Course: Peer Academic Leaders

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Select section Welcome!

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Welcome!

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Welcome to the Peer Academic Leader Moodle!

Here you have access to administrative and training resources that will assist you in your position.

For any specific questions, comments, or concerns about your role, please don't hesitate to reach out to your supervisor.

Thank you for all of the hard work you do for the BMC community!
- Select activity Peer Academic Leader Summer Training Schedule
  
  Peer Academic Leader Summer Training Schedule URL
- Select activity Peer Academic Leader Contact List
  
  Peer Academic Leader Contact List URL
- Select activity PAL Post-Training Survey
  
  PAL Post-Training Survey URL
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  Shift Sign-up Sheet
  
  Select activity Sign Up Sheet For Everthing
  
  Sign Up Sheet For Everthing URL
  
  Use this sheets to sign up and view all staffing throughout the semester. Please check the different tabs in the sheet for:
  
  Guild at Night Master Staff Sign-Up: Upstairs Testing Center Quiet Study Hours, Entry Desk Greeter, and Downstairs Lobby shifts. Shift are 5-7 PM, 7-9PM, Monday to Thursday.
  
  OAS Roadmap Workshop Facilitation Sign-up: Two facilatators each workshop will present on selected topic based on preapared materials provided by OAS office.
  
  OAS & Guild Drop-In Hour Schedule: OAS Drop-In Hour and Guild Greeter shifts from 3:00–4:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
Select section Administrative Trainings & Resources

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Administrative Trainings & Resources
In this section, you will find administrative resources and trainings, covering important topics such as payroll and resource referral. This is also where you will find your role-specific folder!
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  Expectations & Commitments
  
  This section contains information about your role-specific expectations, norms, and commitments you take on as a Peer Academic Leader.
  
  Select activity Welcome to OAS & the PAL Program - Role Overviews
  
  Welcome to OAS & the PAL Program - Role Overviews File PPTX
  
  2.5 MB · Uploaded 08/24/26, 17:37
  
  Select activity Professionalism & Confidentiality Training - August 2026
  
  Professionalism & Confidentiality Training - August 2026 File PPTX
  
  This presentation will cover:
  
  becoming a professional PAL
  
  professional communication
  
  professional judgment
  
  professional boundaries
  
  confidentiality and privacy
  
  2.8 MB · Uploaded 08/19/26, 18:28
  
  Select activity Boundary Scenario Answer Key
  
  Boundary Scenario Answer Key File PDF
  
  This answer key goes with the "Shout It Out Activity: Was a Professional Boundary Violated?" on slide 29 of the Professionalism & Confidentiality Training.
  
  52.3 KB · Uploaded 08/27/26, 16:40
  
  Select activity PAL Referral Reference Sheet
  
  PAL Referral Reference Sheet File PDF
  
  If you need to refer a student to a different PAL, use this sheet as a guide.
  
  101.0 KB · Uploaded 08/27/26, 16:39
  
  Select activity Role Play Scenarios
  
  Role Play Scenarios File PDF
  
  89.5 KB · Uploaded 08/29/26, 14:42
  
  Select activity Dialogue Maps for Role Play Scenarios
  
  Dialogue Maps for Role Play Scenarios File PDF
  
  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:
  
  Building Rapport
  
  Identifying the Student's Goals & Motivations
  
  Setting the Students Up for Success
  
  Creating Action Steps
  
  Wrapping Up Sessions
  
  207.4 KB · Uploaded 08/29/26, 15:27
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  Academic Resources
  
  Select activity Academic Policies
  
  Academic Policies URL
  
  Select activity Academic Year at a Glance
  
  Academic Year at a Glance URL
  
  Select activity Registration and Degree Requirements
  
  Registration and Degree Requirements URL
  
  Select activity Major Advisors
  
  Major Advisors URL
  
  Select activity OAS Student Resources Website
  
  OAS Student Resources Website URL
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  Payroll & WCOnline Trainings
  
  Select activity PAL Workday Training - August 2026
  
  PAL Workday Training - August 2026 File PPTX
  
  8.1 MB · Uploaded 08/26/26, 12:07
  
  Select activity WCOnline & Student Meeting Documentation Training - August 2026
  
  WCOnline & Student Meeting Documentation Training - August 2026 File PPTX
  
  Staff / Resource Focuses:
  
  Peer Tutors should list the courses they tutor for in the focuses box. Example: CHEM B103, CHEM B104
  
  PACs should list Planning & Organization, Time Management, Procrastination, Study Strategies, Reading & Note-Taking Strategies, Test-Taking Strategies, Academic Accountability, Resource Navigation, Motivation and Academic Confidence, General Academic Support in the focuses box.
  
  PACs who have returned from leaves of absence and/or resolved warning/probation should also list Return from Leave Mentorship and/or Navigating Warning & Probation
  
  3.9 MB · Uploaded 08/26/26, 17:55
  
  Select activity Student Employee Website
  
  Student Employee Website URL
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  Peer Academic Leader (PAL) Student Employee Contract
  
  Select activity Peer Academic Leader Student Employee Contract
  
  Peer Academic Leader Student Employee Contract URL
  
  All PALs need to complete the electronic Peer Academic Leader Student Employee Contract each year they are employed by the Office of Academic Support.
  
  Select activity PAL Student Employee Contract
  
  PAL Student Employee Contract File PDF
  
  This is for your records. You do not need to sign and submit the paper contract.
  
  77.6 KB · Uploaded 08/27/26, 14:17
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  Peer Academic Coach
  
  Select activity Peer Academic Coach Job Description
  
  Peer Academic Coach Job Description File PDF
  
  164.7 KB · Uploaded 08/27/26, 14:09
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  Peer Advisor Folder
  
  Select activity Peer Advisor Job Description
  
  Peer Advisor Job Description File PDF
  
  206.3 KB · Uploaded 08/27/26, 14:14
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  Peer Tutor
  
  Select activity Peer Tutor Class Visit Presentation
  
  Peer Tutor Class Visit Presentation File PDF
  
  3.2 MB · Uploaded 03/19/26, 15:51
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  Digital Intern
  
  Select activity Digital Intern Job Description
  
  Digital Intern Job Description File PDF
  
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  Training & Development Coordinator
  
  Select activity Training & Development Coordinator Job Description
  
  Training & Development Coordinator Job Description File PDF
  
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Select section Academic Year Programming / Event Flyers

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Academic Year Programming / Event Flyers
This section contains the flyers and information for the OAS events for the academic year. Tell your friends!
- Select activity OAS September 2026 Workshop Schedule Flyer
  
  OAS September 2026 Workshop Schedule Flyer File PDF
  
  Please print and share the September flyer around your dorms and with your friends!
  
  427.3 KB · Modified 08/30/26, 15:52
Select section Accessibility Trainings & Resources

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Accessibility Trainings & Resources
This section contains trainings and additional resources related to accessibility. For any additional questions or concerns, don't hesitate to reach out to Access Services!
- Select activity Supporting Accessible Communities Presentation
  
  Supporting Accessible Communities Presentation File PDF
  
  1.8 MB · Uploaded 09/2/25, 15:09
- Select activity Access Services - Quick Accessible Materials Overview
  
  Access Services - Quick Accessible Materials Overview File MP4
  
  35.8 MB · Uploaded 08/6/26, 14:59
- Select activity Accessible Materials Presentation
  
  Accessible Materials Presentation Folder
Select section Individual & Group Facilitation Trainings & Resources

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Individual & Group Facilitation Trainings & Resources
This section contains trainings and resources on helpful skills that can contribute to a successful student meeting!
- Select activity PAL First Appointment Guide
  
  PAL First Appointment Guide File PDF
  
  129.7 KB · Uploaded 07/29/26, 16:39
- Select activity PAL Additional Appointment Guide
  
  PAL Additional Appointment Guide File PDF
  
  111.0 KB · Uploaded 08/29/26, 15:32
- Select activity Group Facilitation Training - August 2026
  
  Group Facilitation Training - August 2026 File PPTX
  
  2.7 MB · Uploaded 08/24/26, 17:40
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  Active Listening
  
  Select activity Active Listening Presentation
  
  Active Listening Presentation URL
  
  Select activity Active Listening
  
  Active Listening File MOV
  
  120.3 MB · Uploaded 12/1/25, 15:57
  
  Select activity Active Listening Part 2
  
  Active Listening Part 2 File MOV
  
  55.0 MB · Uploaded 12/1/25, 15:58
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  Growth Mindset
  
  Select activity Growth Mindset Presentation
  
  Growth Mindset Presentation URL
  
  Select activity Growth Mindset Part 1
  
  Growth Mindset Part 1 File MOV
  
  109.7 MB · Modified 12/3/25, 11:01
  
  Select activity Growth Mindset Part 2
  
  Growth Mindset Part 2 File MOV
  
  118.3 MB · Uploaded 12/3/25, 11:03
  
  Select activity Growth Mindset Part 3
  
  Growth Mindset Part 3 File MOV
  
  37.9 MB · Uploaded 12/3/25, 11:03
  
  Select activity Peer Leader Action Plan
  
  Peer Leader Action Plan File PDF
  
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- Select activity Helpful Tools During a Session
  
  Helpful Tools During a Session Folder
Select section Scheduling and Organization Trainings and Resources

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Scheduling and Organization Trainings and Resources
This section contains trainings focused on supporting students in developing positive organization and goal-setting habits!
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  Syllabus Review
  
  Select activity Reviewing the Syllabus with a Student Presentation
  
  Reviewing the Syllabus with a Student Presentation URL
  
  Select activity Reviewing a Syllabus with a Student
  
  Reviewing a Syllabus with a Student File MOV
  
  45.7 MB · Uploaded 12/4/25, 10:44
  
  Select activity Example Syllabus
  
  Example Syllabus File PDF
  
  484.0 KB · Uploaded 08/23/25, 04:03
  
  Select activity Syllabus Review Sheet
  
  Syllabus Review Sheet File PDF
  
  81.8 KB · Uploaded 07/8/26, 17:01
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  Time Management & Priority Setting
  
  Select activity Building an Manageable Schedule Presentation
  
  Building an Manageable Schedule Presentation URL
  
  Select activity Building a Manageable Schedule (Prioritization Methods)
  
  Building a Manageable Schedule (Prioritization Methods) File MOV
  
  77.8 MB · Uploaded 12/4/25, 10:59
  
  Select activity Time Management & Priority Setting Handouts
  
  Time Management & Priority Setting Handouts Folder
Select section Metacognition & Study Strategies Training and Resources

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Metacognition & Study Strategies Training and Resources
This section contains trainings centered around metacognition and supporting students in developing their study skills
- Select activity Metacognition Presentation
  
  Metacognition Presentation URL
- Select activity Metacognition Part 1
  
  Metacognition Part 1 File MOV
  
  30.2 MB · Uploaded 12/8/25, 14:53
- Select activity Metacognition Part 2
  
  Metacognition Part 2 File MOV
  
  52.7 MB · Uploaded 12/8/25, 15:31
- Select activity Metacognition Part 3
  
  Metacognition Part 3 File MOV
  
  57.3 MB · Uploaded 12/8/25, 15:47
- Select activity Study Skills Handouts
  
  Study Skills Handouts Folder
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