Thank you for your interest in being a peer advisor for the LGBTQA community at Barnard and Columbia. 
Please fill out and submit the form below by Wednesday, October 31, 2007. 

What is the Queer Peers & Allies Program?
Queer Peers & Allies is a joint program of Barnard and Columbia/SEAS's multicultural affairs offices that seeks to support the campus queer community through a staffed lounge for queer and allied students, an online community of support and advice, and structured opportunities to engage within the queer community.  Queer Peers & Allies advisors (QPAs) will undergo rigorous and continual training on topics ranging from identity development, the coming-out process, basic counseling and listening skills, campus resources, and health and safety concerns.

Expectations of Queer Peers & Allies Advisors:

1. Attend 11/11/07 Training Session (12noon - 5pm)
2. Attend two additional evening trainings in the Fall semester.
3. Participate in training / supervision sessions every two weeks throughout the Spring.
4. Devote at least 2 hours per week to staffing the David Bohnett Foundation Cybercenter in the Stephen Donaldson Lounge in Furnald Hall.

 

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APPLICATION

Name:             
Email:          
Phone:       
Year:           Please Choose One 2008 2009 2010 2011 Other
School:       Please Choose One Barnard College Columbia College Fu Foundation School of Engineering & Applied Sciences General Studies Other

Check this box to confirm that you are available for training on Sunday, 11/11/07, 12PM - 5pm.

Please check the boxes for the times you would be available for evening training sessions this Fall.
Mondays 8pm - 10pm
Tuesday 6pm - 8pm
Tuesday 8pm - 10pm
Wednesday 6pm - 8pm
Wednesday 8pm - 10pm
Thursdays 6pm - 8pm
Thursdays 8pm - 10pm
 

1.  We are attempting to create a diverse group of peer advisors for this program. 
Please describe your personal identities (could include race, gender, sexuality, class, religion, ability, etc) and how your own experiences would assist you as a peer advisor.

2.  Has peer support played a role in your own coming out process as an
LGBT or Allied person?  If so, how?

3.  What groups are you involved in on/off campus?  If you hold any current
leadership positions, please indicate below.

4.  What is your impression of the LGBTQ community at Barnard and/or Columbia?

5.  What are your expectations of the Queer Peers & Allies Program?  Why are
you interested?

6.  What are the biggest challenges queer people face at Barnard, Columbia,
and/or New York City?

7.  What do you think the role of a peer advisor is?

8.  Additional comments, or things we should know about you.

 

Thank you!  Please click "submit" only ONCE!