CURRENT STUDENTS

Peer Leadership Council

Is your group or organization seeking a presentation speaker who will address today’s college challenges? Are you personally in need of individualized, one-on-one consultation with an informed student leader?

The Peer Leadership Council (PLC) is a group of peer leaders who are trained by licensed professional counselors through a prerequisite three-hour credit course, Kinesiology 433C (Dynamics of Peer Leadership). This course is offered during the spring quarter to students who express interest and are qualified through recommendation.

Course instructors prepare students to invest in leadership roles, advise and consult on college issues, lead discussions groups, and deliver pertinent information through creative programming on a variety of life-skill topics applicable to the college population.

PLC was established in summer 1992. Since its inception, over 300 informed and qualified students have served as peer leaders sharing current and relative information to thousands of Louisiana Tech students – ranging from freshmen to graduate level including both the traditional and non-traditional. The PLC has been characterized by the Louisiana Tech administration as one of the most influential student groups on campus because of the volume of student contacts and topics of presentation.

The Peer Leadership Council provides vital information to assist and support fellow Louisiana Tech University students, both individually or in groups in making healthier and wiser life choices. Their enlightened knowledge translates into programs that do more than inform; they may redirect, change, or even save lives.

If you are interested in PLC membership, contact Counseling Services at 318.257.2488.

Counseling Services Outreach

September
Suicide Prevention & Donut Welcome
Projected Date: Thursday, Sept. 8
Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Quad

Mental Health Movie Night
Projected Date: Monday, Sept. 19
Time: 7-9 p.m.
Location: TONK

October
National Depression Screening Day
Projected Date: Friday, Oct. 7
Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: L-Booth in Student Center

World Mental Health Day
Projected Date: Monday, Oct. 10
Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Centennial Plaza

Question Persuade Refer (QPR) Training
Projected Date: Thursday, Oct. 27
Time: 6-7 p.m.
Location: University Hall 134

November
Managing Stress During the Holidays
Projected Date: Tuesday, Nov. 8
Time: 6-7 p.m.
Location: Davison Hall

Grief During the Holidays
Projected Date: Wednesday, Nov. 9
Time: 6-7 p.m.
Location: Davison Hall

December
Mental Health Movie Night
Projected Date: Monday, Dec. 12
Time: 7-9 p.m.
Location: TONK

Wrap Up Your Holidays
Projected Date: Wednesday, Dec. 14
Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: L-Booth in Student Center

January
A Healthy New Year
Projected Date: Wednesday, Jan. 11
Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: TONK

Question Persuade Refer (QPR) Training
Projected Date: Wednesday, Jan. 18
Time: 6-7 p.m.
Location: University Hall 134

February
Hugs & Kisses
Projected Date: Tuesday, Feb. 14
Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: L-Booth in Student Center

March
Treat Your Self: Value of Self-Care
Projected Date: Wednesday, March 15
Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Centennial Plaza

Question Persuade Refer (QPR) Training
Projected Date: Tuesday, March 21
Time: 6-7 p.m.
Location: University Hall 134

Mental Health Movie Night
Projected Date: Monday, March 27
Time: 7-9 p.m.
Location: TONK

April
Safe Alcohol Practices
Projected Date: Wednesday, April 5 
Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Centennial Plaza

Out of the Darkness (Suicide Prevention Walk)
Projected Date: Saturday, April 29 
Time: 10 a.m.
Location: Aspire Plaza

May
De-Stress Day
Projected Date: Wednesday, May 3 
Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Quad & Centennial Plaza