Annual Statement – Child Protection Program at FSC (2026)

To Faculty and Staff:

At Farmingdale State College, the safety and well-being of children participating in College programs, activities, and research remain a top priority.

All departments must comply with applicable SUNY, Farmingdale State College, and newly implemented Research Foundation (RF) child protection policies when planning activities involving minors. Under SUNY Policy 6505, a child is defined as an individual under the age of 17 who is not a matriculated student.

Faculty and staff who are planning programs, events, or research involving minors must review the following policies:

• FSC Child Protection Policy
• RF Child Protection Policy (for RF-supported programs and research)

A Request to Conduct Programs or Activities Involving Minors form must be submitted at least 30 days prior to the activity.

For more information, visit the Child Protection Compliance webpage, and if you have questions regarding child protection requirements or activities involving minors, please contact the responsible university official, Paula Renda.

Thank you for your continued commitment to protecting children participating in the Farmingdale State College community.

Gregory O'Connor
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer