Edu faculty staff in Natchitoches, Louisiana

The NSU Child Development Center, located at 1 Caldwell Drive in Natchitoches, Louisiana, is home to the Marie Shaw Dunn Child Development Center, a preschool program for three and four year old children. This Tier III preschool center has received an excellent rating and is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. The center is committed to providing the best early learning environment for parents, children, and university students. At NSU CDC, community, enriching learning environments, and family involvement are highly valued. The center fosters a sense of community through partnerships with the university and the wider community, delivering high-quality early childhood programming, engaging teachers, and cutting-edge research.

The University Police at Northwestern State University, located at 315 Caspari Street in Natchitoches, Louisiana, is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The department is comprised of dedicated professionals who monitor and patrol the campus 24/7, enforcing state, federal, and local laws. They also conduct investigations of criminal activity and university policy infractions. The department offers various patrol options such as marked car, golf cart, bike, and foot patrols to better serve the university community. In addition, they provide training on active shooter situations and internet safety, as well as implement the Missing Student Procedures to ensure the safety and well-being of students. The department also oversees the University Motor Pool Department, ensuring proper practices of the Fuel Card Program are followed. Purple Alert, the university's rapid notification system, is in place to disseminate alerts to students, faculty, and staff in case of emergencies. The department is dedicated to promoting a crime-free campus and encourages community involvement in campus safety and security.