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.

The Senior Peer Leader is an elite position for the Peer Leader Program that provides opportunities for students to guide, educate, and support students in academic success at Austin Peay State University. Senior Peer Leaders not only have a section of APSU 1000 or PASS 0900 to support but also a team of Peer Leaders. They serve as a guide and support when they are facing challenges in their positions. Additionally, the Senior Peer Leaders hold regular office hours in the student success area to assist with program facilitation, marketing, and Peer Leader recruitment. Senior Peer Leaders have the opportunity to explore their own leadership potential, learn techniques about facilitating dialogue, and developing skills for mentoring both inside and outside of the classroom. Senior Peer Leaders are chosen through a process of training and education by successfully completing at least one year as a Peer Leader. Candidates are interviewed and chosen based on leadership skills and abilities demonstrated throughout their time as a Peer Leader.

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.

The Peer Leader Program provides opportunities for students to guide, educate, and support students in academic success at Austin Peay State University. Peer Leaders are student leaders who provide an immediate support network to APSU students. Peer leaders will help students adjust to the University, develop a better understanding of campus resources and skills essential for academic success. Peer Leaders have the opportunity to explore their own leadership potential, learn techniques about facilitating dialogue, and developing skills for mentoring both inside and outside of the classroom. Peer Leaders are chosen through a process of training and education by successfully completing three one hour academic Leadership courses which guide them through their experience of preparing for the position. The courses focus on topics such as facilitating, mentoring inside and outside the classroom, and provides self reflection on their personal leadership development throughout the practical experience.

Austin Peay State University is proud to recognize students who were on the Dean's List during the Fall 2018 semester.

Peer leadership provides opportunities for students to guide, educate, and support students in acadecmi success at Austin Peay State University. Peer Leaders are student leaders who provide an immediate support network to APSU students. Peer leaders will help students adjust to the University, develop a better understanding of campus resources and skills essential for academic success. Peer leaders have the opportunity to explore their own leadership potential, learn techniques about facilitating dialogue, and developing skills for mentoring both inside and outside of the classroom. Peer Leaders recieve are chosen through a process of training and education. Peer Leaders take three Leadership courses to guide them through their experience of preparing for the position, facilitating mentoring to current studetns inside the classroom, and reflecting on their personal leadership development.

Austin Peay State University has awarded the Transfer Dean's Scholarship to new transfer students for the fall semester.

Austin Peay State University has awarded the Transfer Dean's Scholarship to new transfer students for the fall semester.

Austin Peay State University has awarded the President's Community College Graduate Scholarship to graduates of a Tennessee Board of Regents Community College or Hopkinsville Community College for the fall semester.

Austin Peay State University has awarded the 250R Provost Supplemental Scholarship to high-achieving freshmen for the Fall 2018 semester.

Austin Peay State University has awarded the President's Community College Graduate Scholarship to graduates of a Tennessee Board of Regents Community College or Hopkinsville Community College for the fall semester.

Austin Peay State University has awarded the Provost's Out-of-State Scholarship to high-achieving freshmen for the Fall 2018 semester.

Austin Peay State University has awarded the Dean's Scholarship to high-achieving freshmen for the Fall 2018 semesters.

Austin Peay State University has awarded the Presidential Scholarship to high-achieving freshmen for the Fall 2018 semester.

Austin Peay State University has awarded the Transfer Dean's Scholarship to new transfer students for the 2017-2018 academic year.

Austin Peay State University has awarded the 250R Provost Supplemental Scholarship to high-achieving freshmen for the Summer and Fall 2018 semesters.

Austin Peay State University has awarded the Provost's Out-of-State Scholarship to high-achieving freshmen for the Summer and Fall 2018 semesters.

Austin Peay State University has awarded the Dean's Scholarship to high-achieving freshmen for the Summer and Fall 2018 semesters.

Austin Peay State University has awarded the Transfer Dean's Scholarship to new transfer students for the 2017-2018 academic year.

Austin Peay State University has awarded the 250R Provost Supplemental Scholarship to high-achieving freshmen for the Summer and Fall 2018 semesters.

Austin Peay State University has awarded the Presidential Scholarship to high-achieving freshmen for the Summer and Fall 2018 semesters.

Austin Peay State University has awarded the Provost's Out-of-State Scholarship to high-achieving freshmen for the Summer and Fall 2018 semesters.

Austin Peay State University has awarded the Presidential Scholarship to high-achieving freshmen for the Summer and Fall 2018 semesters.

Austin Peay State University has awarded the Dean's Scholarship to high-achieving freshmen for the Summer and Fall 2018 semesters.

Austin Peay State University is proud to recognize students who were on the Dean's List during the Spring 2018 semester.

Austin Peay State University has awarded the Dean's Scholarship to high-achieving freshmen for the Summer and Fall 2018 semesters.

Austin Peay State University has awarded the Presidential Scholarship to high-achieving freshmen for the Summer and Fall 2018 semesters.

Austin Peay State University has awarded the Provost's Out-of-State Scholarship to high-achieving freshmen for the Summer and Fall 2018 semesters.

Austin Peay State University has awarded the 250R Provost Supplemental Scholarship to high-achieving freshmen for the Summer and Fall 2018 semesters.

Austin Peay State University has awarded the Transfer Dean's Scholarship to new transfer students for the 2017-2018 academic year.