In conjunction with fellow University College staff members, I assist in University College efforts to foster student success and retention. As Coordinator of the Minority Student Academic Center, my primary focus is to provide academic support services to assist minority undergraduate students with their academic goals, needs, and concerns. I have been working to assist minority students at Illinois State University since 1986 and welcome the opportunity to meet and become acquainted with students as they begin or continue their education at this institution.
I also encourage you to use the various services provided by University College to help ensure your academic success. Best wishes for your academic success - this semester and beyond!
Jessica Brumfield is a second year graduate student pursuing her Masters in Social Work. She is from the Chicago area and still fairly new to Normal. Jessica completed her undergraduate studies in Sociology and Psychology at Eastern Illinois University. Jessica has been a Graduate Assistant with the Minority Student Academic Center since August 2006. She looks forward to becoming more involved on ISU's campus and in the community, as well as continuing to work with the LS-AMP program at MSAC.
Rikki Lundy is a second year graduate student at Illinois State University in the Technology Department specializing in Project Management and Instructional Technology. She also completed her Bachelor of Arts degree at Illinois State in 2005 with a major in Public Relationsand a minor in Theatre. She began her position as Graduate Assistant with the Minority Student Academic Center in August 2007. Her duties include, but are not limited to, assisting with the coordination of the University Scholars Support Program and conducting the Fall 2007 Career Path Chat series. Rikki will be graduating in summer 2008 and plans to attend lawschool. Her hobbies include playing tennis, reading, writingpoetry and watching movies.
Welcome to the Minority Student Academic Center! My name is Lilianette Rodriguez-Martinez, and I became a Graduate Assistance at MSAC in August 2007. I am 25 years old and was born and raised in Puerto Rico. I have a BA in Psychology from the University of Puerto Rico. Currently, I am working towards my Master Degree in Speech Language Pathology at ISU. My major goal is to finish my education and work with minority communities - particularly with Spanish speaking communities. Also, I would like to return to my country and continue with my career goals there.
My name is Trasee Hall and my hometown is Evanston, IL. I am a junior majoring in Business Administration. I began working as a Student Assistant with the Minority Student Academic Center in September 2007. I am the current President of the Theta Delta Core Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and I also serve as Secretary for the National Pan-Hellenic Council here at Illinois State University. I am very committed to my education and will soon be pursuing my MBA. I enjoy spending time with the people I love, cooking delicious meals, and watching movies.
Greetings! My name is RoDina Williams and I began my position of Student Assistant at the Minority Student Academic Center in January of 2008. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology and I'm currently pursuing a second degree in Clinical Laboratory Science. My goal is to secure an internship in a forensics laboratory and use that knowldege to become a Forensic Biologist. I look forward to getting reacquainted with ISU and the Bloomington-Normal community.
