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UPeers program

UPeers are upper-class students who are successful academically, involved in campus life, and have a desire to help new freshmen manage their transition to UNCP. UPeers attend all sessions of their assigned Freshman Seminar class and mentor first year students throughout the academic year. They serve as the bridge between the instructor and student, assist in planning of the syllabus and teaching course content, assist in moderating and facilitating class discussion, communicate with students outside of class in a variety of ways, provide feedback to the instructor, serve as a freshman advocate, are guides to campus resources, and serve as a role model for academic, co-curricular and leadership behaviors.

 

UPeers Requirements

UPeers Responsibilities

UPeers Benefits and Rewards

Contact Information

 

 

UPeers Requirements:

  • Sophomore standing or above as of the Fall Semester 2009
  • Campus Involvement
  • Commitment to achieve the ideals presented in the UNCP Academic Honor Code
  • Interest in working as a team member with a Freshman Seminar Instructor
  • Willingness to model appropriate behavior and serve as a mentor for freshman students

UPeers Responsibilities:

  • Serve as an advocate for the interests, needs, and rights of first-year UNCP students
  • Serve as a mentor for academic, co-curricular, and leadership involvement
  • Completion of UPEER training
  • Help students adjust and become academically successful
  • Assist in planning of syllabus, course content, and class logistics
  • Assist in facilitating class discussions
  • Communicate regularly with Freshman Seminar students following a scheduled communication plan as well as impromptu contact
  • Serve as a liaison for student feedback to the instructor

UPeers Benefits and Rewards:

  • Hourly wage
  • Opportunity for a paid position during orientation
  • Experience in leadership and facilitating classroom discussions
  • Experience in planning a successful learning environment for first-year students
  • Gain knowledge of group/classroom dynamics
  • Development of interpersonal communication skills
  • Satisfaction in helping UNCP freshman students
  • Opportunity to explore the possibility of careers in higher education
  • Resume and reference

Center for Academic Excellence at 910.521.6625.

Updated: Wednesday, August 12, 2009

 

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