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. They will also participate in special events offered at the Campus Recreation Center. A pregnancy counselor is available five afternoons a week to return test results to individual students, as well as to an occasional staff or faculty member. There is a wide variety of referral and informational material available.