The Eco Leaders Peer Education Program is a group of residential students in the residence halls and Aggie Village who serves as a peer educator to raise awareness of sustainability initiatives and encourage environmentally responsible behaviors including composting, energy conservation, sustainable transportation, food security, and environmental justice. There is one Eco Leader in each residence hall, and four Eco Leaders for Aggie Village. The Eco Leaders are a diverse group of students who represent multiple identities and perspectives. No prior sustainability experience is needed, just a passion for engagement and making a difference.
Residence Hall Eco Leaders receive a $1,650 housing stipend per semester for five hours of engagement work each week and participate in a course every Wednesday from 4-5:15 p.m. during the academic year. These Eco Leaders are eligible to earn up to 3 academic credits through the School of Global Environmental Sustainability (SoGES).
Similarly, Aggie Village Eco Leaders receive $1,650 housing stipend per semester for five hours of engagement work each week, and participate in a weekly class every Wednesday from 4-5 p.m.
Past Eco Leaders have majored in various studies, including Art, Biology, Business Administration, Equine Science, and Neuroscience. If you have a passion in sustainability, and/or are interested in learning more about sustainability in Housing and Dining Services, apply to be an Eco Leader today!
The application for the 2023-2024 Eco Leaders cohort is now open. Apply today!
Application Deadline for Returning Students: April 16th 11:59pm
Application Deadline for First Year Students: June 16th 11:59pm
Program Requirements:
- Commit to the program for the entire academic year, both Fall and Spring semesters
- Commit 5 hours per week to sustainability engagement
- Live in a residence hall or Aggie Village for the academic year 2022-2023
- Attend a mandatory weekly class/ meeting
- Residence Hall Eco Leaders – Wednesday from 4:00pm to 5:15pm
- Fall course: GES130: Introduction to Sustainability Engagement – one credit class
- Spring course: GES330: Sustainability in Practice – two or three credit class, requiring an independent project & poster presentation
- Aggie Village Eco Leaders – Wednesday from 4:00pm to 5:00pm
- Residence Hall Eco Leaders – Wednesday from 4:00pm to 5:15pm
- Attend an overnight training at CSU’s Mountain Campus on Sat 8/13 – Sun 8/14
- Participate in HDS Move In and Move Out programs
- Participate in service learning and local volunteering opportunities
- Promote multiple student engagement campaigns and events concurrently throughout the year
- Gain knowledge on a variety of topics related to sustainability including social justice, the environment, and the economy
- Compensation: $1,650 housing stipend per semester (pending successful completion of program requirements)
- Application is required.