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.

  • Demon Mentor Network
  • Swipe out Hunger
  • The Food Pantry
  • Wellness Fest

  • 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

  • Alcohol and Drug
  • Freedom of Speech
  • Missing Student
  • Power Based Violence/Sexual Misconduct
  • Public Speech, Assembly, and Demonstrations
  • Research on Human Subjects
  • Regulating Governing Student Organizations
  • Service and Emotional Support Assistance Animal Policy
  • Sexual Misconduct
  • Tobacco Free
  • University Hazing

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