Campus departments should ensure that any summer programming involving minors on campus is with the Office of Institutional Risk Management.
Campus Departments Reminded to Register Summer Programs Involving Minors
The University continues to strengthen its commitment to the safety of minors (children under the age of 18 who are not matriculated University students) who are invited to campus or participating in programs operated, controlled or sponsored by the University.
The Office of Institutional Risk Management is issuing a reminder to all campus departments regarding the University鈥檚 official聽. As the summer months tend to be filled with youth programming on campus, this is a key time for departments to ensure they are adhering to the policy鈥檚 registration and reporting requirements.
The policy, which was implemented by the University鈥檚 Board of Trustees in May 2019, requires all programs and events that serve minors under the age of 18 (who are not matriculated University students) to聽聽for approval.
The policy applies to any in-person, virtual or hybrid programming. The programs must be registered with the Office of Institutional Risk Management聽at least 30 days in advance聽of their start dates.
Anyone with questions should contact Sarah Cappella, youth programs compliance coordinator, at聽cappella@syr.edu聽or visit the聽聽of the Risk Management website for more information.
