Peer Advisors
Peer Advisors will support the Exploratory Advising Department throughout the year by providing CWU students with information, resources, mentoring, and support. Peer Advisors will work in coordination with Exploratory Advising staff to empower students to reach their academic, professional, and personal goals.
Make A Peer Advising Appointment
Spring Quarter 2023: Drop-in and chat with a Peer Advisor
Monday-Friday; Noon-4pm; Bouillon Hall room 206
- Name:
- Jared Smith
- Title:
- he/him
- Title:
- Peer Advisor
- Email:
- ExploratoryPeerAdvising@cwu.edu
- Full Bio
- Full Bio
- Name:
- Jared Smith
- Title:
- Peer Advisor
- Email:
- ExploratoryPeerAdvising@cwu.edu
Hi! My name is Jared Smith (he/him) and I am a fourth year Communications student at Central Washington University. This is my first year as Peer Advisor at CWU and I look forward to supporting fellow students in their academic journey. As a Peer Advisor, I strive to create meaningful relationships that bring joy and peace of mind to each person I interact with. When I am not in the advising office, you can find me playing basketball at the rec or hanging out with friends. Stop in and say hi!
- Name:
- Vecinda Keyes
- Title:
- she/her
- Title:
- Peer Advisor
- Email:
- ExploratoryPeerAdvising@cwu.edu
- Full Bio
- Full Bio
- Name:
- Vecinda Keyes
- Title:
- Peer Advisor
- Email:
- ExploratoryPeerAdvising@cwu.edu
I am a Business Administration major with a specialty in Leadership and Management and I have the intentions of also minoring in Psychology with a projected graduation in 2023. A little background about my family is my mom migrated from Germany and met my dad while he was deployed. I have 3 sisters and 5 dogs back in my home town, but for now I have 3 roommates and currently live in Ellensburg.
- Name:
- Madison VanRavenhorst
- Title:
- she/her
- Title:
- Peer Advisor
- Email:
- ExploratoryPeerAdvising@cwu.edu
- Full Bio
- Full Bio
- Name:
- Madison VanRavenhorst
- Title:
- Peer Advisor
- Email:
- ExploratoryPeerAdvising@cwu.edu
I'm a transfer student from Tacoma Community College and am currently attending CWU in Ellensburg to earn my BA degree in Public Relations with a minor in Digital Marketing. I grew up moving back and forth between several places, so I have a lot of experience feeling left out with my peers. Now, I love working in places where I can help students and people find their place and make their mark on their college and community. I'm currently the Vice President for Lambda Pi Eta and the Yellow Tulip Project. I also work with the Transfer Center and am going to be working as the Online Editor for the Observer in the fall.
I hope to see you around campus, GO CATS!
Share their experiences with other students
Discuss experiences such as choosing a major, living on campus, international education, getting involved in co-curricular activities, and more!
Connect students to campus and community resources
Peer advisors are prepared to help you find information and engage on campus, in Ellensburg, and online. Not sure where to go or how to find an answer? Allow our Peer Advisors to assist you.
Explain basic advising questions
Peer Advisors can explain basic academic policies in the University Catalog. They are also prepared to help you understand the General Education Program, reading and understanding your Academic Requirements Report, and help using MyScheduler and registering for classes.
Encourage your success
Peer Advisors are an excellent resource to support academic success strategies, campus and community involvement, and support your transition to CWU!
