EcoReps
EcoReps is a program for students who would like to blend their interests in sustainability with a desire to develop some valuable leadership skills—all while living in a residence hall community.
This group of first-year and transfer students embarks on a year-long journey to learn about sustainability and green living through experience-based leadership program, field trips and training sessions. EcoReps then share this new-found knowledge with their residence hall communities through active programming and dialogue that builds community and provides invaluable professional experience for the EcoReps themselves.
Our Mission
Helping students become leaders within their academic class through specialized training, programming, experimental learning opportunities and service work.
Requirements
- Available for first year and transfer students only
- Must be able to move into your housing assignment on the morning of Aug. 18.
- Must be able to participate in the full pre-arrival experience from Aug. 19-21.
- Must be available for meetings every Thursday to occur between 5 p.m.-7 p.m.
- Requires commitment for the full academic year.
Contact us
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at EcoReps@colorado.edu.
EcoRep Duties and Application Process
Pre-Arrival Experience
- Participate in the full pre-arrival experience from Aug. 18-21.
- Participate in move in as recycling ambassadors.
Events & Initiatives
- Plan and facilitate 2 events per semester in the residence halls (funding provided).
- Maintain eco-bulletin boards in the residence halls.
- Propose and implement new sustainability initiatives for the residence halls.
Meetings
- Attend weekly EcoRep meetings held on Thursdays between 5 p.m.-7 p.m.
- Attend weekly Community Council meetings on Wednesday nights between 8 p.m.-9 p.m.
Application Process
- Applications due July 19.
- Students will be notified of their acceptance via their Colorado.edu email account, and must complete the Pre-Arrival Program RSVP confirmation within 7 days of notification.
EcoRep Board of Directors
We are hiring student EcoRep Directors! Get involved with promoting and creating new sustainability initiatives in the residence halls, program to the 10,000+ residential population and create bulletin boards and newsletters for the residential community.
EcoRep Directors will:
- Plan and facilitate two events per semester in the residence halls (funding is provided).
- Maintain eco-bulletin boards in the residence halls.
- Propose and implement new sustainability initiatives for the residence halls.
Interested in becoming part of the EcoReps Board of Directors?
The National Residence Hall Honorary is looking for applicants for the 2024-2025 Board of Directors. Multiple positions are available, and no jobs are the same! We seek energized and curious students who want to help amplify student voices through events and initiatives.
Applications close on Dec. 20, 2023.