Do I Need to Comply with Policy 8.8?
DO I Need TO REGISTER MY YOUTH PROGRAM AND COMPLY WITH University POLICY 8.8?
| University Departments/Units | University Student Organizations (ITs) | Independent Student Organizations (EOs) | Third Parties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
On University Premises | YES | YES | YES | YES |
Off University Premises | YES | YES | NO | N/A |
| Events open to the public or to the Cornell Community which are not targeted toward minors: | NO Registration and compliance are not required – Event organizers may always contact CYS for operational assessments and recommendations. | |||
| Events where minors will be chaperoned by a parent/guardian, teacher, or other chaperone (i.e.: field trips): | MAYBE Contact CYS – Depending on the type of program registration and consent forms may be required, background checks and training may not be. | |||
Note that programs found to have violated the compliance elements of this policy may be subject to a delay in program start, removal of authorized persons from positions which include interaction with minors, cancellation of the program, or revocation of the ability to hold such programs in the future. Student organizations found to be noncompliant with this policy also risk the loss of organizational funding and/or recognition from Campus Activities and Sorority & Fraternity Life. Some violations of the Standards of Behavior for Working with Youth are also violation of New York State law.