Roshaunda Ross 
Director of Multicultural Student Affairs

Roshaunda brings to this position a passion for working with students and solid experience in student affairs administration. Roshaunda served the Illinois Wesleyan University community as a residence director beginning in July 2006.  In that position, she supervised upper-division and first-year student residence halls, co-chaired the First Year Experience Committee within the Office of Residential Life. She also coordinated resident assistant trainings, staff recruitment/selection, and student leadership workshops.

Roshaunda provides support and challenge to a campus multicultural women's student group and has assisted with programs and activities within the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs in the past.  Roshaunda has been active in the Alternative Spring Break program since its inception, providing advisement, assistance with fundraising and participation in three service trips. She is a member of the Bloomington/Normal Big Brother/Big Sister program.

Roshaunda earned her master's degree from Indiana University's School of Public and Environmental Affairs, following completion of  her undergraduate work at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. 

Cecilia Mendoza  
Office Assistant

Class Year: Sophomore
Major: Political Science
Hometown: Chicago, IL
High School: Lake View High School

Why IWU?

"I was ready to face any and all challenges! I wanted small classes and a lot of resources. Professors are wonderful, students are friendly, and it is a small community. I enjoy everything about Illinois Wesleyan!"

Why IWU?

"Feel in love with the campus on my 4 visits! Loved the intimate atmosphere and multicultural programs."

Kaela Tyler
Multicultural Center Assistant

Class year: First Year
Major: Undecided
Hometown: Berkeley, IL
High School: Proviso Math and Science Academy

Why IWU?

"I wanted a small school that actually had a social atmosphere. I love the location--not too close to home, yet not too far away. Also, when I came to visit I absolutely fell in love!!!"

Dorian Carter
Multicultural Center Assistant

Class Year: Junior
Major:  Psychology
Hometown: Calumet City, IL
High School: Thornwood High School

Why IWU?

"Love the small classes and faculty."

Dani Shin   
Multicultural Center Assistant

Class Year: Junior
Major: Biology
Hometown: Northbrook, IL
High School: Glenbrook North High School

Why IWU?

"I chose IWU because of the small yet intimate atmosphere on campus, caring professors and awesome people."