Campus departments are reminded to register their programs involving minors with the Office of Institutional Risk Management.
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’s official safety of minors policy. 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’s registration and reporting requirements.
The policy, which was implemented by the University’s 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 register with the Office of Institutional Risk Management 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 at least 30 days in advance of their start dates.
Anyone with questions should contact Sarah Cappella, youth programs compliance coordinator, at cappella@syr.edu or visit the Minors on Campus section of the Risk Management website for more information.
