Educational Mentorship Procedure to accompany the Minors in Lab policy

Educational mentorship procedure:

1. A faculty member must sponsor the minor. The faculty member’s department chair must
   approve the proposed project description and plan prior to the minor’s first visit to the lab,
   research facility, studio, or shop.
2. The faculty sponsor must complete a supervision contract including the research and scholarship release forms describing the activities the minor will perform supplemented by any additional requirements of the lab/department and obtain signatures from the principal investigator/faculty lab director, direct supervisor of the minor, and department chair. The completed form is kept on file with the relevant laboratory safety plan and department chair.
3. The minor and his/her parent or legal guardian must sign the GS release from liability
   and consent to emergency medical treatment and release of records included in the release form package. These forms are kept on file with the relevant laboratory safety plan and department chair. One copy of the signed forms must be readily available in an emergency, so medical personnel can quickly see the minor’s consent to medical treatment. (See package linked below. Faculty mentors may supplement with SOPs, lab safety contracts or other documentation as appropriate.)
4. The faculty sponsor (“Faculty or Staff with direct supervision”) must provide orientation to
   the laboratory safety plan for the minor. At a minimum, training must cover the contents of
   the plan, relevant protocols (e.g., IBC, IACUC, IRB, GS chemical hygiene plan), and
   relevant procedures and protocols for the specific work the minor will perform, with
   specific examples of safe work practices (correct handling procedures; required personal
   protective equipment). Training documentation must be maintained in the laboratory
   safety plan and with the department chair.
5. A designated, trained, and knowledgeable university employee must directly supervise
   minors in the laboratory at all times.
6. Whenever possible, minors will seek secondary school and/or college credit for their
   activities.

Minors in Research and Scholarship Policy

Minors in Research and Scholarship Release and Application Form

Last updated: 5/22/2023