Peer Educators Spring 2013!

  Peer Education is now a part of the Student Wellness Resource Center located in room 235 of the Memorial Union.

Class Registration will begin for fall 2013 class.

Please contact:  

Courtney Glynn: courtney.glynn@umit.maine.edu  207-581-3488

Bud Walkup: bud.walkup@umit.maine.edu 207-581-1423.

Peer Education refers to the process of sharing information among members of a specific community to achieve positive health outcomes.

5 Roles of a Peer Educator:

Friend, Educator, Activist, Role Model & Team Member!

This past year, the peer educators have created programs such as:

Alcohol Responsibility Week, Great American Smoke Out, Drunk Drugged & Distracted Driving, Finals Hoorah, Goal Bowl, New Years Resolutions, Sexual Health Week, What’s In Your Drink? and more to come!

Current Members of Peer Education:

Priscilla Dimitre

Kassandra Mores

Shelby Saucier

Derek Thomas

Craig Capella

We cover a variety of health and wellness topics.  If you need information, an educational program, or bulletin board, please contact us.