July 12 - 16, 2026 | University of Portland, Portland, OR

July 12 - 16, 2026 | University of Portland, Portland, OR
DLI is held annually on a college campus and offers up to 36 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. We hope you are ready for a transformative experience!
Open to all NUFP Fellows, DLI is an application-based experience. All Fellows must apply and be accepted to attend the institute. Participant travel, lodging, and meals are covered by NASPA and the host institution.
For more information contact us at nufp@naspa.org.
Important Dates
Participant Registration
April 8- April 15, 2026
*Travel Booking
April 20- April 24, 2026
*DLI Participants Travel Informational and drop-in hours will be held during the weeks of April 13-24
Event Date
July 12 - 16, 2026
Planning Committee
Ariel Adams
Director of Student Activities
Hamilton College
Christopher Ndiritu
Associate Director of Residential Life and Student Conduct
University of New Orleans
Martha Enciso
Adjunct Faculty
University of Redlands
Travell Oakes
Sr. Assistant Director, Curriculum & Development
Florida Gulf Coast University
Jourdan Hilaire
Honors College Instructor and Advisor
Southern University and A&M College
Cristina Vega
Assistant Director for Integration, Career Center
University of Vermont
Chandra Myrick
Associate Vice Chancellor, Student Life
University of Tennessee - Knoxville
