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Ceremony Commencement Committee Commencement Chair  
Diplomas/Graduation Requirements Registrar Jessica Markstrom 337-475-5065
Financial Obligations Financial Aid   337-475-5065
Administrative Accounting   337-475-5098
GradFest Alumni Association Charles Stevenson 337-475-5231
Regalia McNeese Team Store Shelley Boyer 337-475-5494

Commencement Committee

  • Lt. Erin Willis, Co-Chair, McNeese Police
  • Ms. Ginny Karg, Co-Chair, Office of University Marketing and Communications
  • Mr. Chad Trosclair, College of Business
  • Dr. Terri Simpson, Burton College of Education
  • Dr. Caroline Hennigan, College of Engineering and Sciences
  • Ms. Kathy Jones, College of Liberal Arts
  • Mr. Greg Bradley, College of Nursing and Health Professions
  • Mr. Jerome Marcantel, Frazar Memorial Library
  • Mr. Kenneth Baskin, Faculty Senate/College of Liberal Arts
  • Dr. Vipin Menon, Faculty Senate/College of Engineering and Sciences
  • Ms. Stephanie Ezenwafor, SGA Student Representative
  • Mr. Tayvion Lilly, SGA Student Representative
  • Ms. Susie Beasley, At-large/College of Nursing and Health Professions
  • Mr. Charles Stevenson, At-large/Alumni Association
  • Ms. Jacqueline Clark, Division of Student Affairs
  • Ms. Katrina Fontenot, Office of the Registrar
  • Dr. Timothy Pardue, University Bands/College of Liberal Arts
  • Mr. Chase LeBlanc, Ex-officio, Division of Athletics
  • Ms. Sarah Leonards, Ex-officio, Office of Enrollment Management
  • Ms. Jessica Markstrom, Ex-officio, Office of the Registrar
  • Dr. Ann Warner, Ex-officio, Senior Dean/College of Nursing and Health Professions
  • Chief William Scheufens, Ex-officio, McNeese Police
  • Mr. Chad Thibodeaux, Ex-officio, Office of Information Technology
  • Mr. Gary Whatley, Ex-officio, Office of Facilities and Plant Operations
  • Ms. Tracey Pearce, Ex-officio, McNeese Team Store

Representatives from various University offices including all academic units, the Division of Athletics, the Office of Facilities and Plant Operations, the Office of Information Technology, the Office of Marketing and Communications, the Office of the Registrar, McNeese Police, and the McNeese Team Store work with the Commencement Committee to prepare for and execute commencement activities.

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Ashley Bass

I am a McNeese graduate with a bachelor's degree in Family and Consumer Science and a concentration in Child and Family Studies. As a student, I competed on the rodeo team and served on the SGA board. I earned my master’s degree in 2022 from the University of South Dakota in Educational Administration and Leadership with a concentration in Adult and Higher Ed. I have over 13 years of experience in adult education and 20 years of educational experience.

My favorite part of being a Freshman Advisor is helping students navigate their new life routine as a college freshman by offering support with in-person office visits or by email to help students meet their goals. I always remind students of my favorite BB King quote – “Education is one thing no one can ever take away from you.”  I believe that supporting students is vital to a student's success.

In my spare time, I raise registered American Brahman cattle, and I enjoy all the "country girl" things like hunting, fishing, growing a garden and cooking.

ADVISOR FOR:
  • College of Liberal Arts (excluding music)
  • Burton College of Education (ELEM and EDPR majors)