Oregon State University is committed to offering a physically, psychologically and emotionally safe environment for all youth.
The Office of Youth Protection oversees university policy and activity guidelines, including relevant training, behavior standards, and reporting requirements for employees and volunteers who engage directly with minors in OSU programs.
Policy
OSU employees and volunteers who interact with individuals younger than 18 must adhere to the Protection of Minors Policy and the associated Policy Resource Guide. This guide outlines operating standards and recommended practices to help keep youth, employees and volunteers safe. Resources are updated regularly, so check back often.
Registration
University events and activities involving unaccompanied minors (under age 18) must be registered in the OSU Youth Program Registry. Units sponsoring youth programs should use the link below to submit a registration form at least 30 days before the activity start date, or at the beginning of the academic year for ongoing programs.
Training
The Office of Youth Protection offers training resources for employees and volunteers who interact with youth at OSU. Training content content covers expectations of adults engaging in youth programs, including guidelines for supervision of minors, awareness about appropriate boundaries, and procedures for reporting suspected child abuse.
Contact
Office of Youth Protection
[email protected]
541-737-9362
166 Snell Hall
Corvallis, OR 97331