Alcohol and Drug Awareness Student Peer Educator Program What is the Alcohol and Drug Awareness Student Peer Educator Program? The Student Peer Educator Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program will provide a valuable opportunity to heighten campus awareness as part of the overall NEIU Alcohol and Drug Awareness Prevention strategy. The primary program purpose is to provide peer to peer informational resources that impact alcohol and drug prevention in an enjoyable and healthy way, ensuring the well being of all students. The program through Dean of Students Office in consultation with Student Health and Counseling Services will train student peers on college age use, effects, prevention, healthy alternatives and campus related policy. A significant amount of research on college age students found that peer-to-peer education offers lifesaving learning opportunity. Involved students are more likely to be successful, achieve educational and personal goals and graduate from the institution. What can I gain from being a Student Peer Educator? In today’s world, employers seek college graduates who demonstrate learning in and out of the classroom. The Student Peer Educator program prepares students to represent the rich diversity of education and urban life experiences. This is an ideal opportunity for those interested or planning for a career, employment or graduate work in a “helping” field such as Social Work, Justice Studies and Education majors. Other program incentives include skill enhancement, community service experience, teamwork, campus recognition and more. The program serves to build capacity, while offering professional training, community involvement and leadership skills. What are the requirements of being a Student Peer Educator? Interested students must demonstrate communication, student leadership, teamwork potential and a desire to make a difference in the NEIU community. Students interested in applying must meet the following minimal requirements:      

2.5 GPA at Northeastern Illinois University and in good academic standing Make a two-semester commitment to the program Willing to learn, practice and present scripted information Desire to raise awareness, be a leader and role model Attendance MANDATORY interview and trainings: Be available during 1 Activity Hour on the second and four week of each month (Thursdays) for training and/or presentations, planning meeting or outreach.

How do I become a Student Peer Educator? Complete the following application and email to [email protected] or return it to Dean of Students Office (B-119.) as soon as possible. Qualified applicants will be invited for an interview and newly selected peer educators will be notified during the next recruitment of Student Peer Educators.

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Alcohol and Drug Awareness Student PEER Educator Program Applicants must be an enrolled Northeastern Illinois University student with a minimum cumulative NEIU GPA of 2. 5. Name Major Degree

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Did someone suggest/recommend that you apply for the Student PEER Educator Program? No Yes (If Yes, Who?) On a separate sheet of paper (or document if submitting via e-mail) please answer the following questions. **Limit Responses to 1 Page** 1. Why are you interested in serving as a NEIU Student PEER Educator? 2. Why are you interested in the program? 3. What qualifications/experiences make you a good fit for the program? 4. In your own words, what do you think the role of the NEIU Student PEER Educator is? Check the boxes below to confirm that you will be able to meet the expectations listed below. I understand continuous training is required. I want to make a two-semester or more commitment and be available during each semester. I am available and will attend initial training on: Signature

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