Individuals who provide direct service in support of SUNY and its programs without remuneration are volunteers. Volunteers are covered by workers' compensation and the Public Officers Law.
Any employee or student of or volunteer for the State of New York who witnesses or has reasonable cause to suspect any sexual abuse of a child occurring on State University property or while off campus during official State University business or University-sponsored events shall have an affirmative obligation to report such conduct to the relevant University Police Department immediately.