Welcome to Whitman College, a place where we are dedicated to creating an inclusive community of students, faculty, staff, alumni and family members. There can never be a place like home, and we will not pretend to replace that original community, but we will make every effort to create conditions where your student can thrive and flourish as a citizen, scholar and human being. The process of transformation from being a high school student to being an independent college student can be an opportunity for growth that may be accompanied by growing pains. We will do everything we can here at Whitman College to minimize the negative impact of this transition, but we cannot succeed alone. We will need your unwavering support for your student as we engage in this journey together.
Please use the resources on this website to help you as you guide your student into the next phase of their life as an adult and college student. Our team will be here to support them — and you.
Support Team
Kathleen Murray
President
Memorial Building, Room 304
kmurray@whitman.edu
509-527-5132
The president holds open office hours each semester so students can drop in and share any concerns or ask any questions. For the most recent schedule, go to whitman.edu/president/open-office-hours.
Thomas Witherspoon
Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion
Memorial Building, Room 301
withertl@whitman.edu
509-527-4996
As vice president for diversity and inclusion, Thomas Witherspoon advises students, faculty and staff in order to facilitate a positive experience for every member of the Whitman community.
Kazi Joshua
Dean of Students and Vice President for Student Affairs
Memorial Building, Room 325
joshuake@whitman.edu
509-527-5158
The Dean of Students is an advocate and mentor to all students, and is the primary contact for parents who have concerns about their student's life at Whitman.
Rae Chresfield
Associate Dean of Health and Wellness
Welty Health Center, 502 Boyer Ave.
chresfr@whitman.edu
509-527-5195
Rae Chresfield serves as director of the Counseling Center and leads the college's wellness efforts to help students find balance in their academic lives.
Juli Dunn
Associate Dean of Students and Title IX Administrator
Memorial Building, Room 325
dunnjl@whitman.edu
509-527-5013
Juli Dunn leads the advising, retention and academic support efforts. She also is a resource for students dealing with Title IX complaints, such as sexual misconduct.
Barbara Maxwell
Associate Dean of Students: Student Programs and Activities
Reid Campus Center, Room 202
maxwelba@whitman.edu
509-527-5208
Barbara Maxwell oversees student programming and orientation at Whitman, and will assist students as they transition to college life. She is the primary point of contact for students with questions about getting their accounts set up and other orientation-related issues.
Nancy Tavelli
Associate Dean of Students: Campus Life
Memorial Building, Room 130
tavelln@whitman.edu
509-527-5297
As director of Residence Life and Housing, Nancy Tavelli works with students on questions about on-campus living. Nancy also supervises the resident directors in each hall. These staff members live in each hall and are available to answer questions and help students with problems.
Antonia Keithahn
Assistant Director of Academic Resources: Disability Support Services
Memorial Building, Room 325
keithaam@whitman.edu
509-527-5767
Disability Support Services assists any students who need accommodations to succeed at Whitman, from assisting with note-taking to providing resources for testing to helping remove physical or emotional access barriers to education.
