Minors on Campus
Minors on Campus Training
The University of Scranton training on child abuse awareness with regard to the University policy, and a training quiz are available through the Office of Human Resources at (570) 941-7767.
Each adult who has contact with minors through a covered program under this policy shall attend annual training. That training will consist of three parts:
- the substantive issue of child abuse;
- the conduct requirements of this policy; and
- appropriate reporting of incidents.
This training may be enhanced to meet certain objectives as long as it includes the three areas specified above. Additionally, all efforts will be made to make training available at multiple times and in multiple formats so that programs will not experience delays. It is the responsibility of the program leaders to make sure training is received by appropriate participants. The records of employees who have been trained will be maintained by the Office of Human Resources.
Background Check Requirements
Background Checks:
To fulfill the requirements of the policy, each applicant must submit proof of submission of each background check and the result of each background check thirty (30) days prior to the date of the event.
PA CHILDLINE Child Abuse History Clearance: https://www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home
The PA CHILDLINE Child Abuse History Clearance is completed via the CWIS portal. Each individual will need to create a new account (keystone ID) and provide all the information necessary to complete the history clearance. The reason will be Employment with a likelihood of working with Children.
State Police: PA Background Record Check
FBI Fingerprint: Apply for an FBI Criminal History Background Check
Please review the fingerprinting process and register for an appointment to be fingerprinted. You will be provided with our Service Code and well as an authorization code. Please review the website for the acceptable forms of identification you must bring with you to the fingerprint appointment.