Points of Pride
The Peer Mentor Program invests in the development of its Peer Mentors and supports their participation in professional development opportunities. The result is excellence in mentoring. The Peer Mentor Program and the work that the Peer Mentors do have received recognition at multiple levels for which Peer Mentors have an opportunity to share their work at different conferences. Selected conference presentations, awards and other points of recognition are included below.
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Mentor Training
Our dedicated Peer Mentors undergo continuous training and professional development, including completion of national certifications like Eduology's Peer Leader/Mentor Training and the College Reading & Learning Association (CRLA) training. These rigorous programs, along with regular staff and supervisory meetings, ensure that our mentors stay current with best practices, fostering an environment of academic excellence and support for our students
Awards and Recognitions
2020
Alyssa Espinoza (Peer Mentor 2017 2020) receives the Weber State University Student Employee of the Year Awards and moved on to regionals.
2018
Karina Torres (Peer Mentor 2016 - 2019) receives the College Reading and Learning Association’s Outstanding Mentor Award at the national conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
2019
The A&D Peer Mentor Program staff receives the Outstanding Peer Education Group Award at the NASPA Region V/VI Peer Education Conference at Weber State University.
2018
The A&D Peer Mentor Program receives the Outstanding Peer Education Program Award for “Social Identity Conversations” at the NASPA General Assembly in Orlando, Florida.
2019
Olga Antonio, Coordinator, receives the WildCATT Disability Collaboration Award for Staff.
2017
Andrea Salcedo (Peer Mentor 2016 - 2017) receives the NASPA Region V Undergraduate Rising Star Award at the Western Regional Conference on the Island of O'ahu, Honolulu, Hawai'i.
Selected Conference Attendance and Presentations
“So you want your peer educators to talk about race?”Antonio, Olga., Rachel Asencio., Liz Homez., Andrea Salcedo., Chanell Sosa. 2022. College Reading and Learning Association 55th Annual Conference. November 3.
Antonio, Olga., Bennion, Shawn. 2019. College Reading and Learning Association National Conference. New Orleans, Louisiana. November 1.
Alvarado, Isabela., Antonio, Olga. 2019. Wildcat Exchange. Weber State University. April 30.
Bennion, Shawn., Prestwich, Kole., Torres, Karina. 2019. NASPA Region V/VI Peer Education Conference. Weber State University. March 30.
“Let’s Connect: The Building Blocks of Networking”
Alvarado, Isabela., Blockston, Erin., Espinoza, Alyssa. 2019. NASPA Region V/VI Peer Education Conference. Weber State University. March 30.
Fuentes, Priscilla., Pettigrew, Bessie., Rios, Maria. 2019. NASPA Region V/VI Peer Education Conference. Weber State University. March 30.
“Using Lesson Plans for Effective Peer Mentoring”
Antonio, Olga., Torres, Karina. 2018. NASPA General Assembly. Orlando, Florida. November 3.
“Facilitating Social Identity Conversations”
Antonio, Olga., Espinoza, Alyssa., Torres, Karina. 2018. NASPA General Assembly. Orlando, Florida. November 2.
Leadership in Regional/National Organizations
2019 - 2020
Maria Rios (Peer Mentor 2018 - 2019) serves as the Region V representative for the NASPA Student Advisory Committee.
2018 - 2019
Alyssa Espinoza (Peer Mentor/Lead 2017 - 2020) serves as the Region V representative for the NASPA Student Advisory Committee.
2018 - present
Olga Antonio (coordinator) serves as the Health, Safety and Well-Being Initiatives of NASPA (Peer Education) Volunteer State Coordinator.
Karina Torres receives
the Outstanding Mentor Award
Alyssa Espinoza introduces a keynote speaker at the NASPA General Assembly in Orlando, Florida as a member of the Student Advisory Committee.
The Peer Mentor Program receives the Outstanding Peer Education Program Award at the NASPA General Assembly.
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