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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>SWAT TEAM peer educators are accepting
applications for new members. </span></font></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Peer
Educators</span></font></b> are students who have been trained in a variety of
health/wellness and social issues affecting <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName
w:st="on">Texas</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">A&M-Commerce</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceType w:st="on">University</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>
students. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>They provide educational
programs for other groups of students, including sexual health, wellness,
alcohol/drugs, and tobacco programs, in an informal environment conducive to
exchange and open communications.</span></font><font face=Arial><span
style='font-family:Arial'> </span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>As a member of the <b><span
style='font-weight:bold'>S.W.A.T. T.E.A.M. Peer Educators</span></b>, you will
have several responsibilities, it is important to be aware of the level of
commitment that is necessary in order to perform well in those roles. It
is important for peers to see you demonstrating in your daily life the messages
that you are trying to convey through programs.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Goals
for Peer Educators:</span></font></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>To promote awareness and
responsible behavior on a variety of health/wellness and social issues
affecting Texas A&M-Commerce students. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:
4.5pt;margin-left:-.25in;text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>To develop leadership skills, including listening,
communication, helping, facilitation, group, presentation, and
community-building skills that will then be used to educate peers. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:
4.5pt;margin-left:-.25in;text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>To assist Campus Wellness and other various offices,
in providing psycho-educational programs and outreach on topics related to
wellness, including sexual health and responsibility, alcohol and drug use,
tobacco and intercultural awareness. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>To gain opportunities for
career, social, cognitive, and emotional development and growth.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Benefits:</span></font></b>
<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></font>Experience as a group facilitator and educator <o:p></o:p></p>
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-.25in'><font size=3 face=Wingdings><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:
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</span></font>Leadership opportunities in BACCHUS <o:p></o:p></p>
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-.25in'><font size=3 face=Wingdings><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:
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</span></font>Knowledge and training on current topics affecting university
students <o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></font>You will be providing a needed service while having fun! <o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></font>Looks good on a resume! <o:p></o:p></p>
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face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black;font-weight:bold'>Membership is open to any
students who meet the following criteria:</span></font></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Minimum cumulative grade point average of
2.0 </span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Good standing with all components of the
University</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>A completed application for membership</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Able to attend required training Spring
2007 and 1 week prior to school starting</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>A student may be dismissed from the
organization if he/she willfully and knowingly compromises the integrity of the
organization's goals, missions and standards.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:
always'>
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face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><u><font size=3 color=black
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black;font-weight:
bold'>APPLICATION BELOW:</span></font></u></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 color=black
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Name:
__________________________________________ Phone:__________________<u>
</u></span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 color=black
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>School
Address: __________________________________________________________
</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 color=black
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Email:
________________________________________________________</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 color=black
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Age:
_________________ Classification:___________________________</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 color=black
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>GPA:
__________________</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 color=black
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Major:
__________________________________ Minor:
__________________
</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><font size=3 color=black
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black;font-weight:
bold'>Directions</span></font></b><font color=black><span style='color:black'>:
Please complete the information above, and on a separate typed paper, answer the
questions listed below in a clear concise manner.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>1. Describe why you
are interested and what you hope to get out of becoming a peer educator.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>2. Describe any
personal experiences or qualities of your personality which you feel would be
beneficial to the role of a peer health educator.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>3. These peer
education programs may ask for 2-3 hours of your time a week. How many hours a
week could you realistically devote to peer education?<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>4. What other
extracurricular activities, internships or practicum experiences, and/or job
commitments will you have during the next 3 semesters? <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Hand it
In</span></font></b>! <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>DEADLINE: Friday April
13<sup>th</sup>. </span></b> You can deliver this application to <st1:PlaceName
w:st="on">Morris</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Recreation</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType> or email it to Tieranee Jones (<u>tjones1@leo.tamu-commerce.edu</u>)
as an attachment saved as SWAT(yourname) or drop in campus mail, Attn: Tieranee
Jones, President of SWAT TEAM, <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Morris</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Recreation</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Thanks
for Applying!</span></font></b> We will contact you to set up an interview.
Additional questions??? Call 817-729-1515 or e-mail: <u>tjones1@leo.tamu-commerce.edu</u><o:p></o:p></p>
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Matikiewicz</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoAutoSig style='text-align:justify'><font size=3
face="Script MT Bold"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Script MT Bold"'>Associate
Director</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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face="Script MT Bold"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Script MT Bold"'>Wellness
/ AOD </span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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face="Script MT Bold"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Script MT Bold"'>TAMU-Commerce</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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