McNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY
First-Time Full-Time Bachelor’s Degree Seeking Freshmen – First to Second Year Retention Rate
| Percent Retained | |
| Fall 2023 to Fall 2024 | 68.4% |
| 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% |
Retention by Gender and Ethnicity – Fall 2023 to Fall 2024
| Male | Female | |
| Percent Retained | Percent Retained | |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | – | – |
| Asian | 66.7% | 73.3% |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 54.5% | 55.6% |
| Foreign/Non-Resident Alien | 54.2% | 60.0% |
| Hispanic | 81.3% | 73.7% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Isl | – | – |
| Two or More Races | 88.9% | 87.5% |
| White, non-Hispanic | 67.8% | 73.3% |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 83.3% | 75.0% |
| Total | 65.5% | 70.4% |
*n=5 or less
Retention by Gender and Age Group – Fall 2023 to Fall 2024
| Male | Female | |
| Percent Retained | Percent Retained | |
| Under 18 | 69.7% | 68.9% |
| 18-19 | 66.7% | 70.6% |
| 20-21 | 37.5% | 66.7% |
| 22-24 | 50.0%* | 66.7%* |
| 25-29 | – | 100.0%* |
| 30-34 | – | – |
| 35-39 | – | – |
| 40-49 | 0.0%* | 66.7%* |
| 50-64 | – | – |
| Over 64 | – | – |
| Total | 65.5% | 70.4% |
*n=5 or less
Retention by Gender and Ethnicity – Pell Students – Fall 2023 to Fall 2024
| Male | Female | |
| Percent Retained | Percent Retained | |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | – | – |
| Asian | 60.0%* | 80.0% |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 53.1% | 56.7% |
| Foreign/Non-Resident Alien | – | – |
| Hispanic | 100.0%* | 100.0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Isl | – | – |
| Two or More Races | 88.9% | 91.7% |
| White, non-Hispanic | 58.9% | 69.8% |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 50.0%* | 66.7%* |
| Total | 59.7% | 66.3% |
Retention by Gender and Ethnicity – Non Pell Students – Fall 2023 to Fall 2024
| Male | Female | |
| Percent Retained | Percent Retained | |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | – | – |
| Asian | 75.0%* | 60.0%* |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| Foreign/Non-Resident Alien | 54.2% | 60.0% |
| Hispanic | 70.0% | 85.0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Isl | – | – |
| Two or More Races | 88.9% | 83.3% |
| White, non-Hispanic | 72.7% | 75.8% |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 100.0%* | 80.0%* |
| Total | 70.4% | 74.5% |
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.