The Peer Catalyst (PC) Program, certified by the College Reading and Learning Association, supports mostly first-year students. Peer Catalysts serve both as facilitators of student learning and as observers of student behaviors and attitudes. These functions are complementary and allow PCs to be valuable resources to both students and faculty. Peer Catalysts, like their chemical namesakes, help students transition from one state to another, from being a high school student to being a QU… Show more The Peer Catalyst (PC) Program, certified by the College Reading and Learning Association, supports mostly first-year students. Peer Catalysts serve both as facilitators of student learning and as observers of student behaviors and attitudes. These functions are complementary and allow PCs to be valuable resources to both students and faculty. Peer Catalysts, like their chemical namesakes, help students transition from one state to another, from being a high school student to being a QU student. PCs work alongside students and faculty members to support students’ development of lifelong learning skills, achievement in FYS and other courses, and utilization of opportunities on campus. Their work consists of taking part in class meetings and meeting with students out of class. Show less