PAL Program
PAL (Peer-Assisted Learning) Program is designed to support student learning in Chem 5.
What is the PAL Program?
The PAL (Peer-Assisted Learning) Program is designed to support student learning in Chem 5. PAL sessions provide structured opportunities for Chem 5 students to engage with peers in course topics outside of class and to develop their own understanding of the material.
Students who choose to sign up for the PAL Program commit to a particular weekly 90-minute session for the entire term (weeks 2 through 10). Each session is guided by a Peer Leader who has taken Chem 5 and has been highly trained in group facilitation, pedagogy, and the course content. These Peer Leaders guide student teams to work co-operatively to solve provided chemistry problems that are closely aligned with the Chem 5 course.
There are a limited number of sessions and seats per session each term. If you are interested in securing a spot in the PAL Program, please see below. We hope you choose to join us!
I'm a Chem 5 student - how do I sign up for PAL sessions?
Information on sign-ups for winter term coming soon.
If you have any questions about sign-ups, please direct them to Wendy Epps (Wendy.Epps@dartmouth.edu).
Fall 2025 Peer Leaders
Become a Peer Leader
What do Peer Leaders do?
Peer Leaders facilitate one (or two) weekly sessions during the Fall terms. Leaders receive training from and work closely with Dr. Wendy Epps (Chemistry Department) and the DCAL Staff throughout the term in order to effectively guide the PLTL sessions.
Who is eligible to apply?
Undergraduates who have completed Chem 5 with a grade of B+ or better and who will be on campus during the Fall term.
Please note: we can only hire students who have eligibility to work in the U.S. for Dartmouth College and will be able to complete a Form I-9. If you are an international student sponsored by Dartmouth and have questions about your eligibility, please contact your OVIS advisor.
Stay tuned for an announcement in the Fall term about applying to be a leader for the Winter 2026 term.
Questions?
Contact Dr. Wendy Epps (Wendy.S.Epps@dartmouth.edu)