Who takes the training?
Student Organization members hosting accompanied minors for a student organization event, whether on or off-campus.
Participating members complete the YPP Student Organization Training in UT Learn.
Once your organization determines who will volunteer at the event, direct these students to complete the ‘YPP Student Organization Training module in UT Learn.
What information does the training include?
Students, faculty, and staff will gain a comprehensive understanding of the Youth Protection Program (YPP) policy concerning student organizations. The training will cover the history of the protection of minors in higher education, the YPP’s mission and objectives, key aspects of risk management, and custodial responsibility. Participants will also learn about the role of chaperones and best practices for managing their events. Knowledge checks occur throughout the course. This course should take between 15 and 30 minutes.
How to Access the Training:
- Log in to UT Learn using your UT EID and password via the UT Learn website: https://utlearn.utexas.edu.
- Search for YPP Student Organization Training via the Global Search box in the upper right-hand corner of the screen.
- Click the training title and then Request.
- Click the Launch button in your Active transcript and complete the training.
- If you receive a message stating, “You have already completed this training”:
- Click “Request” and click “Yes” when prompted. You will be redirected to your transcript.
- Once there, click “Launch” next to “YPP Student Organization Training.“
- If you receive a message stating, “You have already registered for this training“:
- Go to “Learning” on the top orange header bar and select “View Your Transcript.”
- You will see “YPP Student Organization Training” and click “Launch” to the right of the training name.
How often does the training have to be completed?
Student Organization members must complete the training annually.
Non-UT Affiliated Volunteers
If your organization utilizes non-UT-affiliated volunteers at the event, they must also complete the training. Please contact the YPP office if this is the case with your organization.
These individuals will receive a PowerPoint version of the training and a link to an online quiz to confirm completion. They must score 80 or above.
Please note: If your organization’s members have not completed the training seven (7) days before the event start date, they will be unable to work the event.
How to Print a Certificate of Completion:
- Log in to UT Learn using your UT EID and password via the UT Learn website:
https://utlearn.utexas.edu - Click on Profile
- Click Transcript
- Click Active and then Completed
- Find the Student Organization Training and click View Completion
- Click View Certificate
They will be able to download the certificate and email it to you.