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{{Infobox officeholder
{{Infobox officeholder
| name=Foster Jay Taylor
| name=Foster Jay Taylor
|office =President of [[Louisiana Tech University]]
|office =12th President of [[Louisiana Tech University]]
|term_start =1962
|term_start =1962
|term_end =June 30, 1987
|term_end =June 30, 1987
Meanwhile, his focus on the excellence of academics was never lost. He understood that in order to attract world class scholars and bring the singular honor and academic respect he believed Tech could hold in the world, the institution must have the facilities that reflect that greatness. He made the difference that made the difference for Louisiana Tech and caused our enrollment to break five figures. And from those numbers sprang countless CEO's, scientists, public servants, medical professionals, entrepreneurs, inventors, world class athletes, and a diverse network of respected achievers around the globe that proudly constitute what Dr. Taylor referred to as "The Tech Family."…"<ref>grfx.cstr.com/photos/schools/latc/genrel/auto_pdf/Dr. pdf</ref></blockquote>
Meanwhile, his focus on the excellence of academics was never lost. He understood that in order to attract world class scholars and bring the singular honor and academic respect he believed Tech could hold in the world, the institution must have the facilities that reflect that greatness. He made the difference that made the difference for Louisiana Tech and caused our enrollment to break five figures. And from those numbers sprang countless CEO's, scientists, public servants, medical professionals, entrepreneurs, inventors, world class athletes, and a diverse network of respected achievers around the globe that proudly constitute what Dr. Taylor referred to as "The Tech Family."…"<ref>grfx.cstr.com/photos/schools/latc/genrel/auto_pdf/Dr. pdf</ref></blockquote>
==Historian==
==Historian==
Prior to his service at Louisiana Tech, Taylor was an associate professor of history, dean of men (1952–1956), and dean of the [[Baptist]]-affiliated [[Louisiana College]] in [[Pineville, Louisiana|Pineville]] in Rapides Parish.<ref name=mpress/>
Prior to his service at Louisiana Tech, Taylor was an associate professor of history, dean of men (1952–1956), and dean of the [[Baptist]]-affiliated [[Louisiana College]] in [[Pineville, Louisiana|Pineville]] in Rapides Parish.<ref name=mpress/>