Student Profile: Dawn Lassiter

By Jim Price
Contributing Writer

What campus activities are you involved in?

“I am secretary of Phi Theta Kappa, mentor/liaison to the Student Government Association, Coordinator of the Student Leadership Institute and assistant to the Advisor of the Single Parents Club.”

Among them, do you have a favorite?

“Actually, no. I love them all as a service to the students.”

Favorites aside, is there one you regard as most important?

“No. I think the most important thing is unification through diversity.”

How do these activities related to your educational and professional plans?

“They all do. I’m a double major in criminal justice and psychology. The interactions between me and diverse cultural backgrounds broaden my knowledge and experience of the wide range of personalities available.”

And what about awards? Have you received any here at North Lake?

“Yes, I am a recipient of the Amidon/Beauchamp Award — Student Leader of the Year for 2002 and 2003.”

You are married with five kids and two grandkids. How do you find time to do all you do?

“Time management. My family always comes first, is always my priority.”

How long do you expect to be a student here?

“I recently changed my degree plan graduation date from 2004 to 2005 because the earlier date was taking too much time from my family and because I want to master my subjects before moving on to ensure my success in the future.”

Can you imagine staying here as a career option?

“I hadn’t thought about it. That doesn’t mean it’s not possible.”

If you could snap your fingers and change one thing here, what would it be?

“That the slow progress made through club interactions could be sped up — that everyone could get hungrier for more of it.”