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Experiential Learning Through The Health & Wellness Peer Education Program, Matthew T. Allen, Christian R. Barefield
Experiential Learning Through The Health & Wellness Peer Education Program, Matthew T. Allen, Christian R. Barefield
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The Health and Wellness Peer Education program was established on the Murray State University campus during the Fall 2016 semester. The purpose of this program is to empower and engage the campus community through outreach and advocacy to help make Murray State a healthier and safer environment for all students. The National Peer Educator Study (2011) found numerous benefits to having peer educator programs on college campuses. One of those benefits is that undergraduate peers are the single most potent source of influence on undergraduate student's affective and cognitive growth and development. Students often feel more comfortable when learning and …