It is mandatory to comply with reporting known or suspected child abuse or neglect to the appropriate authorities on and off campus, as well as incidents that may involve discrimination or harassment to the Title IX Office.

Although it is not mandatory that you comply with the rest of the recommendations, it is suggested that you do so. These are recommendations made by the American Camp Association and are intended to make residential programs a safe, enjoyable experience for everyone.

If one-to-one interaction is absolutely required, meet in open, well-illuminated spaces or rooms with windows observable by other adults unless the one-to-one interaction is expressly authorized by the Program Director, a Dean, a Department chair, or unless the interaction involves a health care provider providing health care services.

If you need to check on a minor in a private area such as a dorm room, locker room, or restroom, bring another adult along.

Younger minors should be accompanied to the restrooms by an adult or buddy.

Older minors (high school) should either utilize a buddy system or have a check in/out system to insure they return in an appropriate time and are not at risk.

Know who is authorized, and not authorized, to pick up each minor. In addition: Obtain a written statement if the minor is to be released to someone other than those persons designated on the application form (this person should bring identification).

Do not release a minor to anyone younger than 18 years of age or to anyone who arrives intoxicated or questionably under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

If it is a non-custodial parent who is demanding to remove the minor, contact 911 immediately.

Do not engage or communicate with minors through email, text messages, social networking websites, internet chat rooms, or other forms of social media at any time except and unless there is an educational or programmatic purpose and the content of the communication is consistent with the purpose of the program and available to all program participants.

In the event of a medical emergency call 911. When the situation is under control, contact your program director to report the incident.