The
following covenant model (created by the 2004-05 Patience program
learners) comprises
the learning guidelines and
tenants of the 2010-11
CEREMONY
in program ILC study abroad component (this covenant will apply until
the one
created by CEREMONY learners takes its place).
Students and faculty in the Ceremony 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 Winter of 2011 a portion of
the students enrolled in the CEREMONY program will travel to Peru using
the in program 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 Ceremony
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, Spanish and cultural activities will be provided 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 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 travel, lodging, board and any unexpected
provisions and are intended only for travelers with minimum Spanish
language skills and no travel experience in Latin America and for those
who choose to take the 5 week immersion program.
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 Ceremony 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 2008 Family:
Summerwork, 2008-09 Persistence
program, in program ILC Ceremony students.
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
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