Peer Educators 

Who are PEERs?

PEERs are residents who are trained to provide information, workshops, and confidential referral services to students. Perhaps you've been experiencing homesickness, stress, academic difficulties, roommate, family, or relationship problems.

Maybe you're not sure where to go for help. The PEERs are available to provide support and referral information that you may find helpful in order to meet the challenges of college life.

PEERs are trained by the Center for Counseling and Student Development and are members of Team C.A.R.E. (Community Assistants for Residence Education).

PEERs are located in the residences on campus. Workshops are presented by PEERs at various times and locations throughout the year. They do not require any pre-enrollment. Contact either a PEER or the Center to request a particular workshop, or to obtain the upcoming schedule.

Examples of PEER Workshops

College Life 101
The challenges that most college freshman experience (homesickness, roommate conflicts, peer pressure, visits home, etc.) are discussed as well as ways to meet them.

Stress Busters
In this fun and relaxing workshop, student learn the causes and symptoms of stress and ways to reduce them.

Don't Weigh Your Self Esteem
This dynamic workshop focuses on our attitudes about food and body image, the problems that can occur with various diets and eating habits, and how to get help.

Battle of the Sexes
This interactive workshop explores healthy and unhealthy relationships and encourages dialogue between the sexes.

Candlelight Vigil
This is a powerful program of poems and stories on dating violence.  The vigil both touches and educates participants on a difficult topic.

Fighting Fair
Participants become more aware of how they handle conflicts in their lives and learn some positive ways to deal with it.