Kathy Lillich

Kathy Lillich is the dedicated primary undergraduate academic advisor for K-State's Departments of Political Science and History. Her academic background includes an M.A. and B.S. in Political Science from K-State, complemented by an M.S. in Academic Advising from the K-State College of Education. Her commitment and excellence in advising have been recognized with prestigious accolades, including the 2018 William L. Stamey Award for Advising from the College of Arts and Sciences and the December 2023 Charlie Award from her advising peers.

Ms. Lillich is a highly engaged professional, contributing significantly to both advising and broader university initiatives. She actively represents her departments on various university committees and has taken on numerous leadership roles within NACADA (The Global Community for Academic Advising), including her past service as Research Chair for the University Advisor Forum. Currently, she leads the Political Science department’s outreach committee and is a valued member of the university’s Mark Chapman Scholars Program selection committee. Drawing on her own experience as a first-generation college graduate, Ms. Lillich is passionately dedicated to the success of first-generation students, offering professional mentorship and conducting research focused on their academic well-being. Her experience also includes serving as an instructor for the department, where she taught First Year Seminars in Introduction to Political Science.