This Policy applies to University-sponsored activities involving minors and programs for minors sponsored by non-University organizations that operate in University facilities. This policy is not applicable to the University’s on-campus child care center which has established procedures following licensing regulations set forth by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is committed to the health, safety and well-being of minors involved in programs on campus. The Protection of Minors Policy at the University of Massachusetts Amherst establishes the responsibilities of University Program Directors/Staff supervising minors when on the University campus or while participating in University-sponsored activities off campus and to Non-University organizations using University facilities to offer programs for minors.
A Minor is any person under the age of 18 but, as such term is used in this Policy, excludes those enrolled at the University as matriculated students, special status students or non-degree Continuing and Professional Education (CPE) students.
This Policy establishes:
Minimum standards of conduct for interacting with minors attending Programs;
Procedures for reporting and responding to suspicions of abuse or neglect of minors;
Guidelines for the operation of Programs that involve minors;
Minimum training requirements for Program Director/Staff who oversee Programs that involve minors;
Requirements for non-University programs for minors in campus facilities; and
Background screening requirements for those who interact with minors in Programs.
Details and accompanying procedures can be found at the following website: Protection of Minors on Campus | UMass Amherst