Protecting Minors in ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ Hosted Programs

²ÝÁñÊÓƵ State University periodically conducts, sponsors, or hosts programs designed to serve minors not enrolled as ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ students, including but not limited to camps, clinics, competitions, mentoring and other activities.

²ÝÁñÊÓƵ is dedicated to providing a safe and healthy environment for those who participate, volunteer and work in University sponsored programs, or programs operated by third parties held on University facilities.

In conjunction with ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ State University established on May 1, 2017.  This policy governs all ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ programs involving minors to ensure compliance with federal and state laws and the BOR/USG policies. Key areas of focus under this policy are registration, education and compliance. 

²ÝÁñÊÓƵ staff, faculty and sponsoring departments of programs that involve minors should review the Program Serving Minors website, training and resources to become familiar with the policies, procedures and requirements needed to comply with both BOR and ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ policies.

²ÝÁñÊÓƵ Policies Relating to Minors on Campus

  • The purpose of the is to provide guidance to the campus community and ensure compliance with federal and state laws and the BOR/USG policies and procedures. This policy was presented to ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ governance bodies for feedback in November/December, 2016. On December 13, 2016 the ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ President approved this policy to post on the website and to submit to the BOR as required by January 1, 2017. The effective date for this policy is Monday, May 1, 2017.
  • Children in the Workplace governs employees and their children on ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ campuses and states: "The University cannot accommodate children of employees and students on campus during normal operating hours. Children are welcome to make brief visits and to attend scheduled events.
  • regulates all research activities involving human subjects on the campus of ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ State University, including research activities involving minors. ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ requires prior review and approval from the IRB for all research involving human participants.
  • Visits by Children governs visits by children on ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ campuses and states: "The university cannot accommodate children of the faculty, staff, and students on campus during normal operating hours; i.e., 8:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Friday. Children are welcome to attend scheduled events and to make brief visits when accompanied by a parent or other adult."