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Risk Management

Promoting a Safe Learning and Work Environment

³ÉÈËÊÓƵ Risk Management supports preparedness with risk loss services and planning for ³ÉÈËÊÓƵ operations. The office provides services for workers’ compensation, automobile claims, property claims, third party claims, insurance acquisition, consultative services and review of certificates of insurance to promote a safe learning and work environment.

Who manages risk at ³ÉÈËÊÓƵ?

The Risk Management Coordinator located within the Office of Emergency Management at ³ÉÈËÊÓƵ is the primary individual responsible for risk management. This position works closely with the Risk Management Team, whose mission is to efficiently and effectively protect the assets of ³ÉÈËÊÓƵ in the conduct of university activities. For more information on the Risk Management Team, refer to Section 2.7 of ³ÉÈËÊÓƵ's Emergency Management Plan.

Enterprise Risk Management

Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) is a process by which the university identifies, assesses, prioritizes and manages risks and opportunities to facilitate achievement of strategic objectives. ERM in higher education has been recognized as an important process to meet these strategic objectives. ERM provides critical risk information to leadership across the university to enable informed decision-making about strategy, policies and programs. If you need help identifying risks in your department, contact the Risk Management Coordinator.

How Can We Help?

Please fill out the and submit to the Risk Management Coordinator following the instructions in the form.

Employees and students must first complete the for all incidents of university-related illness and injury. 

All Employees must file a for a work-related injury or work-related Illness to Risk Administration Services by calling 1-888-585-5075 as soon as possible. The toll-free number is available 24 hours a day / 7 days a week. 

It is recommended you call prior to seeking medical treatment. If the situation is an emergency, please seek medical treatment and call to report the incident as soon as possible after receiving medical treatment.

Any questions regarding a worker's compensation claim should be directed to the Risk Administration Services Inc.

The university does not carry general liability insurance. Instead, the university is subject to the limitations of liability set forth in South Dakota Codified Laws, which provide certain liability protection for the university and its employees. The university maintains certain coverage and legal defense through the .

The university maintains a that employees can use to check their work area for potential hazards.

Please contact the Risk Management Coordinator to discuss whether insurance is needed for the drone.

Please review University Policy 10:13 and to make your request.