HISTORY MADE

Became the 1st Native American graduate from Texas Tech University’s Mass Communication Ph.D. program.

AWARD WINNING

Excelled as a 3x award-winning professor, earning recognition for outstanding teaching, partnerships, and collaboration.

ethical Leader

Committed to advancing the university’s mission and values while upholding academic excellence and financial stability.

Dr. Theresa Billiot’s PULSE Leadership in Higher Ed

Dr. Theresa Billiot engages in PULSE leadership. PULSE means keeping your fingers on the “pulse of what fuels student success” by sensing every shift that impacts their journey, including enrollment trends and challenges. By living PULSE, administrators, faculty, and staff can channel diverse insights, take bold actions, and create fiery inspiration to create a vibrant and thriving culture where students succeed. Dr. Theresa Billiot affirms how this approach galvanizes powerful partnerships and a shared mission, positioning universities/colleges to become a leader today and into the next century. 

Pursue Diverse Voices

Seek, value, and integrate varied voices to spark new breakthroughs. 

Unleash Bold Initiatives

Ignite game-changing, evidence-driven action that defines possibilities.

Lead with Inspiration

Rally your team to reach new heights with passion and purpose.

Support Partnerships 

Foster teamwork across academia and industry for student success.

Elevate  Together

Soar as a united force. When we work together, we win together. 

Visionary for Excellence in Academics and Enrollment

Dr. Theresa Billiot is a highly accomplished higher education leader with extensive leadership in academic administration, strategic planning, enrollment management, and student success initiatives at private and public universities.

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