Pioneers C.A.R.E.
C – Collaboration
A – Advocacy
R – Resourcefulness
E – Education
Our student organization works towards shaping a safer, healthier, and more inclusive campus community. With each member being a nationally certified peer educator through NASPA, students plan events and provide programs for fellow students on alcohol, sexual violence prevention, and bystander intervention. They model safe and healthy behaviors and advocate for responsible decision-making. The Prevention & Education Coordinator in the Dean of Students Office, trains and supervises the Pioneers C.A.R.E. group.
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Gain Skills and Experience
- Health-related knowledge of alcohol and sexual assault
- Bystander intervention
- Workshop design
- Event-planning
- Public speaking and presentation
- Marketing and communication
- Leadership and teamwork
- All majors are encouraged to join
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Time Commitment
The time commitment is two to eight hours per week, depending on special events, etc. There are weekly meetings.
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Compensation
This is an unpaid position, but certification fees, program materials, and meals during training are covered by the university.
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Duties
- Successfully complete Peer Educator training at the start of the fall semester
- Attend and actively participate in weekly meetings
- Develop and present educational programs that fit student requests
- Plan and facilitate other educational events and programs like Alcohol Awareness Week, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Welcome Weekend, etc.
- Be a source of accurate information and refer students to appropriate resources
- Aid in the creation and marketing of social norms campaigns
- Assist in evaluation of programs, goals, and outcomes
- Identify campus needs and develop programs to address those needs
- Serve on relevant coalitions and committees
- Support and model the UW-Platteville Pioneer Student Conduct Code
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Requirements
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
- Desire to help others
- Ability to support and model the Pioneer Student Conduct Code
- Ability to commit to membership for a full academic year
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Desired Qualities
- You are a highly motivated, self-starter
- You have a passion to create change
- You can work with students having diverse attitudes and beliefs
For more information on joining Pioneers C.A.R.E. or to request a program, contact the Prevention and Education Coordinator at preventioned@uwplatt.edu or 608.342.1854.
