Welcome

The Northwestern State University CENLA Campus serves the Central Louisiana Region and contributes to the overall education, development, and experiences of students by locally offering support services as well as courses through various delivery methods to include face-to- face, compressed video, and online delivery, which contribute to the workforce needs of our employers and community.

The academic facility is located within the England Industrial Airpark in Alexandria which is easily accessible to major highways connecting the various parishes of Central Louisiana.

Office Hours: Monday through Thursday 7:30am to 5:00pm and
Friday 8:00am to 12:00pm.

Degree Programs

For some degree programs, NSU Cenla Campus incorporates Internet and/or Compressed Video classes as well as many face-to-face classroom offerings.

For current class schedules and additional information, please come by and visit the NSU Cenla Campus or click the appropriate link of this webpage for schedules.

Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN)
Associate of General Studies (AGS)

Business Administration
Criminal Justice
Nursing – BSN
RN to BSN Completion Program
Radiologic Sciences
Social Work
General Studies

Information

Documents

Links

Other Services

Child and Family Network

  • Child Care/Provider Training
  • Referral
  • Consultation & Parenting Programs

Lien McGehee, Childcare Specialist
Office Number: 318-206-1361
Email: mcgeheel@nsula.edu

Contact Us

Northwestern State University – CENLA
1410 Neel Kearby Blvd.
Alexandria, LA 71303
Phone: 318-206-1400 Option 1
FAX: 318-487-5953

A Tradition of Excellence, a Future of Opportunity

Located in the heart of Alexandria, the NSU Cenla Campus brings Northwestern State University’s tradition of academic excellence to the Central Louisiana region. Established to expand educational access and meet the growing needs of local students and working professionals, the Cenla Campus offers flexible learning options, student-focused support, and pathways to career advancement.

Housed at the England Industrial Airpark, the campus features modern classrooms, clinical and computer labs, and collaborative spaces designed to support high-demand programs in nursing, allied health, business, criminal justice, and more. The campus also serves as the home of the NSU Child and Family Network, providing vital resources and training to support early childhood education and care across the region. As part of NSU’s commitment to regional workforce development, the Cenla Campus has grown significantly, with enrollment increasing by nearly 60% in recent years.

Celebrating over 75 years of nursing education and more than 55 years in allied health, the NSU Cenla Campus continues to serve as a vital hub for academic innovation and community engagement in Central Louisiana.

Admissions

Your decision to apply to NSU is the first step on your journey to becoming a NSU Demon and an important part of our great university.

Financial Aid

Our mission is to find the best possible aid package for a diverse student body to enable each of our students the financial ability to achieve their educational goal.

In addition to providing the first two years of preparation for almost any degree NSU offers, NSU Cenla students can earn complete degrees on this campus. Some programs rely on Internet and/or Compressed Video Courses in addition to the face-to-face offerings. To learn more about our Online Degree Programs, Internet Courses, and Compressed Video Courses click here. 

For a list of courses offered only at the Cenla Campus, click here.

The Testing Center at the Cenla Campus provides a wide range of testing services for NSU students. Our goal is to support individuals in reaching their academic and professional goals by offering advanced testing options in a quiet, secure, and supportive environment.

We operate in accordance with the National College Testing Association (NCTA) standards and guidelines to ensure high-quality, reliable services.

ACCUPLACER is a computer-adaptive assessment system designed to evaluate students’ skills in reading, writing, and mathematics. For over 30 years, it has been a trusted tool for assessing college readiness and ensuring appropriate course placement.

ACCUPLACER provides immediate, accurate results and offers both placement and diagnostic testing to support academic success and targeted remediation.

To schedule an ACCUPLACER placement exam at our Cenla Campus, click here.

Students taking online courses may be required to secure proctoring services for some or all exams.  Instructors will post proctoring requirements within each course.

Proctored assessments associated with Northwestern State University courses must be monitored using an Instructor Approved Proctor, Testing or Educational Center, or Online Proctoring Service.  High School Dual Enrollment Students can request proctoring services through their high-school approved proctor (i.e. Guidance Counselor, Assistant Principal, Designated Teacher).

To learn more Proctoring options and services click here.

To schedule an exam to be proctored at the Cenla Campus complete the Proctor Request Form.

Academic Advising at NSU is regarded as an extension of the teaching function and is an important responsibility of our faculty.  Our professional team of advisors works closely with departmental faculty advisors and academic departments to help NSU students achieve their academic and professional goals. For more information, visit the Academic Advising Services webpage by clicking  here.

Jason Parks
Executive Director
Cenla Campus
parksj@nsula.edu
318-206-1400

Chris Eding
Administrative Coordinator
Cenla Campus
edingc@nsula.edu
318-484-2184

Gwen Cope
Administrative Assistant
College of Nursing and Allied Health
318-206-1374
copeg@nsula.edu

Karen Watkins
Facilitator Undergraduate Nursing
College of Nursing and Allied Health
Cenla Campus – Building A – 222
318-206-1263
watkinsk@nsula.edu

Dr. Kaylee Ackel
Assistant Professor
College of Nursing and Allied Health
Cenla Campus – Bldg. A – 216
318-206–1355
beaubouefk@nsula.edu
Faculty Profile

Dr. Aimee L. Badeaux
Dean, Chief Nurse Administrator, Associate Professor
College of Nursing and Allied Health
318-677-3100
badeauxa@nsula.edu
Faculty Profile

Alicia Book
Cenla Campus CONSAH Coordinator, Assistant Professor
College of Nursing and Allied Health
Cenla Campus – Bldg. B 1020
318-206-1353
booka@nsula.edu
Faculty Profile

Dr. Kari Cook
School of Allied Health Undergraduate Director, Associate Professor
College of Nursing and Allied Health
Cenla Campus–Bldg. B 2020
318-206-1373
cookk@nsula.edu
Faculty Profile

Misty Couvillion
Assistant Professor
College of Nursing and Allied Health
Cenla Campus – Bldg. B 1013
318-206-1375
couvillionm@nsula.edu
Faculty Profile

Jessica Ashworth Despino, MSRS, RT(R)(MR)
Co-Clinical Coordinator, Assistant Professor
College of Nursing and Allied Health
Cenla Campus – Bldg. B 2019
318-206-1376
ashworthj@nsula.edu
Faculty Profile

Connie Durbin
Assistant Professor
College of Nursing and Allied Health
Cenla Campus Bldg. A – 214
318-206–1358
durbinc@nsula.edu
Faculty Profile

Jessica Ferguson, MSRS, RT(R)
Assistant Professor
College of Nursing and Allied Health
Cenla Campus – Bldg. B 2018
318-206-1381
fergusonj@nsula.edu
Faculty Profile

Dennis Flynn
Assistant Professor
College of Nursing and Allied Health
Cenla Campus – Bldg. A 217
318-206-1359
flynnd@nsula.edu
Faculty Profile

Dianne Girlinghouse
Assistant Professor
College of Nursing and Allied Health
Cenla Campus – Bldg. A 213
318-206-1362
girlinghouses@nsula.edu
Faculty Profile

Rebecca Harrell
Assistant Professor
College of Nursing and Allied Health
Cenla Campus – Bldg. A 221
318-206-1356
harrellr@nsula.edu
Faculty Profile

Lisa Lee
Assistant Professor
College of Nursing and Allied Health
Cenla Campus – Bldg. B 1002
318-206-1380
leel@nsula.edu
Faculty Profile

Dr. Leah S. Pearce
Associate Professor
College of Nursing and Allied Health
Cenla Campus – Bldg. A 259A
318-206-1367
pearcel@nsula.edu
Faculty Profile

Dr. Robyn Ray
Associate Professor
College of Nursing and Allied Health
Cenla Campus – Bldg. A 207
318-206-1366
rayr@nsula.edu
Faculty Profile

Katrina Seymore
Assistant Professor
College of Nursing and Allied Health
Cenla Campus – Bldg. A 212
318-206-1360
seymorek@nsula.edu
Faculty Profile

Donald Stafford
Coordinator of Nurse Anesthesia Clinical Education, Assistant Professor
College of Nursing and Allied Health
Cenla Campus – Bldg. A 206
318-206-1365
staffordd@nsula.edu
Faculty Profile

Linda Stringfield
Assistant Professor
College of Nursing and Allied Health
Cenla Campus – Bldg. B 1015
318-206-1372
stringfieldl@nsula.edu
Faculty Profile

Albert Velotta
Assistant Professor
College of Nursing and Allied Health
Cenla Campus – Bldg. B 1014
318-206-1377
velottaa@nsula.edu
Faculty Profile

Karen Watkins
Facilitator Undergraduate Nursing
College of Nursing and Allied Health
Cenla Campus – Bldg. A – 222
318-206-1263
watkinsk@nsula.edu
Faculty Profile

Dr. Tiffany Williams
Family Nurse Practitioner Program Coordinator, Associate Professor
College of Nursing and Allied Health
Cenla Campus – Bldg. B 1005
318-206-1379
williamsti@nsula.edu
Faculty Profile

Lien McGehee
Childcare Specialist
Child and Family Network – Bldg. A 243R
318-206-1361
mcgeheel@nsula.edu
Faculty Profile

Renee Normand
Childcare Specialist
Child and Family Network – Bldg. A 243L
318-206-1362
normandr@nsula.edu
Faculty Profile

Jason Parks
Executive Director
Cenla Campus
parksj@nsula.edu
318-206-1400

Chris Eding
Administrative Coordinator
Cenla Campus
edingc@nsula.edu
318-484-2184

Contact Us

NSU Cenla Campus
1410 Neel Kearby Blvd.
Alexandria, LA 71303
Phone: 318-206-1400 Option 1
FAX: 318-487-5953

Office Hours

Monday – Thursday 7:30am – 5:00pm
Friday 8:00am – 12:00pm

One Card Center Hours

Monday – Thursday 9:00am-12:00pm

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