To align with university directives and help prevent the spread of COVID-19, all in-person activities, events and programs must be in compliance with University COVID safety protocols. Refer to the Campus Maize & Blueprint for the most up-to-date guidance.
Effective September 14, 2021 the Children on Campus policy has been expanded to include all study team members who interact with children as research participants.
Are there established check-in and check-out procedures?
Is there a policy in place to address communication between children/teens and adults outside the program? Have adults been fully briefed about the policy?
Is the program time scheduled with minimal or no free unsupervised time? If not, what can you do to minimize unsupervised activities or time on the schedule?
Are procedures in place to address violations of the policy by both participants and staff/volunteers?
Are participants and parents/legal guardians fully apprised of the participant rules and consequences of not adhering to them?
Are there standards and procedures in place to address discipline issues?
Who needs to be notified?
How is notification to occur?
Who decides on the method/seriousness of discipline?
Is there an opportunity to appeal?
If it is determined that participants are unable to remain with the program, what provisions are in place to return them home?