Reflection Space Working Group 

Religious, spiritual and secular inclusion has become increasingly important on college campuses. While the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has a rich history of religious and interfaith engagement, the campus does not currently have a policy on the provision of reflection spaces for prayer, meditation, or other reflective practices. 

This working group will review the work and recommendations of the informal Prayer & Reflection Space working group that convened in 2021-2022 to develop a proposed set of campus guidance for Reflection Rooms on campus. 

Working Group Members

• Ross Wantland, Chair, Office of the Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• Awad Awad, Salaam Middle East North Africa Cultural Center
• Brian Bundren, Office of the Provost
• Charlotte Davidson, Native American House
• Alana Harris, Campus Recreation
• Melissa McDonald, University Housing
• Emily McKown, Religious Workers Association
• Tim Newman, University Library
• Jeffry Royce, College of Education
• Rebecca Salzman, Illini Union
• Deidre Weathersby, Counseling Center
• Nizam Arain, ex officio, Office for Access and Equity