Risk Management Program

 

1. President's Directive No. 12
   
   Presidential Directive 12, which outlines the University’s risk management program, is currently under review.
   
   The University’s Risk Management program involves identifying and analyzing potential risks in day-to-day operations, activities and events, both on and off campus.  Our goal is to minimize risks while maximizing the opportunities for students, faculty and staff to participate in high-impact practices.
   
   For questions or to schedule a Risk Management consultation, please contact Michael Coughlin, Risk Manager, at (657) 278-8673 or email mcoughlin@fullerton.edu.
   
   
2.  Authority
   • The authority to enact this Directive and the Program is granted by California State University Executive Orders 715 and 849. The President hereby assigns overall management for the Program to the Vice President for Administration.
     
     
3. Scope
   • This Directive applies to all University programs and activities wherever they occur, whether on or off-campus. Campus auxiliary organizations are responsible for applying risk management practices to their respective programs and activities.
     
     
4. Definitions
   • Loss. A reduction or elimination of value; an unfavorable deviation from expectations. For example, damage to a University building or property; injury or death to an employee; costs associated with defending a lawsuit; or diminished goodwill or standing.
   • Risk. A condition in which a loss or losses are probable.
     
     
5. Accountability
   • The Vice President for Administration will ensure that this Directive and the Program are implemented and regularly communicated to faculty, staff and administrators, and that changes to the Program are implemented in accordance with this Directive.
   • The Director of University Risk Management is responsible for coordinating campus risk management assessment programs and activities, and developing and delivering training and assessment methodologies to assist faculty, staff and administrators to effectively implement this Directive and the Program.
   • A University Risk Management Committee will assist in the identification and analysis of campus-wide losses, and provide counsel and recommendations regarding (a) the development of training and education strategies and (b) guidelines and procedures that enable faculty, staff and administrators to more effectively manage the risks associated with University programs and activities.
   • Faculty, staff and administrators are responsible for managing the risks associated with the programs and activities within their organizational authority or responsibility, complying with this Directive and the Program, and reporting conditions that may represent an unreasonable risk of loss or injury.
     
     

The contact for questions concerning this Directive and the Program is the Director of University Risk Management.