The Greek Intervention Framework ED AD 497

 

The Greek Intervention Framework is a Peer Mentor training class (ED AD 497 - Section #1) that allows chapters to select one or two members who are most likely already acting as peer mentors within the chapter. The purpose of the TGIF course is to establish members in each chapter that are familiar with campus resources and are trained to help other students that face common problems such as healthy living, wellness, alcohol, eating disorders, self-esteem, suicide and depression. These members become a valuable source of information for other chapter members and are also available to do interventions if the need arises.

Who Should Be A Peer Mentor?

In order for a Peer Mentor to be effective in a particular chapter house, it is important for the Peer Mentor to possess certain qualities. These qualities include, but are not limited to:

• approachable by new members and initiated members
• respected by all members
• a live-in member of the chapter
• actively involved in chapter activities
• able to communicate well
• trustworthy
• an active member
• socially responsible
• mentally, physically & academically stable
  

Benefits of Being a Peer Mentor

Although Peer Mentors do not receive any monetary benefits for their role, they do receive an excellent personal growth experience. The skills a person acquires from the Peer Mentor program are ones that will last a lifetime and will be invaluable in any situation where dealing with other people is important. In addition to the personal rewards, Peer Mentors will receive:

• 3 academic credits for the training course
• opportunities to meet a variety of students
• a greater awareness of campus issues
• relationships with faculty and staff
• information on campus resources
• opportunities to assist chapter members
• a copy of all training materials used
• a certificate upon completion

 

Peer Mentor Selection Process

We are asking the fraternity and sorority chapters who would like to participate to select their peer mentors for the next academic year. You may select a first choice and a second choice. We will take as least one member from each chapter, but may take more if class size allows. The cost of the program is $90 per peer helper to cover retreat and training expenses.

For More Information

If you would like additional information regarding The Greek Intervention Framework (TGIF) course or want to learn more about being a Peer Mentor, contact Samantha Armstrong, Assistant Director of Greek Life, at 335-5433 or greeklife@wsu.edu.

 

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