What is the P.E.E.R. Success Academy?
The P.E.E.R. Success Academy is a 2-credit hour course designed to support students to develop transferrable skills. This course serves as a foundation for peer educator and peer leader positions across ºÚÁÏÍø.
P.E.E.R. is an acronym that stands for Peer, Experiential, Education, and Reflection, and these components embody what this course is all about! The course is led by two undergraduate student Peer Success Trainers who guide students through immersive and dynamic experiential learning that allows them to create peer-to-peer relationships and cultivate skill development.
In each class session, students will engage in reflective learning with their peers that will allow them to assess their potential, skill development, and performance throughout the course. Overall, this course is underpinned on a commitment to provide prospective peer educators and leaders with a pathway to success.
The P.E.E.R. Model
- Peer - Each section of the P.E.E.R. Success Academy: UC 20201 is led by two undergraduate student Peer Success Trainers. This is a unique aspect of the course as it embraces peer eduacation.
- Experiential - The P.E.E.R. Success Academy: UC 20201 offers students a learning experience that is interactive and collaborative. The course curriculum is designed to be hands on, immersing students in skill development.
- Education - The education that students gain will go beyond their in-classroom learning experiences. Course content includes: peer mentorship, leadership, group dynamics, personal strengths, problem solving, value free advice, belonging, emotional intelligence, conflict management and self-wellness.Students will also receive supplemental education from campus partners across the university in the form of workshops, institutes, and sessions.
- Reflection - The P.E.E.R. Success Academy: UC 20201 provides the opportunity for students to participate in reflective discussions and conversations in every class session. Students learn more about themselves and from one another strengthening their ability to communicate and connect with members of their community across both similarities and differences.
Add UC 20201 to your Spring Schedule
You can select and register for a section of the P.E.E.R. Success Academy: UC 20201 in Flashline and Visual Schedule Builder .
Campus: Kent Campus (KC)
Subject: University College (UC)
Course Number: 20201
Important Information:
- Multiple sections available
- All majors and class standings are welcome!
- UC 20201 is only offered in the Spring Semester
If you have questions about adding P.E.E.R. Success Academy to your spring semester course schedule, contact your academic advisor for help.