Mission

Multicultural Student Affairs, founded in 2004, was created to promote the interests and celebrate the cultural diversity of the Northwestern University community. Through programs and services, Multicultural Student Affairs supports academic excellence, facilitates intercultural development, and challenges students to participate in a more pluralistic learning environment.

Our mission is designed within the framework of the University’s Highest Order of Excellence II and grounded in the Division of Student Affairs’ strategic plan. In order to implement these goals, Multicultural Student Affairs will:

• Act as a primary resource for all students to have an impact as a cultural community at Northwestern.
• Foster an environment where learning is embedded in academic, social, and cultural programming.
• Collaborate with academic and University departments in designing initiatives that contribute to understanding the value of diversity.

In fulfilling its mission, Multicultural Student Affairs is composed of the following units:

• African American Student Affairs (founded 1968)
• Asian/Asian American Student Affairs (founded 2001)
• Hispanic/Latino Student Affairs (founded 2000)

Structure

Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA) is comprised of three departments: African American Student Affairs, Asian/Asian American Student Affairs, and Hispanic/Latino Student Affairs. MSA is a unit within the Division of Student Affairs.

Brand

The marketing brand of MSA

Logo:

Slogan:

"MSA: 3 Departments, 2 Houses, 1 Community"

Staff

Carretta Cooke, Executive Director of Multicultural Student Affairs
Shawna Cooper-Gibson, Director of African American Student Affairs
Tedd Vanadilok, Director of Asian/Asian American Student Affairs
Christian Yanez, Director of Hispanic/Latino Student Affairs
Elaine Joy Basa, Assistant Director for Multicultural Student Affairs
Gina Farag, Graduate Assistant for Multicultural Student Affairs
Open, Graduate Assistant for African American Student Affairs
Kamillah Ong, Graduate Assistant for Asian/Asian American Student Affairs
Omar Akbik, Graduate Assistant for Hispanic/Latino Student Affairs
Jerre Michelin, Secretary for African American Student Affairs
Shelley Rastall, Program Assistant for the Multicultural Center