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@NASPAtweetsNASPA Summer Graduate

InternJune 1, 2012

Workshop Outline

Small group activity What is NUFP? Program Components Program Benefits What Others Say About NUFP Next Steps

Small group activity

Think about a college administrator who you always go to on your campus for help (besides your professors)…

Think of a position on your college campus that you would enjoy doing as a full-time job…

Name 2-3 activities you enjoy doing, aside from your classes and/or academic experience…

What is nufp?

The NASPA Undergraduate Fellows Program is a semi-structured mentoring program for undergraduate students wishing to explore and better understand the field of student affairs and/or higher education. Students and mentors apply as a pair, and if selected are provided the foundation to establish a semi-structured mentoring relationship at their institution.

Nufp learning outcomes Writing, research, and presentation skills Ethical decision making skills Cultural competency skills Professional networking skills Identify and develop personal, academic, and

career goals Awareness and understanding of engaged

citizenship and service An understanding about multiple

relationships to power and privilege Develop an understanding of the history,

mission, and purpose of student affairs and the various institutional types and structures within higher education; and

Understanding of NASPA's organization and structure.

Program components

On Campus Mentorship The “heart” of the NUFP experience Engage fellows in intentional, reflective experiences

both on & off campus; assist with development both personal & professional goals

Provide reflective outlet regarding the profession Often the biggest predictor in whether someone will

pursue a career in student affairs/higher education

NASPA Regional & Annual Conference Programming

Regional Conference Events for NUFP Fellows NUFP/Student Affairs Leaders of Tomorrow (SALT) Pre-

Conference

NASPA annual conference – nufp pre-con

Program componentsSummer Internship Program

Gain insight into the field through a 6-8 week, campus-based experience at a campus other than their own. 

Host institutions offer a $1,500 minimum stipend, as well as help coordinate the intern's room and board.

Gwen Dungy Leadership Institute Held annually on various university campuses Offers 30 Fellows the opportunity to network with

peers from other institutions, and institute faculty who represent the scope of NASPA’s membership

Not only provides an in-depth leadership development experience, but it also prepares Fellows for graduate work in student affairs/higher education

Naspa summer leadership institute

Program benefits

Chance to sharpen your critical thinking and writing abilities

Opportunity to create and build rapport with a professional mentor and a network of peers both on campus, regionally and nationally

Be able to communicate with people from diverse backgrounds and gain an appreciate for their similarities & differences

Get a first-hand look at what the professional world of student affairs/higher education has to offer…

National Conference Stipends &

Graduate School Scholarships

Program benefits : Conference funding

What others say about nufp

NUFP Mentors are key in the NUFP experience“I think NUFP definitely did have a very active role in my decision making process but I give credit to my Mentor as well. It was her enthusiasm and her vision to see all my potential of what I could possibly do in student affairs that really helped to push me along.”

The NUFP Summer Internship“I went to my internship at [X University] and I just fell in love with the profession and because I was exposed to the profession first-hand and got the opportunity to work in, like, every department and like really spread myself out and really got to see what student affairs was on a first-hand basis, I made the decision that yes, this is what I wanted to do.”

What others say about nufp

The overall NUFP experience“For me it was being able to finally have a purpose in life and find a direction that I actually was happy with. Before, I was just thinking of what I thought was the best thing for me, but actually experiencing the conference, experiencing my interaction with all these people [at the SLI] and I knew this is where I belong. The NUFP program sort of gave me that avenue to be able to explore this so called ‘natural ability’ that I had for helping students and being concerned about students. So I think in that aspect the NUFP program was a positive influence.”

Next steps: are you interested?

To be considered for admission to the NASPA Undergraduate Fellows Program, each applicant must:• Have a NASPA member agree to serve as a mentor• Have the support of their institution's Senior Student Affairs Officer• Identify as a member of a historically disenfranchised student population (i.e. Black/African American, Asian, Hispanic/Latino(a), Indigenous (Native American, Alaskan, Hawaiian), Multiethnic, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, or as having a disability)• Have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA at the time of application (Applicants with a 2.7 cumulative GPA will receive preference in the review process)

Contact information

Nathan VictoriaAssistant Director of Educational Programs & Social

Media

NASPA National Office – 111 K Street, NE – 10th Floor

Washington, DC 20002

(202) 265-7500, ext. 1163

nvictoria@naspa.org

NUFP Region Coordinator