Abuse or Neglect of Minors for purposes of this Policy means infliction of physical or mental injury, sexual abuse or exploitation, or negligent treatment or maltreatment of a person under age 18. Sexual abuse includes engaging in or attempting to engage in a sexual act or sexual contact with a minor, causing or attempting to cause a minor to engage in sexually explicit conduct, or exposing the minor to sexually explicit conduct. Neglect includes the failure to make reasonable efforts to prevent the harm or infliction of abuse upon a person under age 18.

Campus for purposes of this policy means all buildings, facilities, and properties that are owned, operated, managed, or controlled by the University.

Minor for purposes of this policy means any person under the age of 18.

University-run or -affiliated programs and activities means programs or activities that Ashland University operates or sponsors or in which University students, faculty or staff engage in through their University roles.