REGISTRATION IS OPEN
Click here to register; Registration Deadline: Thursday, February 11, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. EST
About the Institute
The Institute on Peer Leaders is a two-day, in-person professional development event designed for higher education professionals who recruit, train, supervise, develop, and support students in peer leadership roles, including peer leaders, peer mentors, peer educators, peer advisors, and student staff across campus. This institute will explore emerging trends, research, and practical strategies for developing, strengthening, and sustaining peer leadership programs that foster student connection, belonging, engagement, leadership development, and success.
Institute faculty will engage participants in exploring the essential elements of successful peer leadership programs and the ways institutions can intentionally prepare, develop, and support students in their peer leader roles.
Focus topics:
- The impact of peer leadership
- Methods of recruiting, selecting, and preparing peer leaders
- Designing effective peer leader training and development
- Engaging Peer Leaders in Leadership and Learning
- Supervising, supporting, and sustaining peer leaders
- Assessing peer leader programs and program impact
Institute Venue and Accommodations
Venue
USC Idea Center at 737 Gateway | 737 Gadsden Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Accommodations
Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District | 822 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Questions?
If you have any questions about the content or organization of this event, please contact the Conferences and Continuing Education team at fyeconf@mailbox.sc.edu.