STEP UP! helps students recognize problematic events and increases their motivation, skills, and confidence when responding to problems or concerns.
Upstanders are everywhere, stepping up where it matters the most! Whether it's holding a door for someone, helping your neighbor carry their groceries, returning a wallet, or helping a friend get home safely from a party, you can STEP UP! too.
If you see an Upstander helping others, nominate them below. They will be featured on our website and can be eligible to win a prize.
JOIN THE STEP UP! COMMITTEE
With the increasing demands and interest in the STEP UP! program, the STEP UP! Campus Committee will be officially reforming with monthly meetings beginning in Fall 2022. The committee focuses on training efforts, marketing of STEP UP! events, and updating current and creating new program curriculum. The committee meets every third Friday of the month via Zoom from 10:00am - 11:00am, starting September 18th. If you are interested in joining, fill out the interest form. For any questions or concerns regarding the committee, email annie.birt-milbradt@mst.edu.
STEP UP! trainings aim to raise awareness of ways to help, increase motivation to help, develop skills & confidence when responding to problems or concerns, and ensure the safety & well-being of self and others. We offer trainings on general bystander intervention, mental well-being, safer drinking, diversity & inclusion, and sexualized violence prevention. Trainings are customized for students or employees.
Are you interested in getting your organization STEP UP! certified? If so, click here to learn more and apply!
92% of S&T students report they would intervene in a situation where someone's health or safety is in jeopardy. (MACHB 2021, n=367)
7,202 members of the S&T community have received STEP UP! training. (as of July 2021)
92% of students that witnessed a problematic event used their skills to intervene (MACHB 2021, n=145)
Below are the steps to STEP UP! as well as some scenarios to see the steps play out. To receive more in depth STEP UP! training one-on-one with Student Well-Being staff, visit our consultations page. To request a STEP UP! presentation for your group, organization, or department, visit our presentations page.
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