Join CRLA

Peer Assistance Programs

SIG Leader(s)

Rebecca Cofer
rebecca.cofer@gcsu.edu

Emily Guetzoian
emily.guetzoian@gmail.com

To fully interact with our SIGs, become a CRLA Member

Purpose

To share innovative materials, research, and best practices related to effective peer assistance programs, primarily tutoring and peer educating, but including other successful models (e.g. Supplemental Instruction and Peer-Led Team Learning) in order to:

^^^
    ^
  • improve recruitment , training, and education
    • ^
  • explore different types of programs
    • ^
  • assist in program design and assessment
    • ^
  • keep members informed of cutting edge research
    • ^
  • increase faculty involvement
    • ^
  • create opportunities for networking and professional growth
    • ^
^

Activities

Publish a newsletter that includes addresses for relevant websites, reviews of publications, information about research topics and methods, and/or communications among SIG members

Sponsor activities at the national conference (e.g. presenting Institutes and/or concurrent sessions, sponsoring SIG breakfast/ business meetings) at the national conference

Serve as a clearinghouse for tutoring/peer educating ideas

Promote the CRLA International Tutor and Peer Educator Certification Programs