why be a peer leader? the peer leader program has the potential to impact the greatest number of...
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Peer Leader Info SessionSpring 2010
Why Be a Peer Leader?The Peer Leader Program has the potential to impact the greatest number of students with our most vulnerable population, first-year students.
Ask our panel of experts why they became Peer Leaders!
What Do Peer Leaders Do?Work closely with the teacher and students in a
GEP 101 (First Year Foundations) classServe as a resource for the students in that classOffer assistance to the teacher. This may include:
Teaching lessonsAnswering questionsLeading activities/discussions
Develop leadership skills while helping first-year students make the transition to university life!
What is GEP 101?The new and improved IDS 110!
2 credit hours2 sessions a weekEmphasis on Public Affairs MissionService Learning and Learning Community
Options
Service Learning ClassesSome GEP 101 sections are Service Learning
CoursesBring the Community Engagement aspect of
the Public Affairs Mission to the classroom Participate with the class and the instructor in
8 hours of community service over the semester with a designated community partner
These classes offer a unique experience for students and for Peer Leaders
Learning CommunitiesLearning Communities are classes that are linked
with other general education courses, such as ENG 110 or COM 115Greater sense of community and connection in
the classroomExperiential learning experiencesLasting faculty relationshipsIntegrated projects
What Does a Typical Day in the Life of a Peer Leader Look Like?Let’s ask our panel of experts!
RequirementsCumulative GPA of 3.0Enrollment in IDS 310, a 1 credit hour course
for leadership instructionCompletion of Peer Leader trainingGood interpersonal and communication skillsStrong work ethicHigh standards for ethics and integrityRespect for the University and its students,
faculty, and staffDesire to serve others
ExpectationsBe prepared to lead icebreakers and to teach
lessonsBe able to teach students about campus
resourcesHelp facilitate classroom discussionsMeet with teacher weekly to plan sessionsE-mail students who miss classTake attendanceMaintain confidentiality
So Peer Leaders help first-year students. What’s in it for me?Become a leader on campusEarn 1 credit hour for IDS 310Make friends and share ideas with fellow
Peer LeadersHave a rockin’ resume!Make a difference in the lives of studentsPeer Leader Jackets!
Panel of Experts…anything to add?
Okay, I want in the wolf pack.
What’s the application
process?
Step #1Fill out an application!You can find this online at:
http://www.missouristate.edu/FirstYearPrograms/2842.htm
Applications must be TYPED and are due to University Hall Room 205 NO LATER THAN Wednesday, March 17th at 5 p.m.
Step #2Find 2 Faculty/Staff members to fill
out a reference form for you!NOT an RA, NOT a Peer Leader, NOT your best
friend!These can also be found online at the same
website listed above.It is YOUR responsibility to get these forms
turned in—don’t ask instructors to fill them out the day before they’re due!
Your reference forms are due to University Hall Room 205 NO LATER THAN Wednesday, March 17 at 5 p.m.
Step #3Attend Peer Leader Carousel!This is our interview process for Peer
Leader recruitment.You MUST attend carousel to become a
Peer Leader!Carousel date: Saturday, March 20th from
9 am to 1 pm, PSU 3rd floorRemember, this is an interview process!
Dress to impress!
Step #4The hard part is over…now you wait!
We will send out Peer Leader offers by Wednesday, March 31st at 5 pm
You will get one of the following responses:You have been selected to be a Peer Leader for the
2010-2011 academic year!You have been selected as an alternate.You have not been selected this year, but please
apply again next year!
Step #5Peer Leader
TrainingYou must be available on Saturday, April 10th for our Peer Leader training9 am to 1 pm in PSU 315 ABC
Any Questions for our Panel of Experts?
THANKS FOR COMING!