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Contact Information |
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| Program Director |
Joleen Nevers |
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(860) 486-0772 |
| Fax |
(860) 486-0004 |
| Address |
Unit 0011 |
| E-Mail |
Joleen.Nevers@uconn.edu |
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Program Information |
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Program Mission |
Sexperts promotes positive and responsible sexuality choices across campus through positive interactions with peers. The peer leaders will educate the campus community about Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs), pregnancy prevention and sexuality issues. They will also educate their peers of the resources available to them at Student Health Services. |
Expected Commitment |
Academic Year |
Required Skills |
Willingness to speak in front of groups, strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills, dependable, reliable. |
Majors |
All Majors Welcome |
Training |
On weekend in September, Peer Educators attend a 2 day long workshop (10 hours each day). The workshop will cover a range of topics related to information about health education as well as team building exercises. Food will be provided at the workshop. |
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Basic Description |
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| Type of Peer Educator |
Mature, responsible sophomores and upperclassmen who want to make a difference. |
| Responsibilities |
Attending all training sessions, attendance at weekly meetings (1 hour each), 2 hours a week of programming (* depending on the amount of credits) |
| Type of Student Serviced |
All students |
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Compensation |
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| Volunteer |
Yes |
| Student Labor |
No |
| Work Study |
No |
| Special Payroll |
No |
| Credits |
Yes |
| Other |
None |
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