2.  Heather LaPerle › Undergraduate & Graduate Degree from SDSU › 5 Years of Professional Academic Advising Experience › 3 Years of Student Management Experience  San Diego State University › Large Urban University › 35,000 Students  College of Business › Top 3 Majors › 4,000 Students › 10 Programs › 2 nd Highest GPA- 2.9

3.  Manage 4-6 Peer Advisors › Hire › Train › Schedule › Payroll › Evaluate  Goal Setting › Model Leadership › Mentor

5.  Challenge to Communicate with 4-7 Peer Advisors  Decided on a Weekly Newsletter  Wanted to Create a Training Tool that would also Connect the Peer Advisors  Leadership Opportunity for a Lead Peer to Manage the Product and Fellow Peer Advisors

10. Campus Resource Spotlight: Student Life and Leadership Study Abroad Spotlight: Korea ADFA- The New Kid on The Block Personal Financial Planning Certificate Beyond the Bachelor’s- The Sports MBA How to Declare Your Upper Division Major What Comes After College? Peer Post Article Topics Career Services Be a Leader! Major Focus: Two New Management Specializations Cultural Competency Certificate Program SDSU Tutoring ServicesAll About Internships Resume Tips

11.  Started Spring 2009 to Increase Teamwork › Top 5 Reasons to Visit the BAC! › Five Tips for Success During a Difficult Budget Crisis › The College of Business Career Fair!

14.  Attended 2009 National NACADA conference  Saw a Peer Advisor presentation that included a Civic Learning Experience  Wanted to integrate opportunity  To share my passion for Community Services

20.  Recognized the Importance of Retreats  Uncertain of what Topics to Focus on  Wanted to Develop as Opposed to Train  Give an Opportunity for Group Bonding

22. Time Management Conflict Style and Resolution Communication Motivation Peer LEAD Topics Getting Involved Leadership Professionalism

23.  Activities were fun and interactive  Spend time outside of the office  Learned more about other Peer Advisors  Effective communication comes from GOOD listening!  Retreat was memorable  Leadership and Teamwork  Better communication skills=a better leader