Any program, activity, or event designed for or involving minors that is operated by KSU (KSU Youth Programs) or by external entities on KSU's campus or facilities (External Youth Programs).
A KSU employee responsible for overseeing a KSU Youth Program's compliance with this policy.
A KSU employee serving as the point of contact for an External Youth Program.
Individuals who oversee, instruct, or guide minors in a Youth Program, including those with unsupervised one-on-one interactions.
This policy applies to:
Programs designed for or expected to involve minors, whether in-person or virtual, that are operated by KSU (anywhere) or by external entities on KSU's campus or facilities.
Examples include camps, workshops, lessons (e.g., music), or external programs like Kâ12 school events hosted on campus.
This policy does not apply to:
Programs where minors are accompanied by parents, guardians, or designated chaperones.
Public events (e.g., athletic games, concerts).
Dual-enrollment programs (e.g., high school students in KSU courses).
K-12 supervised campus tours.
Admissions events for admitted minors.
Unplanned minor interactions (e.g., casual campus tours).
IRB-approved research.
Private personal events (e.g., KSU-approved events at the Harold R. Benson Research and Demonstration Farm).
Minor employment (as covered under KSU's Employment of Minors policy).
Off-campus programs run by external entities.
Programs exempted in writing by the Office of General Counsel (OGC).