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 […]
80. Wes Cavin: Roll Up Your Sleeves
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 […]
79. Christopher Heidenreich: Marching On
Dr. Chris Heidenreich came to Louisiana Tech University as the Director of Bands in 2021, and his road to leading the Band of Pride began with a love for the trumpet as a fourth grader in Ohio. Listen to “Dr. H” talk about his passion for conducting and making music, his stops along the way […]
78. Eric Wood: Culture, Class, Competitive Excellence
Dr. Eric Wood has entered his third year as Vice President and Director of Athletics at Louisiana Tech. The LA Tech Sports leader spends this episode reflecting on his journey from GA to AD, talking about the principles that guide him in his career, and discussing building up the culture at Tech and the reasons […]
77. Elton Taylor, Hailee Rivers, and Jacob Thomas: Orientation is Special
This episode features Elton Taylor (Director of First-Year Programs), Hailee Rivers (2023 Orientation Student Leader), and Jacob Thomas (2023 OSL Exec) as they discuss the paths that led them to be involved in the first-year experience at Louisiana Tech. They talk about what got them involved in Orientation, the special bonds that are created in […]
76. Donna Hood: Nursing is a Family
The Division of Nursing at Louisiana Tech is a special program. Dr. Donna Hood, Associate Dean of the College of Applied and Natural Sciences and Professor of Nursing, knows why it’s important that each nursing graduate at Tech is equipped with skill, knowledge, and passion. She talks about her own experiences as a nurse and […]