REACH Peer Educators

Contact Information

Dr. Lee Ward Director, University Health Center 540-568-3835

Description

Students in the REACH (Reality Educators Advocating for Campus Health) peer educator program developed content area and facilitation skills with respect to health topics, and used these skills to present to student groups in a variety of academic and out-of-class settings. Specifically, REACH educators teach segments of KIN100 in the General Education program. All REACH educators are enrolled in UNST307 - Health Facilitation. These students regularly are selected to present at national conferences.

Involvement

Involves Faculty, Involves Students

Scope

JMU Only

Date

Each academic year

Frequency

Ongoing (Currently in existence, year round)

Primary Focus of Program

Health and Healthcare

Zip Code/Location

22807

Benefits for Faculty, Students, Community, and Institution

The peer educators learn important concepts about health and facilitation, and gain valuable experience as educators/facilitators. The students in KIN100 and other settings learn about relevant and timely health topics that affect college students.

Areas of Engagement

Engaged Learning

Format

Program, Department

On/Off campus

On campus