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First Year Experience

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First Year Experience

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Jacqueline Clark

Director of First Year Experience

Mission Statement

Leading to inspire, we empower first-year students by creating an inclusive space where innovation sparks growth, communication builds connections, and every student thrives from day one! 

FYE Provides

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Meet the Mentors

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Bashirat Adekanmbi
Nursing
badekanmbi@mcneese.edu

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Ademisola Arilesere
Finance
aarilesere@mcneese.edu

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Semilore Bashorun
Finance
sbashorun@mcneese.edu

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Nathan Blanchard
Biological Sciences
nblanchard@mcneese.edu

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Eden Bryan
Finance
ebryan1@mcneese.edu

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Eden Bryan
Finance
ebryan1@mcneese.edu

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Kikelomo Folarin
Political Science
kfolarin@mcneese.edu

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Haleigh Fruge
History: Secondary Education
hfruge4@mcneese.edu

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Joanna Kaluturi
Biological Sciences
jkaluturi@mcneese.edu

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Joanna Kaluturi
Biological Sciences
jkaluturi@mcneese.edu

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Emmah Meaut
Early Childhood Education
emeaut@mcneese.edu

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Meredith Midkiff
English
mmidkiff1@mcneese.edu

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Sage St. Julien
Pre-Occupational Therapy
sstjulien@mcneese.edu

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Sophia Snider
Psychology
ssnider3@mcneese.edu

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Jaspin Vaughn
Theatre
jvaughn5@mcneese.edu

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Abbie Nelson
Psychology
anelson@mcneese.edu

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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)