On the Move - Louisiana Community and Technical College System
On the Move - Louisiana Community and Technical College System
On the Move - Louisiana Community and Technical College System
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notebook.” She plans to teach English or social<br />
studies to middle or high schoolers.<br />
“<strong>On</strong>e of my photographs from Dachau is going<br />
to be so much more impactful for my future<br />
students than just reading about <strong>the</strong> Holocaust<br />
in a textbook,” Burchardt said.<br />
Harder says that while <strong>the</strong> idea of giving to<br />
two-year institutions in <strong>Louisiana</strong> is relatively<br />
new, <strong>the</strong> opportunity for attracting investment<br />
in programs <strong>and</strong> student scholarships is robust<br />
because of <strong>the</strong> natural relationship between<br />
schools <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> business community.<br />
“Even though we’re just getting started, it presents<br />
a lot of positives,” said Harder.<br />
“We’re going to work h<strong>and</strong> in h<strong>and</strong> with our<br />
board members <strong>and</strong> take our case to <strong>the</strong> local<br />
community, where <strong>the</strong> impact of our campuses is<br />
clear <strong>and</strong> tangible,” she continued. “The economy<br />
here would be entirely different if it weren’t for<br />
our graduates.” §<br />
2012 Salzburg Global Seminar<br />
Students <strong>and</strong> Faculty Advisor at <strong>the</strong><br />
LCTCS Board of Supervisors meeting<br />
(Left to Right): Dr. Derrick Manns (Advisor),<br />
Samantha Yantis, Emily Burchardt<br />
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