Student Organizations

LHC Student Advisory Council

Introducing the LHC Student Advisory Council, new for 2011-12. The LHC is changing the way in which honors college students support the LHC with the creation of a volunteer council. This council will work side by side with LHC staff to help plan, organize, and execute events and activities that enhance the experience of honors college students. We are excited about this change in structure and look forward for your support in helping us fulfill the mission and vision of the Lee Honors College.

Members will be able to enhance their leadership skills, critical thinking skills, and use this opportunity as a resume builder.

To apply for membership, complete the application and submit it to the LHC by Friday, September 9th. If you have any questions, contact Jessica at or (269) 387-3230.

Peer Student Success Team (PSST)

The Lee Honors College offers their PSST to support incoming honors students both academically and socially. The program's goal is to encourage lasting friendships with upperclassmen and offer a resource for campus and city information. With this system, we hope to identiy concerns early and provide additional options for positive solutions. Participation in the program is extended to all honors freshmen and transfer students. Your PSST mentor will contact you prior to Fall Welcome.

Most PSST members hold weekly office hours in the LHC Ackley Advising office.

	Mitch Zajac Junior; Mechanical Engineering and German major I am from Holt, Michigan. I have been involved as possible with the Lee Honors College during my first three years at Western. I am the Coordinator of the PSST. Outside of the honors college, I remain very active on campus. As a Student-Athlete (I play on the football team), I serve as Co-Leader of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes huddle at WMU. I count each opportunity to work with different people, with different ideas, from different backgrounds, as a blessing. I truly enjoy the time I spend working with and serving others. Office Hours: Monday 9-10 a.m. and Thursday 7-8 p.m. Contact me at mitchell.s.zajac@wmich.edu
	Kerry Walsh Junior; Secondary Education major (Spanish and English) I am from a suburb of Chicago called Palos Park, Illinois. I love the people at WMU. I am a Resident Assistant in Valley One and a Teaching Assistant for HNRS 1015. I really enjoy working with first-year students because I want to share all the great opportunities WMU offers. An interesting fact about me is I love coffee and if I am not on campus, you can always find me at Starbucks. I am very easy going and I love to talk to people, but I am also a good listener. I am looking forward to meeting all of you! Office Hours: Monday 2-4 p.m. Contact me at kerry.a.walsh@wmich.edu
	Kayla Ernst Senior; History major I am from Fruitport, MI. I hope to someday work as a curator at a natural history museum, or for the FBI, but have no idea which direction to choose. I am a member of Alpha Lambda Delta (Honors Society), Phi Alpha Theta (History Honors Society), and PSST. I spend most of my free time hanging out with my friends, reading, playing soccer, and visiting my three amazing nephews. Office Hours: Tuesday 5-7 p.m. Contact me at kayla.k.ernst@wmich.edu
	Jolica Dias Junior; Electrical Engineering major I grew up in Kuwait but I am originally from India, born in a state called Goa. Things that I am passionate about are art (anything creative), reading and listening to music of any genre or culture. Admittedly, I am a chocoholic/dessert-holic. I was the Vice President of the Indian Student Association and was once a Senator in the Western Student Association. I attended the Alternative Spring Leadership Retreat, and I volunteer anywhere I can. At Western, my favorite thing to do is go to the Western Hockey games with a big group of friends, and simply cheer and make some noise! Office Hours: Thursday 9-11 a.m. Contact me at jolica.a.dias@wmich.edu
	Nathan Harpe Junior; Nursing major I spent my first ten years growing up here in Kalamazoo, MI, then spent the eight years after that alternating between Kalamazoo and Bangkok, Thailand during rural and urban relief work with the rest of my family! I am an avowed member of the honors college. I also enjoy baking and cooking both at home and the LHC. In addition, I enjoy gaming with friends and the WMU Gamer's Guild. Office Hours: Friday 2-4 p.m. Contact me at nathan.m.harpe@wmich.edu
	Mandee Driscoll Sophomore; Psychology and Athletic Training double major I'm from Wheaton, Illinois. I have a minor in Holistics and double majors in Psychology and Athletic Training. I love to sit at Miller Fountain in the warm summer seasons and watch the water mist down onto me. I am involved in the RSO Red Cross club, Lead On, was an 2011 Orientation Student Leader, and co-instructing an HNRS 1015 course on health and wellness, and am involved in the yoga club! Office Hours: Monday 10-10:30 a.m., Tuesday 4-5 p.m. and Thursday 3:30-4 p.m. Contact me at amanda.m.driscoll@wmich.edu
	Emily Diekema Sophomore; Speech Pathology major I am from Holland, MI. I am going into Speech Pathology with a minor in Elementary Education. This year I will be part of PSST, women's Ultimate Frisbee, and Drive Safe Kalamazoo. My favorite things to do at WMU include and are definitely not limited to eating at the cafe, meeting new amazing people, and exploring. When I'm not studying, eating or working, I love to read, hang out with my friends, play Ultimate Frisbee, and just be outdoors. Office Hours: Wednesday 4-6 p.m. Contact me at emily.d.diekema@wmich.edu
	Carly Schoettes Sophomore; Special Education major I am from Batavia, Illinois, which is about an hour outside of Chicago. I am majoring in Special Education with minors in Physical Education and Social Studies. I lived in honors housing as a freshman and I really liked it a lot. One of my favorite things to do at WMU is go to Bronco hockey games, hockey is so fun to watch here! Office Hours: Wednesday 9:30-11:30 a.m. Contact me at carly.l.schoettes@wmich.edu
	Sam Clark Sophomore; Secondary Education major (English) I'm from Whitmore Lake, MI. I am majoring in English, Secondary Education, and minoring in History and Psychology. My favorite things to do at Western are seeing shows at Miller, daydreaming about swimming in the Miller Fountain, and walking around town with friends. Outside of PSST, I am also involved with Alpha Lambda Delta and Kappa Delta Pi, and I work at Panera Bread. Office Hours: Monday and Wednesday noon to 1:30 p.m. Contact me at samantha.j.clark@wmich.edu
	Jeremy Williams Sophomore; Chemical Engineering (Life Sciences) major I am a sophomore majoring in chemical engineering with a concentration in the life sciences and minors in chemistry, biology, and mathematics. I come from Farmington Hills, Michigan. I’m active within the Lee Honors College as member of Alpha Lambda Delta, and a mentor with PSST. Outside of the honors college, I am involved with the His House ministry and with MI-LSAMP. I’m also involved with the College of Engineering as a secretary of NSBE, and the project lead of the AIChE Chemical Car Team. In my free time I love to read, go sightseeing and traveling, kayak, and cook. What I wished I knew before college was how abruptly changes would occur in a student’s life and how to deal with those changes as they happen. I also wished I got to know some of my professors more and to take better advantage of some of Western’s great resources. But I love how college is structured so that a student can create his or her own path. Office Hours: Wednesday 2-3:45 p.m. Contact me at jeremy.a.williams@wmich.edu
	Tacy Allan Sophomore, Latin major I'm from Kentwood, Michigan. Along with my Latin major, I have a minor in Political Science. I love to cook, to travel, spend time out doors, debate, play games and learn. I'm a member of PSST, LDSSA, LHC, and I am continually trying new things. I love to meet new people, so if you see me on campus, feel free to wave. Office Hours: Tuesday 2-4 p.m. and Thursday 11-noon Contact me at tacy.allan@wmich.edu