Transition to Success

Using students as peer leaders mentors supporters and sources of information for other students especially first-year students is an established practice among higher-education institutions. These student leaders are especially influential at creating a social community for first-year students. However many student leaders in these important roles are not provided with the necessary training to develop lead and maintain a connected and cohesive peer group. This book provides readers with a guide for selecting training and supervising students as leaders of a first-year student peer group the Transition to University program. The book also includes theories and techniques specific to group dynamics and leadership skills as well as a format for a supervision course for students serving as peer leaders.