3. The Jargon
Risk
Hazard or danger that could result in accidental injury
or loss
Risk Management
The process of
Advising organizations of perceived & potential risks
Monitoring organization activities
Taking proactive steps and corrective actions to minimize
accidental injury or loss
4. 1.) Identification
What risks are present in
the structure of the event?
Activities that could lead to injury
Group or institution’s reputation
Personal feelings of members or
participants
Finances
Property
5. 2.) Evaluation
What are the consequences for
the organization, participants, &
institution should the risk be
realized?
Venue
Expected attendance
Advisor presence
Past history
7. 4.) Implementation
Document risk management plan
Carbon copy of event request referencing handbook
procedures
Agreed upon contract
Design an action plan to follow during the event
to monitor risky components
Organization members, advisor, and coordinating
offices/departments should have a copy, too!
Review with organization at least 1 month prior to
event – then refresh closer to event date.
8. 5.) Assessment
Evaluate what worked and what didn’t .
Document steps taken if risky component
presented itself.
Were all steps of
action plan
followed?
9. Currently, do you manage
risk for…?
Traveling in a personal car convoy
Attending a conference
Minors attending events
Outdoor venue events
Advisor presence at event
Dances/Formals
Physical activities
Off campus vs. On campus events
10. Methods of Management
Trainings with organization reps & advisors
Handbook policies
Best/worst case scenarios
Awards
Self-report surveys of past practices to determine future
policies
11. Resources
PANEL MEMBERS
Jennifer Blackwell :: blackwje@wesley.edu
Phil Sims :: phil.sims@navarrocollege.edu
John Spranza :: jspranza@highlands.edu
Dennis Koch :: dkoch@tamiu.edu
Campus Legal Counsel / RM Office
NCHERM & FIPG
www.ncherm.org/legal.htm (Nat’l Ctr. for Higher Ed.
Risk Mgt.)
www.fipg.org (Fraternal Information & Planning
Group)
12. Events, by nature, involve some sort of risk.
It’s up to you to eliminate, manage or accept its presence.