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Minors on Campus Checklist

Minors on Campus
Program Self Assessment

 

Yes

No

1. Do parental/guardian release forms address:

a. Current medications?

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b. Parent/guardian signatures?

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c. Allergy sensitivities?

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d. Authorization for additional medical care?

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e. Custody issues?

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2. Prohibit minor participants from driving other minor participants to/from your camp or program activities?

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3. Science, music, math activities held to the same policies/procedures/standards as your athletic activities?

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4. Proper due diligence for non-affiliated (third party) camps & conferences:

a. Favorable indemnification wording?

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b. Specific abuse & molestation coverage?

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c. Confirm proper hiring practices?

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d. Document training?

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e. Background checks completed?

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5. Set ratios of supervision to campers?

a. Differentiated by overnight vs. day only?

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6. Weekend lab access controlled:

a. Policies & procedures in place?

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b. Proper ID?

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c. Pass access only?

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d. Surveillance?

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7. Volunteers trained and background checked to the same degree and standards as paid staff?

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8. Office of Legal Affairs reviews all contracts and waivers no less than every two years?

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9. Detailed plans in place for time/location/controls in the event of inclement weather/extreme heat or other emergency events?

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10. Professors with one-to-one access to minors are properly screened and background checks are conducted?

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11. Formalized training of all camp & conference personnel to identify and properly report suspected abuse & molestation incidents?

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Grading
: Add 1 point for each "yes" answer

  • 15-20 – You are doing the right things

  • 10-15 – Great start … keep it going

  • <10    – Recommend improving the process to control your minors risks

Oakland University

201 Meadow Brook Rd.
Rochester, MI 48309-4401
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(248) 370-2100