Section outline

  • This section contains information about your role-specific expectations, norms, and commitments you take on as a Peer Academic Leader.

    • This presentation will cover:

      • becoming a professional PAL
      • professional communication
      • professional judgment
      • professional boundaries
      • confidentiality and privacy
    • This answer key goes with the "Shout It Out Activity: Was a Professional Boundary Violated?" on slide 29 of the Professionalism & Confidentiality Training.

    • If you need to refer a student to a different PAL, use this sheet as a guide.

    • The attached dialogue maps follows the 5-step coaching framework used in the "PAL First Appointment Guide" as examples guides for approaching the role play scenarios.

      The framework includes:

      1. Building Rapport
      2. Identifying the Student's Goals & Motivations
      3. Setting the Students Up for Success
      4. Creating Action Steps
      5. Wrapping Up Sessions