The Office of Risk Management at ΄σΟσ΄«Γ½ supports the institution\u2019s mission by identifying, evaluating, and managing risks that may impact the University\u2019s operations, finances, compliance obligations, and strategic objectives. Risk management serves as an ancillary function within the Division of Finance and Administration and works collaboratively across campus to promote informed decision-making and institutional resilience.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>What We Do<\/h2><\/div>The Office of Risk Management provides guidance and support in the following areas:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Insurance and Risk Financing<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\nAdministration of the University\u2019s insurance programs, including property, liability, and vehicle coverages.<\/span><\/li>\nCoordination with insurers, brokers, and state risk programs regarding claims, coverage questions, and loss prevention.<\/span><\/li>\nAssisting departments in understanding insurance requirements and risk transfer considerations.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Risk Assessment and Mitigation<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\nIdentifying and evaluating operational, financial, and compliance-related risks.<\/span><\/li>\nRecommending strategies to reduce exposure and strengthen institutional controls.<\/span><\/li>\nSupporting risk-informed planning for programs, events, and initiatives.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Contract and Agreement Review Support<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\nAssisting departments with risk-related review of contracts and agreements as needed.<\/span><\/li>\nIdentifying insurance, indemnification, and liability provisions that may present risk to the University.<\/span><\/li>\nCoordinating with Legal Counsel and other offices when appropriate.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Compliance and Institutional Support<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\nSupporting compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and institutional policies related to risk and safety.<\/span><\/li>\nProviding consultation and resources to departments to promote consistent risk management practices.<\/span><\/li>\nSupporting leadership with risk-related information to aid institutional planning and decision-making.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\nContact<\/h2>\n<\/div>Risk Management<\/strong><\/span>\nEmail: <\/strong>riskmanagement@missouriwestern.edu<\/a><\/span>\nLocation:<\/strong> Popplewell Hall<\/span>\nPhone:<\/strong> (816) 271-4232<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>Griffon Alert<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
The Office of Risk Management provides guidance and support in the following areas:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Insurance and Risk Financing<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\nAdministration of the University\u2019s insurance programs, including property, liability, and vehicle coverages.<\/span><\/li>\nCoordination with insurers, brokers, and state risk programs regarding claims, coverage questions, and loss prevention.<\/span><\/li>\nAssisting departments in understanding insurance requirements and risk transfer considerations.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Risk Assessment and Mitigation<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\nIdentifying and evaluating operational, financial, and compliance-related risks.<\/span><\/li>\nRecommending strategies to reduce exposure and strengthen institutional controls.<\/span><\/li>\nSupporting risk-informed planning for programs, events, and initiatives.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Contract and Agreement Review Support<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\nAssisting departments with risk-related review of contracts and agreements as needed.<\/span><\/li>\nIdentifying insurance, indemnification, and liability provisions that may present risk to the University.<\/span><\/li>\nCoordinating with Legal Counsel and other offices when appropriate.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Compliance and Institutional Support<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\nSupporting compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and institutional policies related to risk and safety.<\/span><\/li>\nProviding consultation and resources to departments to promote consistent risk management practices.<\/span><\/li>\nSupporting leadership with risk-related information to aid institutional planning and decision-making.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\nContact<\/h2>\n<\/div>Risk Management<\/strong><\/span>\nEmail: <\/strong>riskmanagement@missouriwestern.edu<\/a><\/span>\nLocation:<\/strong> Popplewell Hall<\/span>\nPhone:<\/strong> (816) 271-4232<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>Griffon Alert<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Risk Management<\/strong><\/span>\nEmail: <\/strong>riskmanagement@missouriwestern.edu<\/a><\/span>\nLocation:<\/strong> Popplewell Hall<\/span>\nPhone:<\/strong> (816) 271-4232<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>Griffon Alert<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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