McNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY
First-Time Full-Time Bachelor’s Degree Seeking Freshmen – First to Second Year Retention Rate
| Percent Retained | |
| Fall 2022 to Fall 2023 | 70.7% |
| Fall 2021 to Fall 2022 | 68.5% |
| Fall 2020 to Fall 2021 | 69.3% |
| Fall 2019 to Fall 2020 | 71.6% |
| Fall 2018 to Fall 2019 | 69.5% |
Retention by Gender and Ethnicity – Fall 2022 to Fall 2023
| Male | Female | |
| Percent Retained | Percent Retained | |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 16.7% | 100.0%* |
| Asian | 66.7% | 81.3% |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 61.8% | 53.9% |
| Foreign/Non-Resident Alien | 86.3% | 76.0% |
| Hispanic | 66.7% | 81.6% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Isl | 0.0%* | — |
| Two or More Races | 50.0%* | 77.3% |
| White, non-Hispanic | 70.0% | 77.7% |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 63.8% | 83.3% |
| Total | 65.7% | 74.5% |
*n=5 or less
Retention by Gender and Age Group – Fall 2022 to Fall 2023
| Male | Female | |
| Percent Retained | Percent Retained | |
| Under 18 | 78.6% | 80.0% |
| 18-19 | 65.0% | 74.4% |
| 20-21 | 68.2% | 50.0% |
| 22-24 | 20.0%* | 66.7%* |
| 25-29 | 100.0%* | 50.0%* |
| 30-34 | — | — |
| 35-39 | 0.0%* | — |
| 40-49 | — | — |
| 50-64 | — | — |
| Over 64 | — | — |
| Total | 65.7% | 74.5% |
*n=5 or less
Retention by Gender and Ethnicity – Pell Students – Fall 2022 to Fall 2023
| Male | Female | |
| Percent Retained | Percent Retained | |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 50.0%* | 100.0%* |
| Asian | 50.0%* | 90.0% |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 57.6% | 53.3% |
| Foreign/Non-Resident Alien | — | — |
| Hispanic | 42.9% | 71.4% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Isl | — | 75.0%* |
| Two or More Races | 66.7% | 83.3% |
| White, non-Hispanic | 65.7% | 77.5% |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | — | — |
| Total | 60.8% | 70.8% |
*n=5 or less
Retention by Gender and Ethnicity – Non Pell Students – Fall 2022 to Fall 2023
| Male | Female | |
| Percent Retained | Percent Retained | |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.0%* | 100.0%* |
| Asian | 80.0%* | 66.7% |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 70.0% | 57.1% |
| Foreign/Non-Resident Alien | 86.3% | 76.0% |
| Hispanic | 87.5% | 87.5% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Isl | 0.0%* | — |
| Two or More Races | 72.7% | 70.0% |
| White, non-Hispanic | 63.1% | 77.8% |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 50.0%* | 100.0%* |
| Total | 68.2% | 77.4% |
*n=5 or less
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.