Glossary

  1. Minor: Any person under 18 years of age (O.C.G.A. § 39-1-1).
  2. Non-Student Minor: A Minor who is not enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate academic program for credit at a USG institution.
  3. Youth Program: Any academic, admissions, athletic, educational, leadership, or recreational program or activities serving one or more Non-Student Minors, including, but not limited to, camps, clinics, conferences, workshops, tutoring, mentoring, group lessons, seminars, competitions, internships or experiential learning, conducting or viewing research, after-school programs, or other enrichment opportunities.
  4. Authorized Individual/Program Staff : Individuals, whether paid, volunteer, or for academic credit, who have care, custody, and/or direct contact or interaction with Non-Student minors involved in Youth Programs. This includes, but is not limited to, administrators, faculty, staff, students, volunteers, and third parties when operating a Youth Program.
  5. Program/Camp Administrator: Any individual who has primary and direct operational responsibility for the overall content and execution of a Youth Program and who serves as the primary point of contact
  6. Third Party: A Third Party refers to any individual, group, organization, or entity that is not directly affiliated with MGA for which the university allows the use of its facilities for the operation of a Youth Program
  7. Child Abuse: Physical injury or death inflicted upon a child by a parent or caretaker thereof by other than accidental means; neglect or exploitation of a child by a parent or caretaker thereof; sexual abuse of a child; or sexual exploitation of a child.
  8. Institutional Facilities: Buildings, structures and improvements of all types, outdoor areas, campus grounds, and athletic venues owned or leased by MGA.
  9. Mandatory Reporter: A person who is required by Georgia law (O.C.G.A. §19-7-5) to report suspected child abuse to the appropriate authorities. Mandatory Reporters include but are not limited to faculty/teachers, administrators, counselors, social workers, psychologists, law enforcement personnel, and other persons who participate in providing care, treatment, education, training, supervision, coaching, counseling, recreational programs or shelter to minors. Mandatory Reporters whose communications would otherwise be legally privileged are generally required under Georgia law to report suspected child abuse.
  10. Sponsoring Unit: Any department or unit of MGA that hosts or sponsors a Youth Program to include departments or units that authorize Youth Programs by Third Parties