Maureen M. Parks, Executive Director and Associate Vice President of University Human Resources
July 17, 2013
The University of Illinois Protection of Minors policy and the corresponding FAQs have been updated and are available on the University HR website. While the intent and principles of the policy remain the same, the revisions provide clarity about who is required to cooperate with investigations of alleged child abuse/neglect, and the process to report such instances. The policy also clarifies the campus’ responsibility to establish a background check policy and the individuals for whom background checks must be conducted. Furthermore, definitions are now included within the policy.
Each campus is in the process of developing policies and/or procedures to correspond with the requirements of the Protection of Minors policy. I encourage you to share this memo with individuals in your unit who coordinate background check activities, or who hire or manage volunteers and/or contractors. If you have any questions please email protectminors@uillinois.edu or contact the individual listed below on your campus:
Chicago
Steve Holz
(312) 355-3056
Springfield
Laura Alexander
(217) 206-7148
Urbana
Elyne Cole
(217) 333-4523
University Administration
Cassandra Staudacher
(312) 355-5511
