The Health and Counseling Center is pleased to announce the creation of C.L.A.W, a new Peer Education Network.  C.L.A.W. stands for Campus Leaders Advocating Wellness and is Western Carolina University's answer to campus needs for a variety of outreach   options- delivered by students for students. Peer education is based upon the principle that college students listen to, and seek out their peers for health and wellness information. 

C.L.A.W. is coordinated by Karrie Joseph, the Wellness Coordinator, and Arika Shafer from Counseling and Psychological Services Center.  C.L.A.W. members have the opportunity to be nationally certified as peer educators and receive individualized training in their areas of interest. These include, but are not limited to, sexual assault, sexual health, drugs and alcohol, emotional wellness, healthy relationships, stress management, nutrition, physical fitness, and diversity. 

C.L.A.W. is open to all undergraduate and graduate students at Western Carolina University and attracts individuals from a wide array of majors.

If you are interested in being involved please call the Wellness Center at 227-3471 or email CLAW at wcuclaw@email.wcu.edu.