Developing an Effective Peer Education Program Dana Schroeder Indiana University Office of Sustainability AASHE Conference October 28, 2014

Sustainability Peer Educator Program at IU

October 28, 2014Sustainability Peer Educator Program at IU IU’s Sustainability Peer Educators

October 28, 2014 Program Planning Road Map 1. Establish a shared vision2. Strengthen campus partnerships3. Build strong, prepared leaders4. Identify key audiences5. Develop content and support Sustainability Peer Educator Program at IU

October 28, Establish a shared vision Sustainability Peer Educator Program at IU Reach beyond the usual suspects Collect sub- metered energy data Promote existing IUOS initiatives Hire students already passionate about sustainability Follow Community- Based Social Marketing principles Hire one rep from each hall Work directly to change infrastructure Educate off-campus renters Plan sustainable events for residents Educate students where they live

October 28, Strengthen campus partnerships Sustainability Peer Educator Program at IU

2. Strengthen campus partnerships October 28, 2014Sustainability Peer Educator Program at IU

October 28, Build strong, prepared leaders Sustainability Peer Educator Program at IU

Resident Assistants & CommUnity Educators Greek Sustainability Chairs 22 PHA 32 IFC RHA Eco-Reps One per hall 13 total Collins LLC Peer- Instructed Classes October 28, Identify key audiences Sustainability Peer Educator Program at IU

October 28, Develop content and support Sustainability Peer Educator Program at IU IT’S ALL ABOUT ASKING QUESTIONS Making the invisible VISIBLE

October 28, 2014 SPEP Lessons Sustainability Peer Educator Program at IU Ask about Personal Behaviors Illustrate the System Discuss the Impacts Identify Framework for Action Make Commitments Written! Public!

October 28, 2014 But What About Your School? Sustainability Peer Educator Program at IU Creating leaders, making sustainability FUN, connecting to the community Vision Wellness center, university athletics, multicultural groups, academic classes, student governments Partnerships Sustainability background understanding, communication skills, PASSION Leaders Freshmen especially, administration, international students, staff (student and non-student) Audiences Discussion heavy, involving service learning, basic sustainability 101, might be specific to each audience Content

October 28, 2014 Other Road Maps Sustainability Peer Educator Program at IU

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