Coined by Shayne Fitz-Coy for Rustic Pathways in 2016; see The S·I·T Framework in Rustic Pathways’s Duty of Care Policy.
Use it for: The master explanation of how Rustic Pathways designs and evaluates programs. Always expand Safety, Impact, and Transformation on first mention.
Term at a Glance
| Field | Canonical information |
|---|---|
| Category | Master program-design framework |
| Defined by | Rustic Pathways |
| Purpose | Sequence the conditions, relationships, and learning that support responsible transformation |
| Applied through | Safety planning, reciprocal impact, intentional challenge, reflection, and outcome evaluation |
| Related terms | S·I·T Duty of Care Standard™; Shared Humanity Model™; Rustic Leadership Ascent |
| Published evidence | Rustic Pathways Duty of Care Policy |
| Boundary | A sequenced design model, not three independent marketing pillars |
The S·I·T Sequence
| Stage | Design role | Question answered |
|---|---|---|
| Safety | Establishes conditions for responsible participation | Can students participate with appropriate support and response capacity? |
| Impact | Connects experience to people, place, and reciprocal contribution | Is participation responsible and mutually meaningful? |
| Transformation | Supports and evaluates student growth | What durable change is the experience designed to produce? |