Office of Student Services

We Change Lives

The Office of Student Services enhances the educational mission of the University by engaging students in co-curricular programs and activities that promote development in the areas of leadership, professionalism, cultural awareness, service learning, morality, fiscal awareness, social ability, and recreation.

Dr. Kedrick A. Nicholas
Dean of Student Affairs
337-475-5609
knicholas@mcneese.edu

The motto of student engagement at McNeese is “E3 – Enhancing Education through Engagement”. It is proven that the educational experience of a college student is enhanced by engaging in student life and building a deeper connection to the university.

Student Affairs and Services Leadership Team

Nancy McIntyre
Administrative Assistant for Student Services
nmcintyre@mcneese.edu

Jacqueline Clark, M.A.
Director of Student Engagement & Leadership
jclark@mcneese.edu

Lacie Wentzel, M.S.
Director of Recreation & Wellness Programs
lwentzel@mcneese.edu

Drew Hoffpauir
Director of Campus Housing
drew@mcneesereslife.com

Kendal Arthur, M.A.
karthur3@mcneese.edu

Director of Residence Life

Joey Macnamara
Director of Campus Dining
joey.macnamara@compass-usa.com

Desmond Wallace, M.A.
Director of TRIO Upward Bound Program
dwallace@mcneese.edu

Portia Metoyer

Director of Student Union Facility and Programs

pmetoyer@mcneese.edu

James Grimes, M.A.

Director of Counseling Services

jgrimes@mcneese.edu

Tim Delaney, M.S.

Director of Accessibility Services

tdelaney@mcneese.edu

Ashley LaHood, LPN

LPN for Student Health Services

alahood@mcneese.edu

Emily Derouen

Director McNeese Cowgirl Kickers

mcneesecowgirlkickers@yahoo.com

Holbrook Student Union (New Ranch)
4300 Col. Tony Polk Dr.
MSU Box 92535
Lake Charles, LA 70609
(337)475-5609
studentservices@mcneese.edu

Student Affairs and Services Departments and Functional Areas