{"id":4100,"date":"2026-06-24T14:31:24","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T19:31:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/?page_id=4100"},"modified":"2026-06-25T14:26:10","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T19:26:10","slug":"supervision-of-minors-on-campus","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/supervision-of-minors-on-campus\/","title":{"rendered":"Supervision of Minors on Campus"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1020\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/06\/Minors-On-Campus-2026-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4123\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/06\/Minors-On-Campus-2026-1.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/06\/Minors-On-Campus-2026-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/06\/Minors-On-Campus-2026-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Program Directors Register Programs or Events Here: <a href=\"https:\/\/rfwccl.wufoo.com\/forms\/wpe5u3d0jmljdc\/\">Online Registration of Programs Involving Minors<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>To Work with Minors, Complete the Required Training and Quiz: <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSeRGZXyAI70jzf2wC--NqFmEGyqzy-cNLmdwLQ8lerx4h5YGg\/viewform?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=111875217679595909541\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Minors on Campus Safe Program Training Quiz<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mississippi University for Women is committed to providing safe programs for minors and vulnerable adults who are entrusted to our care or who visit our campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The University first adopted a Minors on Campus policy in 2015 and revised the program in 2026 to strengthen safe program practices. The updated process expands the focus beyond response and reporting by emphasizing prevention, professional boundaries, appropriate supervision, safe program design, and responsible communication in today&#8217;s digital environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All members of the University community should know how to recognize warning signs, maintain appropriate boundaries, understand when reporting is required, and speak up when something seems unsafe, inappropriate, or harmful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Policy oversight is maintained by the Office of University Counsel. Compliance support is provided by the Center for Education Support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background has-medium-font-size\">Program Sponsorship and Program Directors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each program involving minors must have an identified <strong>Sponsoring Unit<\/strong> and a designated <strong>Program Director<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sponsoring Units<\/strong> are responsible for ensuring that any program they sponsor, approve, host, support, or allow to use University facilities follows the University&#8217;s Minors on Campus compliance process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Program Directors<\/strong> are responsible for the day-to-day administration, safety, training, and planning of the program. Responsibilities include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Completing yearly program registration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identifying and maintaining a roster of Authorized Adults.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensuring all required background checks, Minors on Campus Safe Program Training, and Safe Program Training Quizzes are completed before any Authorized Adult begins working with minors or vulnerable adults.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Training all Authorized Adults on program-specific policies, emergency procedures, supervision expectations, standards of conduct, digital communication requirements, reporting procedures, and participant safety protocols before participants arrive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collecting and maintaining required participant and staff forms and documentation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reviewing participant allergies, medical needs, accommodations, medications, and emergency contact information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Developing and communicating emergency, crisis response, and parent notification procedures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensuring appropriate supervision, staffing, and compliance with University policy throughout the program.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Following all standards of conduct, incident documentation, and reporting requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These responsibilities apply to University-sponsored programs, programs conducted under University supervision on or off campus, and approved programs operated by non-University entities using University facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background has-medium-font-size\">Program Registration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All University-sponsored programs, camps, clinics, events, and activities involving minors must register through the Minors on Campus process. This includes programs held on campus, programs held off campus under University supervision, and approved programs operated by non-University entities using University facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>All programs must register, even if they may qualify as exempt.<\/strong> Registration allows the University to identify programs involving minors and determine the appropriate compliance requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After registration, the Youth Program Specialist will review the program and determine whether it is classified as <strong>Covered<\/strong> or <strong>Exempt<\/strong>. The Program Director and Sponsoring Unit will receive instructions regarding any additional requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Programs should register <strong>at least 60 days before the program begins<\/strong>. If you have not received a response, contact the Center for Education Support at least <strong>30 days before the program start date<\/strong> to verify that your registration was received.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Program Registration:<\/strong><strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/rfwccl.wufoo.com\/forms\/wpe5u3d0jmljdc\/\">Online Registration of Any Program with Minors<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background has-medium-font-size\">Supervision of Minors Policy 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/06\/Supervision-of-Minors-and-Vulnerable-Adults-on-Campus-1.10.2026-1.pdf\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"4104\">Minors on Campus Policy 2026 PDF<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background has-medium-font-size\">Minors on Campus Safe Program Training<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Minors on Campus Safe Program Training<\/strong> is required for all adults participating in Covered Programs and is strongly encouraged for adults participating in Exempt Programs annually. The training is also recommended for students participating in majors, courses, field experiences, service-learning placements, internships, clinical experiences, or volunteer experiences involving minors or vulnerable adults. The training provides an overview of the University&#8217;s expectations for protecting minors and vulnerable adults through safe programs, supervision, and mandated reporting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Training topics include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mandated reporting responsibilities<\/strong> under Mississippi law, including recognizing abuse, neglect, exploitation, and reporting procedures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>University supervision standards and safe program practices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Covered and Exempt Programs and University compliance requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Roles and responsibilities of Sponsoring Units, Program Directors, and Authorized Adults<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Professional boundaries, one-on-one interactions, and appropriate conduct<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electronic communication, digital safety, and online professionalism<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creating safe physical and emotional environments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preventing, recognizing, and responding to grooming, boundary violations, and other safety concerns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Training may be completed by reviewing the training presentation, watching the recorded training, or attending an in-person training session offered by the Center for Education Support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/06\/Minors-On-Campus-2026-1.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of Minors On Campus 2026.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-aca69f65-ba8b-4518-a8fc-71366613a33c\" href=\"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/06\/Minors-On-Campus-2026-1.pdf\">Minors On Campus 2026<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/06\/Minors-On-Campus-2026-1.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-aca69f65-ba8b-4518-a8fc-71366613a33c\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Minors On Campus 2026\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/K06H986o-fg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background has-medium-font-size\">Minors on Campus Safe Program Training Quiz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Minors on Campus Safe Program Training Quiz is required yearly for all <strong>Authorized Adults<\/strong> participating in <strong>Covered Programs<\/strong> and is strongly encouraged for Authorized Adults participating in <strong>Exempt Programs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The quiz is completed after reviewing the Minors on Campus Safe Program Training. Successful completion verifies that the individual understands the University&#8217;s Supervision of Minors and Vulnerable Adults on Campus Policy and the importance of protecting minors and vulnerable individuals on our campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All individuals serving as <strong>Authorized Adults<\/strong> in a University-sponsored, University-affiliated, or approved program, activity, camp, event, clinic, or facility use involving minors or vulnerable adults <strong>must complete the Minors on Campus Safe Program Training Quiz before participating in the program.<\/strong> This requirement applies regardless of employment status and includes faculty, staff, students, volunteers, contractors, chaperones, and representatives of outside organizations authorized to work with minors or vulnerable adults on University property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Complete the Minors on Campus Safe Program Training Quiz<\/strong><strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSeRGZXyAI70jzf2wC--NqFmEGyqzy-cNLmdwLQ8lerx4h5YGg\/viewform?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=111875217679595909541\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Quiz and Acknowledgement for Working with Minors at The W<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background has-medium-font-size\">Need assistance with training or compliance questions?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For questions about the <strong>Supervision of Minors and Vulnerable Adults on Campus Policy<\/strong>, program registration, training requirements, or compliance, contact:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Center for Education Support<\/strong><br>Mississippi University for Women<br>Education and Human Sciences Building, Office 113<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:supervisionofminors@muw.edu\">supervisionofminors@muw.edu<\/a> or <a href=\"mailto:ces@muw.edu\">ces@muw.edu<\/a><br><strong>Phone:<\/strong> (662) 241-6088<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Resources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdcps.ms.gov\/programs\/reporting-child-abuse-and-neglect\">Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Adult Protective Services:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdhs.ms.gov\/aging\/adult-protective-services\/\">Mississippi Department of Human Services<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Program Directors Register Programs or Events Here: Online Registration of Programs Involving Minors To Work with Minors, Complete the Required Training and Quiz: Minors on Campus Safe Program Training Quiz [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":32,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-4100","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4100","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/32"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4100"}],"version-history":[{"count":16,"href":"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4100\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4144,"href":"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4100\/revisions\/4144"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4100"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}