UNIV-200 Peer Education, Mentoring & Applied Campus Leadership
The purpose of this course is to introduce the study of peer education, mentoring, and leadership using text and outside readings, activities, and a variety of other assignments. This course will develop undergraduate students into peer mentors for effective on-campus leadership and helping roles and to improve overall peer leadership efficacy. It will give students a deeper understanding of themselves, how to effectively use empathy, varied communication styles, problem solving, mentoring, and conflict management skills while appreciating the diversity of others. The course will focus on peer leading in both team and individual contexts and serves as an opportunity gain direct training and preparation for campus leadership and mentoring roles.