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College and University Business Administration, 7th edition - Risk Management
Risk management is not just about insurance or financial loss. It is about managing the entire range of threats to the well-being of an institution. In its broadest sense, risk can be defined as any issue that could impact the ability of the institution to meet its objectives. This chapter is a resource for individuals with oversight of risk management.

H1N1 (Swine Flu) Preparedness

In an effort to provide the most essential and up-to-date information for our members, we have complied a list of comprehensive resources regarding pandemic flu outbreaks and the H1N1 virus. Up-to-date information and information about a webcast outlining business operational planning, human resource concerns and risk assessment is posted here.

News

Establishing Threat Assessment and Mental Health Group Teams on Campus
(November 15, 2012)

Comments Wanted on NFPA Security Standards
(December 14, 2011)

Drop and Take Cover: The Great Shakeout
(March 24, 2011)

Emergency Management Accreditation Program to Offer Assessment Program
(December 9, 2010)

New Risk Analysis Standard Available
(October 6, 2010)

Time to Focus on Cyber Security Awareness Month
(September 22, 2010)

Emergency Management Planning Grants Available
(April 8, 2010)

ED: Final Priorities for Emergency Management Grant Program
(April 1, 2010)

ED: Applications for 2010 Emergency Management Grant Program
(April 1, 2010)

New Project Gathers Fire-Related Statistics
(November 18, 2009)

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Business Officer Magazine Articles

The Best Defense
(November 2012)

Bottom-Drawer Security
(November 2012)

A Beneficial Bet
(September 2012)

Made to Measure
(March 2012)

Celebrating Innovation
(March 2011)

Internal Analyses Shape Change
(October 2010)

Software Centralizes Data for Firefighting Efforts
(October 2010)

Foiling Data Thieves
(September 2010)

A Shared-Service Approach to Campus Safety
(April 2010)

Insights: Janice Abraham on Risk Readiness
(April 2009)

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URMIA -- The mission of the University Risk Management and Insurance Association is to promote the advancement and application of effective risk management principles and practices in institutions of higher education.
UE -- United Educators Insurance, a Reciprocal Risk Retention Group, is a licensed insurance company owned and governed by more than 1,100 member colleges, universities, independent schools, public school districts, public school insurance pools, and related organizations throughout the United States. Our members range from small, private schools to multi-campus public universities.