Protecting Minors in Â鶹ÊÓƵ Hosted Programs

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

Â鶹ÊÓƵ 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  Â鶹ÊÓƵ established  on May 1, 2017.  This policy governs all Â鶹ÊÓƵ 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. 

Â鶹ÊÓƵ 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 Â鶹ÊÓƵ 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.

Â鶹ÊÓƵ Policies Relating to Minors on Campus

The  website provides links to Â鶹ÊÓƵ and related policies that govern all activities on Â鶹ÊÓƵ campuses. Listed below are links to key ones that govern activities involving minors on Â鶹ÊÓƵ 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 Â鶹ÊÓƵ governance bodies for feedback in November/December, 2016. On December 13, 2016 the Â鶹ÊÓƵ 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 Â鶹ÊÓƵ 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. Â鶹ÊÓƵ requires prior review and approval from the IRB for all research involving human participants.
  •  governs visits by children on Â鶹ÊÓƵ 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."