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Peer Educators

Peer Health Educators are valued members of the university community and provide essential outreach services for students, campus groups, classes, and organizations on a variety of health-related topics. These students receive relevant training to develop and implement programs designed to improve campus well-being.

Student staff:

Our Peer Health Education team’s values include Well-Being, Collaboration, Community, and Courage.

Health Topics

Currently, Peer Health Educators create programs around the following health topics:

  • alcohol and other drugs
  • depression and anxiety
  • safety
  • sexual health
  • nutrition
  • sleep
  • stress
  • physical well-being
  • sustainability

Need a Wellness program for your campus group?

Contact our staff at wellness@boisestate.edu or (208) 426-2752

The CPE Philosophy

Our students are Certified Peer Educators (CPEs) in accordance with standards set forth by the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) CPE Network.

The CPE philosophy is that students can play a uniquely effective role – unmatched by professional educators – in encouraging their peers to consider, talk honestly about, and develop responsible habits and attitudes toward high-risk health and safety issues. Research has demonstrated the effectiveness of students working with students, and our Wellness Services Peer Educators have an immediate understanding of the social and academic pressures Boise State University students face.

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Interested in Becoming a Peer Health Educator?

Our peer health educators work across campus to make our students healthier and get hands-on experience with program planning, implementation and evaluation. They have the opportunity to build great leadership skills, professional development, and create connections with partners across campus. They come from a variety of backgrounds and are some of the highest-paid student employees on campus with the opportunity for internship credit! If you are interested in joining a team filled with support and celebrations, please fill out this interest form.