Programs Serving Minors

Augusta University offers many programs and activities serving non-student minors. These may include camps, athletic clinics, after-school activities, research activities, healthcare educational opportunities, and others, some that are sponsored by Augusta University and others that are hosted by third-party entities.

The highest concern of Augusta University is protecting the safety of our visitors. The Programs Serving Minors policy, aligned with Board of Regents policy and expectations, ensures a safe and healthy environment for minors participating in programs at AU. The purpose of this website is to provide expectations, resources, and registration for programs involving minors. For additional information or questions, please contact University Ethics & Compliance at minorsoncampus@augusta.edu.

All Augusta University sponsored programs/activities held on or off campus where non-student minors are present MUST:

• Have the event registered with University Ethics & Compliance no later than thirty (30) days before the proposed start date of the event; AND
• Receive confirmation from Approving Official that all prerequisites are satisfied and the program/activity is approved prior to initiating any activities involving minors.

For questions concerning minors on campus, contact the following: 

• Observe or participate in laboratory activities, please contact Sammy Navarre, Environmental Health & Safety, at snavarre@augusta.edu for approval.
• Campus events to be held at the Georgia Cyber Center, please contact Erycha Medeiros at emedeiros@augusta.edu.
• Participating in athletic programs, please contact Christina Whetsel, Associate AD, Compliance and Administration, at cwhetsel@augusta.edu.
• For specific questions regarding background checks, please contact Human Resources at AUHR_BG@augusta.edu. 
• For any other questions about programs serving minors or guidelines for minor participation in Augusta University sponsored activities, please contact Rachel Bing at rbing@augusta.edu.