Various administrators conduct programs and provide services to enhance the personal as well as academic lives of your students. We are also available to help students with emergencies or small problems. We are trying to help students make decisions which enable them to have the most effective, enjoyable and interesting college experience possible.
Academic Advising
Advisors assist in program selection and evaluation, exploration of long-range goals, and coordination of educational opportunities.
Lesley Clinard
Director of Advising
269.337.5767
Academic Resource Centers (Learning Commons)
The Learning Commons offers peer assistance in math, writing, science, design, and library research.
Bela Agosa
Director of the Writing Center
269.337-7381
Candace Bailey Combs
Coordinator of English as a Second Language
269.337.7469
Campus Life and Student Activities
The Office of Student Involvement coordinates social and educational activities, Student Government, student organizations, and leadership programs.
Brian Dietz
Associate Dean of Students
269.337.7210
Center for Professional and Career Development
The Center for International Programs sponsors study-abroad programs on 6 continents.
Margaret Wiedenhoeft, Ph.D.
Executive Director, Center for International Programs
269.337.7133
Counseling
The counseling staff provides opportunities for students to share concerns, sort out thoughts and feelings, and make choices, with the assistance of a psychologist.
Kenlana Ferguson, Ph.D
Director of Counseling
269.337.7191
Dean of Students
General student concerns, student conduct, welfare and emergencies.
Sarah B. Westfall, Ph.D
Vice President for Student Development and Dean of Students
269.337.7209
Dining Services
The Dining Services will serve your meal needs and answer all your campus dining concerns.
Estelle Bean
Director of Dining Services
269.337.5810
Disability Services
Meeting the needs of students with disabilities.
Dana Jansma
Senior Associate Dean of Students
269.337.7209
Financial Aid
Helping you understand the terms related to financial aid.
Becca Murphy
Director of Financial Aid
269.337.7192
First Year Experience and Orientation
Helping students navigate issues of their first year.
Dana Jansma
Senior Associate Dean of Students, First Year Experience and Student Transition
269.337.7210
Health Care
The Student Health Center provides quality health care at a reasonable cost to “K” students.
Lisa Ailstock
P.A.-C., Student Health Center Director
269.337.7200
Jennifer Combes
Office Coordinator
269.337.7200
Steve Pollens, M.D.
Physician
269.337.7200
International Student Concerns
The International Students and Scholars program handles enrollment, orientation and advising of international students.
Alayna Lewis
International Student Advisor
269.337.7133
Intercultural Student Life
Special focus on students of color, first-generation students, international students, and lgbtgai+ students.
Natalia Carvalho-Pinto
Director of Intercultural Student Life
269.337.7208
Residential Life and Housing
The residential system supports and reflects, in environment, philosophy and program, the educational mission of the College.
Stephen Sanney
Assistant Dean of Students, Residential Life & Student Conduct
269.337.7210
Safety and Security
Members of the Campus Safety department enforce safety policies, patrol the campus 24/7 and respond to emergencies.
Tim Young
Director of Campus Safety
269.337.7321
Spiritual Life
The Chapel office at Kalamazoo College seeks to help students as they engage in spiritual growth.
Elizabeth Hakken Candido, Ph.D., M.Div
Chaplain and Director of Religious Life
269.337.7362
Student Accounts and Billing
Student financial accounts, billing, and financial obligations.
Patrick Farmer
Student Accounts Coordinator
269.337.7226