Nov 12, 2024  
Catalog 2024-2025 
    
Catalog 2024-2025

CG 090 Peer Assistance Training


Lecture Hours: 3
Credits: 3

Provides training in implementing communication skills, leadership qualities, referral techniques, and assistance in locating college and community-based resources and services as peer assistant. Students serve as resource personnel to refer other students with personal, social or academic concerns.

Student Learning Outcomes:
  1. Describe the role and limits of a peer assistant.
  2. Identify specific college policies and procedures for students.
  3. Explain and operate the college’s computerized career exploration programs.
  4. Identify and explain academic and scholarship resources.
  5. Identify and use decision-making/problem solving strategies to assist students with personal or academic concerns.
  6. Use interpersonal communication skills in order to serve as a resource with other students.
  7. Provide information and referrals, locate resources, and assist other students to utilize services within the Counseling and Career Services department.


Content Outline
  • Presentations
    • Resources
    • Services
  • Peer Assistant
    • Role
    • Limitations
  • Peer Functions
    • Referral (college and community)
    • Computerized programs
    • Scholarship resources
    • College policies and procedures
  • Interpersonal/Communication Skills
    • Enhance listening and speaking skills
    • Develop interpersonal skills so as to work well with others
    • Develop awareness of Chemeketa’s diverse cultural groups and issues