In this episode, Dean Hoon speaks with Dr. Mike Gotcher, a proud alum of the APSU Department of Communication and former Chair of APSU's Department of Communication and Theatre. Now serving as Dean of the College of Interdisciplinary Studies at Tennessee Tech University, Dr. Gotcher shares insights from his journey in higher education, which spans over 28 years. He reflects on his time at APSU as both a student and faculty member and how his career path led him to leadership roles in academia.