Implementing Peer Education at an Urban, Research 1 Hispanic-Serving Institution

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Abstract

We report on a qualitative research study that identifies both challenges and successes resulting from the implementation of a Peer Education program at an urban, Hispanic-serving, Tier 1 Research University. By drawing on the experiences of 29 peer educators, we demonstrate the ways that combining peer mentoring and tutoring provided benefits for those who were not only served but those who served them. Lessons learned are shared.

Authors

• Carla Amaro-Jiménez, The University of Texas - Arlington

• Holly Hungerford-Kresser, The University of Texas - Arlington

• Vandana Nandakumar, The University of Texas - Arlington

• Oliver K Patterson, The University of Texas - Arlington

• Maria Martinez-Cosio, The University of Texas - Arlington

• Jennifer Luken-Sutton, The University of Texas - Arlington