Heather LaPerle

Undergraduate &

San Diego State University

Large Urban

Graduate Degree from SDSU 5 Years of Professional Academic Advising Experience 3 Years of Student Management Experience

University 35,000 Students

College of Business
Top 3 Majors

4,000 Students
10 Programs 2nd Highest GPA- 2.9

Manage 4-6 Peer Advisors

Hire Train

Schedule
Payroll Evaluate
Goal Setting

Model Leadership Mentor

Challenge to Communicate with 4-7 Peer Advisors Decided on a Weekly Newsletter Wanted to Create a Training Tool that would also Connect the Peer Advisors Leadership Opportunity for a Lead Peer to Manage the Product and Fellow Peer Advisors

Peer Post Article Topics

Campus Resource Spotlight: Student Life and Leadership Career Services

Resume Tips

Personal Financial Planning Certificate Be a Leader!

How to Declare Your Upper Division Major

ADFA- The New Kid on The Block

What Comes After College?

Study Abroad Spotlight: Korea

Major Focus: Two New Management Specializations

Cultural Competency Certificate Program

All About Internships

SDSU Tutoring Services

Beyond the Bachelors- The Sports MBA

Started Spring 2009 to Increase Teamwork Top 5 Reasons to

Visit the BAC! Five Tips for Success During a Difficult Budget Crisis The College of Business Career Fair!

AMIES PERSPECTIVE

Attended 2009 National NACADA conference Saw a Peer Advisor presentation that included a Civic Learning Experience Wanted to integrate opportunity To share my passion for Community Services

CHRISTINAS PERSPECTIVE

Recognized the Importance of Retreats Uncertain of what Topics to Focus on Wanted to Develop as Opposed to Train Give an Opportunity for Group Bonding

Peer LEAD Topics

Getting Involved

Professionalism
Conflict Style and Resolution Time Management

Leadership
Communication Motivation

Activities were fun and interactive Spend time outside of the office Learned more about other Peer Advisors Effective communication comes from GOOD listening! Retreat was memorable Leadership and Teamwork Better communication skills=a better leader