Georgia College programs serving non-GCSU student minors
Georgia College programs serving non-GCSU student minors
Georgia College & State University must ensure that all programs involving non-GCSU student minors (ages 17 and under) follow the established policy and procedures concerning their protection.
Georgia College Protection of Minors Policy
When you choose to offer a program, course or event where Georgia College assumes custody of the children, you as the program administrator, are responsible for the safety and protection of the children, staff and volunteers. Non-University organizations that operate programs or activities involving minors at Georgia College are also required to run consistent with our guidelines. All Georgia College programs serving minors must designate a program administrator, who must be a Georgia College employee and agree to comply with Georgia College's written policy and procedures.
Georgia College has a Protection of Minors “one-stop” website that provides step-by-step guidance to assist all Georgia College supervisors and program administrators who offer programs for minors. Anyone offering a program is required to thoroughly review and implement the information provided on this website.
GEORGIA COLLEGE PROTECTION OF MINORS WEBSITE (log in required)
Before offering a program, the program administrator must register the program and gain the necessary approval to proceed. Program administrators are also required to complete and pass the annual Program Administrator Training provided through GeorgiaVIEW. Programs should gain approval through the registry prior to advertising or reserving space. All ongoing programs and new programs must register their program on an annual basis.
REGISTER YOUR PROGRAM (log in required)
In advance of planning and registering a program, please visit the website to review all requirements and resources provided. All program administrators should allow sufficient time for proper program development, planning, hiring/background screening and staff training.
There is no one centralized department for all Georgia College programs that work with children. Stephanie Westmoreland serves as the campus coordinator for the GCSU programs serving minors. For questions, concerns, clarification or guidance, please contact her at (478) 445-1238 or programsservingminors@gcsu.edu.