Aron Stephens<\/em><\/strong> Phone: 337-475-5591<\/a> BA, BS, Northwestern State University of Louisiana Dane A. O’Blanc<\/em><\/strong> Phone: 337-475-5080<\/a> BS, MBA, McNeese State University Renella Martin<\/strong><\/em> Phone:(337-475-5509<\/a> BS, Northwestern State University of Louisiana Sarah Howard<\/em><\/strong> Phone: 337-475-5512<\/a> BS, McNeese State University Tonya Laughlin<\/em><\/strong> Phone: 337-475-5510<\/a> AS, SOWELA Technical Community College Kathleen (Kay) Dougay<\/strong><\/em> Phone: 337-475-5077<\/a> BS, McNeese State University TBA<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Riley Daboval<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Riley is from Lake Arthur, LA, and is studying Radiologic Sciences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness at McNeese State University is dedicated to advancing the University’s mission of academic excellence, student success, and community engagement through data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement. As a cornerstone of our institution, we pledge to foster a culture of evidence-based practices, transparency, and accountability that empowers stakeholders at all levels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Our mission is threefold: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Our commitment to the University community encompasses: <\/p>\n\n\n\n In all our endeavors, the Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness remains dedicated to empowering McNeese State University to fulfill its educational mission. Through our commitment to data-driven excellence, we contribute to shaping a vibrant and responsive University community that thrives in an ever-evolving higher education landscape. <\/p>\n\n\n\n IRE adheres to the Code of Ethics and Professional Practice<\/a> established by the Association for Institutional Research<\/a> and SACSCOC Principles of Accreditation 1.1 (Integrity). These documents guide our professional practice and outline our professional values, which include a commitment to continuing education; objectivity; fairness; confidentiality; and, above all, integrity. Our Office strives to be an objective, trusted resource for all campus constituents. See also our statement on Survey Administration<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Aron StephensDirector of Planning and Assessment Phone: 337-475-5591Email: astephens@mcneese.edu BA, BS, Northwestern State University of LouisianaMS, McNeese State UniversityJoined IRE January 2026 Dane A. O’BlancDirector of Institutional Research Phone: 337-475-5080Email: doblanc@mcneese.edu BS, MBA, McNeese State UniversityGraduate Certificate, UC San Diego ExtensionJoined IRE May 2006 Renella MartinAssistant Director of Institutional Research Phone:(337-475-5509Email: rmartin1@mcneese.edu BS, Northwestern State…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"wf_page_folders":[],"class_list":["post-5906","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mcneese.edu\/ire\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5906","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mcneese.edu\/ire\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mcneese.edu\/ire\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mcneese.edu\/ire\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mcneese.edu\/ire\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5906"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.mcneese.edu\/ire\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5906\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":25024,"href":"https:\/\/www.mcneese.edu\/ire\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5906\/revisions\/25024"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mcneese.edu\/ire\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5906"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"wf_page_folders","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mcneese.edu\/ire\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/wf_page_folders?post=5906"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
Director of Planning and Assessment<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email: astephens@mcneese.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
MS, McNeese State University
Joined IRE January 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n![\"Headshot](\"https:\/\/www.mcneese.edu\/ire\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/01\/Aron-Stephens-1-200x300.jpg\")
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Director of Institutional Research<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email: doblanc@mcneese.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Graduate Certificate, UC San Diego Extension
Joined IRE May 2006<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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Assistant Director of Institutional Research<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email: rmartin1@mcneese.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
AS, SOWELA Technical Community College
Joined IRE December 2018<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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Assessment Specialist<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email: showard7@mcneese.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Joined IRE July 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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Coordinator of Surveys and Data Collection<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email: tlaughlin@mcneese.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Joined IRE December 2003<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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Email: kdougay@mcneese.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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