The University of Connecticut is proud to serve the broader community through a wide range of educational and enriching opportunities, and is committed to promoting a welcoming and secure experience for the children and youth who participate in activities at UConn.
We trust that this site will serve as a resource for members of the University community and those responsible for coordinating programs and activities involving minors. For additional assistance and guidance regarding the scope of UConn’s Protection of Minors and Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect Policy, please contact the Compliance and Youth Protection Coordinator.
Compliance and Youth Protection Coordinator
Julie Guild
Office of University Compliance
(860) 486-4510
Hosting a Program or Activity Involving Minors? Follow These Steps.
1. Register the Event with the Compliance and Youth Protection Coordinator
The University’s Protection of Minors and Reporting of Child Abuse or Neglect Policy requires that anyone planning to supervise, chaperone, or otherwise oversee minors participating in University-Sponsored Activities must be an Authorized Adult. Authorized Adults, whether paid or unpaid, must (1) successfully pass a background screening within the last four years, (2) complete the University's Minor Protection Training within the last year, and (3) be registered with the University’s Compliance and Youth Protection Coordinator.
University-Sponsored Activities must register with the University’s Compliance and Youth Protection Coordinator at least thirty (30) days prior to the start of the program or activity.
Program Directors must complete the MPP Application Form. Once the application has been submitted, it will be reviewed by the Compliance and Youth Protection Coordinator. After the review, the submitter will be notified of the status of the program registration.
2. Request Background Screenings
The University Compliance and Youth Protection Coordinator ensures that all individuals requesting to be Authorized Adults successfully pass a background screening prior to working with minors. Program Directors or their staff must initiate background screenings for the Authorized Adults working or volunteering in their University-Sponsored Activity by following the processes linked below.
UConn Storrs and Regional Campuses (Human Resources): Pre-Employment Criminal Background Checks
UConn Health (UConn Police Department at Farmington): Background Checks at UConn Health
3. Complete Minor Protection Training
The Minor Protection training is offered via UConn’s Learning @ Work system (UConn Storrs and regional campuses) and Saba (UConn Health).
1. RECEIVE EMAIL
Once your University-Sponsored Activity has successfully registered with the Compliance and Youth Protection Coordinator, you will receive an email from noreply@sabacloud.com. Click the link in the email and begin the training.
PLEASE NOTE: You will need your NetID and password to log Learning@Work. If you do not have a NetID, the Compliance and Youth Protection Coordinator will create one for you.
2. COMPLETE MINOR PROTECTION TRAINING
Once logged into Learning@Work/Saba, complete the module titled “Protecting Minors on Campus.” It should take approximately 30 minutes to complete.
PLEASE NOTE: If you are hosting an event on campus, please also review the module “Planning a Program.”
(UConn Health) Online Learning Center
(UConn Campuses) Learning@Work
3. COMPLETE THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT
After viewing the training presentation, please take a moment to review and complete the accompanying Acknowledgement Statement in order to satisfy this training requirement. Once you have completed the training you will receive an email and certificate.