Eric J. Summers, Vice President for Student Affairs
The Division for Student Affairs complements the University’s academic mission by providing a safe and supportive campus that affords students with ample opportunities for development in addition to important services that add value to the campus experience. At the core of the Division’s work is the belief that student involvement is critical to student success. As such, the Division serves as a resource to all students, regardless of major or classification.
Student Affairs Mission Statement
The Division for Student Affairs enhances student success through the integration of co-curricular and extra-curricular activities. The Division is committed to expanding learning opportunities beyond the classroom contributing to a sense of identity and loyalty for the institution, and creating an environment that is safe, friendly, supportive, and caring. The Division develops and engages students by providing intentional services and programs that prepare them for life now and beyond graduation. The Division for Student Affairs oversees several services and programs as follows:
Dean of Students
The Office of the Dean of Students is a highly visible and accessible resource that provides advocacy, outreach, and developmental opportunities for all students that are designed to enhance the quality of student life. The Office of the Dean of Students strives to assist and advocate for students through personal hardships and matters that may negatively impact the college experience. The Office of the Dean of Students guides faculty, staff, students and parental figures to resources and programs and helps to explain processes that may facilitate informed decisions. The Office of the Dean of Students has direct oversight over various policies and procedures including free expression, alcohol and drugs, food policy, Registration of Events/Activities, new student orientation presentations, divisional on-call, and university-excused absence requests.
Recreational Sports and Wellness
The Department of Recreational Sports and Wellness provides students with opportunities to create and maintain healthy lifestyles through participation in programs and use of the Pennington Student Activity Center facility. The department offers a wide range of dynamic fitness equipment along with an indoor track. There are also group exercise studios that are available to all members along with a racquetball court and a multi-sport gymnasium. There are classrooms for student organizations to utilize and a lobby to take a mental break. Intramural Sports, Club Sports, Group Exercise Classes, Personal Trainers and special events are offered throughout the year.
Intramural Sports
Intramural Sports are designed to provide Southeastern Louisiana University students and employees who are members an opportunity to participate in a variety of competitive sports in a safe, fun, and structured environment. Some of the events are flag football, softball, basketball, soccer, racquetball and tennis.
Club Sports
Men’s Lacrosse, Men’s Rugby, and Tennis are all active club sports. If you have a passion for a sport and you would like to start a club, please talk with the Assistant Director of Competitive Sports and Fitness. A club sport is a student organization designed to serve individual interests in different sports and recreational activities. These interests can be competitive, recreational, or instructional. Clubs compete with other clubs, organizations, colleges, and universities but should not be confused with a varsity sport administered by the Athletic Department. Varsity teams must follow NCAA rules and regulations, are usually fully funded, have paid coaches and athletic trainers, practices and competitions are mandatory, and today’s varsity sports usually require a full year commitment. Club Sports often compete with other universities but are not affiliated with the NCAA, the majority of their funds are self-generated, coaches are often volunteers, and the organization and administration of the club is determined by the club officers.
Fitness
Group exercise classes are workouts put to music for a fun, team-oriented approach to fitness led by our motivational instructors. These classes are a nice break from other modes of exercise. With a variety of classes and facility hours, there’s truly something for everyone. Our qualified group fitness instructors will lead you safely and smoothly through the classes of your choice.
Student Advocacy and Accountability
The Office of Student Advocacy and Accountability supports the University’s educational mission by promoting personal responsibility, mutual respect, and care for the campus community. Through education, outreach, and fair processes, the office helps students understand their rights and responsibilities and access available resources, while fostering an accessible, supportive environment that encourages student success and well-being.
In addition to administering the Student Code of Conduct, the office provides advocacy and early intervention through the Lion Intervention Network (LINK), a coordinated care and referral process that supports students experiencing academic challenges, personal hardships, or behavioral concerns. Working collaboratively with campus partners, the office connects students to appropriate University resources and addresses behaviors that may affect the University’s safety, well-being, or educational mission.
Additional Information and Resources:
Students, faculty, staff, and community members may access additional information and support through the following University resources:
Student Engagement
The Office for Student Engagement encourages development through co-curricular and extracurricular experiences while providing an inclusive environment for the student body. We facilitate involvement and real-world readiness for our students through engagement in Student Organizations, Student Government Association, Leadership Development, International Programs and Student Well-being, Campus Activities Board and Fraternity and Sorority Life.
Student Organizations
Student organizations are vital to Southeastern’s campus life and provide varied opportunities for students to enhance classroom experiences through interaction with individuals of varied interests, ideas, and values. There are over 85 student organizations that include honor societies and departmental, religious, service, and special interest groups.
Student Government Association
Southeastern’s Student Government Association (SGA), of which each student is a member, is the principal organization of the student body and is part of the Office for Student Engagement. The SGA provides student representation to the faculty, administration, and community. The SGA constitution provides for a three-branch system of government that includes executive, legislative, and judicial units. The heads of the branches (President, Vice President and Chief Justice) as well as student Senators are elected by the student body.
Fraternity and Sorority Life
Southeastern is currently home to 19 inter/national social Greek letter organizations that are governed by three councils. Each of these organizations offer full-time students membership as a college activity and an experience that lasts a lifetime. We have three different councils at Southeastern which includes the Collegiate Panhellenic Council, National Pan-Hellenic Council, and Interfraternity Council. Order of Omega is a leadership honor society for undergraduate members of fraternity and sorority organizations.
International Programs and Student Wellbeing
The Office of International Programs and Student Wellbeing supports the success and personal growth of all students, with a particular focus on our international population. We are dedicated to providing practical assistance, guidance, and programming that promote student wellbeing and resilience. Our office works to ensure that all Southeastern students have access to the resources they need to eliminate basic insecurities. Through responsive services and meaningful connections, we aim to help every student thrive during their time at the university.
Campus Activities Board
Southeastern values extracurricular and co‑curricular involvement as an essential component of student learning, as well as an important source of recreation and enjoyment. The Campus Activities Board (CAB) supports this mission by empowering students to design and coordinate social, cultural, and entertainment programs for the campus community. CAB upholds long‑standing traditions such as Strawberry Jubilee, Gumbo YaYa, the Miss Southeastern Louisiana University Scholarship Competition, and many other signature events.
Leadership Development
Leadership Development is designed to help students discover and develop their leadership abilities. The Office for Student Engagement offers unique opportunities for students on all levels of leadership training. Among these opportunities are ExCEL Leaders’ Scholarship Program and the Student Organization Leadership Experience.
Office of Student Publications
The Office of Student Publications is home to The Lion’s Roar, an award-winning student digital news source and Le Souvenir, the award-winning student yearbook, both with decades-long histories. Student journalists working in the office are responsible for planning, writing, designing, and producing content for The Lion’s Roar, Le Souvenir, and other media at Southeastern Louisiana University. Student Publications is committed to delivering quality media that enhances the University while maintaining a hands-on learning environment where students will learn and practice excellent communication skills and sound journalistic practices. Dedicated to upholding the standards of responsible journalism, Student Publications provides the campus community with designated public forums for expressing ideas and opinions in a free and open environment and for exchanging and disseminating information. These dedicated student-led forums play a critically essential role in the health of a vibrant university in a democratic society.
Through student-run media, the department provides Southeastern students, faculty, staff, and other community members with a range of services, experiences, and outcomes. While aiding in the creation of various multimedia and digital content produced by the department, student staff members also benefit from opportunities to learn and improve their writing, reporting, editing, photography, layout, graphic design, and content creation skills. The office strives to produce award-winning, university-supported, student-led publications that chronicle and document the University’s ongoing story and history, while providing meaningful student opportunities that enhance the collegiate experience through education, training, and hands-on experiences in management, leadership, ethics, responsibility, and community engagement. The department also provides students with a working environment that fosters skills such as time management, interpersonal communication, collaboration, and fiscal responsibility.
The Office of Student Publications supports the mission and goals of the Division for Student Affairs and theUniversity by providing individuals and groups with platforms to publicize activities, events, and topics relevant to the campus community. In addition, the media produced by students in the office serves the community by providing information, thoughtful curation, and clear interpretation of news and entertainment content relevant to the campus and its diverse audiences.
Office of Career Services
The Office of Career Services is your gateway to unlocking endless career opportunities and personal growth. Our goal is to empower students and alumni to explore, prepare for, and achieve their career goals through comprehensive resources, tailored guidance, and innovative programs. We accomplish this through a multitude of offerings that can be accessed throughout a students time on campus and after graduation. Specialized career coaching, technological resources, connections with employers, and on-campus career events are just a few of the ways that we help our students and alumni embrace the fear and unknowns that can be associated with the post-graduation, professional world.
Working collaboratively with internal and external partners and consistent with the mission of the university, the Office of Career Services provides centralized and comprehensive knowledge, resources, and support to students and alumni, primarily in the cultivation and enhancement of skills to explore part-time job and career options, master internship/job search techniques and strategies, and connect with industry partners through experiential and professional opportunities.
Career Coaching and Advising - Our team of experienced career advisors offers personalized one-on-one sessions, in both live and virtual formats, to help students explore career options, identify strengths and interests, and develop strategic career plans. We provide guidance on resume and cover letter writing, interview preparation, networking strategies, and job search techniques.
Workshops and Events - We host a wide range of workshops, seminars, and career fairs throughout the year to enhance students’ professional skills and connect them with potential employers. Topics include resume building, LinkedIn optimization, job search strategies, interview techniques, professional etiquette, and more. Throughout the year we host multiple career fairs such as the seasonal part-time job fairs, the campus wide career fair, and several specialized career fairs that occur in different colleges on campus.
Internship and Job Opportunities - Our office collaborates with employers locally and nationally to offer internship and job opportunities across various industries and sectors. We maintain an online job board called Handshake, where students can search for internships, part-time jobs, full-time positions, and volunteer opportunities tailored to their interests and qualifications.
Career Development Resources - We provide access to a comprehensive range of career development resources, including online career assessments, industry guides, salary negotiation tips, graduate school preparation resources, and professional development webinars. Providing online tools to support students at every stage of their career exploration and development is essential to career development and preparation.
Alumni Services - “Once a lion, always a lion” is more that just a motto, it’s our purpose. Our services extend beyond graduation to support alumni in their ongoing career advancement and professional development. Alumni can access career advising services, job search resources, networking events, and technological tools to facilitate career transitions and progression.
At the Office of Career Services, we are committed to empowering students and alumni to navigate their career journeys with confidence and success. Whether you’re exploring career options, seeking internship or job opportunities, or preparing for graduate school, we are here to support you every step of the way. Visit us today and take the first step towards unlocking your potential and achieving your career aspirations. Students and alumni interested in any of our offerings should contact the Office of Career Services - www.southeastern.edu/career - careerservices@southeastern.edu - 985-549-2121 - SU Annex, Room 2102.
Student Accessibility Services
The mission of Student Accessibility Services is to ensure access for qualified students with disabilities, promote self-advocacy skill development, and provide guidance to the University community to enhance the understanding and support of students with disabilities.
In accordance with applicable law and University policy, Southeastern Louisiana University ensures equal opportunity for all qualified students with disabilities, without regard to disability, in the programs and services provided by the University.
SAS provides disability-related accommodations to students who are qualified and self-identify with the office. These services may include classroom accommodations, testing accommodations and the use of auxiliary aids. We work closely with other departments to facilitate these accommodations. The office also provides outreach and education to increase disability awareness within and around the Southeastern Louisiana University community.
To receive accommodations, students with disabilities must self-identify by providing current documentation from an appropriately licensed professional on official stationery regarding the nature and extent of the disability and the recommended accommodation(s). Detailed self-identification, documentation and accommodation request information is available from Student Accessibility Services by visiting our ACCOMMODATE portal on our website at www.southeastern.edu/sas or by calling 985-549-2247.
University Counseling Center
The University Counseling Center (UCC) offers professional mental health counseling services to assist with personal and social concerns. Individual, couples, marriage, family and group counseling are available to all students, faculty and staff. The UCC also provides services after hours through VIALINK, a 24 hour phone service that offers immediate crisis services, including evaluating for suicidal ideation, immediate response protocols, deescalation techniques, and counselor services for clients. Professional services are confidential except in cases of danger to self or others, evidence of child/elder abuse or neglect, court order, written permission of the client to disclose, or if the counselor is legally challenged by the client. The UCC staff adheres to the American Counseling Association’s Code of Ethics and the Code of Ethics of the Louisiana Licensed Professional Counselors Board of Examiners. The UCC is accredited by the International Accreditation of Counseling Services.
University Police Department
The Southeastern University Police Department strives to partner with the Southeastern Community to create a safe and secure inclusive campus for our students, staff, faculty, and visitors. The department consists of P.O.S.T certified sworn law enforcement officers commissioned pursuant Louisiana Revised Statute 17:1805 and handles all incidents that occur on campus property.
University Police provide community outreach and engagement by providing crime prevention classes, RAD self-defense classes, Coffee with a Cop events, social media engagement, and Blue and You events, to name a few.
Through collaboration with our local, state, and federal law enforcement partners, UPD continues to be proactive on matters that may affect the campus or students.
In 2021, University Police introduced a new safety phone application, Lion Safe. This app is free to all users and includes safety features such as virtual and friend walks, mobile blue lights, and reporting crime tips. This app is monitored 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The application is available for download in the Apple and Google Play stores.
In addition to the Lion Safe app, Southeastern also has stationary blue lights placed all throughout campus and inside the residential halls. These blue lights are for summoning assistance from the University Police Department. In addition, during an emergency, the University Police can be contacted by dialing 2222 on any university phone. Anyone calling 911 will be connected to Tangi 911. Callers should let the 911 operator know the emergency is located on Southeastern’s campus. Callers will then be redirected to a University Police Department Communications Officer for further assistance.
Individuals arrested for violations of law are transported to the Tangipahoa Parish Jail (felony) or the Hammond City Jail (misdemeanor) for booking. Violations of university regulations are reported to the Office of Student Advocacy and Accountability for further action.
The University Police Department is located on the ground floor of Pride Hall and is staffed and operational 24 hours a day/365 days a year. UPD can be reached at 985-549-2222
Transportation Services
Shuttle Service
Students, faculty and staff may ride the Lion Traxx Shuttle 7 a.m. to 5:45 p.m., Monday through Thursday (no Friday Service). Riders must present their Southeastern ID to board. The main route covers the campus with shuttles making the loop around campus every 15 minutes. For time, stops, and more information, call 985-549- BUSS (2877).
Campus Parking Regulations
Campus parking regulations are explained in detail in the Parking Rules and Regulations manual. Students are responsible for knowing and understanding the regulations, where they are authorized to park, the campus speed limits, and enforcement procedures.
Parking areas on Southeastern’s campus are designated and marked specifically faculty/staff, resident student, freshman commuter, upper class commuter, and motorcycles. Handicapped and maintenance vehicle parking spaces are also clearly marked. All parking areas are indicated by color code on the Campus Map.
Students requiring the use of a handicapped parking space must have a state issued handicapped placard or license plate and a Southeastern handicapped permit. Those who fail to obtain a Southeastern handicapped permit will be issued a parking citation. In accordance with state law, unauthorized parking in a handicapped space will result in a $275 parking citation.
Motor Vehicles
All students and employees of the University are required to purchase a parking permit prior to parking on campus. Parking permits can be purchased online through the online T2 parking portal located at Southeastern.t2hosted.com. All visitors are required to register their vehicle with Transportation Services and receive a temporary parking tag. Any vehicle parked on campus without a current parking
Bicycle Registration
The University requires that every bicycle parked or stored on an approved campus bicycle rack be registered with the Office of Transportation Services. Mandatory registration helps the University gather data to determine if there are adequate bike racks and rack locations on campus. Registration is also the best way to help recover a bicycle in the event it is lost or stolen. This requirement applies regardless of whether the owner is a student, faculty, staff, or visitor to the University. The bicycle registration is at no cost. Failure to register a bicycle may result in a $15 unregistered bicycle citation if parked on campus. Bicycle operators should register their bicycles at the Transportation Services Office located in Pride Hall, 1301 SGA Drive. Any individual with questions regarding the bicycle registration process may call 985-549-5695.
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