Gail Metoyer Jones Center

The Gail Metoyer Jones Center at Northwestern State University is dedicated to fostering a positive, supportive, and inclusive campus culture where every member of the NSU community can succeed. The Center serves as a resource hub for cultural awareness, personal growth, and student engagement—helping create an environment where individuals feel valued, respected, and empowered to achieve their goals.

Programs and Initiatives

Mentors Instructing Students Toward Effective Role Models

Mentors Instructing Students Toward Effective Role Models was founded at Clemson University in 2000 to address the critical shortage of minority male teachers in America’s classrooms. The mission of the program is to increase the pool of available teachers from a broader more diverse background, particularly among the lowest performing elementary schools. Student participants are largely selected from underserved, socioeconomically disadvantaged, and educationally at-risk communities. Northwestern State University has a rich legacy of teacher preparation and is proud to partner with Clemson University to fulfill this goal.

At NSU Cultural Bridge Builders, our mission is to foster understanding, respect, and unity among the diverse tapestry of our university community. We are committed to bridging cultural gaps and promoting inclusivity through education, dialogue, and collaboration.

Application

The Northwestern Inclusive Coaching Seminar Series (NICSS) is designed to raise awareness and facilitate growth among NSU constituents. We want to enhance understanding, engage community members in positive dialogue and create respectful, safe environments for all.

January

LGBTQ+ and Gender Inclusive Practices: Dr. Thomas Reynolds & Dr. J. Ereck Jarvis

January 28, 2026

11:00am

President’s Room

Natchitoches Campus

February

Creating Belonging: Dr. Katrina Jordan

February 11, 2026

10:00am

ONLINE

Supporting First Generation Students: Vashaun South and LaTasha Grant

February 26, 2026

12:00pm

Student Union 321

Natchitoches Campus

March

Ideological Diversity on Campus: Dr. Jack Atherton

March 17, 2026

12:00pm

President’s Room

Natchitoches Campus

Classroom Power Dynamics and Student Voice: Dr. Kathryn Gentry

March 25, 2026

11:00am

ONLINE

April

Allyship: Dr. Jessica and Andrew

April 22, 2026

12:00pm

President’s Room

Natchitoches Campus

The Northwestern Inclusive Coaching Seminar Series (NICSS) is designed to raise awareness and facilitate growth among NSU constituents. We want to enhance understanding, engage community members in positive dialogue and create respectful, safe environments for all.

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