HELPING EVERYONE REACH OPTIMAL HEALTH
HEROH
Peer Health Educator Application
Name _____________________________________________________________ Date ______________________
Male _____ Female _____ Student ID Number ____________________________ Date of Birth ________________
Email Address ________________________________________________ Cell Phone _________________________
Local Address ___________________________________________________________________________________
Major_________________________________________ Minor___________________________________________
Class Standing: Freshman________ Sophomore________ Junior________ Senior________ Grad Student _________
Expected Date of Graduation ______________
Expected Course Load for: Fall Semester_________ Spring Semester_________
Will you be working during this academic year? Yes _________ No _________
If yes, where? ________________________________________________________________
Expected Number of Hours per Week: _______________
Self Evaluation
This portion will be used to identify where HEROH can best utilize your talents. This will not limit your possibilities
within the group but will help us get you involved with HEROH activities! You are encouraged to expand your skills
which will allow us to help you grow as a professional.
Needs improvement
Average
Outstanding
Communication Skills
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9
Ability to work as part of a team
1
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9
Initiative
1
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9
Follow through on commitments
1
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9
Maturity
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9
Accepts responsibility
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9
Uses good judgment
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Creativity
1
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9
I understand the goals of the Peer Health Education program I am applying for and the commitment it involves.
Signature ___________________________________________________________ Date _________________
Please return this application to Mariah Weber (WC106) or to the HEROH Resource Office (WC106).
HELPING EVERYONE REACH OPTIMAL HEALTH
HEROH
Peer Health Educator Description
South Dakota State University Wellness Center
1440 North Campus Drive
Box 2818
Brookings SD, 57007
HEROH Office: WC 106
Mariah’s Office: WC 106
Meetings WC Conf. 110
HEROH: 688.4312
Mariah: 688.4585
MISSION
HEROH students operate as an extension of the Wellness Center at South Dakota State University. As peer educators,
HEROH provides campus-wide health promotion campaigns designed to prevent health problems by educating and
encouraging healthy lifestyles.
OBJECTIVES
 To provide health related educational programs to SDSU students through classroom and residential hall
presentations.
 To provide prevention education and awareness activities to SDSU students to create a healthier campus.
 To give HEROH members experience in developing and presenting health education programs.
 To give HEROH members the training and experiences needed to gain leadership skills.
HEROH members hold to the following principles:
 We are committed to our personal wellness and engage in activities that keep us healthy
 We show our esteem for students by effectively offering well prepared information
 We strive to create a meaningful experience for all participants
 We are members of a team that can rely on each other
 We are willing to work towards having positive and healthy relationships with each other
 We understand our message content and present information in a conversational tone
TIME COMMITMENT
Minimum of 1 hour per week includes an hour in the HEROH office performing office duties or attendance at planned
events in a school year. *Needed in order to include HEROH on resume.
Programming includes:
 Classroom and residential hall presentations:
o Alcohol Abuse and Binge Drinking
o Safer Sex
o Nutrition, Exercise/ Physical Activity
o Tobacco Awareness
o Weight Management
o Illness prevention and self-care
 Great American Smoke Out 5K and Children’s Miracle Network 5K
 Pre-Finals Stress free Activity Days
 SDSU Wellness Fair
 Wellness Wednesday
 SDSU Wellness Center Blood Drive
Other Responsibilities:
 Conduct research on health issues affecting college students
 Assist in needs assessment activities program evaluation
 Participate in biweekly meetings/weekly office hour
 Participate in monthly HEROH programming
ORIENTATION/TRAINING
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Members are provided a brief orientation following HEROH meetings and during their weekly office hour.
New members receive their training by observing presentations conducted by more experienced peer educators.