RISE Peer Educators are a dedicated team of brilliant minds and fearless leaders whose main priority is promoting well-being and educating their peers. This group of select students assist RISE in outreach, programming & events, and facilitating workshops. RISE Peer Educators are paid student leaders and earn $10 / hour, working approximately 20 hours per month August - May.

Click here to apply to be a peer educator!

What are the perks of being a Peer Educator?

• Money! ($10 / hour, 20 hours / month,  August - May)
• Opportunity to attend and present at the national Peer Educator conference
• Excellent hands-on learning opportunities that will look excellent on a resume or graduate / professional school application
• You can make a difference and help your peers and the Texas Tech community

RISE Peer Educators will be required to:

• Attend mandatory training the second week in August 2021.
• Participate in Raider Welcome Week events August 2021.
• Work approximately 20 hours per month by attending Peer Educator meetings, completing office hours and campus outreach, facilitating workshops, and working at RISE events
• Maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Remain in good disciplinary standing at Texas Tech University

To learn more:

• Email rise@ttu.edu for more information on the peer education program.

Learn more about Global Peer Educators here.

Apply to be a Peer Educator

Peer Educator Applications will open March 1, 2021 and close March 26, 2021. 

Click here to complete your application now!

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