Austin Peay State University

Peer mentors are integral to the success for orientation and support programs for first-year students and students in transition. The range of services provided by peer mentors on college campuses is broad, and CRLA members and leaders sought to establish criteria for excellence in mentor training of many kinds. In 1998 the CRLA Board endorsed new standards and guidelines for mentor training programs, creating what is now referred to as International Mentor Training Program Certification. Three levels of certification has been established. Level 1 - Certified Mentor; Level 2 - Advanced Certified Mentor; Level 3 - Master Certified Mentor. Students who achieve a Level 2 Advanced Certifcation at Austin Peay State University will have achieved 25 hours of training and 75 hours of mentoring experience with new students. Peer Leaders are important to the success of all students. APSU values the Peer Leaders as connections to the university for new students and academic success mentors for all students.

Peer mentors are integral to the success for orientation and support programs for first-year students and students in transition. The range of services provided by peer mentors on college campuses is broad, and CRLA members and leaders sought to establish criteria for excellence in mentor training of many kinds. In 1998 the CRLA Board endorsed new standards and guidelines for mentor training programs, creating what is now referred to as International Mentor Training Program Certification. Three levels of certification has been established. Level 1 - Certified Mentor; Level 2 - Advanced Certified Mentor; Level 3 - Master Certified Mentor. Students who achieve a Level 1 Certifcation at Austin Peay State University will have achieved 15 hours of training and 50 hours of mentoring experience with new students. Peer Leaders are important to the success of all students. APSU values the Peer Leaders as connections to the university for new students and academic success mentors for all students.

APSU 1000 Peer Leaders are upper-level student leaders who provide an immediate support network to first-year students. Peer leaders help first-year students adjust to the university and develop a better understanding of campus resources and skills essential for academic success.

The Office of Student Affairs at Austin Peay State University honored the leadership and service of individual students, student organizations, faculty members and staff at its annual Student Organization and Leader Awards Program on April 16. The purpose of the program is to recognize students, student organizations, faculty and staff who have made significant contributions throughout the year both on and off campus, Director for Student Affairs Programs Tammy Bryant said.

The Faculty Leadership Program offers an opportunity for faculty, nominated by their chairs and selected by a committee composed of members of the Deans Council, to learn about different administrative responsibilities, available resources, campus initiatives, trends in higher education and other details that would help them serve as knowledgeable representatives and leaders of Austin Peay. Accepted applicants meet once a week in the spring semester for an all-day, campus-led immersion program.

The Chair Leadership Program offers an opportunity for departmental chairs to learn about and discuss initiatives, strategies and tactics that can help them serve as effective leaders in a complex, changing environment.

Each month, the Office of Student Life and Engagement honors a student for their positive contributions to Austin Peay State University and for demonstrating noteworthy leadership skills. Students are nominated by student organizations who have witnessed first-hand these students' leadership abilities. Criteria include: 1.Ethical leadership principles and practices 2.Collaboration and problem solving 3.Commitment and action

APSU engineering technology major Brittani Littlejohn was named president of the new APSU chapter of the National Association of Home Builders. The new NAHB chapter is the first APSU organization to serve students pursuing degrees in construction and civil engineering technology.

Each month, the Office of Student Life and Engagement honors a student for their positive contributions to Austin Peay State University and for demonstrating noteworthy leadership skills. Students are nominated by student organizations who have witnessed first-hand these students' leadership abilities. Criteria include: 1.Ethical leadership principles and practices 2.Collaboration and problem solving 3.Commitment and action

The Student Organization Council (SOC) oversees the registration and operations of the 120+ student organizations at Austin Peay State University. Four student leaders serve as the executive board.