NC Peer Educator Conference 2025
NC Peer Educator conferences have been held across the state of North Carolina over the past 16 years. These conferences serve as an opportunity for peer educators to come together in order to share ideas and best practices with other college students dedicated to success.
The Academic Success Center at NC State University is thrilled to be hosting this year's conference on April 5th, 2025!
Empowering the Whole Student:
Think Strategically, Do Effectively

Conference Schedule
Check-in: 9:15 – 9:45 AM
Check-in will take place in the Hillsborough Street entrance lobby of the library.
Welcome & Opening Remarks: 9:45 – 10 AM
Newly elected Student Body President, Isaac Carreno, will be welcoming conference participants to the day’s festivities!
Isaac Carreno is a junior at North Carolina State University studying political science and social work with an emphasis in law and justice. He currently serves as the Student Body President after serving as Student Body Vice President, Deputy Chief of Staff, and Student Senator. On campus, he is involved with community service organizations and the Park Scholarships program. Isaac is excited about a future in law as an attorney.
Read more about Isaac’s role at NC State and he’s involvement with Student Government here.
Keynote Session: 10:00 – 10:30 AM
We are thrilled to have Dr. Kesha T. Reed, Associate Vice Chancellor and Associate Dean for the Division of Academic and Student Affairs at NC State University, serve as our keynote session speaker for this year’s conference.
Dr. Reed is a passionate educator, educational consultant and published author. Her experience includes both K-12 and higher education. She earned her undergraduate degree from Alabama A&M University, her master’s degree from North Carolina Central University and her Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from East Carolina University. Dr. Reed is a lifelong learner and a strategic partner in creating inclusive spaces to support student success.
Dr. Reed has served in numerous capacities and varied institution types to include community college, HBCUs and land-grant, R1 institutions. In her current role, she provides leadership in the division’s strategic initiatives to ensure that all students have an engaging experience in their curricular and co-curricular involvement.
Dr. Reed provides leadership to University Advising and Exploratory Studies, Advising Technology, Academic Success Center and the Career Development Center. Dr. Reed is also committed to empowering other higher educational professionals and serves as the 2024-25 President of the Association of Deans and Directors of University Colleges and Undergraduate Studies. Dr. Reed is committed to the holistic development of all students to enhance their well-being and success in college and beyond.
Lunch/Networking Activity: 12:30 – 1:30 PM
Lunch will be taking place in the ASC space located on the second floor of the Hill Library.
We will have an optional networking activity available for folks who would like to participate in meeting folks from different campuses!
Closing Remarks: 3:40 – 4:00 PM
Join the conference planning committee as we recognize our fabulous presenters and share closing remarks. We will meet back in the Auditorium to wrap up.
Questions about the 2025 NC Peer Educator Conference?
Please email ASC Assistant Director, Sarah Stokely, or call 919.515.5619.
Registration Information
The NC State Academic Success Center is excited to offer the 2025 Peer Educator Conference!
There is no registration fee associated with this year’s conference! However, space is limited and participants must register in order to be able to attend.
We have had a wonderful response to this year’s conference! Unfortunately, due to space limitations, registration is now closed. Participants currently on the waitlist will be notified if a spot opens up.
Using REPORTER
All attendees must have an account in order to register through the REPORTER system.
NC State students and employees should log in with their NC State Unity Account.
All other users will need to create a Brickyard Account using the email address associated with their institution.
Creating a Brickyard Account
Please click here for step-by-step instructions on how to create your Brickyard Account.
REPORTER Login Help
Please click here for general assistance with logging into the REPORTER System.
Note: it is recommended that attendees use this link (go.ncsu.edu/peerconference-registration) to be taken directly to the conference registration page after logging into REPORTER.
If you are searching through the REPORTER catalog, please use the following Course ID to search: DASA-ASA-2025.
Call for Proposals
We have concluded collecting proposals for the 17th Annual NC Peer Educator Conference!
The theme for this year’s conference is Empowering the Whole Student: Think Strategically, Do Effectively.
Long gone are the days where the term “peer educator” solely refers to traditional tutors. Now this phrase could include:
- Academic Peer Mentors who help support the development of general academic success skills
- Writing Consultants who help support students through any stage of the writing process
- SI, PAL, or PASS Leaders who facilitate engaging, collaborative learning sessions
- Peer Career Coaches or Mentors who assist their peers with exploring career pathways
- Peer Wellness Coaches who provide education, support, and encouragement to develop healthy lifestyle behaviors
- AND SO MUCH MORE!!
Successful proposals will focus on best practices or strategies utilized in Student Success/Support Services on campus. Students may choose to present on a specific training session topic or highlight a specific program or service. In their proposal, presenters should explain how their chosen topic is connected to holistic student support.
Proposal Submission Guidelines
- Proposal Type:
- Individual or Group Presentation with 2 or 3 presenters
- Length of Presentation
- 5-10 minute “TED Talk”
- 10-15 minute “quick presentation”
- 20-25 minute presentation
- 40-45 minute collaborative activity
- Title – should be descriptive and no longer than 150 characters
- Abstract – should be descriptive of topic and major points. No longer than 750 characters.
- Learning Outcomes – describe two or more things the audience will learn from your presentation
- All presenters must use a visual aid, such as Google Slides, Canva, etc. Note: you will not be required to submit the visual aid in the proposal form.
We are no longer accepting proposal submissions at this time.
Accepted proposals were notified by March 21, 2025.