“The First Year Experience (FYEX) Peer Educator”
FYEX 200 – 1 credit hour
The First Year Experience Peer Educator serves as a student role model and resource for first year students. He or she will work closely with an Interest Group (FYEX-102) or First-Year Seminar (FYEX-101) instructor in order to assist new students with the often overwhelming transition to university life. Peer educators lead group discussions and help familiarize new students with campus resources and activities. Through this process, peer educators gain valuable experience with teaching, team-work and leadership; they also earn 1 elective credit hour.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Attend all scheduled IG class sessions
- Meet weekly with IG instructor
- Attend Peer Educator Session with Director of the First Year Experience
- Lead one class session under the supervision of the IG leader if desired by instructor
- Keep the instructor informed of any concerns regarding the well-being of students enrolled in the class
- When students are absent, follow up by phone, email or in person to encourage attendance; remind them the class is required for graduation from SU
- Co-facilitate discussions on a wide array of topics including time-management, study skills, and diversity issues
Minimum Qualifications
- Must have attended Shepherd University for at least 2 semesters
- Must have strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills and be comfortable with group interactions
- Must have a good knowledge of campus operations and services and be sensitive to numerous issues including home-university transition, and student academic and personal concerns
- Must be in good standing with the university and must have a minimum of a 2.5 cumulative GPA
- Must demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with faculty, administration and staff on first year experiences
- Must show initiative and creativity
Contact shollida@shepherd.edu to learn more and apply!
FYEX Peer Educator Application
Helping Guidelines & Boundaries
“The Power of Peer Leadership”
Helpful Video Tips from FYEX Peer Educators
Advice from Current Students: What I Wish I’d Known My First Year of College
Exploring Campus + Dining Options
Proven Effective: Study Skills
Time Management advice from an honors student athlete
Planners, Sleep, and Study Spots