Program Directors & Supervisors

Members of the University of Denver community who interact with minors in any capacity are expected to foster and maintain a safe and secure environment for minors. Directors of University-sponsored programs or activities involving minors must take the following steps:

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    Register the program or activity involving minors

    Program directors or administrators must register their program. In order to register a program or activity involving minors, please complete the online registration form. (Note that you will be required to login using a DU ID.)  

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    Coordinate training for individuals working with minors

    Program directors or administrators are required to certify that all staff and students working in University programs or activities with minors have done the following:

    1. Completed training through United Educators.
    2. Reviewed the Protection of Minors on Campus Policy.
    3. Read and acknowledged the Guidelines for Working with Minors.
    4. Downloaded DU Safe app and allowed notifications for the duration of the program.

     

    Program directors must complete the Acknowledgement of Compliance and email it to Risk@du.edu

    View Instructions for Accessing Minor Training & Training Matrix

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    Coordinate background checks for relevant individuals working with minors

    Once a program director or administrator registers a program or activity using the online registration form, background check requests of program directors, supervisors, and those who regularly spend time alone with minors as part of their job responsibilities or role in a program are coordinated through Human Resources.

    Learn More About Background Checks (Coming Soon)

Requirements for Programs Sponsored by External Organizations

Third-party organizations that wish to utilize University facilities or property for youth-serving programs or activities must run their programs consistent with the guidelines of the Protection of Minors on Campus Policy.

Organizations must secure the written agreement of a Sponsoring Unit to host the program. The agreement must address:

  • Certification to the Sponsoring Unit that the screening and training requirements have been met;
  • Commitment to operate the program in accordance with the Protection of Minors on Campus Policy including mandatory training on sexual misconduct/abuse for those who will work children under the age of 18;
  • Assume full financial responsibility for any loss or liability arising from the program
  • External entities must submit a Certificate of Insurance (COI) to the Office of Risk Management. The COI must follow the Insurance Requirements located in the Forms and Resources section of this website.