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Student Services Office Peer Education
Peer Educators are current students who are dedicated to learning
and wellness.
Peer Educators go through a minimum of 20 hours of training to become
certified by the BACCHUS & GAMMA Peer Education Network and
are part of Valencia's Student Leadership Program.
Peers Educators assist students on a daily basis by helping them
better understand the LifeMap philosophy and the importance of being
educated about: Alcohol; AIDS/HIV/STD's; Sexual Responsibility;
Sexual Assault; and other safety issues. They also assist in the
development and organization of theme weeks. If you are interested
in becoming a Peer Educator for the next academic year, applications
and recruitment will begin in the Spring term. Please check for
detail information on the East Wind newsletter developed by Student
Development or contact Edward
Holmes.
Peer Educators 2007 -2008
- Joanna Carlisle
- Kim Henry
- Darrin Hines
- Mia Van Ness
- Miggie Perez
- Jesus Saavedra
- Manny Torres
Theme Weeks
1. National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week
(October 15- 19, 2007): Activities and events on campus
to inform students of consequences and responsibilities of alcoholic
consumption.
2. Annual Halloween Costume Contest (October 30, 2007 @
1pm): Celebrate Halloween and college spirit while promoting
safety. Dress up and win cash prizes.
3. Month of November 2007: Hunger and Homeless
Awareness. Activities throughout the month to bring awareness to
the plight of millions of US citizens who are in need.
4. World AIDS Day (December 3, 2007): Information
and awareness on topics such as AIDS, HIV, and other STD's.
5. Sexual Responsibility and Assault Awareness Week (February
11- 15, 2008): Information will be available to students
on self-defense and making healthier choices when it comes to sexual
activity.
6 . “Valencia Idol” Contest (February 8, 2008
@ 1pm): A chance for Valencia students to show off their
talents. Live performances by students, songs based on love and
respect...who is The Valencia Idol? Cash Prizes.
7 . Safe Spring Break Week (March 24- 28, 2008): Topics
on safety during the spring break holiday. Games, events, gifts.
8. Month of April 2008: Mental Health Awareness
Month. Activities to raise awareness about mental illnesses and
the importance of mental wellness for all.
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