Risk Management

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Report: Schools Fail to Address Bullying, Violence Prevention

September 10, 2009

Only 26 percent of parents would give their child's high school an "A" for preventing bullying and school violence, and 38 percent of parents would give their child's elementary or junior high an "A," according to a report released Sept. 8 by the C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health.

Private School Questions Obligation to Report Sexual Assault

September 8, 2009

Kamehameha school officials have received criticism for not reporting a sexual assault on a 12-year-old girl that occurred in campus dorms.

Campus Pro-Life Group Settles Discrimination Lawsuit

August 18, 2009

Wayne State University officials have settled a discrimination lawsuit filed by campus pro-life student group, WSU Students for Life. According to the lawsuit, the group claimed university officials refused the same access to student fees and facilities as other student groups.

Parents Sue University for Son’s Alcohol-Poisoning Death

August 17, 2009

The parents of an 18-year-old alcohol-poisoning victim are suing Utah State University and the Sigma Nu fraternity adjacent campus for projecting a "false image" to students interested in joining the chapter.

DOE Requires Universities to Curb Online Sexual Harassment

August 12, 2009

Schools have the same obligation to respond to sexual harassment in cyberspace that they have when the harassment occurs in the classroom – according to a first of it’s kind ruling this month from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR).

Top Party Schools Downplay Princeton Rankings

August 11, 2009

Campus police officials from two of the colleges listed as top party schools by the Princeton Review question the accuracy of the annual student survey, and provide Campus Safety magazine with an overview of their alcohol-enforcement efforts.

Junior High Student Sues School Over Pro-Life T-Shirt

July 7, 2009

A mother has filed a lawsuit against the administrators at McSwain Elementary School on behalf of her daughter, alleging that administrators violated the seventh-grader’s First Amendment rights when they ordered the student to take off her pro-life T-shirt, according to FOXNews.com.

Study: Colleges Must Focus on Risk Management

June 30, 2009

Higher education is lagging behind private industry when it comes to considering risk in strategic planning, according to a report released last week by the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges, United Educators.

Common Problems Your Site Assessment Might Reveal

May 1, 2009

A recent security and vulnerability assessment conducted by the Southwestern City Schools (Columbus, Ohio) on one of its campuses uncovered challenges frequently found at academic institutions. If the following scenarios occur at your school, now might be a good time to conduct a review so you can protect your people and property.

‘Safe’ Partying Reduces High-Risk Behavior at UC Davis

April 16, 2009

Fewer UC Davis students are engaging in high-risk drinking and the community is raising expectations for responsible behavior related to alcohol and parties, according to a report on a major local effort.

10 Steps to Creating A Campus Security Master Plan

March 1, 2009

Incorporating construction plans, ensuring equipment interoperability and determining future security personnel needs are just some of the measures campuses should incorporate to improve their overall safety and security.

C.o.P.s and Cops: Train Your Off-Duty Law Enforcement Officers or Else

March 1, 2009

Hospitals often employ off-duty law enforcement officers as supplemental security, but many may be doing so at their own risk. Any person employed by a health-care facility must learn about CMS’ Conditions of Participation (C.o.P.s), as well as the proper application of patient restraints and use of restrictive interventions.

University of Minnesota Reduces Insurance Costs and Accidents

November 1, 2008

Mandatory driver training and license checks led to dramatically lower insurance costs, reducing the annual liability premium by $240,000. Campus fleets of all kinds may take a cue from the University of Minnesota.

How to Sell Security in Lean Times

November 1, 2008

‘Sorry’ Seems to be the Hardest Word

July 1, 2008

Find Risk Before It Finds You

May 1, 2008

Let’s Stop Blaming It on the Big Guy

January 1, 2008

SAFETY Net Can Limit Liability

September 1, 2007

While safety and security upgrades provide increased protection and improved service, they can also expose campuses to additional litigation. Applying for the protections provided by the SAFETY Act can reduce the number of lawsuits that normally result after a significant incident.

Avoiding Student Travel Travails

May 1, 2007

Each year, thousands of students travel both domestically and internationally. Some are part of study abroad programs, others are on family excursions, while some are simply on their own to see the world. Student safety while traveling is, and should be, a concern for institutions that support and encourage such educational opportunities.