Definitions
Campus Program for Minors
Any program (including, but not limited to, recreational, athletic, or academic programs) conducted by the university or on the campus of a component university where any individual in attendance is a minor who is not enrolled as a student at a component university and the program is two or more days in duration.
Coordinator of Campus Programs for Minors
The individual designated by the university to monitor compliance with this policy. This excludes:
- Training and background checks - Handled through Employment Services and Operations, and
- Reporting Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect – Reported by any person having cause to believe a child is being abused or neglected.
Minor
Any individual who is under 18 years of age.
Program Operator
The individual who runs, supervises, or operates a specific Campus Program for Minors.
Sexual Abuse and Child Molestation Training
A training and examination program on sexual abuse and child molestation that is approved by the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS). This include the approved UH System training or a third party’s approved training. For a list of training programs that have been approved by TDSHS, see http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/cpm/training.shtm.
Campus Program for Minors
Any program (including, but not limited to, recreational, athletic, or academic programs) conducted by the university or on the campus of a component university where any individual in attendance is a minor who is not enrolled as a student at a component university and the program is two or more days in duration.