Peer Education (UNIV 350)

UNIV 350, a 3-credit elective course, provides you the opportunity to co-instruct the UNIV 150 Freshman Year Experience course, sharing your experiences and wisdom to help freshmen transition from high school to college life.

As a Peer Educator, you model and advise the UNIV 150 students on how to be a successful and effective learner at NMSU. In UNIV 350 you will learn about student development theory, leadership skills, classroom management, and how to make effective presentations to students on academic skills, social issues, and personal effectiveness.

UNIV 350 Application

First name

Middle initial

Last name

Banner ID#

Mailing address

City

State

Zip

Home phone#

Cell Phone#

Did you transfer to NMSU? Yes No

Academic status for 2008-09 school year. Junior Senior

Total credits earned through last full-time semester.

Cumulative GPA through last full-time semester.

Please list your college and major.

What are your career plans?

Please describe your campus and community involvement, including volunteer work and any awards received.

List your work experience (include internships, work-study, part-time jobs, summer jobs, volunteer work).

Why you want be become an FYE Peer Educator?

What personal qualifications do you have that you believe would contribute to being a successful Peer Educator?

What are three (3) issues related to self-development you feel need to be covered in a freshman orientation course?

What are the three (3) most important topics you feel need to be included in a freshman orientation course at NMSU?

How does an awareness of diversity affect you personally? Why it important to discuss diversity in a freshman orientation course?

Open until filled. Enrollment is limited.

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