
February 13, 2023
Participant Priority Application Deadline
NUFP Dungy Leadership Institute (DLI) 2023: In Person
Division/Group Events Supporting the Profession Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice NASPA Undergraduate Fellows Program (NUFP) Undergraduate
June 23 - June 28, 2023 Jackson State University, Jackson, MS
Would you like to meet other aspiring student affairs professionals from across the country? Does participating in a leadership institute aimed at developing your leadership skills, enhancing your cultural awareness, and preparing you for a career in student affairs sound enticing?
If so, you are encouraged to apply to be a part of the Dungy Leadership Institute (DLI).
DLI is held annually on various college campuses and offers more than 30 NUFP Fellows the unique opportunity to network with their peers and current student affairs administrators serving as institute faculty. DLI provides an in-depth leadership development experience and prepares Fellows for graduate work in student affairs and higher education. DLI is an application-based experience. All Fellows will have to apply and be accepted to attend the institute. Participant travel, lodging and meals are covered by NASPA and the host institution. We hope you are ready for a transformative experience!
For more information contact us at [email protected]
Presented By

DLI Team
The NUFP Dungy Leadership Institute Faculty and special guests co-lead 8-10 students throughout the DLI experience and provide support to all students attending the institute..
Faculty
Featured Guests
Planning Team
Venue

Jackson State University
Jackson, Mississippi
Founded in 1877, Jackson State University is a public historically black university in Jackson, Mississippi. It is one of the largest HBCUs in the United States and the fourth largest university in Mississippi in terms of student enrollment. Jackson State University is recognized as an R2 “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution based on the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.” It is supported by legislative appropriations supplemented by student fees and federal and private grants.
Sample Schedule
Friday, June 23: Scholar Arrival Day |
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All Day |
Scholars Arrive and Check-In |
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6:00pm-7:00pm |
Dinner (alongside Fellows) |
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7:15pm-10:00pm |
DLI Opening Session |
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Saturday, June 24th: Learning About Self and Others [DAY 1] |
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8:00am-8:45am |
Breakfast |
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9:00am-11:30am |
Team and Community Building |
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11:30am-1:00pm |
Lunch |
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1:00pm-4:45pm |
General Sessions |
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5:00pm-5:30pm |
Faculty Spotlight Sessions |
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5:30pm-6:30pm |
Cluster Time |
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6:30pm-7:30pm |
Dinner |
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Sunday, June 25th : Connecting Leadership and Social Justice [DAY 2] |
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8:00am-8:45am |
Breakfast |
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9:00am-9:15am |
Energizer |
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9:15am-10:30am |
DLI 2023 Group Photo |
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10:45am-11:45am |
General Session |
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11:45am-12:30pm |
Cluster Lunch |
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12:30pm-12:45pm |
Break |
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12:45pm-3:00pm |
General Sessions |
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3:00pm-3:45pm |
Faculty Spotlights |
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3:45pm-4:00pm |
Case Study Introduction |
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4:00-6:00pm |
Case Study Cluster Time |
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6:00pm-6:30pm |
Break |
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6:30pm-10:00pm |
Night on the Town |
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Monday, June 26th: Exploring Professional Pathways [Day 3] |
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8:00am-8:45am |
Breakfast |
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9:00am-9:15am |
Energizer |
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9:15-10:15am |
General Session |
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10:30am-12:00pm |
Functional Area Exploration |
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12:00pm-1:00pm |
Networking Lunch |
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1:15pm-2:00pm |
Faculty Spotlights |
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2:15pm-3:45pm |
DLI Faculty Talks: Fishbowl Activity |
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4:00-4:45 |
Preparing for the Profession Sessions Block 1 |
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4:50pm-5:35pm |
Preparing for the Profession Sessions Block 2 |
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5:35pm-7:00pm |
Dinner and Break |
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7:15pm-8:15pm |
Cluster Group Meeting |
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Tuesday, June 27th: Finding Your Compass [Day 4] |
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8:00-8:45am |
Breakfast |
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9:00am-12:00pm |
Case Study Analysis Presentations |
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12:00pm-1:30pm |
Individual/Trio Mentorship: Resume reviews and coffee chats staff/faculty |
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1:30pm-2:30pm |
Life after NUFP |
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2:30pm-4:00pm |
Compass Points: Reflecting on the DLI Experience |
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4:00pm-5:00pm |
Cluster Group Meeting (Last One) |
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5:15pm-7:15pm |
DLI Graduation Dinner and Celebration |
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7:15-9:30pm |
DLI Celebration |
Official Event ending |
Wednesday, June 28th: Until Next Time |
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8:30am-11:00am |
Grab & Go Breakfast and “See You Laters” (Optional) |
Travel Day |
Apply Now for NUFP Dungy Leadership Institute (DLI) 2023: In Person
NUFP Dungy Leadership Institute (DLI) 2023 - Summer 2023
COVID-19 Event Safety
All participants at NASPA in-person conferences, whether a faculty member/presenter, attendee, sponsor/exhibitor, staff, guest, or vendor will be required to be fully vaccinated. Individuals who require a vaccination exemption must provide documentation of a negative PCR test no more than 72 hours prior to arrival to any event. All participants at NASPA events will be required to wear masks. Please see the NASPA COVID Event Safety and Responsibility webpage for complete information about NASPA's policy.
2024 DLI Director Applications
2024 DLI Director Application
The DLI Director, selected faculty members, and NASPA staff plan this six-day leadership institute to develop leadership skills, enhance cultural competency, and prepare Fellows for a career in student affairs. Specifically, faculty will co-lead a cluster of 8-10 students throughout the DLI experience and provide support to all students attending the institute.
Travel, meals, and housing are provided by NASPA and our host institutions.This position is open to current NASPA Members. Applicants must have at least five full-time years of post-master professional experience at time of application.
The director elect must be free to attend DLI 2023 June 22-28, 2023 and DLI 2024 one week to be determined with the help of the director and the 2024 Host institution. The 2024 event will take place in late June. The term of this volunteer opportunity is as follows:
Feb 2023-June 2023- 2023 DLI Director Elect and Institute Faculty Member
July 2023-Jun 2024- 2024 DLI Director
Jul 2024- June 2025- 2025 DLI Director Advisor (passive leadership role no travel required)
Complete applications will include the following items - all items should be submitted through the form below:
- Demographic Information
- Resume or CV
- Application Questions
- Reference Information
For additional questions about DLI or the faculty selection process, please email Ke'Ana Bradley [email protected].
Host Institution Application
2024 Host Institution Application: Now Open
Priority Deadline: December 16, 2022 | Final Deadline: February 5, 2023
The Host Institution for the Dungy Leadership Institute plays a pivotal role in the success of the program and the overall experience for the student participants. The board is actively looking for campuses to support DLI in this way for the upcoming 2024 conference or future years.
Host Institution Requirements
For a more robust overview of requirements and responsibilities, please see the DLI Information sheet at the end of the application.In short, in order to host the NUFP Dungy Leadership Institute, your institution must commit to providing the following services, including expenses related to each:
- A dedicated onsite coordinator and staff support to execute the institute
- Meeting space, audio/visual needs, and internet access
- On-campus housing for approximately 45 participants (Fellows, DLI faculty, and staff) for the duration of the event
- Meals for all participants
- Coordination of institute logistics (i.e., room reservation, directions, signs)
- Coordination of onsite registration (i.e., check-in, name tags, notebooks)
- Ground transportation to and from the local airport and local events
- Use of computer, copier, printer, fax, and office supplies during the institute
To Apply Now simply download the 2024 Host Application form and complete and return it to [email protected]