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From DLI Participant to Faculty: Reflecting on my NUFP Journey

NASPA Undergraduate Fellows Program (NUFP)
February 6, 2015 Cord McLean University of South Florida

The NASPA Undergraduate Fellows Program (NUFP) has been a difference maker in my personal and professional journey over the past 7 years. The moment I learned of NUFP in 2008, the fire I had for the college experience all of a sudden made perfect sense. The program helped me center and direct that passion into my own identity development and, ultimately, a meaningful career. NUFP has afforded me countless experiences, opportunities, and connections, all of which have truly helped me discover who I am, clarify and align my values with significant work, and contribute to this amazing profession. Through NUFP I have met some of my best friends; worked with some of the most talented and dynamic supervisors, teammates, and students; and participated in some of the most transformational, life-changing programs. One such program was the 2009 Summer Leadership Institute hosted by Seattle University.

group photo of dli 2009To this day, I am amazed by the impact of the 2009 Institute on my personal and professional life. SLI (now DLI—the Dungy Leadership Institute) was the first time I encountered StrengthsQuest and started to make sense of my talents and natural contributions to my environments; the first time I was confronted with intersectionality and challenged to process my multiple identities; and the first time I was surrounded by so many social justice-minded and critically- thinking peers. The institute solidified my passion for the field and expanded my community in ways I never imagined, and I am more than confident it can do the same for you. Here are 9 reasons to attend the 2015 Dungy Leadership Institute (DLI):

  1. Make new friends! Over 30 students from all over the country will be selected to attend DLI, and you will get a chance to connect with each one. At DLI, you and your cohort mates will share with each other and grow closer than you can even prepare for, becoming not just colleagues, but lifelong friends and family.
  2. Engage in meaningful dialogue! DLI will develop your leadership skills and enhance your cultural competencies by challenging you to participate in intense conversations about issues in student affairs and higher education. You will also be pushed to explore your multiple identities and consider how you will make your mark in this field.
  3. Explore a new campus! The 2015 Institute will be held at Stony Brook University—one of the top public universities in the nation. This is a great opportunity to see campus life at an institution different from your own and broaden your perspective on how student affairs works around the country.
  4. Expand your comfort zone! DLI will push you to explore your strengths and potential areas for improvement and uncover things about yourself you may have never known. Get ready to step outside the box as you challenge yourself and others.
  5. Prepare for graduate school! Whether you are going straight into graduate school, taking a break to gain work experience, or finishing up your undergraduate work after DLI, the Institute will provide you the opportunity to develop the research, writing, and public speaking skills required to be successful at the next level. Case study exercises and large group discussions mirror the graduate school experience and offer you great practice and insight into what to expect.
  6. Walk away with freebies! T-shirts! Bags! Food! Excursions! Memories! All for free!! And let’s be real… Who doesn’t love free things?
  7. Experience summertime in New York! Stony Brook University is nestled on the north shore of Long Island. Not only will we experience a different campus environment, but we will also get to take in one of the most beautiful parts of the country during the summer.
  8. Come see me…and the rest of your dynamic faculty! Six years after my Summer Leadership Institute experience, I am beyond excited, humbled, and READY to serve as a faculty member for the 2015 Dungy Leadership Institute! But I will not be on this journey alone. There are 8 amazing student affairs/higher education professionals prepared to mentor and guide you through this experience and beyond. In addition to connecting with your peers, you will have the opportunity to expand your network through interactive workshops and meaningful conversations with current professionals.
  9. Have fun! At DLI we work hard, but we play even harder! Get ready to dance, sing, sightsee, laugh until it hurts, and create lifelong memories. This experience is definitely what you make of it!

group photoThe Dungy Leadership Institute is truly an amazing, enriching experience—one in which you should seriously consider taking part! Though the selection process is competitive, taking the step to apply and put yourself one step closer to the experience is well worth the effort. Take your NUFP experience to the next level by setting your sights on the 2015 Dungy Leadership Institute. See you there!!


Applications for the 2015 Dungy Leadership are now available and are due March 2. Please note, only students that are currently enrolled in the NUFP Program are allowed to apply. If you have any questions about the process, please contact Yolanda Barnes, Coordinator of Student and New Professional Initiatives at [email protected]

mclean headshotCord McLean is the Associate Director for Leadership Development at the University of South Florida. Previously, he served as a Program Advisor in the Department of Multicultural Services at Texas A&M University after earning his masters in College Student Affairs Administration at the University of Georgia (UGA). In addition to his work in leadership development, Cord has previous experience with multicultural affairs, new student and family programs, assessment, and service-learning. A native of Chapel Hill, TN, Cord earned his bachelor’s degree in Anthropology/Sociology from Rhodes College in Memphis, TN. Cord has been involved with NASPA since joining the NASPA Undergraduate Fellows Program (NUFP) in 2008. Since his NUFP days, Cord’s involvement with NASPA has included an internship in the NASPA national office, presentations at the national conference, and contributions to four undergraduate pre-conferences.