Minors on Campus Training

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The following training must be completed annually:

1) To request access to the USM Minors on Campus course ("Minors on Campus Course") which includes a short quiz, is of a duration of approximately 50 minutes, complete the Minors on Campus Training and Documentation Access Request Form

* The USM Minors on Campus course contains an acknowledgment of having read the Minors on Campus Policy that must be completed and also allows those completing the course to download their certificate of completion. 

• This course must be completed at least seven days prior to the start date of the program or activity involving minors.
• Within three business days of receiving the request, you will receive a link to access the course within the compliance system.

2) Attend annual mandatory training provided by the Sponsoring Unit and/or program which must include, at a minimum, the following information about responsibilities and expectations required under this policy:

• procedures under this policy;
• appropriate crisis/emergency responses;
• safety and security precautions;
• addressing medical emergencies;
• university responsibility/liability.
• how to report suspected child abuse in accordance with this policy; and
• protecting participants from abusive emotional and physical treatment, which could include reviewing the following resources that are referenced in the Minors on Campus policy within the Forms/Instructions section:
  • • Preventing Child Sexual Abuse
    • What Is Child Abuse and Neglect? Recognizing the Signs and Symptoms

Attendance records indicating who completed the training and when they completed the training must be retained along with the signed Acknowledgment of Understanding (Form A), and certificates of completion of the courses. All units/departments are subject to being audited by The Office of Compliance and Ethics.  

3) Sign and provide to your program director the signed Acknowledgement of Understanding: University Minors on Campus Policy certifying that you have read and understand the policy

The Acknowledgment can be accessed within the Forms and Instructions section of the Minors on Campus policy.