Multicultural Student Center Seeks Student Leaders for New Program

August 19, 2014

The Multicultural Student Center has launched Diversity Peer Educators, a new program to promote greater cultural understanding, awareness and respect for all students, and is seeking student volunteers to lead the effort. If you’re interested in making a difference on campus, starting a dialogue among your peers about respecting the differences of others and educating others on breaking stereotypes, consider becoming a Diversity Peer Educator (DPE). DPEs will, through educational programs and campus outreach, strive to enhance student’s comprehensive knowledge of diversity, inclusion and social justice issues to maintain a positive, supportive and inclusive environment. DPEs must meet the following requirements:

• Must have a 2.5 GPA
• Clearly demonstrate an interest,passion and commitment for diversity awareness and inclusion
• Display a willingness to learn more about topics and issues of diversity
• Be an active participant in discussions regarding multicultural programs, issues and concerns
• Have strong oral and written communication skills
• Must be able to attend fall training and bi-weekly meetings

Information Sessions will be held in Room #2052 of the Russell Union on the following dates and times:

• Wednesday, August 27 at 12 p.m.
• Thursday, September 4 at 3 p.m.

The application deadline is Friday, September 5 by 5 p.m. For more information or to apply check out tiny.cc/DPE  or contact the Multicultural Student Center at msc@georgiasouthern.edu or at 912-478-5409.