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Penn State names youth programs compliance specialist

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Sandy Weaver has been named youth programs compliance specialist at Penn State. Weaver, whose position has been newly created, will report to the director of university ethics and compliance and will oversee compliance with University policies and procedures focused on the protection of children who participate in youth programs at Penn State. Weaver began in her new position on July 1.“Sandy is an excellent choice for this position, and will play an integral role in Penn State’s Office of University Ethics and Compliance,” said Regis Becker, director of university ethics and compliance. “Sandy brings with her significant experience in compliance, child advocacy and welfare at a national level and with large, complex organizations. Combined, her experiences have created a strong foundation that will serve the University well.”Weaver’s position was created as part of the ongoing work to implement changes and improvements in many parts of the University, including youth activities. In her role, she will maintain an inventory of youth activities at all Penn State campus locations, and of all off-campus, University-sponsored youth activities. She also will provide guidance and interpretation of applicable policies, and will review and update procedures based on current best practices, legal updates and policy compliance, among other duties.Weaver’s professional work includes time in North Carolina’s Administrative Office of the Courts, where she oversaw a group of trained, independent advocates who promoted the best interests of abused, neglected and dependent children within the state court system. Also among her extensive work in compliance and human services, she served as director of program development and compliance for Northwestern Human Services, where she developed policies, procedures and training programs for staff throughout Pennsylvania to ensure ethical interactions with children in their care. She also has long experience in medical education, including seven years with OptumHealth Education, where she oversaw a national program that identified potential areas of risk and ensured that programs were in compliance with all regulatory policies and guidelines.“I am honored and humbled to have been selected to serve as Penn State’s first youth programs compliance specialist,” Weaver said. “Across the commonwealth, Penn State offers a wide variety of quality educational and enrichment opportunities for youth. As adults, we have a shared responsibility to go above and beyond to protect the children in our communities. I look forward to collaboration with my colleagues in the Office of University Ethics and Compliance and across the University to continue current practices and develop new policies, procedures and programs focused on the protection of youth, regardless of where they are being served.”Weaver also plans to convene a University-wide youth programs council, focused on developing resources and establishing standardized processes for all individuals involved with youth programming across the University.Weaver received a bachelor’s degree in education from Mansfield University of Pennsylvania and a master’s degree in psychology from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania. She has maintained professional associations with several national organizations, including the Global Alliance for Medical Education and the American Society for Training and Development; and leadership roles with the Alliance for Continuing Education in the Health Professions and the National Association of Medical Education Companies. She also is a member of the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics, and as a certified Six Sigma Green Belt she brings experience in leading teams to review and improve upon systems and processes as ongoing quality enhancement of programs.

Sandy Weaver has been named youth programs compliance specialist at Penn State. She began in her position on July 1. Credit: Kevin Sliman / Penn StateCreative Commons

Last Updated May 24, 2019

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