Cook Counseling Center

240 McComas Hall
Blacksburg, VA 24061
phone:  540/231-6557
fax:  540/231-2104
http://www.ucc.vt.edu/

If you are interested in leading fun and interactive on-campus learning skills workshops with your peers on topics including: time management, test preparation, test taking, note taking, and text book reading, apply to be a Peer Assistant for Learning (Be a PAL). It is a great volunteer opportunity! Cook Counseling Center provides training.  For more information about being a Peer Assistant for Learning (PAL Program), go to:
http://www.ucc.vt.edu/pal.html.

The goals of Cook Counseling Center Peer Assistance for Learning (PAL) program are:

• To facilitate, coordinate, and advise students to become peer assistants using the train-the-trainer model. 
• To establish a standard of training for peer assistance for learning that insures quality presentation of study skills and orientation to center’s services. 
• To promote the personal growth of peer assistants for learning through professional development, recognition, and group interactions. 
• To empower students with knowledge and skills to help them become successful independent learners so they can reach their educational goals. 
• To offer informative and interactive programs that will motivate students to assume responsibility for their own learning and to use campus resources.   

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