AIDS Peer Educators
AIDS Peer Education addresses issues of HIV transmission and risk reduction, including identifying opportunities to discuss risk and promote risk reduction, and supporting the process of behavior change. The core of the preparation is a two-course, two semester sequence for which students earn a total of six credits. Contact Marissa Jeffers for more information.
CHILL Peer Health Educators
CHILL is a three credit, one year long internships that trains students to develop and present experiential workshops, along with other various health outreach programs. CHILL Peer Educators focuses on topics such as depression, anxiety, stress management, suicide prevention, healthy relationships, and more.
CHOICE Peer Health Educators
CHOICE is a three credit, one year long internships that trains students to develop and present experiential workshops, along with other various health outreach programs. CHOICE Peer Educators focuses on topics such as safer sex, STDs, HIV/AIDS, and nutrition.
Diversity Peer Educators
Diversity Peer Education is a 3-credit pass or fail semester long internship. DPE falls under the Africana Studies Department AFS 488. Diversity Peer Educators are taught how to educate their respective communities on a variety of diversity issues. Class participation and public speaking skills are essential. Contact David Scarzella for more information.
G.O.L.D. Program
The Growth Opportunities in Leadership Development (G.O.L.D.) program is coordinated by the Living-Learning Center for Leadership in Langmuir College. In the G.O.L.D. program, student have the opportunity to develop their leadership skills and investigate practical applications through observation, discussion and, possibly, campus leadership experience. Additionally, each G.O.L.D. participant is paired with a professional mentor to provide individual guidance and support. G.O.L.D. builds on the skills developed in the Leadership Exploration and Development program although participation in L.E.A.D. is not required. The program is 8 weeks long and after attending a minimum number of workshops, participants will receive a certificate of completion. Contact Melissa Mastrogiovanni for more information.
L.E.A.D. Program
The Leadership Exploration and Development (L.E.A.D.) program is coordinated by the Living-Learning Center for Leadership in Langmuir College. Through the L.E.A.D. program, emerging leaders have the opportunity to identify their leadership styles and build on their skills within a cohort of peers. L.E.A.D. is designed to develop the leadership potential in first and second year students. Each L.E.A.D. participant is paired with a mentor to provide focus and individual attention in the participants’ pursuit of leadership roles. The program is 8 weeks long and after attending a minimum number of workshops, participants will receive a certificate of completion. Contact Melissa Mastrogiovanni for more information.
LEADERSHOPS
Leadershops is a new initiative on campus to afford student leaders with the opportunity to sharpen their leadership skills. Leadershops is a collaboration with the Division of Student Life and various departments on campus to offer students a "continuing education" for their own leadership development.
RA Conference
The RA conference offers a unique opportunity to RAs in the region to come together and share ideas. It also allows the people who are doing the same work in different schools an opportunity to get to know one another and grow from that experience. The Stony Brook University RA Conference is coordinated by some Residence Hall Directors with the advice and assistance of a group of dedicated RAs. This insures that the program offered meets the needs of all groups involved. The Stony Brook RA conference is a truly unique experience. Contact Miriam Rios for more information.
Residential Safety Program (RSP)
RSP is comprised of students who protect their peers in the Residence Halls, at special programs, and in the quad areas. RSP staff patrol the residential areas of campus, ensuring that doors and windows are secure, that those entering buildings have the appropriate authorization, that contact phones are in working order, and that activities are safe and orderly. RSP provides a walk service for students to any destination on campus.
Sexual Assault Facts and Education (S.A.F.E.)
The SAFE Peer Education group is a 6-credit, two-semester program in which students are trained to go into their communities and educate others on the topic of rape and sexual assault. "The Date" is the interactive skit (and one of the most requested outreach tools) we use in order to engage students, faculty and staff in a meaningful dialogue about sexual assault. Be SAFE! For more information contact Sarah Young at smyoung@notes.cc.sunysb.edu.
Student African American Brotherhood Organization (SAAB)
With over 165 chapters throughout the United Stated, the Stony Brook Chapter of the Student African American Brotherhood National Organization or SAAB was established specifically to assist its participants to excel academically, socially, culturally, professionally, and in the community. SAAB is primarily comprised of African American and Latino American male students who strive for academic excellence and make a commitment to plan and implement programs that benefit their community at large. SAAB is committed to assisting Stony Brook University in the recruitment, retention, and graduation of all students, with emphasis given to African American and Latino American males. Participation is open to all students. SAAB encourages its participants to embrace leadership by being positive examples for each other through a strong commitment to academic achievement, brotherhood, and community service. SAAB provides weekly study sessions, weekly developmental seminars for students, business meetings, social and religious/spiritual activities, and work with various non-profit community service agencies. Contact Cheryl Chambers for more information.
Student-Faculty-Staff Retreat
The Student-Faculty-Staff Retreat is an annual Stony Brook tradition to which select students, professors and administrators are invited to participate together as a "think-tank" to better understand the campus culture and continue to improve our campus community. Space is limited for all parties, therefore it is considered an honor to be selected and attend. Contact Jeff Barnett for more information.
Stony Brook Day in Albany
Every year, hundreds of Stony Brook University students, faculty, and staff descend upon Albany with banners, buttons, brochures, and boundless energy and enthusiasm. It's Stony Brook Day in Albany, and we want you to come. In today's financial climate, it's more important than ever to let your legislators know what Stony Brook University means to you. By going to Albany, you will show them that you are involved and you care. You'll also have a chance to meet people from all parts of the campus and experience firsthand how our government works. There's even an end-of-day celebration. Those interested in taking more of leadership role should sign up to be a group leader. Each group will be comprised of a faculty-staff and student group leader with in addition to a small team of involved students, faculty, and staff members.
"Swallow This" Peer Educators
Students dramatically portray the real life alcohol and other drug related experiences of SBU students as a way of educating the consequences of misuse, abuse, and dependence. This is a 3-credit, full year commitment that requires auditions through the theater department.
Technical Leadership Minor
The minor in Technical Leadership is designed to give students a mix of skills that are desirable for a successful technically related career but which are not part of every major. Through the minor, students receive a broad exposure to communication, business and computer skills as well as understanding of larger societal issues. These are areas that alumni, employers and graduate schools say lead to truly successful careers in science, engineering and related areas. For information or questions contact Prof. Thomas Robertazzi, Science and Engineering Living Learning Center Faculty Director at tom@ece.sunysb.edu or 631-632-8412/8400.