Training and Time Commitment
- Peer Leaders are hired for an academic year
- Peer Leaders are trained and mentored by professional staff and graduate assistants
- Peer Leaders are actively supported with professional development, from campus partners as well as esteemed professional leaders from the community
Peer Leader Eligibility Criteria
- Currently enrolled full-time Cal Poly student
- Students who have successfully completed at least three academic quarters at Cal Poly
- Students who have a 2.5 or higher cumulative GPA and in good academic standing
- Students who lead in all capacities, and enjoy meeting and mentoring fellow students on the journey of building leaders from within.
Program Objectives:
- Provide peer-to-peer mentoring throughout all our offerings
- Recognize the importance of one-to-one relationships and peer interactions >Support student leadership, team building, and personal management skills
- Establish student support networks that offer guidance through academic, social, and cultural transitions
- Provide additional knowledge about campus and community resources
- Facilitate successful student retention while enhancing the overall collegiate experience
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We are looking for students interested in:
- Connecting students to available on and off campus resources
- Establishing support networks
- Gaining career and professional development experience
- Enhancing leadership, interpersonal, communication, and time management skills
- Contributing to a positive and supportive college environment
- Supporting student growth and development
- Being a mentor and role model for students
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Peer Leader Benefits:
- Enhance leadership and interpersonal skills by providing guidance to all students and sharing your strategies for success
- Gain a better understanding of the peer-to-peer mentoring process
- Create a legacy by contributing to a positive and supportive college and community environment
- Opportunity to add to your resume by gaining leadership, career, and professional development experience
- Expand networking opportunities through program participation
- Contribute to creating the Cal Poly community you want to see
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I am interested! How do I get started?
Request to Join the Program and apply to be a Peer Leader - Center for Leadership
If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to us at leadership@calpoly.edu
