Environmental Proctors

Each year, members of the student body apply to serve as Environmental Proctors.  These individuals work closely with our campus Sustainability Coordinator to implement our dormitory recycling programs and to lead our student body in energy conservation challenges such as the Green Cup Challenge and various holiday “UnPlug” events.

These students also take on various responsibilities for researching and promoting new initiatives on campus, such as improving recycling rates, reviewing paper consumption, and exploring more composting opportunities. The formal job description for the Environmental Proctors is listed below.

Job Description

Environmental Proctors will play an important role in executing Deerfield’s campus sustainability efforts.

General Responsibilities 

• Attend REQUIRED biweekly and sometimes weekly E-Proctor meetings with supervisor, Mr. Jewett.
• Be involved with at least one “project” per term including the Green Cup Challenge during Winter Term
• Complete all “homework” assignments
• Be a role model: passionate, informed, active, committed
• Regularly check email for updated information
• Post Deerfield sustainability announcements and educational material in dorms
• Avoid any behavior that could alienate students from environmental issues (DON’T BE A NAG!)
• Ensure every student’s Deerfield experience includes learning to consider her/his environmental impact
• Get involved in other campus sustainability projects
• Volunteer for assemblies and committee work to further the impact of E-Proctors

Recycling

• Establish and maintain regular communication with the dorm housekeeper and faculty resident
• Educate and motivate the dorm about recycling; maintain a regular presence and voice
• Assign student rotations for weekly transfer of bags from recycle bins to consolidation location for pick up
• Ensure sufficient bins and signs in all locations
• Monitor recycling bins; pick out trash if necessary
• Collect batteries and ink cartridges; ensure CFL recycling is done safely
• Periodically acknowledge and thank the housekeeper for her/his efforts

Energy Conservation and Efficiency

Educate and motivate the dorm to conserve energy

• Using compact fluorescent light-bulbs
• Meeting with HVAC personnel to learn how dorm heating system works
• Turning off lights
• Using radiators correctly, not leaving windows open
• Closing storm windows during winter
• Turning off all electronics when not in use
• Unplugging chargers when not in use
• Sharing consumption data with dorm to evaluate progress
• Reducing water and plastic bottle waste

Report problems to the Physical Plant

• Broken windows
• Faulty radiators
• Leaky faucets/showerheads/toilets

Optional (Encouraged, but not required)

• Attend Environmental Club meetings
• Go on Clean Up Walks