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Division of Education and Counseling

Education and Counseling

Welcome to the Division of Education and Counseling! Our mission is to promote excellence in education and counseling by fostering a culture of intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, empathy, and creativity. We believe that education and counseling are not just professions, but also lifelong journeys of discovery and transformation. So, let's embark on this journey together and explore the endless possibilities of learning and growth!

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Since 1925, when Xavier University of Louisiana was founded, it has accepted the sacred privilege and social responsibility of preparing well-qualified teachers for public and private elementary and secondary schools. The University continues to train future teachers who possess a deep sense of social and civic responsibility, who are liberally educated and who possess the philosophical principles, and the professional character essential to their vocation and career. The goal of the Division of Education and Counseling is the development of reflective professionals who are collaborative change agents toward a more just and humane society.

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Counseling Student Handbook 2022
Multiple assessments are used in the Division to monitor candidate performance and improve operations and programs. The unit systematically collects and analyzes data at specific checkpoints through the Trac-DAT Assessment System.
The Division of Education and Counseling received reaccreditation by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) in April 2011. This signifies that the graduates have been prepared according to accepted national standards of excellence and that the programs meet high standards in areas including program design, delivery, and quality of faculty. Xavier was the first private college in Louisiana to receive this prestigious rating. NCATE is now known as the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Additionally, the Counseling program was accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs (CACREP) in 2015. The program was reviewed against high professional standards that assure the quality of its accountability system, its faculty, and its graduates.

Student Teacher Faculty Handbook 2021 Spring

Student Teacher Handbook Fall 2020
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Truman Scholars
April 25, 2025
Two Xavierites Become Only HBCU Students Selected as 2025 Truman Scholars  

Xavier University of Louisiana has encouraged its students to pursue academic excellence and strive toward their career aspirations for a century. Oftentimes, this pursuit of excellence is acknowledged and rewarded by those who recognize the path that Xavier students are on. As such, two Xavierites, Keziah-Yvonne Smith and Aarinii Parms-Green, have been announced by the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation as two of the 54 college students selected as 2025 Truman Scholars. This marks the first time Xavier students have been selected for the scholarship. Smith and Parms-Green are the only HBCU students to earn this year's designation.   

Student Life
tree campus
April 25, 2025
Xavier University of Louisiana Earns 2024 Tree Campus Recognition from Arbor Day Foundation

For the fourth consecutive year, the Arbor Day Foundation recognized Xavier University of Louisiana as a 2024 Tree Campus for its dedication to enhancing community well-being through tree education, investment, and community engagement.

Community Engagement
Pope Francis
April 21, 2025
President Verret Issues Statement on the Passing of Pope Francis

We at Xavier University of Louisiana are deeply saddened by the passing of the Holy Father. A gracious spiritual leader, Pope Francis led with thoughtfulness and love and challenged Christians and all people of faith to honor the dignity of all persons and to engage with love and compassion.

Educational Leadership

Education and Counseling

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