Once approved by the appropriate Dean, Director, or Department Head (DDD), register the Activity at least thirty (30) days prior to the start.

To do so, Program Directors must complete the MPP Registration Form . Once the registration form has been submitted, it will be reviewed by the Compliance and Youth Protection Coordinator. The Program Director will then be notified of the program registration status.

If/when the Sponsored Activity is approved, the Program Director will be granted access to the system where they can enter the information of any Program Staff responsible for overseeing the minor participants.

Any individual, paid or unpaid, who will supervise, chaperone, or otherwise oversee minors participating in University-sponsored activities must have successfully passed a University background screening within the last four years.

The Compliance and Youth Protection Coordinator will initiate the background check process for each Program Staff member registered with an approved Sponsored Activity as outlined below.

For University-Sponsored Activities conducted through UConn Storrs and regional campuses: The Compliance and Youth Protection Coordinator will check with Human Resources to see if a background screening (completed within the last four years) already exists. Program Staff who require a new screening must follow the instructions in the automated email from Human Resources.

For University-Sponsored Activities conducted through UConn Health: The Compliance and Youth Protection Coordinator will check to see if a background screening (completed within the last four years) already exists with the appropriate UConn Health offices. When a new screening is required, the Sponsored Activity’s Program Director will be notified and must initiate it through the UConn Health Background Check Process .

The Minor Protection training is offered through UConn’s Learning@Work system for UConn Storrs and regional campuses and through Saba for UConn Health.

1. Receive the email. After the University-Sponsored Activity is registered, Program Staff will receive an email from noreply@sabacloud.com with a link to begin the training.

Please note: A NetID and password are required to access Learning@Work. The Program Contact must request an Affiliate NetID for Program Staff who do not have one.

2. Complete the training. Complete the module titled “Minors Protection Program Training.” The module takes approximately 40 minutes and is required annually.

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UConn Learning@Work

3. Complete the acknowledgement statement. Review and complete the accompanying acknowledgement statement. A confirmation email and certificate will be issued after completion.

After successfully passing a background screening and completing Minor Protection Training, Program Staff are considered "Authorized Adults" who are eligible to supervise, chaperone, or otherwise oversee minor participants.

Implement standards that safeguard participants and comply with the Standards of Conduct for University-Sponsored Activities Involving Minors described in the accompanying procedures .

Provide all Authorized Adults and participants with an overview of program-specific rules and conduct expectations. Collect written parental consent before minors participate in program activities, including overnight activities.

Examples and templates of these materials are available. Please email minorprotection@uconn.edu to request them.