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.
2004
• LSU AgCenter CED agents
• Facilitated organization of a regional
meeting, Jan. 2005
• 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
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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
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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
cpilcher@agcenter.lsu.edu
Dr. Kay Tettleton
LSU AgCenter
ktettleton@agcenter.lsu.edu