A new era of classroom accountability has begun at KLD with the launch of Project C.L.E.A.N.- Classroom Leadership in Environmental Accountability and Neatness.
This project is a joint collaboration between the Center for Academic Programming and Implementation (CAPI), the Center for Physical Plant and Facilities Management (CPPFM), and the Center for Emergency Management, Security and Safety- Climate Change Adaptation (CEMSS-CCA). It promotes student leadership and responsibility in maintaining a clean learning environment with full support from faculty.
Under the new guidelines, each class must designate a cleaning group per day or per subject session. Instructors are required to provide 5 to 10 minutes before the end of their class for students to perform cleaning duties. The required tasks include ensuring the floor is clean, arranging tables and chairs neatly, cleaning the board, and properly disposing of trash. Students must also turn off lights, air-conditioning, and projectors, and securely close doors and windows.
After cleaning, the Pollution Control Officer of each class must complete the Project CLEAN Google Form within 15 minutes after class ends. The form requires a completed checklist and an uploaded photo of the cleaned classroom. The CEMSS will oversee the monitoring of Project C.L.E.A.N.. Faculty members and authorized staff may conduct random spot checks, and a report of non-compliant classes will be submitted to the respective Associate Deans. Repeat offenses may result in formal written notices and required re-cleaning.
Project C.L.E.A.N. is not just about tidiness, it is about building a culture of responsibility and leadership among students. The program will recognize a “Most Responsible Class or Section” monthly based on consistency and cleanliness, and certificates or bonus points may be awarded. In a new development, the College will release a memo with details on assigned cleaning sections for classrooms and will provide a QR code in each room for easy access to the form. This initiative also marks the beginning of Phase 2 of the College’s Solid Waste Management program, demonstrating KLD’s ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship.
