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Peer Educators

Peer Health Educator members

²ÝÝ®´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÏÂÔØ Peer Health Educators are trained & NASPA Certified Peer Educators. They help build a healthier & empowered ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÏÂÔØ campus by sharing practical, research-backed information with their fellow Pioneers. Catch our PHE's out on campus sharing information on important health topics such as: Healthy Relationships, Alcohol & Substance Use, Sleep, Sexual Health, Stress Management, Women's Health & more. 

Through these programs our PHE's develop strong skills in communication, research, project management, & teamwork. 

Applications are currently closed. Please look out for recruitment announcements on the .

More Information

Apply to Become a Peer Educator

As a ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÏÂÔØ Peer Educator, you will gain valuable experience that can be applied in your future endeavors, strengthen your work experience and enhance your resume. While all Peer Educators are volunteers, we operate on a points system and those who meet the semester point requirements will be eligible for a stipend and graduation swag.

If interested in applying to become a Peer Educator, please .

Interview Process

Once you fill out the application, you will be contacted to set up a time for a brief interview. Please reach out to Amy Allison (Peer Health Educator Advisor) if you have any questions.

What is a Peer Educator?

Responsibilities

Attend (in-person) weekly health topic training meetings every Thursday from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM during the Fall & Spring semesters at Student Health Services.

Pass knowledge competencies on health topics to facilitate educational events across campus

Plan educational interventions on various health topics

Facilitate health topic events & activities for fellow ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÏÂÔØ students

Connect students to relevant health & wellness resources

Serve as a Peer Educator for ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÏÂÔØ campus community

Marketable Skills

Skills that will be learned or enhanced as a Peer Educator may include, but are not limited to:

  • Adaptability
  • Assessment
  • Confidentiality
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Crisis Management
  • Critical thinking/problem solving skills
  • Leadership
  • Literature Review
  • Networking/Collaboration
  • Program Planning
  • Public Speaking
  • Resource knowledge
  • Teamwork
  • Technology skills
  • Time Management

U in the Driver Seat

Peer Health Educators partner with , a peer to peer education program for college students dedicated to reducing their number one killer - car crashes.

Here are some stats you may not know:

  • There is a higher total number of fatalities for 18-24 year olds (college) than 13-17 year old (jr. high/high school) group: 651 vs 114
  • 56% of fatalities occurred on the weekend (Friday through Sunday)
  • Crashes increased by 22% from Wednesday to Thursday as more and more students are going out on Thursdays.
  • In 2016, 221,237 drivers aged 18-24 were involved in a car crash in Texas and of those crashes, 1,553 young adults died. (TxDOT C.R.I.S.)

Peers Against Tobacco

Peer Health Educators partner with , a peer-led initiative to eradicate tobacco use on college campuses across Texas. We're here to help educate fellow students about the dangers of all forms of tobacco use.

²ÝÝ®´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÏÂÔØ is a Peers Against Tobacco Campus.

 Line: 1-877-YES-QUIT (1-877-937-7848)

DIFFA

²ÝÝ®´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÏÂÔØ is a DIFFA-Dallas grantee. Peer Health Educators provide educational resources, presentations, and information about HIV.

Page last updated 10:00 AM, August 19, 2026