How to become a SHAPE peer


	How Do I Become a SHAPE Peer Educator? SHAPE is always looking for enthusiastic, motivated students interested in learning about and promoting healthy sexuality. Step 1 - Check out the SHAPE Mission Click Here to read the SHAPE Mission. Becoming a SHAPE peer means that your professional development will be fostered and supported through SHAPE trainings, meetings, speakers and other growth opportunities. Step 2 - Application process The first step in becoming a SHAPE peer is to apply! We will accept applications year-round. Apply Now! Step 3 - Submit your application You may submit your application online to Dr. Heather Eastman-Mueller at eastmanmuellerh@health.missouri.edu or drop it off in the SHAPE office at the Student Health Center in the Health Promotion department. Step 4- Enroll Sexual Health Advocacy and Service Learning Course at MU! A wonderful way to acquire additional knowledge and skills applicable to the SHAPE program is to enroll in a 3 credit course taught by Dr. Heather Eastman-Mueller. The course offers a comprehensive range of sexual health information employing a variety of teaching methods including discussion, readings, and activities developed to promote and challenge student learning. Students will acquire life-long skills (communication and assertiveness) as well as have the opportunity to reflect on important content related to social justice and advocacy. Check out the syllabus! Because the course has a Service Learning component, students are given the opportunity to pursue their unique interests related to sexual health on campus or in the community applying knowledge to a real life setting. The class is an amazing opportunity to become more knowledgeable about the most current topics in sexual health and to make a difference in the community and among your peers! Here's what SHAPE peers had to say about the class : "Interdisciplinary studies 2960 is probably one of the greatest classes that I have ever taken. I never missed a single day and I look forward to it each and every class day. It talks and discusses so many issues related to health, education and peer advising that it really opens your mind and makes you think of how you do and live your life. It is a learning experience not only over knowledge but really helps you learn about yourself and who you really are." "Heather (Dr. Eastman-Mueller) appreciates the wide breadth of views and topics relating to sexuality, sexual health, and peer education, and she strives to respect that by bringing in a large number of guest lecturers, speakers, and experts in the field. I was impressed by the range of ideas presented in class." “SHAPE has been a great way to get involved at Mizzou. I have really loved giving presentations to residence halls and student organizations because interacting with and educating students on campus is always fun and challenging. I have met many wonderful people through my role as a leader on campus, within the SHAPE program and without! SHAPE has taught me so much about myself and about sexual health education. I have learned valuable life skills that I will continue to use in the future!” “My experience with SHAPE has been very positive, and I have especially grown through giving presentations to my peers. I have become more confident, assertive, and outgoing. On top of growing as a person, I have become very knowledgeable about sexual health topics and have had the opportunity to meet and become friends with a lot of amazing people!” “It’s incredibly rewarding to participate in such an open-minded environment. I’ve really enjoyed and learned from my interactions in a comfortable, knowledgeable atmosphere. Understanding how to effectively communicate what I know is an ongoing, rewarding process for me.” “SHAPE is fun AND enjoyable!” “SHAPE has been a fantastic way to get involved on campus with many great students and staff while acquiring professional skills that are applicable to any major!” “SHAPE has been a great opportunity to get more involved on campus. It has been a really great learning experience, especially since I love getting face-to-face interactions with my peers through educational programs and outreach events. The people I have met have been so supportive and have helped me grow as a leader and individual!”

How Do I Become a SHAPE Peer Educator?

SHAPE is always looking for enthusiastic, motivated students interested in learning about and promoting healthy sexuality.

Step 1 - Check out the SHAPE Mission

Click Here to read the SHAPE Mission.
Becoming a SHAPE peer means that your professional development will be fostered and supported through SHAPE trainings, meetings, speakers and other growth opportunities.

Step 2 - Application process

The first step in becoming a SHAPE peer is to apply! We will accept applications year-round. Apply Now!

Step 3 - Submit your application

You may submit your application online to Dr. Heather Eastman-Mueller at eastmanmuellerh@health.missouri.edu or drop it off in the SHAPE office at the Student Health Center in the Health Promotion department.

Step 4- Enroll

Sexual Health Advocacy and Service Learning Course at MU!
A wonderful way to acquire additional knowledge and skills applicable to the SHAPE program is to enroll in a 3 credit course taught by Dr. Heather Eastman-Mueller. The course offers a comprehensive range of sexual health information employing a variety of teaching methods including discussion, readings, and activities developed to promote and challenge student learning. Students will acquire life-long skills (communication and assertiveness) as well as have the opportunity to reflect on important content related to social justice and advocacy. Check out the syllabus!

Because the course has a Service Learning component, students are given the opportunity to pursue their unique interests related to sexual health on campus or in the community applying knowledge to a real life setting. The class is an amazing opportunity to become more knowledgeable about the most current topics in sexual health and to make a difference in the community and among your peers!

Here's what SHAPE peers had to say about the class :

"Interdisciplinary studies 2960 is probably one of the greatest classes that I have ever taken. I never missed a single day and I look forward to it each and every class day. It talks and discusses so many issues related to health, education and peer advising that it really opens your mind and makes you think of how you do and live your life. It is a learning experience not only over knowledge but really helps you learn about yourself and who you really are."

"Heather (Dr. Eastman-Mueller) appreciates the wide breadth of views and topics relating to sexuality, sexual health, and peer education, and she strives to respect that by bringing in a large number of guest lecturers, speakers, and experts in the field. I was impressed by the range of ideas presented in class."

“SHAPE has been a great way to get involved at Mizzou. I have really loved giving presentations to residence halls and student organizations because interacting with and educating students on campus is always fun and challenging. I have met many wonderful people through my role as a leader on campus, within the SHAPE program and without! SHAPE has taught me so much about myself and about sexual health education. I have learned valuable life skills that I will continue to use in the future!”

“My experience with SHAPE has been very positive, and I have especially grown through giving presentations to my peers. I have become more confident, assertive, and outgoing. On top of growing as a person, I have become very knowledgeable about sexual health topics and have had the opportunity to meet and become friends with a lot of amazing people!”

“It’s incredibly rewarding to participate in such an open-minded environment. I’ve really enjoyed and learned from my interactions in a comfortable, knowledgeable atmosphere. Understanding how to effectively communicate what I know is an ongoing, rewarding process for me.”

“SHAPE is fun AND enjoyable!”

“SHAPE has been a fantastic way to get involved on campus with many great students and staff while acquiring professional skills that are applicable to any major!”

“SHAPE has been a great opportunity to get more involved on campus. It has been a really great learning experience, especially since I love getting face-to-face interactions with my peers through educational programs and outreach events. The people I have met have been so supportive and have helped me grow as a leader and individual!”