MINORS ON CAMPUS
All Programs must go through training and registration every year.
The University considers the safety and well-being of these non-student minors while on campus immensely important. Accordingly, this Programs Serving Non-Student Minors Policy sets forth certain operational standards for the activities described herein, in compliance with the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia Policy 6.9 (“Programs Serving Minors”).
Program Directors
All Sponsored and Hosted Programs must register annually and complete annual calendar year training (offered in the Fall for the following calendar year) with the Office of Insurance & Risk Management.
GSU Faculty/Staff who are Directors of Sponsored Programs must also complete the following annually:
- The Program Checklist must be submitted to the Office of Insurance & Risk Management as verification of compliance. Please see GSU Emergency Operations Plan & Atrial Defibrillator Locations.
- Ensure background checks are completed for all staff and volunteers working in the Program. Please contact HR Talent Management for assistance with the process.
- The Code of Conduct is to be reviewed and signed by each staff member and volunteer.
- For programs involving volunteers, please ensure completion of the Structured Volunteer Program Policy and Volunteer Registration and Agreement
- All Sponsored programs that have minors in a laboratory will need to comply with the Minors in Labs Policy.
- Programs hosted by third parties on the GSU campus or using GSU facilities must complete the Facilities Use Agreement and submit it to the Office of Legal Affairs and Insurance and Risk Management for review
- Mandated Reporter Training: It is also required that employees complete an online “Recognizing and Reporting Suspected Child Abuse” training module. You can report suspected child abuse at 1-855-GA-CHILD (422-2253).
- Mandatory Minors On Campus Director Training FY 2023.
- Minors on Campus Best Practices Guides
All incidents must be reported to the Office of Insurance & Risk Management immediately.
If you have any questions with compliance requirements, please review the Minors on Campus Policy FAQs and contact the Office of Insurance & Risk Management at [email protected] or 404-413-9548.
All Sponsored and Hosted Programs must register annually and complete annual calendar year training (offered in the Fall for the following calendar year) with the Office of Insurance & Risk Management.
Parents and Guardians
The 3 forms below are to be filled out by the parents or guardians of the minors enrolled in the program.
Please follow the link to complete Minors on Campus Program registration.
Pleaser refer to 2024 USG Minors on Campus Memo to Institutions
For programs involving volunteers, please ensure completion of the Structured Volunteer Program Policy and Volunteer Registration and Agreement
Minors on Campus Procedures
Minors on Campus Procedures are issued subject to GSU Programs Serving Non-Student Minors Policy and the University System of Georgia Programs Serving Minors Policy.
Our Staff
Frederick Bibbs
Director, Insurance & Risk Management
Tel: 404-413-9548
[email protected]
Lajanda Casey
Insurance & Risk Coordinator
Tel: 404-413-9546
[email protected]
Vacant
Administrative Specialist, Administrative
Tel: 404-413-9545
Crystal White
Occupational Health and Safety Officer
Tel: 404-413-9547
[email protected]
Office Location
Citizens Trust Building
75 Piedmont Avenue
Suite 506
Atlanta GA 30302
Emergency Numbers
Emergencies: 911
Campus Police: 404-413-3333
Mailing Address
Georgia State University
Department of Insurance & Risk Management
P.O. Box 3961
Atlanta GA 30302-3961