Q: Talk about the transition between you and Dr. David Burks.
A: I have the greatest of respect for Dr. Burks, and I have the greatest of respect for what he did here. My agenda is not to turn things upside down here. There will be a high amount of continuity, but I am not Dr. Burks. I don’t know that there is a conscious strategy other than I am very respectful of him, and I want him to be honored and I want people to know that about me.
Q: How can the student body help with your goals for the presidency?
A: I think probably the biggest thing is just to be open. I love walking down the sidewalk, talking to students, and I love finding out from their perspective what’s working and what’s not. … Having a steady input from students is what I really need. I hope students will just walk up to me and start talking to me, just engage me in conversation. So, don’t be intimidated by the title, come in and talk to the man.
FAVORITES
Movie: “It’s a Wonderful Life”
Musical artist: Alison Krauss
Food: Dry ribs
Place to visit: My parents’ house in Cookeville, Tenn.
Sonic drink: Cherry Limeade
Building on campus: The Administration building
Want to read more about President McLarty? Check out the next few issues of the Bison for more of the Q&A.
