Nutrition educators increase students understanding of the role nutrition plays in wellness. Outreach activities include the promotion of National Nutrition Month and National Eating Disorders Week. Educators increase students understanding of the impact that alcohol and other drugs may have on their lives. Educators sponsor special alcohol and drug prevention activities such as The Great American Smokeout. In addition to identifying a content area, you will also be involved with a team that participates in various activities.
Experienced educators have the opportunity to work with new educators.
They help develop the content of the training class and assist in the process of becoming dedicated and successful peer educators. This team examines the healthy and unhealthy messages communicated to the public by the government and media and recommends an appropriate response. You will definitely be getting trained. Training classes occur only during the Fall semester. It consists of two mandatory classes - one small class in your specific content area and one large class with all new peer educators.