Contract Summary

         The contract promotes individual recovery and group cohesiveness. It has evolved out of the expertise of chemical dependency professionals and the experience of students and staff. As our community continues to grow contract development will be an important endeavor. Deliberations between staff and the Governing Board are an integral part of this process. 

      There are 14 key commitments that serve as the foundation for enrollment in the program. They are as follows.

  •  Attend AA/NA meetings at least twice each week;
  •  Attend my home group once each week;
  •  Develop a close, conversation intimacy with my sponsor;
  •  Adhere to the AA legacy of honest, open-mindedness, and willingness;
  •  Attend all mandatory StepUP meetings, retreats and activities. Leave Monday evening open for Dinner 4:45-5:30, Circle meetings 5:30-6:00pm and Floor Meetings of 6:15-6:45.
  •  Attend weekly meetings with StepUP Staff;
  •  Fully participate in regular cleaning of my House;
  • Treat others respectfully and support StepUP students in the policies of the StepUP Contract;
  • Contribute to maintaining a positive sencse of community with in StepUP
  • Refrain from entering romanitic and/or sexual relationships with another StepUP student unless BOTH have one year of recovery and one semester in StepUP
  • Refrain from visiting high-risk environments (i.e. strip clubs, casinos, raves bars, places where alcohol and o/or illegal drugs are present);
  • Be on time for classes, appointment and commitments, unless medical conditions make it impossible;
  • Turn in all assignments on time; and attend meetings with my CLASS Specialist, if required to determine educational accommodations I may need;
  • Not be involved in the access of alcohol to minors, be it in sales, possession or distribution. I am prohibited from assisting in the relapse of an individual known to be chemically depended or alcoholic. I will also not involve myself in any transaction in which illegal drugs change possession
        The contract is enforced in part by Floor Managers. Floor Managers are paid student workers and members of the community. They are responsible for confronting and reporting behavior that is not in the spirit of the contract. After 5 serious infractions students go before the Review Board. 

        The Review Board is a group of students and co-facilitated by staff. The group issues disciplinary decisions after meeting with the student and deliberating. 
 

        The StepUP program reserves the right to administer drug testing to first semester students or anyone under suspicion of drug or alcohol use. The drug testing policy and other guidelines appear in the StepUP Contract and Manual. Please Contact US for more information.