Peer Health Education
The Peer Health Education Team
Team members design and implement campus-wide health promotion campaigns and programs on alcohol and other drugs, stress management, self-care, mindfulness, sleep, nutrition and other relevant health & wellness topics. Classroom presentations, outdoor events, and "pop-up" giveaway promotions, including our famous Wellness Wagon, are just a few ways our team promotes health in mind, body and spirit.
Join us at our annual team events including: Resilient Royals, Glow & Flow Late Night Yoga, The Fitness Challenge, Mental Health Screenings, Alcohol Awareness Week, Study Smoothly Smoothie Giveaway, and Stress Less Week(s) before Finals!
Apply to be a Peer Health Educator
Peer Health Educator recruitment takes place annually during the spring semester for the following year. We seek students who are looking for a hands-on leadership experience and are passionate about health and wellness. All majors are encouraged to apply!
Application Process (subject to change)
- Complete an online application, which includes essay questions. Please take the time to comprehensively answer each question.
- A limited number of applicants will be selected to receive an individual interview with the Assistant Director of CHEW and a Peer Health Educator Leader after online applications are reviewed. Unfortunately because of the large volume of applicants each year, we are not able to offer in-person interviews to every applicant.
- Complete an in-person interview.
For more information or questions, please contact chew@scranton.edu.
Here's what current PHEs have to say:
“My favorite thing about being a part of CHEW is having the opportunity to share my passion for health and well being to other students on campus. Knowing the work you are putting into creating a healthier campus is such an amazing thing to see! Not only is CHEW a place for research and the spread of health and wellness knowledge, but it is also the spot to build meaningful friendships.” - Ava ‘25
“Being a part of CHEW is an amazing opportunity because it is such a great program to be able to develop leadership skills while also advocating for a healthy environment on campus here at Scranton. Being able to work with other peers who share a passion for spreading the ideology of a healthy campus has been a shining part of my time here at Scranton. " - Vito '26
“I became a part of CHEW to grow connections with peers while also spreading awareness for happier and healthier lifestyles. Being a PHE has helped me improve my leaderships skills to bring the UofS community closer together and to live life happier and healthier!” - Maura ‘26
“I enjoy being on the Peer Health Education team because I am passionate about the projects we work on, and love talking about health and wellness. I have also been able to connect with other people I would have never met without CHEW! Being a PHE has also helped me to gain confidence and become more comfortable with public speaking.” - Maggie '24