About Student Affairs
Welcome! The Division of Student Affairs provides many programs and services designed to complement life outside of the classroom, promote student success, and encourage personal and professional development.
The Division supports the University's mission to lead the educational, economic, and cultural development of southeast Louisiana. We serve as important resources for the recruitment of quality students, aid student retention by actively overseeing important services and co-curricular and extra-curricular programs, contribute to a sense of identity and loyalty for the institution, and create an environment that is safe, friendly, supportive, and caring.
At the core of our success is a committed staff that believes in students. They want you to succeed in school, graduate, and find a job. Students who get involved in at least one out-of-class activity are more likely to be successful at Southeastern. Connect with any of the areas within Student Affairs so that you are involved, informed, and invested in your future.
Meet the Vice President for Student Affairs
Summers began his career at Southeastern in 2000 as an Area Coordinator in University
Housing and transitioned to Director of Multicultural and International Affairs in
2001. In 2010, Summers advanced to Assistant to the Vice President for Student Affairs,
while also overseeing the Office of Student Conduct, prior to being named Vice President.
As Vice President, Summers oversees the nine dynamic offices within the Division,
all committed to enhancing student life outside the classroom. His main goal is to
serve as a resource for student advancement, success, and ultimately, a well-rounded
university experience.
Throughout his tenure at Southeastern Louisiana University, Summers served on numerous committees, including the University Planning Council, University Budget Advisory Committee and the Institutional Effectiveness Committee. Summers also served on the advisory board for the Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts, Leadership Tangipahoa Board of Directors, and as a Tangipahoa Leadership Council member for United Way. He was honored with the Southeastern Alumni Association's L.E. Chandler Award in recognition of his work with students.
A native of Jackson, Mississippi, Dr. Summers received his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Southern Mississippi. After graduation, Summers continued his education and received a Master of Arts in Education from the University of Mississippi. While working at Southeastern, he went on to pursue a Doctorate of Philosophy in Education from the University of New Orleans in 2010.
Meet the Division Staff
Division of Student Affairs
Dr. Eric Summers, Ph.D.
Vice President
Paulette Hamilton
Administrative Assistant 5
Dr. Gabe Willis, Ph.D.
Dean of Students
Dawn Starkey
Administrative Assistant IV
Student Engagement
Marjorie Parker, M.A.
Interim Director
Marjorie.Parker@southeastern.edu
Adonica Reed, M.S.
Business Manager
Brendan Daigle
Coordinator, Student Government Association
Brendan.Daigle@southeastern.edu
Recreational Sports & Wellness
Eric Aymond, M.B.A.
Director
Eric.Aymond@southeastern.edu
Jean Bernard, M.S.
Associate Director
Laverne Richardson, M.A.
Assistant Director, Business Operations
Laverne.Richardson@southeastern.edu
Cheryl Olah
Administrative Coordinator III
Career Services
Ken Ridgedell, M.B.A.
Director
Carmen Maillet
Assistant Director of Employer Services
& Systems ManagementCarmen.Maillet@southeastern.edu
Craig Marinello
Manager of Student Employment
& Internship DevelopmentCraig.Marinello@southeastern.edu
Student Publications
Lorraine Peppo, M.A.
Coordinator
University Counseling Center
Dr. Peter Emerson, Ed.D, LPC-S
Director
Peter.Emerson@southeastern.edu
Annette Newton, M.A., LPC, LMFT
Assistant Director of Programming & Outreach
Annette.Newton@southeastern.edu
Paige Moody, M.S., LPC, LMFT, NCC
Assistant Director of Athletics
Courtney Williams, M.A., LMFT, LPC
Assistant Director of Crisis
Marcela Spicuzza, M.S., PLPC, NCC
Mental Health Counselor
marcela.spicuzza@southeastern.edu
Wes Errington, M.S., PLPC
Mental Health Counselor
wesley.errington@southeastern.edu
Amanda Anderson, M.Ed., PLPC
Mental Health Counselor
amanda.anderson-3@southeastern.edu
Lauren Chandler
Administrative Coordinator 3
lauren.chandler@southeastern.edu
Student Advocacy & Accountability
Curtis Meyers, M.Ed., LPC, NCC
Director
Curtis.Meyers@southeastern.edu
Antoinette Alack, M.S.
Assistant Director
Antoinette.Alack@southeastern.edu
Lillie Jones
Administrative Assistant II
Student Accessibility Services
Kim Foil Bergeron, M.Ed., NCC, LPC-S
Director
Samantha E. Ricau, M.S., NCC, PLPC
Assistant Director
samantha.ricau@southeastern.edu
Cecelia Palumbo
Administrative Assistant II
University Police
Chief Michael Beckner
Director of University Police
michael.beckner@southeastern.edu
Carmen Bray
Police Captain
Patrick Gipson
Police Lieutenant, Uniform Patrol
Tiffany Chavers-Edwards
Assistant Director of Business Operations
and Clery Compliance
Tiffany.Chavers@southeastern.edu
Transportation Services
Gary Prescott
Director
Gary.Prescott@southeastern.edu
Crystal H. Lato
Assistant Director
Angellia Gordon
Administrative Coordinator
Angellia.Gordon@southeastern.edu
Larry Jackson
Part-Time Bus Driver
Larry.Jackson@southeastern.edu
Cierra Alexander
Part-Time Bus Driver
