1. “ As an institution of higher education, we want to be
leaders in open communication and integrity. We knew
that operating transparently would be the right thing to do.
We have been very successful using EthicsPoint’s
system in our efforts to keep the university
safe and transparent.
”
Higher Education Industry
EthicsPoint Helps Propel the Risk
Management System at Embry-Riddle.
When parents feel like sending their children soaring into
the atmosphere, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is
the obvious place to enroll them.
Embry-Riddle educates more than 34,000 students each
Brandon Young year, and is the world’s largest fully accredited university
Executive Director of specializing in aviation and aerospace.
Human Resources
With a strict concern for students and employees in
locations as widespread as the United States, Canada,
Europe and the Middle East, Embry-Riddle chose a
partnership with EthicsPoint to foster an educational
environment of safety and integrity.

2. Risk Management Takes The Ideal Solution:
EthicsPoint’s Issue & Event Manager Software
Flight with Comprehensive During the first part of the implementation process, Brandon
Reporting System worked with EthicsPoint’s team to customize the system.
“ EthicsPoint provided counsel on the
best approach for executing the
Brandon Young, solution and defining appropriate
”
Executive Director of Human risk categories.
Resources at Embry-Riddle
Aeronautical University, Now, any reported issue enters the EthicsPoint system,
wanted to make sure the according to its category. Report notifications are instantly
sent to the appropriate people and departments. This
university’s policies and
allows the university to quickly become aware of issues
procedures were transparent. and respond in a timely manner.
He wanted a system that allowed the university The online capabilities of Issue and Event Manager fit well
to listen to any concerns or questions, and to with the university’s technology-oriented environment.
properly resolve any issues that are brought up. Although students are able to access the system, Brandon
tries to center its use on employee and safety concerns.
“ We chose EthicsPoint as a proactive,
reaffirming system that would serve as
a low-cost insurance policy. If anything
Focus on Higher Education were to happen, we’ve taken the proper
Many universities deal with similar risk issues - there
steps.
”
could be a bias incident on campus, for instance, or Gauging the Results
the risk of financial misconduct - but not many
universities need to take precautions because EthicsPoint provides a system that helps Embry-Riddle
students are flying aircraft. proactively manage risks and potential safety concerns.
Across worldwide campuses, Brandon has the ability
Clearly, Embry-Riddle needs to make sure the to learn about financial misconduct risks early, and the
university provides every opportunity for people to opportunity to listen to any concerns or questions that
report concerns. After all, if someone were to report are brought up.
something as small as a wrench turn that didn’t go right,
the entire fleet of aircraft would be grounded, explains
Brandon Young, Executive Director of Human Resources.
“ Implementing the system was easy, the
cost was not prohibitive, and the results
Safety always comes first at Embry-Riddle, and
Brandon wants everyone at the university to feel
so far have been very positive.
Brandon specifies these results:
”
confident that people can raise any type of concern, • Increased employee confidence and satisfaction
even if they want to do so anonymously. • Stronger risk and safety controls
• Greater ability to identify and resolve issues early
In order to accomplish that, Embry-Riddle needed a
method for proactively identifying and resolving risk
issues. After conducting intensive research, the
university selected EthicsPoint to provide a solution.
Is your risk management program ready to take flight like Brandon’s? Our higher education
industry representative can be reached at 866-297-0224 sales@ethicspoint.com