"Much like the rest of campus, Student Affairs is moving quickly, and great things are happening all around us! February is a month filled with momentum. Goals have been set, connections are forming, and new ideas are coming to life across our division."
Supervising student employees is rarely a one-size-fits-all experience. Each student brings different strengths, experiences, and goals. Supporting them effectively requires flexibility, reflection, and a willingness to keep learning. Through the SELFIE (Student Employee, Leader, Fellow, and Intern Engagement) program, Student Affairs is committed to honoring a division-wide culture where supervisors feel equipped to support student employees’ growth while continuing to grow themselves. Creating intentional spaces for supervisors to learn from one another is a key part of that commitment.
"I hope you were able to find moments of rest and renewal over the holiday season and New Year. As we return to our work and continue the academic year, January invites us to move forward with clarity, focus, and intention—grounding us in our shared mission. This month is a time when the values that guide our work come to life through learning, service, leadership, and connection."
At Student Affairs, our commitment to student employees continues to grow as the SELFIE (Student Employee, Leader, Fellow, and Intern Engagement) program evolves to expand professional growth, skill development, and career readiness for more than 700 student employees. To build on this work, Student Affairs is partnering with the Office of Undergraduate Studies’ Learn + Earn program, offering undergraduate student employees the opportunity to earn a $400 stipend per semester and access additional benefits by engaging in high-impact professional development experiences.
At Student Affairs, students are at the center of everything we do. Each department across our division plays a unique role in supporting students and shaping their experience at the University of Utah. But the impact of our work is only possible because of the dedication, compassion, and collaboration of our staff and campus partners. Each year, Student Affairs proudly presents two awards—the Vice President for Student Affairs Service Excellence Award and the Student Affairs Campus Partner of the Year Award—to recognize individuals who go above and beyond in service of students, colleagues, and the broader campus community.