Coaching the Development of a Rural Tourism Organization Cynthia Pilcher, Ed.D. Kay Tettleton, Ed.D. LSU AgCenter
Start? Idea originated in Lake Providence, Nov LSU AgCenter CED agents Facilitated organization of a regional meeting, Jan The rest is history...
How? 300 community leaders and elected officials gathered in Tallulah over a period of 4 months Parishes chose Board members Met and organized for 7 months Katrina & Rita
Louisiana Delta 65, Inc. Officially formed December 2005 Open House/membership drive Marketing
Community Coaching What is it? How does it work? Pros and cons Team coaching/co-coaching Role
Mission of LA Delta 65, Inc. Promote rural tourism along the U.S. Highway 65 corridor, an agricultural region
Implications Higher education Engaged universities Community & economic development Civic engagement Leadership development Policy advocacy
Role of Higher Education LSU AgCenter Customer Relations Skills Leadership Development Entrepreneurship Community & Technical Colleges Emerging curriculum needs Increase enrollment
Contact Dr. Cynthia Pilcher LSU AgCenter Dr. Kay Tettleton LSU AgCenter