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Alumni Association

We are on a mission to fuel the flames of material prosperity, academic excellence, and extracurricular growth. We passionately reconnect graduates with their beloved alma mater, inspiring them to ignite the fire of their financial and personal support for our university and its unwavering mission.
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McNeese Foundation

The mission of the McNeese Foundation is to seek outside resources to support the successful education of undergraduate students, and to provide operational assistance to serve faculty, staff, donors, employers, community members and other constituents.
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Banners at McNeese

A financially self-sustaining organization dedicated to providing the community with access to exceptional arts and humanities programming, and education through arts integration that is unique to the area. Banners programs focus on lifelong learning and an appreciation of cultural diversity, working to enhance the quality of life in the communities of Southwest Louisiana.
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Henning SEED Center

A partnership between McNeese, the Southwest Louisiana Economic Development Alliance (which includes the Chamber Southwest Louisiana), the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury and the city of Lake Charles, is dedicated to strengthening and diversifying the economy in the five-parish region.
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KBYS 88.3 FM Radio

Louisiana's only community-college radio station!
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Kay Doré Counseling Clinic

Offers quality and affordable counseling services to the community of Lake Charles and surrounding areas.
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PRIME Program

A two-year program that helps students with intellectual disability learn functional academics, independent living skills, social and leisure skills, and health and wellness skills, while focusing on career development in a university setting.
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Institute for Industry-Education Collaboration (IIEC)

McNeese offers a wide range of in-person and online professional development programs. Program areas include Continuing Education, Leisure Learning, Online Career Training, and Online Skills Building.
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H.C. Drew Center for Business and Economic Analysis

A joint venture between McNeese and the SWLA Alliance, the center strives to serve the community with high quality economic analysis, reports, and data collections.
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Louisiana Small Business Development Center

A one-stop center for assistance in business plan development, market analysis, sources of capital, technology transfer, inventor assistance, and other business related issues.
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Host Your Meeting or Event at McNeese

McNeese offers a variety of spaces on campus that are available for public rental.
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Ashley Bass

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.

ADVISOR FOR:
  • College of Liberal Arts (excluding music)
  • Burton College of Education (ELEM and EDPR majors)