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MSSU to be Open February 21, 2025
Missouri Southern State University will be open on Friday, February 21. Campus roads and sidewalks are generally clear and in good condition.
We understand that road conditions vary across the region, and employees and non-residential students are encouraged to use best judgment on their ability to safely travel to campus.

Wellness Prevention Peer Education

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Peer Education

Our mission

  • To provide an effective peer network to encourage, support, and promote healthy living for all students.

What we believe

  • That students can play a unique, effective role in encouraging their peers to consider and talk honestly about responsible habits and attitudes towards alcohol and drugs, mental health, relationships, body image, sexual assault prevention, stress management, and wellness.

What is a peer educator?

  • A student who is a leader and role model to fellow students regarding living responsible, healthy lifestyles.
  • Someone that other students can feel comfortable talking to about personal issues in order to get the help/services they need.
  • A responsible student that teaches through example and assists with programming across campus to educate students about relevant issues that affect our campus community.

What we do:

  • Serve as a positive example to other student
  • Represent the values and concerns of the majority of responsible students
  • Work to explore common ground shared by administrators, staff, faculty, and students regarding prevention goals, objectives, and activities
  • Speak out when campus administrators, staff, faculty, students, or community members misrepresent the responsible attitudes and behaviors of the student majority
  • Speak from the facts and research-based knowledge about alcohol and other drug problems, not on the basis of personal opinion or anecdotal impressions
  • Help plan, implement, and participate in many of the fun activities around campus
  • Attend regional/national conferences
  • Help others live a safer, more well-rounded lifestyle