Elon University Eco-Reps Program 2014-2015 Application Form
Instructions: Attach all necessary documents as three separate files to an email and send it to the Office of Sustainability at by 5pm on Thursday, April 10.
Necessary Documents:
Resume
Completed Application Form
Work Sample (PowerPoint slide saved as a pdf)
Format document titles as ‘last name_Resume’, ‘last name_Application’, ‘last name_Sample’ respectively.
Full Name:Last / First / M.I.
E-mail Address: / Local Phone #:
Local Address:
Street Address / Apartment/Unit #
City / State / ZIP Code
Home/Permanent Address:
Street Address / Apartment/Unit #
City / State / ZIP Code
Home/Permanent Phone #:
Residence Hall (in ’14 – ’15 if applicable):
Major: / Minor (if applicable):
Birth Date: / Datatel #:
Class Status for 2014-2015: / Sophomore / Junior / Senior / Other (please specify):
Do you plan to study abroad next year? / Yes / No
If yes, when? / Fall Semester / Spring Semester / Winter Term
APPLICATION QUESTIONS
Guidelines: Please respond to all of the following questions. When possible, include personal examples and/or define terms and concepts using your own words. Responses should be no more than 300 words.
1) Why are you interested in being an Eco-Rep? What relevant interests and experiences do you have, and what do you hope to gain from being an Eco-Rep?
2) As an Eco-Rep it is important to understand environmental topics and communicate them effectively to others. One way Eco-Reps communicate with peers is by promoting various sustainability initiatives in the residential neighborhoods. Describe at least one way you would promote POWERless and motivate students in your residential neighborhood to conserve energy.3) Eco-Reps are educators and leaders. Think about the qualities and skills of effective and successful student leaders you have encountered. What leadership skills do you have in common with these successful student leaders, and how have you developed them? What leadership skills do you want to improve?
WORK SAMPLE
Create a single PowerPoint slide that might inspire residents to recycle more during RecycleMania should the slide be blown up and displayed on bulletin boards in residence halls. Save the file as a pdf and attach it to your application email.TIME COMMITMENTS
List your anticipated time commitments for fall 2014 (e.g., class time, study time, employment, work-study jobs, volunteer work, athletics, student organizations, etc.). Include an estimate of the number of hours weekly it will take as well as your role within each commitment. For commitments that are not flexible, list specific meeting times so we can determine the best time for the mandatory weekly Eco-Reps meetings.
Commitments
/Hours/Week
/Your Role
/Specific Mtg Time Time
How many academic credits are you enrolled in for fall 2014?
/dd /
REFERENCES
/Please list the name, position, relationship to you, phone number and email for two individuals (at least one Elon Faculty or Staff member) who will serve as references. No written letters are required.
Name:
/ /Position:
/Relationship to you:
/Phone #:
/ /E-mail Address:
/Name:
/ /Position:
/Relationship to you:
/Phone #:
/ /E-mail Address:
/HOW DID YOU HEAR?
How did you hear about the Eco-Reps program and available positions? Please indicate all that apply.
My AD
/ / /My RA
/ / /E-net
/ / /Friend
/ / /Staff Member
/ /Class/Professor
/ / /Digital Sign
/ / /Elon Job Network
/ /Other (please specify):
/ /ADDITIONAL COMMENTS/QUESTIONS
Is there anything else we should know about you? What questions do you have about the program/position?
ELIGIBILITYThe role of an Eco-Rep is a leadership position at Elon University, which is a privilege and responsibility. Eco-Reps must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher. As indicated in the Elon University Student Handbook, students who are assigned the sanction of “Preliminary Suspension” are not eligible to hold leadership positions for one year from the date of the incident. By checking the box below, you give the Office of Sustainability the permission to check your eligibility as part of the application process and at any point during your employment as an Eco-Rep.
2014-2015 Elon Eco-Reps Program Application 3