Eco-House Application
2014-2015
Sponsored by the Eco-House and Residential Life
Please note that there are 2 pages to this application.
Name: ________________________________________________ ID Number: __________________________
Campus Box No.: ______ Email Address: _______________ Period Applying for: FA [ ] SP [ ] YR [ ]
Current Class Standing:
Freshman [ ]
Sophomore [ ]
Junior [ ]
Current Residence Hall: ______________________ Current RA: ___________________________________
POE: __________________________________________________ Current GPA: ______________________
Room Preference (single/double): _________________________________
What is the Mission of the Eco-House?
“Live Here, Love the Earth, and be a Gift”
The Eco House encourages students to develop and promote a sustainable and 'green' lifestyle. Living in this coed
community house provides an opportunity to live and work with other students who are committed to the campus’
goal of becoming more sustainable through the giving of time and effort dedicated to awareness and activism.
Location?
The Eco-House is located at 1610 Moore Street and houses 12 students, one of whom is the programing coordinator.
Amenities?
The Eco-House is a building originally set up as a duplex, with renovated attic. It has two kitchens and two living
rooms, two porches, three bathrooms and a few closets for storage. Residents have access to the lawn and garden.
There are 4 (four) parking spaces dedicated to the house. All dishes are washed by hand. There are no laundry
machines in the house; however residents may use any of the residence halls. And, the house is furnished with
resident artwork and furniture.
House Expectations & Requirements?
Our place at 1610 Moore Street houses a community. We invite you to “Live Here” and be a part of the
community. The true capacity of the house lies within and among its residents. There is an informal yet important
expectation to clean up after oneself, certainly in regards to common spaces and one’s dishes and the inevitable
cooking messes that precede them. In our house, the Golden Rule is also the greenest rule. In addition to the
informal expectations, Residents must be willing to assist with the brainstorming, planning, preparation, and
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execution of large events such as carpooling to Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center, Fall Festivals, Pizza and
Movie Night, etc. and/or smaller events such as weekly dinner discussions. The concept of “Being a Gift” is related to
our educational and fun responsibility to the public and each other to share what we are doing and stimulate a
collective conscious about how we are living. The “Love the Earth” piece of the mission statement is directed toward
environmental awareness and low impact lifestyles. All house members have the distinct privilege of converging for
the weekly HOUSE MEETING during which problems can be solved and plans made. Please keep in mind that you
are not expected to have any or all of these skills upon entrance into the house, just a willingness to learn. A
personal reflection journal piece may be requested at the end of each semester. Please note that residency privileges
may be revoked at any time if a resident does not adhere to the policies and requirements outlined above.
Please read carefully all of the information in this application and answer the following questions to
the best of your ability. Add any other relevant information to the application. Please keep in mind
that we are looking for highly motivated and community-oriented residents.
1. Why do you want to live in the Eco-House and what do you hope to gain from the experience?
2. What skills or interests do you bring to the Eco-House community?
3. The residents of the Eco-House share a variety of experiences and interests in sustainability. All share the
desire to learn more and to share what they have learned with each other. Please describe any relevant
experiences that you have had and how that experience has influenced your perspective.
4. If you were chosen for the Eco-House, what sorts of activities or projects would you help to plan and
implement? Please describe why your idea would be important for the house and its residents and how you
would implement it.
5. Do you have a roommate who is also applying for the Eco House? If so, who?
6. Living in a community of 12 people can be a significant lifestyle shift for most of us. What do you think could
be challenging for you living in a community setting like Eco-House? What might other people find
challenging about you?
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