Third-Party Programs

A Third-Party Program is a program or activity conducted on the University of Richmond campus that is administered by a non-University entity. Third-Party Programs must have a University Sponsor (Division, Department, School, or Recognized Student Organization). A Third-Party Program is not otherwise affiliated with the University except for the use of the facilities.

Third-Party Programs must meet the minimum requirements outlined in the Youth Protection Policy and complete the items listed below:

 

Contractual Relationship with the University

Third-Party Programs must establish a contractual relationship with the University through a Sponsoring Unit using a University-approved agreement.

 

Certification of Background Checks and Training

Third-Party Programs must submit the Third-Party Program Certification Form confirming all Program Staff:

• Have completed a satisfactory background screening process within the previous two (2) years before the start of the program; and 
• Have completed child abuse awareness training within the previous one (1) year before the start of the program.

 

Insurance Requirements

Third-Party Programs must maintain the following minimum insurance requirements:

1. Commercial General Liability - $1,000,000 per occurrence; $2,000,000 general aggregate
2. Sexual Abuse and Molestation - $1,000,000 per wrongful act
3. Automobile Liability - $1,000,000 combined single limit per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage
4. Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability - As required by Virginia state law; $1,000,000 each accident

The University of Richmond must be named as Additional Insured on all policies other than Workers' Compensation.

All policies must: Be written on a primary basis, non-contributory with any other insurance coverage maintained by the University. Include a Waiver of Subrogation Clause in favor of the University.

Any exceptions to the insurance requirements must be approved by the Sr. Director, Risk Management & Insurance.