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Billington Peer Leader Program

The mission of the Billington Peer Leader Program is to serve, support and encourage first year Pre-Business student by focusing on navigating the college transition and incorporating resources specific to success at Baylor. By connecting incoming students with upper classmen Business students, this program will develop supportive relationships between students as they discuss relevant topics that will foster deeper community within the Business School and connection to Baylor University as a whole. 

First-Year Students interested in participating in the program? Ask your academic advisor!

Business Students interested in applying to be a Peer Leader or have questions? Email HSBPeerLeaderProgram@baylor.edu 

Peer Leader Job Description:

Business Peer Leaders bring a variety of experiences and knowledge to their leadership role. They develop an understanding that being a Peer Leader is more than simply "being there" for your first-year students. These leaders make an intentional effort to build a meaningful relationship and serve as a guide who demonstrates what it means to be a successful Business student and a Baylor Bear.

  • Receive a stipend for the semester
  • Develop personal leadership through identifying and demonstrating skills transferable to achieving your professional and personal goals.
  • Serve the Baylor Business community as the constant point of contact for their students every week and ensure that all new students feel like they are a part of the Baylor Family and have the tools to succeed.
  • Expand one’s network by establishing positive connections with new students and current Baylor faculty, staff and professionals within the Baylor Community.

Eligibility and Selection:

  • Admitted to the Business School by the start of the Fall semester 
  • Earn and maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA 
  • Complete an online application by the assigned deadline 
  • Complete an in-person interview 

Pillars of the Billington Peer Leader Program

  • Academic – The pursuit of knowledge and wisdom is a lifelong endeavor which takes time and effort. We strive to help students in the development of their minds and to equip them to learn how to learn.
  • Spiritual – We believe that students’ faith ought to animate and provide direction for their lives. The spiritual component is not separate but rather integrally tethered to every aspect of a student’s development.
  • Mental – College life places an increased amount of stress on students as they adjust to living more independently. Awareness and dialogue about mental health issues facing college students promotes opportunities for students to become more resilient and proactively manage their mental wellbeing.
  • Physical – Physical health and wellbeing is crucial for students to develop in other areas of their lives. While students’ abilities and goals may differ, exercise and proper nutrition should be a central element of their daily regimen so that they can flourish in all areas.
  • Social – Because we are made in God’s image, all humans are inherently relational and meant to live with others in meaningful ways. This can only be accomplished by exploring the complexities of life together and appreciating the uniqueness and diversity of each person.
  • Financial – We desire for students to see the accrual of wealth not purely as a means to personal success but as a mechanism for positive change in the world. Also, it is important for students to learn how to be wise stewards of their own finances even as they learn to manage the money of businesses and clients.

Questions? Email HSBPeerLeaderProgram@baylor.edu

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Peer leader group photo of six male students smiling

 

"Because of this program, I am much more prepared to take on my next three years of college. I feel as if I have grown in all 6 pillars, learned more about resources, made new connections, and overall feel like I am more prepared for success at Baylor than I was at the beginning of the semester."

 

- Joey Callari, Spring 2023 Peer Leader Program

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