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What we do...
Yearly Training Program
During Welcome Week, new and veteran SAVE PEs complete 24-hours of training. Participation in the training program is mandatory and provides SAVE PEs with the core training to educate, confront, listen to, and help their peers make healthy lifestyle choices with an effective peer network. The yearly training program not only provides the foundational concepts of the SAVE PE program, but it is also the opportunity for the group of SAVE PEs to bond and get to know one another.
Weekly Meetings
Every Wednesday afternoon the SAVE PEs meet for an hour and a half. These mandatory meetings, led by the SAVE PE Supervisor, provide an opportunity to debrief about recent presentations and plan for upcoming events including Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and Green Dot initiatives. Additional SAVE PE training may also take place during weekly meetings.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month & Sexual Assault Awareness Month
SAVE PEs play a critical role in the planning and implementation of Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVA Month) in October and Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) in April. SAVE PEs serve as point persons or sub-committee chairs for events and/or programs. SAVE PEs are required to attend the weekly planning committee meetings held Wednesday afternoons before the SAVE PE meeting, and attend awareness raising activities throughout these months.
Program Facilitation
Each semester, SAVE PEs are required to co-facilitate two programs. SAVE PEs are trained to co-facilitate Gender Blender, Healthy Relationships, and Bystander Intervention during the yearly training program. These programs are presented to athletic teams, campus organizations, residence halls, and classes.
Green Dot Initiative
The 2009-2010 school year marks the launch of the Green Dot anti-violence campaign at TCNJ. Spearheaded by the Office of Anti-Violence Initiatives, the SAVE PEs will be the core of the Green Dot Initiative; serving as facilitators for Green Got trainings and leading their peers as Green Dot generators.
Residence Hall Outreach
Each SAVE PE is assigned to mentor 2-3 freshman floors. Unlike CAs, SAVE PE floor mentors do not live in the residence halls with the freshman. Instead, PE floor mentors act as a role model, resource, and referral agent to freshman students.
Group Dynamic
The group size ranges from 10-15 SAVE PEs. Keeping a smaller group ensures a cohesive team. Although SAVE PEs know how to have fun and be playful, they work hard and conduct themselves as role models 24/7.
Application Process...
When?
The official application process starts in April, and applications are due toward the end of the spring semester. Specific deadline dates are determined each year. Applications to the SAVE PE Program are only accepted for the following academic year.
What you need in your application:
The following things are taken into consideration:
- Informal interview with OAVI Coordinator and SAVE PE Supervisor
- Meet-and-greet with current SAVE PEs
- Written application
- Letter of recommendation from past supervisor or faculty member at TCNJ
- Judicial check reveals no code of conduct violations resulting in sanctions of probation or higher
- Grade point average of at least 2.75
In the meantime:
Getting to know the current SAVE PEs, the SAVE PE Supervisor, and the Coordinator of OAVI will help you become familiar with our program. You can get involved by:
- Asking for volunteer opportunities within OAVI
- Joining DVA Month and SAAM Planning Committees
- Supporting the Green Dot Initiative
- Attending OAVI Sponsored Events
- Checking the OAVI website for PE updates
Who we’re looking for:
The SAVE PE Program is looking for individuals who possess the following qualities:
- Desire to be an agent for social change
- Motivated to make the TCNJ campus community a safer place
- Make healthy lifestyle choices
- Willing to serve as a role model 24/7
- An inclusive, open mind
- Strong work ethic
- Time management skills
- Comfortable giving presentations
For more information on resources available through the OAVI or to arrange a meeting, please contact Jackie at deitch@tcnj.edu.
