Requirements

• Identify as a member of a traditionally underrepresented or historically disenfranchised student population, including, but not limited to 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.
• Undergraduate students need to be carrying full-time enrollment (as defined by their institution)
• There is no direct required cost to the student or the institution in order to participate in NUFP. The program does require the senior student affairs office (SSAO) of the institution to approve of the fellow and mentor participating in the program.
• Time commitment
  • Meet with your assigned mentor at least once a month. You and your mentor jointly determine the content and structure of your meeting.
  • Attend monthly NUFP workshops with your cohort.
  • Attend networking events set up by your mentor or the NUFP Planning Team

How to get involved

Our application period for the 2016-2017 academic year is now closed but please email nufp@berkeley.edu if you are interested in participating in the future. 

Applications are submitted through our Student Interest Form which is made available on this site in late summer/early fall. Any currently enrolled students interested in participating must go through UC Berkeley's application process before submitting an application to the national program. 

Benefits of NUFP

• Mentorship on Campus
  Fellows and their Mentors participate in an ongoing exchange designed to provide the Fellow with a chance to develop a sense of what a career in student affairs or higher education might be like.

• Dungy Leadership Institute
  A five-day leadership institute aimed at developing your leadership skills, enhancing your cultural competencies, and preparing you for a career in student affairs.
  https://www.naspa.org/constituent-groups/professionals/nufp/research-grants

• Summer Internships
  The NUFP Summer Internship Program gives fellows an opportunity to gain insight into the fields of higher education and student affairs through a campus-based experience at a campus other than their own. Internships can last anywhere from 6 to 8 weeks, and it is required that host institutions offer a $1,500 minimum stipend, as well as help coordinate the intern's room and board.
  http://www.naspa.org/programs/nufp/intern/

• Alessandra's Internship Experience
  "What I enjoyed most about my internship at Cal was the willingness of the staff to help us with our projects and their openness about their life experiences and how they got to higher education and student affairs. It was obvious that the Cal staff had a desire for us to learn and they made it their mission to make sure we got the most out of our internship experience."

• Susan's Internship Experience
  "The NUFP Summer Internship Program is unquestionably one of the highlights of my time as a NUFP fellow. During my time in this program, I worked in the Center for Student Conduct at UC Berkeley and the Dean of Students office. From learning about the structure of the university to meeting inspirational individuals on this campus, this experience encompasses many learning opportunities that have helped shape me as an individual and a future Student Affairs professional. If given the chance, I highly encourage any interested students to take advantage of this opportunity to not only learn more about why others have chosen this field, but also learn more about what drives your passion as a future Student Affairs professional."
• Nicole's Internship Experience
  "I am so glad I decided to apply to the amazing internships that the NUFP database has to offer. My time as an intern at UC Berkeley’s LEAD Center has been invaluable. I was surprised how hands on, fun, and educational my experiences have been and I have even been able to meet and collaborate with many of the incredible Student Affairs professionals on campus. When I complete my internship, I will be able to take away some of the work I have done to show graduate schools and future employers. Through my time as an intern, I have developed as a person, student, and future professional. I would definitely encourage anyone considering it!"

• Conferences
  NUFP Fellows are provided specific programming at NASPA's annual conference, as well as many regional conferences. Conferences include informational sessions on a wide variety of relevant Student Affairs issues presented by professionals throughout the field and opportunities to connect with individuals from specific regions or universities.
  https://www.naspa.org/conferences

• Scholarships
  Scholarship applications available for graduate school and to attend NASPA Conferences.
  https://www.naspa.org/constituent-groups/regions/region-six/research-grants
• Networking
  On campus and during conferences

2016-2017 UC Berkeley Fellows

• Camila A. Moreno-Jimenez
   
• Charmaine Man Chong
   
• Jenny Xia
   
• Keita Yada
   
• Tanisha Muquit
   
• Tiffany Liu
   
• Ulises Garcia
   
• Zackary Harris

Past UC Berkeley Fellows

2015-2016 Academic Year

• Angelique Adams

• Ashley Starks

• Benedicto Llave

• Darian Epherson

• Giovani Bautista

• Jacqueline Ceballos

• Jan Bautista

• Jan Zabala

• Jaymon Ortega

• Jensine Carreon

• Jose Mercado

• Kathy Moua

• Kristyn Lue

• Paola Paredes

• Ryan To

• Ulises Garcia

• Valeria Sandoval

• Yongbin Chang

• Zachary Harris 

2014-2015 Academic Year

• Amy Peterson

• Benedicto Love

• Demeturie Gogue

• Isabella Leon

• Jose Mercado

• Kristyn Lue

• Kunal Kerai

• Mario Wash

• Ryan To

• Stephanie Franco

• Ulises Garcia

2013-2014 Academic Year

• Dennis Yee

• Kristyn Lue

• Steven Marsiglia

• Carmyn Jovel

• Melissa España

2012-2013 Academic Year

• Jose Edgardo Palomo

• Jovel Carmen

• Nadia Vargas

• Patrick Lewis

• Norbetha Garcia

• Stephanie Mathew

• Jackie Lee

Benefits of being a mentor

• Chance to share wisdom and encourage bright individuals to enter the field of Student Affairs
• A time to reflect on personal career, what has been successful, and what could be improved
• Fulfillment from helping the next generation of professionals in Student Affairs
• Development of personal leadership and mentoring skills
• Opportunity to observe and learn from different perspectives and backgrounds
• Help develop students by giving them feedback and reinforcement
• Networking opportunities in the profession

How to get involved

Our application period for the 2015-2016 academic year is now closed but please email nufp@berkeley.edu if you are interested in participating in the future. 

Applications are submitted through our Staff Interest Form which is made available on this site in late summer/early fall. 

Guidelines for mentors

• Meet with your assigned fellow at least once a month. You and your fellow will jointly determine the content and structure of your meeting.
• Create a mentor experience to best provide guidance to the fellow regarding their interest in Student Affairs.
• Give honest and critical feedback to fellows through challenge and support.
• Serve as a representative for NUFP on campus.
• Make sure to keep lines of communication open between you, your fellow, and program leader
• Assist fellow in gaining an understanding of Student Affairs on this campus and nationally.
• Attend one event a semester with your fellow
• Have fun, learn, and engage with fellows

2016-2017 UC Berkeley Mentors

Mentors 2016-2017

• Addison Hughes, Resident Director 

• Amir Karkia, Resident Director

• James Kato, Violence Prevention & Education Program Coordinator

• James Wu, Resident Director

• Judy Juarez, Resident Director 

• Kawanna Leggett, Director of Residential Education

• Lea Robinson Coordinator, Student Orgs and Cooperatives

• Noah Henry-Darwish, Student Affairs Case Manager
   

Past UC Berkeley Mentors

Mentors 2015-2016

• Addison Hughes, Residential Director 

• Alfred Day, Senior Student Affairs Case Manager

• Bie Aweh, Resident Director

• Chrissy Roth-Francis, Director of New Student Services

• Clara Ng-Quinn, Academic Advisor 

• David Surratt, Associate Dean of Students

• Dawn Lee Tu, Director of Asian Pacific American Student Development (APASA)

• Deepak Sharma, Coordinator of Student Organizations 

• Dylan Howser, Coordinator of Cal Greeks

• Emerald Templeton, Director, Office of Career & Professional Development 

• Emily Krechel, Associate Director of New Student Services 

• finn schneider, Manager for Violence Prevention and Bystander Intervention Initiatives

• Fred McCall, Associate Director of the LEAD Center

• Judy Juarez, Resident Director 

• Kawanna Leggett, Director of Residential Education

• Mari Knuth-Bouracee, Director of Sexual Assault Prevention & Student Advocacy 

• Maria S. Jaochico, Associate Director of the Center for Student Conduct 

• MJ Jones, Resident Director

• Rod Santos, Residency Affairs Supervisor 

• Shirley Giraldo, Coordinator of the Graduate Assembly

Mentors 2014-2015

• Akirah J. Bradley

• Alfred Day

• Christina Wellhouser

• David Surratt

• Dylan Howser

• finn schneider

• Fred McCall

• Justin Gomez

• Marney Randle

• Phillip Loya

• Rod Santos

• Victor Sanchez 

​Mentors 2012-2013

• LeNorman J. Strong

• Carol Takao 

• Steve Sutton

• Emily Krechel 

• Erin Niebylski 

• Terrance A. Range 

• Kelsey Harmon Finn 

• Hallie Lewis Hunt 

• Layla Naranjo 

• Christina Hernandez 

NUFP Planning Committee

The planning committee is a group of staff members from various departments within Student Affairs at UC Berkeley. Together, the committee manages the recruitment, planning, and evaluation of NUFP on our campus. The committee is responsible for:

• Growth and development of the structure for the program
• Recruitment, selection, and pairing of fellows and mentors
• Coordination of the monthly workshops & curriculum for the cohort of fellows
• Providing networking opportunities for the fellows

2015-2016 Committee Members

Akirah J. Bradley & Elizabeth Martinez, Co-Chairs

Becca Lopez

Matt Griffith

Tally Ogans

Victor Sanchez

Student Affairs at UC Berkeley
The mission of Student Affairs at UC Berkeley includes three strategic priorities:

• Access: Maintain access and affordability; provide opportunities for equity and excellence
• Service: Improve and sustain cutting edge student services, making them more applicable to this generation of students
• Engagement: Foster learning and leadership development, transforming students into engaged local, national, global citizens

What is Student Affairs?

Student affairs is a division/department that provides services, programs, and resources for students at higher education institutions to enhance student growth and development.

What do people do in Student Affairs?

• Enhance student learning
• Guide academic and career decisions
• Mentor students
• Promote leadership skills
• Counsel students through crises

What are examples of functional areas of Student Affairs?

Academics and research services  |  Campus Life  |  Diversity and Inclusion  |  Health and Wellness
Housing or Accomodations  |  New Student Enrollment and Enrollment Services  |  Sports and recreation

Academics and research services

• Academic Advising - Academic advisors support students by helping them create a plan of study that has a good change to allow him or her to reach a goal.
• Career Development - Career development specialists help students locate opportunities for internships, cooperative education experiences, find employment, plan their job search, find their career path, and learn skills to be successful.
• Assessment, Research, & Program Evaluation - Individuals who work in assessment, research, and program evaluation gather and report information about their student, including, but not limited to, grades, test scores, demographics, and student opinions.
• Fundraising and development - Staff that work with fundraising and development concentrate on annual giving and obtaining gifts for projects or programs in student affairs.

   

Campus Life

• Dean of Students Office - Many of the functions of the dean of students office include responding to student-related issues or concerns, establishing community and institutional standards, or organizing and directing the institution’s response to student crises.
• Student Conduct - Student conduct officers ensure that academic integrity, ethics, and behavioral standards of the institution are maintained.
• Campus Safety - Campus safety officers work with developing students and communities to take responsibility for their own safety and the welfare of the campus community.
• College or Student Unions - Individuals who work with college or student unions manage the services and amenities that support the community and the lives of students such as bookstores, coffee shops, food courts, computer centers, or travel services.
• Student activities- Student Activities provides a range of programs and services on like cultural and leadership programs, campus entertainment, off campus trips, and advise student organizations. The purpose of the department is to support the learning process outside the classroom.
• Community Service and Service Learning Programs - Individuals who work in community service and service learning programs often help students find volunteer sites or experiential learning opportunities.
• Greek affairs - Greek affairs officers typically work with fraternities and sororities to emphasize community building, socialization, and adherence to the values of scholarship, leadership, and community services.
• Leadership Programs - Staff in leadership programs typically create programs to help students acquire self-awareness, communication skills, critical thinking, and skill building.
• Religious programs and services - Staff that work with religious programs and services develop programs and activities for the campus community that support students who are religiously affiliated.
   

Diversity and Inclusion

• Women’s Centers - Through counseling and educational materials and programs, women’s centers focus on issues such as equity, leadership, money management, professional development, safety, health, work life balance, and relationship violence for women.
• Multicultural student services - Staff in multicultural student services work to welcome, support, empower, and integrate all students into the life of campus. Staff may work with individual students, groups of students, and the campus as a whole.
• Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Student Services - The primary purpose is to provide resources and services that encourage a welcoming and safe environment for LGBT students, faculty, and staff.
• Disability support services - Staff in disability support services provide academic services such as note taking, interpretation. They may also work to improve physical access on campus for students, advise students about their rights and responsibilities, and provide outreach and consultation to other offices on campus.
• International Student Services - Staff in international student service staff typically support students by helping them with both the logistical aspect of transitioning to a new university.
• Graduate and professional student services - Staff that work with graduate and professional student services typically work closely with faculty and administrators to deliver support services for graduate or professional students.
   

Health and Wellness

• Counseling and psychological services - Counseling center staff not only react and respond campus crises but also engage in outreach activities with campus units and departments.
• Health Services - Within health services, there are staff that work with the assessment, planning, and implementation of health and wellness programming. They may also write grants, recruit and train student peer educators, and manage program staff. 
   

Housing or Accommodations

• Dining and food services - Dining services staff typically provide programs and information for students on topics such as nutrition, food labels, and wellness.
• Commuter service and off campus housing - Staff in commuter services advocate on behalf of commuter students and ensure that there are services that support them. Staff may also work with students to help them find information about off-campus apartments.
• Residence life and housing- Residence life and housing is responsible for providing healthy, clean, safe, diverse, and educationally supportive living environments that complement the academic mission of the institution. This includes selecting, training, and supervising the student and professional staff members who lives and work in the on campus residence halls.
   

New Student Enrollment and Enrollment Services

• Enrollment management - Individuals who work in enrollment management insure that critical areas for recruitment and retention such as admissions, records, financial aid, student research, and marketing work together to enroll more students, shape composition of the class, reduce attrition rates, and develop appropriate publications, services, and electronic alternatives for interacting with the campus.
• Financial aid - The primary duty of financial aid officers is to access student financial needs and make decisions about student aid packages. Staff may also assist students with personal financial planning in college.
• Registration services - Registration services is typically responsible for all of the processes associated with enrollment and registration for classes. They may also maintain official academic records of all current and former students.
• Admissions - Admissions personnel work with prospective students to inform them about the institution and its programs, as well as recruit, screen, and accept applicants.
• Orientation and new student programs - Student affairs staff in orientation and new student programs are responsible for welcoming new students to the campus, as well as introducing them to the history, traditions, educational programs, academic requirements, and student life of the institution.
   

Sports and recreation

• Athletics - Individuals who work with athletics provide opportunities for students to formally compete with students at other institutions in a variety of sports. They also work with gender equity issues and finances.
• Recreation and fitness programs - Staff in recreation and fitness programs typically promote good health and wellness, teach physical skills, and encourage positive interaction among students.

ACPA and NASPA Professional Competency Areas for Student Affairs Practitioners