Authorized Adults (program personnel over the age of 18 years) are required to complete training that covers identifying and responding to inappropriate interactions involving Minors. The training needs to occur prior to the first day of the College-Sponsored Program (training is valid for one year). To satisfy this requirement, each Authorized Adult must:
A. Successfully complete the online course
Protecting Children: Identifying and Reporting Sexual
Misconduct (please refer to the United
Educators online course registration guidelines), or complete
in-person training by the Office of Risk Management.
Training also includes:
1. Review the content of the Protection of Minors Policy; and
2. Review Emergency Readiness and Response Planning and the Emergency Response Guide at https://www.ithaca.edu/emergency/todo/; and
3. Review the Guidelines for Interactions with Minors; and
4. Review the Program Director’s written safety
plan.
B. Authorized Adults working with Minors in labs, art or shop
facility, or another setting where Minors may be exposed to
hazardous materials, equipment (e.g., machinery or tools), or other
health-related situations must contact Environmental Health and
Safety (EH&S). Additional training may be required, including
age restrictions. The training length and content is specific to
the program and may be provided by EH&S or an Authorized Adult
in the program, as appropriate. The training will be documented and
maintained by EH&S and it must be completed before Minors can
take part in a College-Sponsored Program.
C. Requirements for laboratories must be followed in the
Minors
in Laboratories Policy. If a Program Director plans on using
chemicals or hazardous equipment, the Hazard
Identification and Control Form must be completed and submitted
to EH&S. Other forms may also be required.