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?
Employees and students must complete a for all incidents of university-related illness and injury. Students should contact the Risk Management Coordinator for the form. Employees must also contact .
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.