Peer Educators

• Who We Are

Saint Peter’s College Peer Educators are concerned about the safety and well-being of the student community. Our main purpose is to learn, educate and promote individual and community wellness, by providing and supporting programs that help to increase awareness about a variety of mental health issues.  Some of the issues that may affect college students include depression, suicide, alcohol and drug use, HIV/AIDS, self-esteem, building healthy relationships, and coping with stress.

Peer Educators also work closely with the Center for Personal Development and serve as positive role models and advocates to the Saint Peter’s College community.  Students involved in this program receive trainings and workshops to help them support, identify and disseminate information regarding At-Risk students. Peer Educators benefit from the experience by developing skills that will help them throughout their lives.

(Picture: Peer Educators celebrate The Spring Break Bash 2010. Left to Right:  John Payumo, Renee Morin, Phylecia Palmer, Randis Graham, Suegatha Kai, Viannelly Cortorreal, and Tsvetelina Encheva with their advisor Jessica Disla) 

• Becoming a Peer Educator

   

  Applications for 2011-2012 academic year will be accepted starting in the summer of 2011.  Please call the Center for Personal Development at 201-761-6420 for additional information on the program or email the Peer Educator President Randis Graham at rgraham2@mail.spc.edu.

   

• Requirements:

  • Statement of Recommendation (see application)
  • Good academic and disciplinary standing
  • Demonstrate interest in providing outreach to the campus community
  • Role model for healthy lifestyles
  • Social Science majors are a plus (i.e. Psychology, Sociology, etc.) 

• Responsibilities:

  • Attend pertinent trainings each semester
  • Help assess the mental health and wellness needs of SPC students
  • Create, present, and evaluate workshops and activities that promote awareness and education
  • Serve as a resource by providing information, assistance and referrals to students regarding general wellness issues
  • Serve as a liaison between the student community and the Center for Personal Development professional staff

• Have what it takes to become a Peer Educator? Please download, print and fill out the application.  Bring the completed application to The Center for Personal Development, once your application has been reviewed a member of our staff will contact you.  Call us if you have any questions: (201)761-6420.   

• Events Sponsored by Peer Educators