GEAR Peer Education Program

The G.E.A.R. (Greek Educators, Advocates, and Resources) peer education program includes selected sorority and fraternity members who promote well-being in their chapters. Training in alcohol abuse, sexual assault, nutrition, and a variety of mental health issues allows the chapter representatives to recognize at-risk behaviors in their chapter, serve as a resource to their members, and present programs to benefit the larger Greek community.

Mission Statement
The GEAR prgram strives to promote wellness and well-being in Greek chapters and on DePauw's campus as a whole. GEAR members are committed to providing educational information, resources, and referrals to individuals, and providing support and outreach in a private, safe, and trusting environment.

Program Description
GEAR is a program for members of Greek organizations to act as resources and models to their peers, by providing education, support, and referrals that promote wellness and well-being for DePauw students.

Example of a GEAR Peer Educator:
  • Available, responsive, and open to all DePauw students
  • Knows each member of their organization well enough to identify individual needs and concerns
  • Approaches and provides support and understanding to individuals who seems to be having difficulties.
  • Acts as a first contact for individuals
  • Maintains privacy and respect for the individual
  • Knows how to refer individuals to appropriate campus resources for professional help
  • Responds reasonably and calmmly to crisis situations
  • Serves as a consultant to group members and officers in dealing with situations or issues of concern
  • Serves as a liaison between group members and professional conseling staff and student affair staff
  • Participates in planning and leading educational programs
  • Provides resources and educational information to group members
  • Seeks on-going supervision and consultation from other GEAR members and leader
  • Participates in GEAR training and bi-monthly consultation group meetings
2008-2009 GEAR Representatives
Gear Resources