Including the meeting time, a S.A.F.E.R. peer can expect to work an average of 3 - 5 hours each week. The Student Health Advisory Committee serves as the student liaison to the Health Center, handles suggestions and complaints, and markets Health Center programs and services. Students are expected to attend weekly meetings and planning sessions for various campus activities. This program is designed to increase awareness and knowledge about alcohol and other drug issues specifically impacting college students. Separate programs address the special needs of women and athletes regarding substance abuse.
All workshops are interactive and encourage group participation.
A variety of teaching techniques are employed. The Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Peer Education Program presents workshops to university classes, residence halls, athletic teams, Greek organizations, and other campus groups, as well as occasional off-campus workshops. Peers also run alcohol free tailgates and other special events. This peer education program is designed to support the health promotion programs and activities that will be offered at the Center for Health and Wellbeing, a satellite of the University Health Center, located in the Campus Recreation Center. Peer educators will design and deliver programs on stress management and other health promotion issues.