McNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY
GR Rates by Races and Gender – Entered on SA Page 3-7-23
| 2010 Cohort | 2011 Cohort | 2012 Cohort | 2013 Cohort | 2014 Cohort | 2015 Cohort | 2016 Cohort | Threshold of Acceptability | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | McNeese | 42% | 42% | 45% | 47% | 44% | 42% | 41% | |
| Peers | 39% | 42% | 44% | 43% | 45% | 46% | |||
| Men | McNeese | % | % | % | % | % | % | 36% | |
| Peers | % | % | % | % | % | % | |||
| Women | McNeese | % | % | % | % | % | % | 44% | |
| Peers | % | % | % | % | % | % | |||
| American Indian or Alaska Native | McNeese | 33% | 19% | 36% | 20% | 17% | 33% | 19% | |
| Peers | 33% | 33% | 33% | 50% | 48% | 46% | |||
| Asian | McNeese | 40% | 50% | 45% | 67% | 72% | 40% | 40% | |
| Peers | 50% | 48% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | |||
| Black or African American | McNeese | 28% | 28% | 35% | 32% | 33% | 25% | 28% | |
| Peers | 33% | 34% | 35% | 37% | 37% | 38% | |||
| Hispanic/Latino | McNeese | 50% | 43% | 50% | 45% | 48% | 36% | 43% | |
| Peers | 38% | 35% | 38% | 42% | 43% | 45% | |||
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | McNeese | % | 100% | 33% | 100% | % | 0% | 33% | |
| Peers | 20% | 42% | 0% | 50% | 0% | 0% | |||
| White | McNeese | 45% | 45% | 47% | 50% | 44% | 48% | 44% | |
| Peers | 40% | 41% | 44% | 45% | 48% | 47% | |||
| Two or More Races | McNeese | 35% | 40% | 29% | 36% | 36% | 39% | 25% | |
| Peers | 37% | 36% | 34% | 43% | 39% | 33% | |||
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | McNeese | 0% | 29% | 100% | 0% | % | % | 29% | |
| Peers | 29% | 33% | 40% | 39% | 50% | 38% | |||
| Nonresident | McNeese | 71% | 91% | 84% | 63% | 70% | 42% | 63% | |
| Peers | 46% | 57% | 50% | 55% | 50% | 50% |
Alumni – Entered on SA Page 3-7-23
| Total Completers for Year | Matched Alumni/Completers | Employed in Field/Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Number | 1,402 | 330 | 221 |
| Percent | – | 24% | 16% | |
| 2017 | Number | 1,377 | 310 | 198 |
| Percent | – | 23% | 14% | |
| 2018 | Number | 1,297 | 283 | 204 |
| Percent | – | 22% | 16% | |
| 2019 | Number | 1,381 | 253 | 180 |
| Percent | – | 18% | 13% | |
| 2020 | Number | 1,360 | 197 | 144 |
| Percent | – | 14% | 11% | |
| 2021 | Number | 1,293 | 122 | 98 |
| Percent | – | 9% | 8% | |
| Threshold of Acceptability | – | – | 14% |
Strategic Planning – Headcount
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 | Year 6 | Threshold of Acceptability | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baseline – 8,170 | |||||||
| Target | 8,220 | 8,000 | 7,800 | 7,419 | 7,650 | 6,500 | 6,400 |
| Actual | 7,644 | 7,647 | 7,307 | 7,281 | 6,451 | 6,252 | |
| Difference | -576 | -353 | -493 | -138 | -1,199 | -248 | |
| Percentage Difference | 7.26% | 4.51% | 6.53% | 1.88% | 17.0% | 3.89% |
Note: Students at the end of term
Strategic Planning – Bachelors Completers
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 | Year 6 | Threshold of Acceptability | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baseline – 1,063 | |||||||
| Target | 1,129 | 1,136 | 1,090 | 1,100 | 1,100 | 1,075 | 1,020 |
| Actual | 1,054 | 1,026 | 1,047 | 1,042 | 1,106 | 1,012 | |
| Difference | -75 | -110 | -43 | -58 | 6 | -63 | |
| Percentage Difference | 6.87% | 10.18% | 4.02% | 5.42% | 0.54% | 6.03% |
Strategic Planning – Graduate Completers
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 | Year 6 | Threshold of Acceptability | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baseline – 256 | |||||||
| Target | 253 | 261 | 230 | 230 | 220 | 200 | 200 |
| Actual | 254 | 247 | 219 | 210 | 213 | 210 | |
| Difference | 1 | -14 | -11 | -20 | -7 | 10 | |
| Percentage Difference | 0.39% | 5.51% | 4.90% | 9.09% | 3.23% | 4.87% |
| Identified Alumni | Number Working in Field | Percent | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 330 | 221 | 67.0% |
| 2017 | 310 | 298 | 63.87% |
| 2018 | 283 | 204 | 72.08% |
| 2019 | 253 | 180 | 71.15% |
| 2020 | 197 | 144 | 73.10% |
| 2021 | 122 | 98 | 80.32% |
Revised Job Placement
| Year | Identified Alumni | Number Working in Field | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 330 | 221 | 67.0% |
| 2017 | 310 | 198 | 63.87% |
| 2018 | 283 | 204 | 72.08% |
| 2019 | 253 | 180 | 71.15% |
| 2020 | 197 | 144 | 73.10% |
| 2021 | 122 | 98 | 80.32% |
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.