Risk Management Council

The responsibilities of the Risk Management Council are to administer and coordinate the Trustee's policy on risk management by:

1. Maintaining an effective liaison with University faculty, professional and salaried staff members, and students with the goal of having each individual assume personal responsibility for appropriate identification and management of risk.
2. Taking the necessary steps to assure that risks are reduced in a cost effective manner at the University in areas that include occupational health and safety, property conservation, security, and environment protection.
3. Recommending policy and procedures and budgetary requirements to the President with respect to identification and management of risk.
4. Preparing and submitting an annual report to the President, Provost, and Treasurer on the activities of the Council.
5. Keeping the President informed as to the status of risk management and occupational health and safety at the University.

The Council is chaired by the Vice President for Government Relations. The membership of the Council, appointed by the President, is comprised of individuals representing various academic, administrative, and operational units concerned and involved in maintenance and implementation of risk management and safety at the University.