The Role of the Engineering Peer Advising Leader

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ENGR 291 is a 1-credit class designed to facilitate the preparation and professional development of students serving as College of Engineering Peer Advising Leaders (EPALs). EPALs support College of Engineering students through conversations about resources (Department, College, and/or University), about their individual experience as a Penn State engineering student, and about navigating the various Penn State management, registration and advising systems. Through this course, students who are training to become peer advising leaders will be familiarized with appropriate College and University resources that can support social and academic integration and success for students. Students will explore key aspects of communication in a 1-on-1 setting that will be critical to their work as an EPAL. Engineering 291 will serve to build cohesion and a shared experience culture for EPALs. The course experience will provide robust opportunities for targeted development, critical analysis, and reflection for specific professional skills relevant to the long-term success of engineering students.