Protecting Minors in 麻豆原创 Hosted Programs

麻豆原创 (麻豆原创 or the University) periodically conducts, sponsors, or hosts programs designed to serve minors not enrolled as 麻豆原创 students, including but not limited to camps, clinics, competitions, mentoring and other activities.

麻豆原创 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  麻豆原创 established  on May 1, 2017.  This policy governs all 麻豆原创 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. 

麻豆原创 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 麻豆原创 policies.

BOR Policy - Programs Serving Minors

applies to outside organizations and groups that may use institutional facilities for programs serving non-student minors. The effective date for this policy is Monday, May 1, 2017.

麻豆原创 Policies Relating to Minors on Campus

The  website provides links to 麻豆原创 and related policies that govern all activities on 麻豆原创 campuses. Listed below are links to key ones that govern activities involving minors on 麻豆原创 campuses.

  • 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 麻豆原创 governance bodies for feedback in November/December, 2016. On December 13, 2016 the 麻豆原创 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.
  • The  governs employees and their children on 麻豆原创 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 Kennesaw State University, including research activities involving minors. 麻豆原创 requires prior review and approval from the IRB for all research involving human participants.
  •  governs visits by children on 麻豆原创 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."