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Peer Mentor Program

The Disability Resource Center (DRC) works with students who have disabilities, and who have requested accommodations to access this educational environment. In addition, DRC can offer another resource for students: the peer mentor program. The peer mentor program was designed to offer an additional support network for students who feel more comfortable talking to another student about time management, organization, and best approaches in working with faculty members. Peer mentors also offer a secure social connection; students can come into the DRC office, located in 143 Memorial Hall, and speak confidentially with any of the mentors at any time.

Amy




My name is Amy Kohen. I'm currently a junior dietetics major, and I've been using the DRC since my freshman year here at Western. I'm originally from Wheeling, IL. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions regarding the peer mentor program at: ac-kohen@wiu.edu.


Megan




My name is Megan Urbonas and I'm a music education major here at WIU. I am a junior and will student teach in two years. I play the violin, along with many other string instruments, and am in all the orchestras here at Western. Come by to see me at DRC if you want to talk about accommodations, getting to know campus, or anything else. MU-Urbonas@wiu.edu.


Stephanie
I'm Stephanie Williams, and I am a 23 year old senior. I'm originally from Aurora, IL, but now I call Peoria, IL home. I am a zoology major and chemistry minor set to graduate in fall of 2012. Subsequently, I plan to earn my Master's Degree in Biology here at WIU, and then will go on to medical school to become a family practitioner.

I currently live on campus in Caroline Grote Hall, and have truly enjoyed both my academic and social experience at WIU. I am involved in several different organizations/departments on-campus; I'm a Peer Mentor at the Disability Resource Center, the Vice-President of Students for Disability Awareness, and also work as an Undergraduate Assistant in a Biology Research lab.  Off-campus, I enjoy reading, listening to a wide variety of music (especially Bob Marley), painting, writing poetry, and just having a good time with my family and close friends.  SL-Williams4@wiu.edu.


Jeff




My name is Jeff Woodyatt and I am one of the wonderful peer mentors located at the DRC. I am a biology major and with GIS minor. I'm always available to help with time management, study habits, and any general questions about college life. Stop down at the DRC to see me or any of the other peer mentors for help or just someone to talk to. See you soon! P-Woodyatt@wiu.edu.