Ohio Administrative Code
Title 3362 - Shawnee State University
Chapter 3362-5 - University-wide
Section 3362-5-40 - Protection of minors on campus
Universal Citation: OH Admin Code 3362-5-40
Current through all regulations passed and filed through March 18, 2024
(A) Purpose
(1) Shawnee state university (university) is
dedicated to the welfare and safety of minors who visit campus, participate in
university programs, or are entrusted to the university's care. The university
is committed to compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations
pertaining to the protection of minors and has zero
tolerance for child abuse.
(2) The purpose of this policy, and
associated procedure, is to ensure and promote the protection of minors
participating in university-sponsored activities and programs. This policy
establishes requirements applicable to administrators, faculty, staff,
students, and volunteers who directly interact with minors.
(B) Definitions
(1) Minor is a person under the age of
eighteen.
(2) Activities and
programs with minors are: any university sponsored event or operation that
includes minors and
does not expect parents or guardians to be
responsible for the care, custody, or control of minors.
(3) Camps include: overnight camps, sports
camps, academic camps (e.g. upward bound program).
(4) Activity/program director is the
individual who manages or coordinates the activity or program with
minors.
(5) Child abuse exists when
there is endangerment of a minor's physical or mental health due to injury by
act or omission, including acts of sexual abuse.
(C) Scope
(1) This policy applies to university
activities and programs with minors that are operated on or off campus,
including camps
and instructional programs that are not included in
the university's undergraduate or graduate academic programs.
(2) This policy does not apply to:
(a) Single performances or events open to the
general public not targeted toward children.
(b) Social functions that may be attended by
minors who are accompanied by their parents/guardians.
(c) Minors enrolled in academic courses
including postsecondary courses (e.g., college credit plus).
(D) General restrictions
(1) It is the responsibility of
those who bring minors to campus, including employees, students, and visitors, to ensure
appropriate and continuous supervision. These individuals must further ensure
that minor children do not visit restricted facilities or
environments.
(2) Employees who
bring minors to campus, including the worksite, are responsible for the minor's
conduct and welfare.
(E) Registration and background checks
Registration of activities and programs and background checks will be required as stipulated in procedure 5.40:1: camp registration, background checks, training and reporting.
(F) Reporting and training
(1) Individuals who work with minors in
university activities and programs are required to report suspected abuse.
Guidelines that specify how to report observed or suspected child abuse or
neglect
are established
through procedure 5.40:1.
(2) Mandatory training will be required for
individuals working with minors per procedure
5.40:1.
(G) Procedures
Procedures will be established to effectively administer this policy.
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