JCSU S.W.A.R.M. (Students with a Realistic Mission)
Peer Educators

What Is The Purpose of S.W.A.R.M?

The purpose of the JCSU S.W.A.R.M. Peer Educators is to be a positive health influence, provide information and conduct activities for JCSU students and the local community with a specific emphasis on alcohol and drug use/abuse, safer sex including HIV/AIDS, Violence Against Women Prevention and other health related issues.

How Can I Become A Member of S.W.A.R.M.

Students who are enrolled at Johnson C. Smith University are eligible for membership. Interested students must have a minimum of 2.0 GPA, complete an application, attend an interview at the Counseling and Testing Center and make a one-year commitment of service. Applications will be taken on a rolling basis.

What Is Required Of Club Members?

• Attendance at the biweekly meetings
• Completion of S.W.A.R.M Commitments
  (chosen by each individual member)
• Willingness to be a healthy role model to other students and members of the community
• Willingness to help create bulletin boards and health fair displays
• Participation in semi-annual trainings

Want to Schedule a Workshop for a Club, Organization, Residence Hall and/or Group of Friends?

The JCSU S.W.A.R.M. Peer Educators and the advisors are available for workshops or presentations and/or helping you plan and or present a workshop. We can also help you locate speakers in the community. We have numerous handouts, videos and activities that can be tailored to any setting. We are available for programs during and after regular business hours.

How Soon Should I Schedule My Program?

The Peer Educators require two weeks notice for program requests. However, exceptions will be made for special occasions.

Possible Program Topics

Programs can be presented on most topic areas dealing with various health behaviors (alcohol use, risky sexual behaviors, tobacco use). However, we specialize in programming around the following topic areas:

• Sexually Transmitted Disease Prevention
• HIV/AIDS
• Violence Prevention
  • Sexual Assault
  • Domestic Violence
  • Stalking
• Alcohol and Drug Use/Abuse