The paramount objective of the program is to create a community of learners.  To that end:
·    2009-10 Spirituality is a program based on equal commitment and responsibility by both the faculty and the students.   
·    As 2009-10 Spirituality exists within the larger community of The Evergreen State College, all members of the community are subservient to the guidelines  set forth in the TESC Social contract. 
·    The goals of this community are to provide an environment rich in learning opportunities, facilitation of learning, a sounding board for self-paced learning objectives, and hopefully to sparkle a personal liberation process in each participant.
·    Community members are expected to pursue a tract of learning objectives for their own personal improvement. 
·    As community is one main objective, a cumulative presentation is the sole requirement for successful completion of the program and cooperation in the community.  A presentation or publication shared with the learning community of the class ensures not only commitment to the community but also commitment to the fostering of knowledge . 
·    It is understood that the activities of one individual sometimes override the needs of the community.  As such attendance is encouraged but not mandatory.
.   Conflict and grievances should be dealt with between the parties themselves and solved within the community.
.    Participants will emphasize a complete shift towards a student-centered approach to their own education.
·    Each faculty will emphasize a *Freirian liberatory education approach by:
       -  Becoming a collaborator and ally of the students, not  supervisors.
       -  Encouraging that the subject Spirituality must be the lives of the students, reflected back to the student as a problem or source of contradiction.
       -  Facilitating a goal which must be not just to change the student but to work with the students to change their world.
       -  Practicing a process that must be rational and cognitive, rather than affective, involving critical thinking, natural learning process, problem-posing, looking for contradictions, and using metacognition.

Adapted from the Recognition program Covenant.
(*)From Embracing Contraries, Peter Elbow.

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The following covenant model (created by the 2004-05 Patience program learners) comprises the learning guidelines and tenants of those learners using the ILC model this year.

Students and faculty in the 2009-10 Spirituality program have diverse educational goals, but we agree on a few important ideas. We value education that promotes self-determination, individual research, goal setting, internal motivation and self-reliance. During the academic year a few students enrolled in the Spirituality program may travel to Peru under a ILC model. We are choosing to study in Peru because we value dialog and experiential learning as necessary components of genuine scholarship. We are choosing study abroad because it is an opportunity to nurture dialog across significant difference, and because it is an opportunity to witness ourselves in new contexts.

Acknowledging our role as representatives of Evergreen and of the United States we acknowledge our obligation to honor cultural diversity and act with respect towards the people we meet during our travels.

At the end of our time abroad we will present our projects to 2009-10 Spirituality faculty and learners. Our presentations will be diverse in form: multi-media projects, written expositions, musical presentations, and artistic displays are a few of the many options we will choose from to share what we have learned with one another.
 
Academic commitments:

1. Learners will be responsible for creating their own and continuously working on their emerging curriculum throughout the year.

2. In Peru, social and cultural activities will be accesible daily for each location. It will be up to individual students to participate in these.

3. Upon arrival in Peru we will have the possibility to be split in small home-stay groups (perhaps 3) for the five-week home stay. The locations will be in Guadalupe and Cajamarca.

4. Each learner will focus on designing a community learning experience project. These projects may focus on: Education, anthropology, multicultural studies, indigenous healing studies, social work, human services, humanities, language, arts, sustainable living, ethnobotany and media production.

5. Each learner will supplement this covenant with a more specific academic focus.

Students traveling to Peru
Pre-Departure commitments:

1. As required by The Evergreen State College, students must sign and submit mandatory Waivers, Releases, and Indemnity Agreements to the program’s academic dean.

2. Students must have adequate financial resources for the duration of their stay and a plan to obtain additional funds in case of an emergency.

3. Students will be personally responsible for health concerns, insurance and travel arrangements

4. For the first five weeks of travel in Peru, faculty will have the responsibility of arranging logistics within the host country both prior to departure and making adjustments once the program is in place. These arrangements include local travel, lodging, board and any unexpected provisions.

 Commitments while abroad:

1. Students will abide by the laws of the host country; fully aware they are responsible for their own actions. They further understand that if they break local laws, they cannot expect legal assistance from the faculty sponsor or The Evergreen State College.

2. Students are solely responsible, both financially and otherwise, for any and all damages they may cause to persons or property as a result of negligent behavior. They are also required to maintain cleanliness and order within their living quarters, and to respect the belongings and space of others.

3. Students agree to refrain from drug use; breach in this policy will lead to the student being sent home.

4. Students will be aware of dress recommendations discussed within the group in regard to local customs.

5. Students agree to abide by the Student Conduct Code, available on The Evergreen State College Web site.
http://www.evergreen.edu/aboutevergreen/social.htm

6. Students agree to refrain from discriminating against, sexually harassing, threatening or intimidating another person by words, gesture or physical assault.

7. All grievances will be solved within the community.

8. Situations necessitating additional support systems, due to emergency or illness will be dealt with by students and staff cooperatively.

9. Students are encouraged to continue their study abroad longer than the five-week home stay period. However, prior to end of the 5th week, the student must make travel and academic arrangements with the faculty. The additional five-week study component allows for more in depth academic pursuits in the host country.
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In Peru, our Family program Study Abroad Group component will also subscribe to the following:

BIENVENIDOS A LOS ANDES

WELCOME TO THE ANDES

En un esfuerzo de ayudar a proteger la belleza de la naturaleza y la herencia cultural de esta zona, hemos desarrollado el Código de Etica del Viajero. Nosotros nos hemos comprometido a cumplir Los principios de este código. Por favor léelo y asegurase de que usted y sus compañeros cumplan con Las recomendaciones que se describen.

Deje nada mas que huellas.
Mate nada mas que tiempo.
Lleve nada mas que fotos.
Gracias par visitar Los Andes!

In an effort to help protect the natural beauty and the cultural heritage of this area, we have developed a Traveler's Code of Ethics. We commit ourselves to follow the principles outlined in this code. Please read it and ensure that you and your fellow travelers also abide by these recommendations.

Leave nothing but footprints.
Kill nothing but time.
Take nothing but photographs.
Thank you for visiting the Andes!

TRAVELERS CODE OF ETHICS

BE HONEST, RESPECTFUL AND PROFESSIONAL IN ALL PROCEEDINGS

Be honest with oneself and with others
Respect standard and agreed upon fees
Charge the fair amount for services provided
Constantly strive to improve

2. RESPECT THE PAST AS WELL AS LOCAL CUSTOMS
Respect rights of privacy and photograph people only with permission
Help preserve folklore and keep local customs alive
Respect and help promote the use of native languages
Avoid offensive behavior and dress appropriately
Protect archeological sites
Promote the responsible use of pack animals

3. HELP MAINTAIN THE SELF-ESTEEM OF LOCAL PEOPLE
Promote the purchase and use of products typical of the region
Respect local authorities
Discourage begging for gifts or money

4. CONSERVE WILD PLANTS AND ANIMALS OF THE REGION
Avoid building fires if prohibited or inappropriate
Encourage development of nurseries and support reforestation efforts
Leave wild plants and animals undisturbed

5. PRESERVE THE CLEANLINESS OF ALL WATER SOURCES
Avoid urinating or defecating near rivers, lakes and other sources of water
Throw all dirty wash and rinse water far from water sources
Use detergents, shampoos and other soaps far from sources of water
Preserve and do not change the course of streams and rivers

6. AVOID CONTAMINATING THE ENVIRONMENT
Dispose of human feces appropriately and with care
Remove all material which is foreign to the environment
Pack out all garbage from back country areas
Separate garbage into appropriate disposal categories: recyclable, biodegradable, toxic, to be burned, and other

7. USE PROPER HYGIENE
Adequately purify all drinking water
Wash hands frequently and thoroughly

8. HELP PROTECT HEAVILY VISITED AREAS
Promote and use tourist sites which are less heavily visited
Respect all signs and instructions
Camp in established sites whenever possible
Walk on established trails if they exist

9. RAISE THE LEVEL OF AWARENESS OF ALL TRAVELERS
Learn about local environmental regulations
Make everyone aware of the need to protect the environment
Educate others in the methods of traveling without leaving traces
Promote the use of this code of ethics by all travelers and those who serve them

ETICA DEL VIAJERO

1. SER HONESTO, RESPETUOSO Y PROFESIONAL EN EL PROCEDER
Ser honesto consigo mismo y con Los demos
Respetar Las tarifas convenidas y vigentes
Cobrar lo justo par el servicio prestado
Hacer siempre mejor Las cosas

2. RESPETAR EL PASADO Y LAS COSTUMBRES DE LOS PUEBLOS
Respetar la privacidad de Los campesinos y no tomarles fotos si no lo desean
Ayudar a preservar el folklore y a mantener vivas Las costumbres
Respetar e incentivar el uso de Las lenguas nativas
Evitar comportamientos ofensivos y vestirse apropiadamente
Promover el uso responsable de Los animales de cargo
Proteger Los restos arquelógicos

3. ALENTAR LA AUTOESTIMA DEL CAMPESINO
Promover el consume de Los productos típicos de la zona
Respetar a la autoridad local
Desalentar el pedido de regales y dinero

4. CONSERVAR LAS PLANTAS Y LOS ANIMALES SILVESTRES
Evitar prender fuego en lugares prohibidos o inapropiados
Incentivar el desarrollo de viveros y la reforestación
Conservar vivas Las plantas y Los animales silvestres

5. PRESERVAR LIMPIOS LOS RECURSOS HIDRICOS
Evitar orinar y defecar cerca de ríos, lagos y otras fuentes de agua
Botar el agua sucia de la limpieza lejos de Las fuentes de agua
Utilizar detergentes, champú y otros jabones lejos de Las fuentes de agua
Preservar y no cambiar el curse de Los ríos y riachuelos

6. EVITAR LA CONTAMINACION DEL MEDIO AMBIENTE
Disponer de Las heces humanas con cuidado
Retirar materiales ajenos al hábitat
Extraer toda la basura del campo
Separar la basura para su destine apropiado: reciclable, biodegradable, tóxica, para quemar y otros

7. PRACTICAR LA HIGIENE ADECUADA
Purificar adecuadamente el agua y Las comidas
Lavarse bien y con frecuencia Las manes

8. PROTEGER LOS LUGARES TURÍSTICOS
Promover el uso de circuitos no tan concurridos
Respetar Las señales e instrucciones
Acampar en lugares establecidos cuando sea posible
Caminar par Las rutas indicadas cuando exista

9. CONCIENTIZAR Y EDUCAR A LOS VIAJEROS Y SUS SERVIDORES
Aprender 1# regulaciones locales relacionada al media ambiente
Concientizar a todos sobre la necesidad de proteger la naturaleza
Educar a todos sobre Los métodos de viajar sin dejar rastros
Promocionar la práctica de Las reglas de esta ética entre Los viajeros y sus servidores


Aprobada par Las siguientes instituciones

Endorsed by the following institutions

1. Dirección Regional de Industria y Turismo, Region Chavin.
2. Municipalidad Provincial de Huarás.
3. Asociación de Guías de Montaña del Perú, Región Arequipa.
4. Club de Andinismo "Santiago Antúnez de Mayolo" (CASAM).
5. Asociación de Guías de Montaña del Perú, Región Cusco.
6. Asociación de Guías de Montaña del Perú, Región Chavin.
7. Agencia de Viajes Montrek.
8. Casa de Guías, Huarás.
9. COPA Servicios Turísticos.
10. Asociación de Transportes Turísticos de Ancash.
11. Asociación Alpes Andes de Suiza.
12. Instituto de Montaña, Programa Andino.
13. American Alpine Club (Club de Alpinismo de Los EE.UU.).
14. Servicio Turístico con Llamas
15. The Evergreen State College from Olympia, WA 2009 Persistence: Summerwork and 2009-10 Spirituality program

Cualquier sugerencia y para incluirse en la lista de endosantes,comuníquese con el Instituto de Montaña, casilla 01, Huaraz, Perú
Telef: (51 44) 72-1884,
E-mail:postmaster@tmi.org.pe