Programs Serving Minors on Campus

Mandated Reporting Procedures

1. Program Director/Responsible University Officials are Mandated Reporters who are required to report child abuse or neglect within 24 hours by calling:
• 1-855-GACHILD (1-855-422-4453)
  Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS)
  Division of Family and Children Services (DFACS)
  Child Protective Center
• 706-507-8911
  CSU University Police Emergencies
2. The Program Director/Responsible University Official/Mandated Reporter should also notify the CSU Program Sponsor, by phone, email, or in person within 24 hours.

For additional information, refer to Official Code of Georgia Annotated Title 19. Domestic Relations, Chapter 7. Parent and Child Relationship Generally, Article 1. General Provisions (O.C.G.A. § 19-7-5).

Incident Reporting Procedures

CSU has multiple avenues to report all types of incidents or concerns. To report suspected child abuse or neglect and/or accident/safety incidents in programs utilizing CSU facilities and that involve unenrolled minors, the following procedures should be followed:

• CSU Incident Reporting
  To report University-related incidents/accidents involving employees, students, visitors, and contractors and to submit an CSU Incident Report and Claim Form Accident Information – General Liability.

To report other types of incidents on CSU campuses the following additional avenues are available:

• CSU Online Compliant Form
  This is the website to report incidents related to: an alleged incident(s) of discrimination, harassment (including sexual misconduct), or retaliation.
• Create Care CSU Reporting
  Create Care CSU is a network made up of all members of the Columbus State University campus community, including you, that work together to promote a safe and successful environment. To share information about a person and observed behaviors and statements that generated the concern.
• CSU Ethics and Compliance Reporting Hotline
  This is the website to report unethical behavior and policy violations related to: violence and assault; violations of the university policy and procedures; housing, auxiliary services (parking, transportation, bookstore, card services, culinary and hospitality, copy/print services, student health services, retail shopping, postal services), ADA/disability, student activities, university events, facilities, or any other related services; financial aid or registration, records and transcripts; and discrimination. You may choose to provide your contact information or to remain anonymous.