Accreditation
Northwestern State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, master’s, specialist, and doctoral degrees. In addition, many programs hold specialized accreditation—such as AACSB for business, CCNE/ACEN for nursing, and CSWE for social work—affirming NSU’s commitment to academic quality and continuous improvement.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Policy
NSU is committed to equal access for all. In accordance with the ADA/ADAAA and Section 504, the university provides reasonable accommodations, auxiliary aids, and accessible services for students and employees.
Strategic Planning
NSU’s strategic planning aligns mission, resources, and measurable outcomes to drive student success. Through data-informed goals, annual assessment, and campus-wide collaboration, we prioritize continuous improvement, accountability, and smart investment in programs that advance learning, research, and community impact.
University Organization
The following organizational charts provide an overview of the University’s major areas:
Assessment
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EEO
Listed below you will find the Northwestern State University Affirmative Action Plan (signed copy in Office of Institutional Effectiveness & Human Resources), the Faculty and Staff Handbooks, which both contain University policies regarding discrimination and complaints, and additional resources.
Training
NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
(FULL DISCLOSURE)
It has been, and will continue to be, the policy of Northwestern State University to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on job related standards and must comply with the principles of equal employment opportunity.
In keeping with this policy, the University will continue to recruit, hire, train, and promote into all job levels the most qualified persons without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or retirement status. All personnel actions, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, training, and education are administered without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or retirement status.
The University is committed to equal opportunity for student success by providing access to educational programs, tuition assistance, and social and recreational activities for all students without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or retirement status.
Additionally, the University provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups.
Complaints or inquiries related to Title IX should be directed to the Director of Student Advocacy and Title IX Coordinator, Julie Powell (318-357-5570), Room 306 of the Friedman Student Union or email obannonj@nsula.edu.
In accordance with Section 35.106 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all participants, applicants, organizations, and interested individuals are advised and notified that the ADA Coordinator for Northwestern State University for facilities is the Director of University Affairs, Jennifer Kelly (318-357-4300), located in New Fine Arts, 104 Central Avenue, Ste. 102 or email andersonje@nsula.edu. For student academic services, contact the Director of Access and Disability Support, Crissey Smith, (318-357-5460) located in Room 108-C Watson Memorial Library or email at smithcr@nsula.edu. For faculty/staff accommodations and services, contact Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Human Resources, Veronica M. Biscoe (318-357-6359), Room 111 Caspari Hall or email ramirezv@nsula.edu.