SR No ns ET Se I November 13, 2000 . | The Lion's Eye Page 7 Peer pressure: Students could help each other in innovative mentoring program By Mari Ostbye "To ensure all incoming students feel men adjust better, develop good aca- Student Lifé at Penn State Delco. Staff Writer welcome demic habits early, learn about PSU “Also, if you know anyone you feel B To help freshmen make a connection policies, rules, traditions, and impor- would be a good mentor, recommend Did you ever think, “Gee, I wish I with an upper class student. tant deadlines earlier. They will have them.” knew that when I was a freshman,” or The goal is also to direct the pro- someone to turn to with difficult ques- The course is open for registration “Really! I was supposed to do that gram towards keeping students here. tions and issues. : now. freshman year?” With early intervention, school leaders For students who become peer The course is CNED 304, and it Penn State Delaware County cam- can learn about and react promptly counselors, there are benefits too. starts as soon as next semester. pus is setting the wheels in motion for individual student problems or chal- HM Earn academic credits All students will receive full train- = a peer counseling program that will lenges. BM Share knowledge : ing as part of the program, so even if allow upperclassmen to serve as men- As research has Show repeatedly, HB Gain work-related experience you don’t feel you have the necessary tors and confidants to incoming stu- it is student peers who are the most HM Learn how to work with and for a skills now, you will. dents, as well as intermediaries potent source of influence on growth team between the incoming students and and development during college years. Peer mentors also have the oppor- For more information or com- faculty, staff, and administration. =~ Peers have more influence than any tunity to serve as role models and ments, contact Doreen M. Hettich- The goals for this new program are other source (faculty, curriculum, etc.). work more closely with faculty and Atkins, Director of Student Life, Penn 3 multi-fold: The peer counseling program is staff in a more professional role. State Delaware County, phone: (610) B To assist incoming students as they designed to direct that peer influence “We need 30-40 students in order 892-1331 or fax (610) 892-1358, e-mail | try to adjust to college life at Penn in the best way possible. to get this program rolling,” said zdhl@psu.edu, or drop by her office on | State Delco Bottom line? This will help fresh- Doreen Hettich-Atkins, Director of the second floor of the Commons. Celebrats ith tamil Penn State Delco celebrated it's third annual Family Day Oct. 14. The event was a success with a little more than 150 people in attendance on the beautiful fall day. There was a free bar-b-que and many different demonstrations and events | : for all who came out. | : The karate club performed demon: | strations and even the dance team - came out to show their spirit. The - Nittany Lion was found wandering through the campus greeting visitors. - Young children ran around between i the various campus organizations who § had many events geared specifically for i the young ones. | There was a campus history tour Photos by | and a panel discussion on the changing . roles of parents when their children go An tela off to college. | For those who didn’t attend, you Consorto | missed a very enjoyable afternoon. Students, staff and a | Maybe next year youll think twice few young visitors about missing Family Day and come came to celebrate § join in the fun. Penn State’s family | — ANTEIA CONSORTO oer 14, . { ! | - | | -— | ! § { ’ f
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