech's campus. Wes Cavin, Director of Student Activities, has a hand in all of them. Wes joins this episode to discuss the nature of student life at the University, finding his calling at the place he calls home, and the satisfaction of being of service to the students who are looking to lead.



Louisiana Tech Student Orgs: https://www.latech.edu/student-organizations/



University Events Calendar: https://events.latech.edu/



Website: https://1894.latech.edu/beyond/



Email: 1894@latech.edu