There’s a new face on the Penn State team that’s tasked with making sure children stay safe on the university campus.
Sandy Weaver is the new youth programs compliance specialist — a position that was just recently created.
Weaver oversees compliance with university policies and procedures that protect kids who take part in youth programs at Penn State.
Weaver says she is honored to serve in her present capacity. “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,” she says in a news release.
Weaver is setting up a youth programs council which will work to establish standardized processes for anyone who’s involved with youth programming at Penn State.
She will keep track of youth activities at all Penn State campuses, providing guidance and interpretation of university policies. Weaver will also be reviewing and updating procedures based on best practices.
Regis Becker, director of university ethics and compliance, calls Weaver a great fit, “Sandy brings with her significant experience in compliance, child advocacy and welfare at a national level and with large, complex organizations.”
Weaver previously worked in North Carolina’s Administrative Office of the Courts, where she oversaw a group of independent advocates who represented abused, neglected and dependent children. She has also served as director of program development and compliance for Northwestern Human Services. In that role, Weaver developed policies and training programs for staff throughout Pennsylvania to ensure ethical interactions with children.
Weaver holds a bachelor’s degree in education from Mansfield University and a master’s degree in psychology from Shippensburg University.
