Your Professional Future Starts Now
The mission of the NASPA Undergraduate Fellows Program is to increase the number of historically disenfranchised and underrepresented professionals in student affairs and/or higher education, including but not limited to those of racial and ethnic-minority background; those having a disability; and those identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender.
The national program fosters relationships between students and student affairs administrators who serve as mentors. NUFP fellows are awarded the opportunity to:
- Attend a National Conference
- Get On-Campus Mentoring
- Gain Valuable Work Experience
- Connect with Campus Departments
- Make Professional Contacts
Mentors will personally work with NUFP fellows to lend advice and assist them in finding jobs, internships and other opportunities in their chosen career.
For more information please visit the NASPA website, or contact Marcela Ramirez, 951-827-7233.
Western Regional Careers in Student Affairs Day
Diversity Initiatives also sponsors several UCR students who are interested in attending, The Western Regional Careers in Student Affairs Day at USC. The event is coordinated by a range of institutions of higher education, graduate preparation programs, and national and professional associations. Students experience a multifaceted professional development event that seeks to promote the profession to talented and diverse individuals. The program also seeks retain current professionals by meeting their career oriented professional development needs.
This day-long conference is targeted to a wide audience including undergraduate students, graduate students, as well as new and experienced professionals in student affairs. If you are interested in attending and would like to seek sponsorship support please contact Marcela Ramirez, 951-827-7233.
Meet our 2011-2012 NUFP Fellow
Florie Nufio
Year in School: Junior
Major: Sociology
Interest in Student Affairs: Diversity Programs, Equity & Inclusion
Florie Nufio is a third-year undergraduate student studying sociology/ law & society at UC Riverside. Currently, she is vice president of Alpha Pi Sigma, a Latina sorority at UCR. She enjoys learning from a variety of experiences and perspectives. She is energetic and very involved with campus life and diversity programs. Her interests focus on event planning and working with equity and inclusion efforts on campus. What excites here the most about student affairs is the ability to see the impact of programs and services offered to students. As a NUFP fellow, she hopes to grow as a person and understand the dynamics of student affairs through direct experience.