Tarleton L.I.F.E | Human Resources

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Vision

Tarleton L.I.F.E. offers a foundational knowledge of Tarleton upon which participants can base future contributions to the University’s mission and vision. Participants are introduced to a broad range of topics which include Leading by example, Investing in our future, Fostering innovative ideas, and Engaging in campus activities.

Tarleton L.I.F.E. is about leadership, innovation, fostering ideas and engaging with the university. Twelve to fifteen leaders are selected by their Vice Presidents to participate in a 9-month intensive training with various topics ranging from emotional intelligence to civic engagement and involvement.

Participants also experience and learn about areas of the university in-depth which broadens their knowledge about how their areas affect all aspects of university life.

L.I.F.E Participants

25-26 Participants

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Dr. Emily McLemore

The Lozano Long Division of Global, Community and First-Gen Initiatives

Dr. Troy Robertson

Division of Academic Affairs

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Dr. Eronia King

Division of External Operations

DawnAnn Wilson

Division of Human Resources

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Chris Smith

Division of Finance and Administration

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Chelsea Kirby

Division of Enrollment Management

Dr. Trinette Jones

Division of Academic Affairs

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Dr. Melissa Roberts Becker

Division of Academic Affairs

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Dr. Andy Wolfe

Division of Research, Innovation, and Economic Development

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Raiford Ramirez

Division of Institutional Advancement

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Chief Matt Welch

Division of Student Engagement and Success

Dr. Reggie Hall

Division of Academic Affairs

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Jake Hoon

Division of Finance and Administration

Bridgette Bednarz

Division of Student Engagement and Success

Jenna Partin

Division of University Strategy

24-25 Participants

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Darren F. Keith

Division of Student Engagement and Success

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Dr. Doug Simon

Division of Academic Affairs

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Geoffrey Johnston

Division of Student Engagement and Success

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Dr. Gloria Fragoso Diaz

Division of Academic Affairs

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Jacob I. Fait

Division of External Operations

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Lauren Gillespie

Division of University Strategy

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Dr. Lesley Leach

Division of Academic Affairs

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Liz Gorman

The Lozano Long Division of Global, Community & First-Gen Initiatives

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Matt Meyer

Division of Finance and Administration

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Richard Liedtke

Division of Enrollment Management

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William McDowell

Division of Finance and Administration

23-24 Participants

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Dr. Ben Sword

Division of Academic Affairs

Missy Elliott

Division of Finance & Administration

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Jimmy Millican

Division of Research, Innovation and Development

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Dr. Babette Cuadrado

Division of Student Engagement and Success

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Dr. Dana Fitzpatrick

Division of Global and Community Connections

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Nelly DiCiccio

Division of Research, Innovation and Development

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Dr. Jason LaTouche

Division of Academic Affairs

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Juana Moncada

Division of Student Engagement and Success

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Dr. Josphine Chaumba

Division of Academic Affairs

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Nate Bural

Division of University Strategy

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Emma Bouquet

Division of Institutional Advancement

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Dr. Kristin Hermann

Division of Academic Affairs

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Dr. Shawn Johnson

Division of External Operations

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Ben Kunze

Division of Finance and Administration

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Lainey Page

Division of Enrollment Management

22-23 Participants

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Mike Benge

Division of Finance & Administration

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Dr. Jolena Waddell

Division of Academic Affairs

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Dr. Matt Laurent

Division of Academic Affairs

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Dr. Ali Saleh

Division of Research, Innovation and Economic Development

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Dr. Ryan Morgan

Division of Academic Affairs

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Dr. Aimee Shouse

Division of Academic Affairs

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Kajsa Pearson

Division of Enrollment Management

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Tami Condon

Division of Institutional Advancement

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Lathes Towns

Division of Student Engagement & Success

21-22Participants

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Cory Shaw

Division of Finance & Administration

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Mike Barnette

Division of Enrollment Management

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Dr. Shannon Hankhouse

Division of External Operations

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Andrew Joannides

Division of Institutional Advancement

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Troy Thorne

Division of Research and Development

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Dr. Tom Faulkenberry

Division of Academic Affairs

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Dr. Neil Petroff

Division of Academic Affairs

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Eva Lopez

Division of Finance & Administration

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Dr. Elizabeth Wallace

Division of Student Engagement & Success

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Cindy Hess

Division of Enrollment Management

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Dr. LeAnne Hutson

Division of Academic Affairs

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Dr. J Chris Haynes

Division of Academic Affairs