McNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY
The Faculty Senate, as the representative body for the Faculty of McNeese State University, exercises responsibility for advising administration in matters of academic freedom and standards, curriculum, long-range planning, budgetary planning, University organization and administration, and general faculty welfare. The Senate shall promote the academic and ancillary affairs of the institution and shall improve communications throughout the University, while at the same time seeking to further the professional, scholarly, and financial interests of the faculty. In order to promote maximum participation of the faculty in university governance, the Faculty Senate will be empowered to have a representative on all university-wide standing committees.
The Faculty Senate consists of faculty members elected by the faculties of the Colleges of Business, Education, Engineering and Computer Science, Liberal Arts, Science, Nursing and Health Professions, and the Frazar Memorial Library. Each College shall select the appropriate number of members as designated by the Senate By‑Laws.
Revised Spring 2026
(2012 Revision)
President
Dr. Vipin Menon
College of Engineering and Sciences
menon@mcneese.edu
Vice President
Dr. Joanna Thompson
College of Nursing and Health Professions
jthompson2@mcneese.edu
Secretary
Mr. Garrett Eckl
College of Liberal Arts
geckl@mcneese.edu
Record Keeper
Dr. Peggy Hershberger
College of Nursing & Health Professions
phershberger@mcneese.edu
Member-at-Large
Dr. Jimmy Trahan
College of Liberal Arts
jtrahan@mcneese.edu
Member-at-Large
Dr. Laura Overmyer
College of Nursing and Health Professions
loliver4@mcneese.edu
Member-at-Large
Dr. Todd Furman
College of Liberal Arts
tfurman@mcneese.edu
Ms. Anna Grace Bizzle is an Academic Advisor for the College of Nursing and Health Professions. She earned her Bachelor’s and Master's degrees in Secondary Education from Mississippi State University. Her favorite part of advising at McNeese is being a resource for students as they get used to the expectations of college and helping students pursue their degrees at such a wonderful school.