VP for the Student Experience & Dean of Students

Welcome to the Division for The Student Experience at Northwestern State University. It is our goal to offer flawless student service, enriching campus programming, personalized academic and career mentoring, and modeled social responsibility and community leadership that fosters deep-rooted Northwestern State pride and loyalty. We are committed to the idea that our students will have a student experience that is rivaled by none. Our programming and services are designed to enhance student development and broaden their intellectual, social, cultural, ethical, and vocational growth. We look forward to working with you in the Division for The Student Experience.

  • Campus Housing

  • Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society
  • Blue Key Honor Society
  • President’s Leadership Program
  • Purple Jackets Honor Society

  • Bookstore, Food Service, Postal Committee
  • Committee on Organizations
  • Disciplinary Appeals Committee
  • Parking & Traffic Appeals Committee
  • Parking & Traffic Committee
  • Residential Life Committee
  • Safety & Awareness Committee
  • Student Affairs Council
  • Student Self-Assessed Fees Oversight Committee
  • Wellness, Intramurals, Recreational Sports Advisory Committee

The following university policies are located in the NSU Student Handbook.

  • Alcohol and Drug – Page 48
  • Missing Student – Page 31
  • Power Based Violence/Sexual Misconduct – Page 86
  • Public Speech, Assembly, and Demonstrations – Page 62
  • Research on Human Subjects – Page 66
  • Regulating Governing Student Organizations- Page 67
  • Service and Emotional Support Assistance Animal Policy – Page 39
  • Tobacco Free – Page 54
  • University Hazing – Page 74

Contact Us

Ms. Reatha Cox
Vice President for the Student Experience

Northwestern State University
Student Services Center, Room 134
Natchitoches, Louisiana 71497

Phone: 318-357-5285
Fax: 318-357-6325
Email: coxr@nsula.edu

Sonia Kay Fair
Administrative Assistant V

Northwestern State University
Student Services Center, Room 138
Natchitoches, Louisiana 71497

Phone: 318-357-5286
Fax: 318-357-6502
Email: kays@nsula.edu

Vivian Pedroza
Administrative Coordinator IV

Northwestern State University
Student Union, Room 214B
Natchitoches, Louisiana 71497

Phone: 318-357-4118
Fax: 318-357-6502
Email: pedrozav@nsula.edu