The position of Peer Leader for the DSC Peer Instruction Program will require energetic, enthusiastic and motivated Dalton State College students. Students chosen to participate in the program will take on many roles in assisting first year DSC students. Peer Leaders will work closely with faculty, staff, and other students to help provide information, referrals, academic support, and transitional assistance to all DSC students.

How do I Become a Peer Leader?

Minimum requirements:
Exit Learning Support
3.0 Grade Point Average
FASFA eligible
Good communication skills
Commitment for one academic year
4.0 Grade Point Average in content area

Peer Leader Application - (click to get application)

1. Please read all instructions carefully and fully.

2. Complete all parts of the application packet. Be sure to use your DSC e-mail.

3. Write legibly.

4. Two Letters of Recommendation should be completed.  One recommendation form should be completed by a DSC staff or faculty member.

5.  E-mail (jtrost@daltonstate.edu) or return application to Jody Trost, Coordinator of First Year Experience and Peer Instruction Program, in Academic Resources, 5 Pope Student Center.

Peer Instruction Goals

• Help students learn and develop a set of adaptive study, coping, critical thinking, problem solving, social, and college survival skills.
   
• Aid students’ integration to the Dalton State College Community.

• Help Faculty and Staff.
   
• Ensure that students successfully complete their first year and continue their collegiate career.

• Serve as a role model and mentor to new and continuing students.

• Participate in advance training with faculty, staff, and other peer instruction leaders
  (Spring and Fall).

• Serve as a resource and referral person for students.

• Facilitate and document communications with students.

• Facilitate Supplemental Instruction in content area.

• Help connect students to campus resources and DSC community.

• Adhere to confidentiality statement.

• Tutor individually when necessary.

• Meet weekly with Peer Leader Coordinator.

• Be available up to 19.5 hours a week.

What does a Peer Instructor Receive?

• $7.25 hr up to 19.5 hrs.
   
• An opportunity to develop leadership and group facilitation skills.
   
• Excellent resume experience
  
• Ability to shape new students transitional experience

Jody Trost
Coordinator First Year Experience/Peer Instruction Program
Dalton State College
650 College Drive
Dalton, GA 30721
jtrost@daltonstate.edu
706-272-4573