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About the NASPA Undergraduate Fellows Program (NUFP): The NASPA Undergraduate Fellows Program is a semi-structured mentoring program for undergraduate students wishing to explore and better understand the field of student affairs and/or higher education. Students and mentors apply as a pair, and if selected are provided the foundation to establish a semi-structured mentoring relationship at their institution. Students, once selected, are known as Fellows, and are also given the opportunity to attend a national conference, participate in paid internships, and participate in the Summer Leadership Institute. 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 GLBTQ.






As a President of VOICES, Leticia has been an excellent example of leadership at UTSA. Last year she coordinated three alternative spring break trips, more than any previous year at UTSA. The trips took students to volunteer their services in Amarillo, New Orleans and San Antonio. According to Jennifer Rames, “Leticia leads VOICES by example, regularly participating in volunteer projects in the community”. She is a true example of leading through serving by earning over 320 community service hours during her involvement with VOICES. Leticia also works for the Office of International Programs, sings with the VIP Gospel Choir and serves on the Board of the Inclusion & Community Engagement Center.

When asked what leadership meant to her, Leticia stated, “Leadership means basically being the best you, no matter what. It also means that you are passionate about your goals and aspirations.”

The Roadrunner of the Month award is sponsored by the Student Leadership Center to recognize outstanding UTSA student leadership contributions. Nominees must meet these criteria to be considered for the award:

• Must be a full-time UTSA undergraduate or graduate student
• Must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher at the time of nomination
• Must have demonstrated excellence in leadership above and beyond typical expectations
• Nominations should be for actions that positively impact the UTSA community


Submit nominations at the UTSA Student Leadership Center Website: www.utsa.edu/slc/

The luncheon was attended by seven UTSA administrators which included; Associate Vice President for Student Life & Dean of Students Kevin Price, Associate Dean of Students John Kaulfus, Director of Student Activities Barry McKinney, Director of Development Jana Kennelly, Director of New Student Programs Lisa Alonzo, Director of Housing and Residence Life Lionel Maten and Director of Student Leadership Development Yvonne Pena. Thirty-one UTSA students attended the luncheon and they included; Brooke Nowak, BJ Winston, Nicole Munoz, Charles Miles, Kenny Perez, David Dunnington, Paul Caldwell, Jennifer Preza, Lacy Guaderrama, Leah Madrid, Trishauna Hopkins, Steven Stelly, Chris Weldon, Leslie Garcia, Victor Hinojosa, Kenisha Davis, Alysse Collins, Meagan Pullen, Shanekia Bivins, Irismarie Williams, Monique Merritt, Autumn Lansford, Chris Bolden, Itza Carbajal, and Nickolaus Cioci. Among the student attendees were the six students that facilitated the discussion at each table. These facilitators took the lead role in guiding the discussion around leadership styles, qualities and experiences within the community. The facilitators included; Ana Navarro, Adriana Martinez, Krystal Nicholson, Harrison Pierce, Justina Williams and DeMarcus Lewis.

The Storytelling Series Luncheon will be held once a semester. The next luncheon will take place during the Spring 2011 semester. If you are interested in getting an invitation to this event please visit the Student Leadership Center on campus (UC 1.002) or our website at www.utsa.edu/slc/

Immediately following the Trick o’ Treating, while the kids were waiting to leave, a local dance team performed a Halloween themed dance. The kids had so much fun. After the Trick o’ Treating, the children went over to University Oaks for a Halloween Carnival. Residents and RAs staffed booths for the kids to participate in a variety of activities. The kids were able to pin the nose on the pumpkin, mummy wrap, decorate their own pumpkin, make popcorn hands, pumpkin bowl, feed the monster (bean bag toss), make dirt cups with worms and color hand ghosts. Candy and cupcakes were enjoyed by all. For kids that needed to take a break from all the festivities, a movie played in the background. The night was capped off with a costume parade. The kids had so much fun at both events. It was an opportunity that they would not have otherwise had. Everyone had a wonderful time. This year’s Boysville Boo Bash was easily the best ever. It was a wonderful chance for residents to give of themselves to children less fortunate.