ON TARGET:The Integration of Risk Management in Student Organization Management

Dr. Tina Powellson and Ja’Nelle KingCenter for Student InvolvementUniversity of Houston, Central

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Do No Harm

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Can we all agree that as members of our UH community that we should do no harm to

our colleagues and friends?

Duty to Care

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A caring community does not want to see other students hurt,

organizational property damaged, or reputations tarnished.

Texas Education Code 51.9361

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• At least once during each academic year, a postsecondary educational institution shall provide a risk management program for members of student organizations registered at the institution. Any member of a student organization who is not otherwise required to attend may attend the program.

• Each advisor who has not previously attended a program under this section and each person serving in a designated officer position of a student organization that is required to have representatives attend a program under this section shall attend the program.

Texas Education Code 51.9361

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A program under this section may address any issue determined appropriate by the postsecondary educational institution and must address:

(1) possession and use of alcoholic beverages and illegal drugs, including penalties that may be imposed for possession or use;

(2) hazing;(3) sexual abuse and harassment;(4) fire and other safety issues, including the possession and use of a firearm or

other weapon or of an explosive device;(5) travel to a destination outside the area in which the institution is located;(6) behavior at parties and other events held by a student organization;(7) adoption by a student organization of a risk management policy;  and(8) issues regarding persons with disabilities, including a review of applicable

requirements of federal and state law, and any related policies of the institution, for providing reasonable accommodations and modifications to address the needs of students with disabilities, including access to the activities of the student organization.

Today’s Objectives

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• Increase your awareness of risk management education

• Gain a historical perspective of risk management, including existing models

• Identify ways for us to work together and with students to create a safe and healthy environment

What types of events are happening on your campus?

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• Community service• Meetings• Social/Entertainment• Recreational• Fundraisers/Philanthropy

• Travel• Fraternity and Sororities• Speakers• Educational events• Advocacy programs

What is your role in those activities?

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• Be informed about and articulate university policy and expectations

• Work with campus partners if the organization is acting inappropriately

• Assist with program development and planning• Attend as many events as possible• Be a resource for students, such as financial planning

and budgeting• Help manage liability and risk

A story for you…

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Aggie Bonfire

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Where risk management all began…Texas A&M University, November 18, 1999 at 2:42am

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Texas Aggie Bonfire Remembrance

What is risk management?

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Definition: process of advising organizations about potential and perceived risk involved in their activities and helping them to plan events to avoid or minimize those risks. It is also monitoring organizational activities and taking proactive steps to minimize accidental injury or loss.

• Physical• Reputational• Emotional• Financial• Facilities

A History Lesson Refresher

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Shifts in Responsibilities• In loco parentis, prior to the 60’s• Bystander era• Duty era, mid 80’s• Facilitator – where we should be

ALL DRIVEN BY CASE LAW!

Ways to Integrate Risk Management

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• Annual Organization Registration Process

• Event Registration

• Student Leader Training- Cougar Involvement Ambassadors

Annual Organization Registration Process

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• Four Step Process

• Step 3 - Online Risk Management• Step 4 - Face to Face Risk Management

Online Risk Management

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• Blackboard Course• Risk Management Videos

Risk Management Video-Food Safety

• Online Quiz

Face to Face Risk Management

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• Importance of Risk Management• Event Risks

• Hazing, Food Safety, Fire Safety, Alcohol & Drugs, Travel, Sexual Assault

• Organizational Risks• Alcohol & Drugs, Hazing, Sexual Assault, & Financial

Negligence

• Developing Risk Management Plans

Face to Face Risk Management

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Face to Face Risk Management

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Risk Management Consultation

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• Event Registration Process

Risk Management Consultation

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• Students will receive notification to schedule a consultation in CSI

• Meet with RSO Services staff to discuss event, and complete/review Risk Management Plan for high risk events

Student Leader Training

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• Cougar Involvement Ambassadors• Provide resources and support for Student

Organizations• Assist students with finding ways to get involved on

campus• Summer Training Program • Overview of Risk Management at Fall

Retreat• Support RSOs with questions or concerns

with Risk Management

Next Steps

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1. What is your bonfire?

2. What are you currently doing for risk management training?

3. What are areas of future development for you?

Questions?

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Dr. Tina PowellsonDirector, Center for Student Involvement

TPowellson@uh.edu

Ja’Nelle KingActivities Coordinator, Center for Student Involvement

JSKing8@central.uh.edu