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/

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

Email: [email protected]

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/

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

Email: [email protected]

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/

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

Email: [email protected]

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/

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

Email: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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 to becoming director at Tech, the action-packed schedule for the BoP's 2023-24 season, and why the intersection of family and music is a special thing.

The Band of Pride: https://sites.google.com/email.latech.edu/louisianatechbands/home

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

Email: [email protected]

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 he's looking forward to the future as the fall sports kick off a new athletic year for the University.

LA Tech Sports: https://latechsports.com/

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

Email: [email protected]

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 their cohort and with the freshmen they serve, and why the Orientation experience at Louisiana Tech is a unique one.

Louisiana Tech First Year Experience on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/latechfye/

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

Email: [email protected]

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 how she learned to translate those experiences to teaching others. She discusses the strengths of those who take on the challenging nursing program at Tech, and she mentions the amazing work being accomplished by the campus's Parkinson Resource Center.

Louisiana Tech Nursing: https://ans.latech.edu/nursing/

Parkinson Resource Center: https://ans.latech.edu/research-outreach/parkinsons-resource-center/

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

Email: [email protected]

If someone is considering Louisiana Tech University, chances are they've met Emily Poole Cash (aka "Poole") during their campus visit. She's the Campus Experience Coordinator in the Office of Admissions, and she's got a lot of loyalty for the University. Poole discusses the importance of making visits the best they can be for prospective students, the joys of working at the University she loves, and the special bonds that come from helping the team of student recruiters grow during their time at Tech.

Louisiana Tech Admissions: https://www.latech.edu/admissions/

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

Email: [email protected]