Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:”Table Normal”; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-parent:””; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:”Times New Roman”,”serif”;} Welcome to my blog.  I plan to share some of my observations and perspectives about Louisiana Tech University for those of you who have some relationships with or perhaps just casual interests in the university.  My office is on the 16^th floor of Wyly Tower where I have a great perspective of the Louisiana Tech campus.  However, my real perspective comes from over 40 years on the campus as a student, professor and administrator.  Rarely does a day go by when I am not amazed by some outstanding accomplishment or interesting activities by our faculty, staff and students.  I want to share some of those things with you.  I also hope to provide recognition to our alumni and friends who really make a difference in the success of the institution. /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:”Table Normal”; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-parent:””; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:”Times New Roman”,”serif”;} I am very excited about the opportunity to serve as the 14th President of Louisiana Tech University.  The focus of my administration will continue to be on offering our students an unparalleled, integrated educational experience and providing them with opportunities they cannot find any place else. I’m also committed to working closely and regularly with our alumni and friends to build stronger support for Louisiana Tech and to thank them for all the ways they have contributed to its success.  I want to personally assure all of our contributors that their support IS making a difference.