
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
24-25 Participants

Darren F. Keith
Division of Student Engagement and Success

Dr. Doug Simon
Division of Academic Affairs

Geoffrey Johnston
Division of Student Engagement and Success

Dr. Gloria Fragoso Diaz
Division of Academic Affairs

Jacob I. Fait
Division of External Operations

Lauren Gillespie
Division of University Strategy

Dr. Lesley Leach
Division of Academic Affairs

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

Matt Meyer
Division of Finance and Administration

Richard Liedtke
Division of Enrollment Management

William McDowell
Division of Finance and Administration
23-24 Participants

Dr. Ben Sword
Division of Academic Affairs

Missy Elliott
Division of Finance & Administration

Jimmy Millican
Division of Research, Innovation and Development

Dr. Babette Cuadrado
Division of Student Engagement and Success

Dr. Dana Fitzpatrick
Division of Global and Community Connections

Nelly DiCiccio
Division of Research, Innovation and Development

Dr. Jason LaTouche
Division of Academic Affairs

Juana Moncada
Division of Student Engagement and Success

Dr. Josphine Chaumba
Division of Academic Affairs

Nate Bural
Division of University Strategy

Emma Bouquet
Division of Institutional Advancement

Dr. Kristin Hermann
Division of Academic Affairs

Dr. Shawn Johnson
Division of External Operations

Ben Kunze
Division of Finance and Administration

Lainey Page
Division of Enrollment Management
22-23 Participants

Mike Benge
Division of Finance & Administration

Dr. Jolena Waddell
Division of Academic Affairs

Dr. Matt Laurent
Division of Academic Affairs

Dr. Ali Saleh
Division of Research, Innovation and Economic Development

Dr. Ryan Morgan
Division of Academic Affairs

Dr. Aimee Shouse
Division of Academic Affairs

Kajsa Pearson
Division of Enrollment Management

Dr. Reginald Lewis
Division of University Relations

Tami Condon
Division of Institutional Advancement

Lathes Towns
Division of Student Engagement & Success
21-22Participants

Cory Shaw
Division of Finance & Administration

Mike Barnette
Division of Enrollment Management

Dr. Shannon Hankhouse
Division of External Operations

Andrew Joannides
Division of Institutional Advancement

Troy Thorne
Division of Research and Development

Dr. Tom Faulkenberry
Division of Academic Affairs

Dr. Neil Petroff
Division of Academic Affairs

Eva Lopez
Division of Finance & Administration

Dr. Elizabeth Wallace
Division of Student Engagement & Success

Cindy Hess
Division of Enrollment Management

Dr. LeAnne Hutson
Division of Academic Affairs

Dr. J Chris Haynes
Division of Academic Affairs