Staff
Dr. Michele E. Caruso, LPC, NCC
Dean of Student Services; Director of University Counseling Center; Assessment Coordinator for Student Affairs; Assistant Professor
Phone: 985.448.4081
E-mail: michele.caruso@nicholls.edu
Dr. Caruso earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology and master’s degree in counselor education from the University of New Orleans as well as a doctorate in counseling from Mississippi State University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor. She has been at Nicholls State University since summer 1996.
Ernest C. Ellender, Ph.D.
Assistant Director and Counselor
Phone: 985.448.4766
E-mail: ernest.ellender@nicholls.edu
Dr. Ellender earned two bachelor’s degrees from Nicholls State University, English Literature and Psychology. He then earned a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Pacific Graduate School of Psychology.
Raime Thibodeaux, M.A., NCC
Counselor
Phone: 985.449.7123
E-mail: raime.thibodeaux@nicholls.edu
Ms. Thibodeaux earned a bachelor’s degree in 2003 in Psychology and a master’s degree in Counseling with a specialization in Community Counseling in 2005 both from Louisiana State University. She is a National Certified Counselor.
Chris Coulon
Administrative Assistant 4
Phone: 985.448.4080
E-mail: chris.coulon@nicholls.edu
Ms. Coulon is a former Nicholls student who has worked at Nicholls since 1995. She serves as administrative support for all of Student Services in addition to the UCC.