Peer Leaders

Who?  

Peer Leaders are specially selected upper-class students from across campus to guide and support first-year students within an FYE course with a faculty or staff member. These students have a special opportunity to work collaboratively with faculty and staff to support incoming first-year students.  

What?  

FYE Peer Leaders  

• FYE Peer Leaders play key roles in assisting first-year students with the transition to Central
• Peer Leaders work cooperatively with instructors to serve guides and supports for first-year students
• Peer Leaders should be proactive in directing students to different opportunities and resources on campus
• Serve as a peer resource that the students feel comfortable approaching at any time with questions or concerns

How?  

• Have a minimum GPA of of 2.0 (if your GPA is lower than this, please reach out to us)  
• Enroll in 2 credit FYE 301 course in the fall  
• Attend all mandatory trainings
• Conduct yourself in a professional manner when representing the university  
• Communicate effectively new students and to faculty and staff  
• Exemplify pride in Central and share your story with others  

Why?  

• Earn 2 credits in FYE 301 and build your resume
• Build your communication, collaboration, leadership, teaching, planning, and presentation skills
• Connect with other students, faculty, and staff and build your network  

What are the responsibilities?  

• Attend assigned FYE class every week  
• Attend and actively participate in FYE 301 (Peer Leader course) and complete all associated assignments  
• Attend August training session  
• Meet with faculty weekly to plan and coordinate classes and instruction  
• Connect first-year students with campus resources and campus clubs and orgs  
• Meet one on one with students at least once a semester outside of the classroom  
• Plan in class activities and coordinate out of class activities to campus culture events (events, sporting events, lectures, etc.)  
• Respond to student emails  
• Teach at least one class  
• Connect with assigned faculty members when facing a difficult student situation that makes you uncomfortable