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About Peer Assisted Learning Program (PAL)
About the PAL Program
Peer-Assisted Learning (PAL) is a curricular structure that encourages cross-year support among students in science and math gateway courses. The PAL program is housed in the Center for Science and Math Success.
PAL encourages students to learn co-operatively under the guidance of trained students, called PAL Facilitators, who have been very successful in the same course they facilitate, and have been highly trained in group facilitation and pedagogy.
COVID-19 Update: PAL classes are treated the same as all other classes. For Fall 2021, about half of PAL classes will be in person and about half will be held online. Office hours and review sessions are still open to all students who wish to receive help, even those who are not in a PAL. Email lundmark@csus.edu with questions. The No B.S. Squad (Barriers to Success) has prepared handouts on student well-being during this crisis; email pal@csus.edu for access.
Support the PAL Program
Current Funding
- Sacramento State Academic Affairs
- Associated Students, Inc.
- National Science Foundation DUE 1644273
- Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions (DHSI) Program
Support the PAL program
It only takes $3,000 to support one Peer-Assisted Learning Facilitator, a mentor who will impact 50 students annually. You can also give cash, purchase supplies, or sponsor a student poster presentation at a conference.
For more information contact Dr. Jen Lundmark. For other forms (trust, endowment, estate) contact Jennifer Navarro in the University Development Office.
Connect with Peer Assisted Learning
Find Us
Center for Science & Math Success
Sequoia Hall,
Room 320
Mon. - Fri.,
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Contact Us
Phone: (916) 278-3577
pal@csus.edu