McNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY
Everyone at McNeese is responsible for contributing to the assessment process. The Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness (IRE) coordinates the assessment process and communicates results to the campus on an ongoing basis. Assessment begins with faculty and staff determining the goals and objectives of their units and academic programs. Academic program coordinators, department heads, and supervisors must oversee the assessment process and ensure that reports are submitted in a timely manner. Assessment reports will be reviewed and approved by everyone in the division up to and including the respective vice president. These individuals must also act on reasonable recommendations provided in these assessment reports in an effort toward continuous improvement.
Academic program assessment requires faculty to determine appropriate student learning outcomes at the program and course levels. Individual assignments and exams that demonstrate student learning are examples of appropriate academic assessments. End of term course grades are not appropriate assessments of student learning. Faculty should keep assessment data and student artifacts for a period of at least three years. At the end of each semester, faculty should submit student learning data to the academic program coordinator and department head for inclusion in the assessment report. Programs that are offered both face-to-face and through distance learning should disaggregate all assessment data between students in the face-to-face program and students in the online program.
Annual academic program assessment reports should be completed in the Xitracs Portal the Thursday before Spring commencement exercises. Upon review and approval by all department heads, deans, and the provost and vice president for academic affairs, IRE will post the reports on this webpage.
Unit assessment requires academic department heads and unit heads to determine appropriate performance objectives. These objectives should relate directly to the institutional mission as well as the mission of the respective unit.
Annual unit assessment reports for both academic and non-academic units for the previous year should be completed in the Xitracs Portal by July 15. Upon review and approval by the appropriate supervisor(s) and vice president, IRE will post the reports on this webpage.
Please refer to the Xitracs Portal Instructions when updating your assessment report. Should you have questions or need assistance, please contact Sarah Howard at showard7@mcneese.edu.
The tables below include the assessment reports that have been completed, beginning with the 2019-2020 academic year.
| Academic Program | 2019- 2020 | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academically Gifted Education, PMC | |||||
| Accounting, BS | |||||
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, DNP | |||||
| Agricultural Sciences, BS | |||||
| Applied Behavior Analysis, PMC | |||||
| Art, BA | |||||
| Biological Science, BS | |||||
| Business Administration, BS | |||||
| Business Administration, MBA | |||||
| Chemical Engineering, BSChE | |||||
| Chemistry, BS | |||||
| Clinical Mental Health Counseling, MS | |||||
| Computer Science, BS | |||||
| Creative Writing, MFA | |||||
| Criminal Justice, BS | |||||
| Criminal Justice, MS | |||||
| Curriculum and Instruction, MEd | |||||
| Early Childhood Education Grades PK-3, BS | |||||
| Early Childhood Education Grades PK-3, PBC | |||||
| Educational Technology Leadership, PMC | |||||
| Elementary Education Grades 1-5, BS | |||||
| Elementary Education Grades 1-5, MAT | |||||
| Elementary Education Grades 1-5, PBC | |||||
| Engineering, BS | |||||
| Engineering, MEng | |||||
| English, BA | |||||
| English, MA | |||||
| English Language Learners, GC | |||||
| Environmental and Chemical Sciences (BIOL), MS | |||||
| Environmental and Chemical Sciences (CHPH), MS | |||||
| Environmental and Chemical Sciences (DSAS), MS | |||||
| Finance, BS | |||||
| General Studies, AGS | |||||
| General Studies, BGS | |||||
| Health and Human Performance, MS | |||||
| Health and Human Performance, BS | |||||
| Health and Physical Education Grades K-12, BS | |||||
| Health Systems Management, BS | |||||
| History, BA | |||||
| Humanities, BA | |||||
| Instructional Technology, MS | |||||
| Liquefied Natural Gas Business, UC | |||||
| Management, BS | |||||
| Marketing, BS | |||||
| Mass Communication, BS | |||||
| Mathematical Sciences, BS | |||||
| Mathematical Sciences, MS | |||||
| Mechanical Engineering, BSME | |||||
| Medical Laboratory Science, BS | |||||
| Multiple Levels Grades K-12, PBC | |||||
| Music, BM | |||||
| Natural Resource Conservation Management, BS | |||||
| Nursing, BSN | |||||
| Nursing, MSN | |||||
| Nutritional Sciences, MS | |||||
| Political Science, BA | |||||
| Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, PMC | |||||
| Psychology, BS | |||||
| Psychology, MA | |||||
| Radiologic Sciences, BS | |||||
| Reading Specialist, PMC | |||||
| School Counseling, MS | |||||
| School Librarian, PBC | |||||
| Secondary Education Grades 6-12, MAT | |||||
| Secondary Education Grades 6-12, PBC | |||||
| Sociology, BA | |||||
| Special Education Mild/Moderate for Elementary Education Grades 1-5, GC | |||||
| Special Education Mild/Moderate for Elementary Education Grades 1-5, PBC | |||||
| Special Education Mild/Moderate for Secondary Education Grades 6-12, GC | |||||
| Special Education Mild/Moderate for Secondary Education Grades 6-12, PBC |
| Support Service | 2019- 2020 | 2020- 2021 | 2021- 2022 | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Computing and Learning Center | |||||
| Career and Professional Development Services | |||||
| Career and Student Development Center | |||||
| Counseling Center | |||||
| Frazar Memorial Library | |||||
| Health Services | |||||
| Honors College | |||||
| Office of Admissions and Recruiting | |||||
| Office of Accessibility Services | |||||
| Office of Electronic Learning | |||||
| Office of Financial Aid | |||||
| Office of Freshman Advising | |||||
| Office of International Student Services | |||||
| Office of Intramural and Recreational Services | |||||
| Office of Recruiting | |||||
| Office of the Registrar and Admissions | |||||
| Office of Research and Sponsored Programs | |||||
| Office of Scholarships | |||||
| Office of Student Services | |||||
| Office of Clinical Practices and School Partnerships | |||||
| Office of Testing Services | |||||
| Student Central | |||||
| University Police and Information Center | |||||
| Write to Excellence Center |
| Administrative Unit | 2019- 2020 | 2020- 2021 | 2021- 2022 | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science in Health Systems Management Program | |||||
| Burton College of Education | |||||
| College of Agricultural Sciences | |||||
| College of Business | |||||
| College of Liberal Arts | |||||
| College of Nursing and Health Professions | |||||
| College of Science, Engineering, and Mathematics | |||||
| Department of Biology | |||||
| Department of Chemistry and Physics | |||||
| Department of Education Professions | |||||
| Department of Engineering and Computer Science | |||||
| Department of English and Foreign Languages | |||||
| Department of Graduate Nursing | |||||
| Department of History | |||||
| Department of Interdisciplinary Studies | |||||
| Department of Mass Communication | |||||
| Department of Mathematical Sciences | |||||
| Department of Psychology and Counseling | |||||
| Department of Radiologic and Medical Laboratory Science | |||||
| Department of Social Sciences | |||||
| Department of Undergraduate Nursing | |||||
| Department of Visual Arts | |||||
| H.C. Drew School of Health and Human Performance | |||||
| Harold and Pearl Dripps School of Agricultural Sciences | |||||
| Office of Academic Affairs and Enrollment Management | |||||
| Office of Administrative Accounting | |||||
| Office of Alumni Affairs | |||||
| Office of Athletics | |||||
| Office of Business Affairs | |||||
| Office of Enrollment Management | |||||
| Office of Facilities and Plant Operations | |||||
| Office of Human Resources and Student Employment | |||||
| Office of Inclusive Excellence | |||||
| Office of Information Technology (includes KBYS, TASC, and UCS) | |||||
| Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness | |||||
| Office of Internal Audit | |||||
| Office of Marketing and Communications | |||||
| Office of Marketing and Licensing | |||||
| Office of Public Relations and University Events | |||||
| Office of Purchasing and Property Control | |||||
| Office of Student Affairs | |||||
| Office of University Advancement | |||||
| University Bookstore and Post Office | |||||
| W.A. and Dorothy Hanna Department of Performing Arts | |||||
| William J. Doré, Sr. School of Graduate Studies | |||||
| Community/Public Services | 2019- 2020 | 2020- 2021 | 2021- 2022 | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banners Cultural Series | |||||
| Center for Advancement of Quality Education | |||||
| Institute for Industry-Education Collaboration (IIEC) | |||||
| Kay Doré Counseling Clinic | |||||
| Leisure Learning | |||||
| Louisiana Small Business Development Center | |||||
| McNeese Autism Program | |||||
| Upward Bound |
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.