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Helen Johnson Head of Study Abroad, Office for Global Engagement Assessing and Managing Risk for Study Abroad. Principle of Risk Management.
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Helen Johnson Head of Study Abroad, Office for Global Engagement Assessing and Managing Risk for Study Abroad .
Principle of Risk Management . The principles of good risk management and opportunity identification should be embedded at all levels of decision-making. Risk management and the identification of opportunities is undertaken at the University of Warwick as a positive business driver. It should encourage innovative and entrepreneurial approaches to the activities we undertake while assessing and accounting appropriately for the risks that the University faces. http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/gov/riskmanagement/risk_management_at_warwick_policy_february_2015.pdf
Context 220 + Partners600+ students worldwideStudyStudy/Work combination
Risk! Risk in the broadest sense: • Choice of Partner • Financial • Medical • Welfare Support • Academic • Political • Terrorism • Visa Related Issues • Legal: arrest? • Accidents • Natural Disasters • Lack of Preparation + Limitations Official University exchanges Opportunity
Preparation Introduced in 2015. Recommended Criteria and Approval Process for Undergraduate International Exchange Agreements • Alignment with the University’s Strategy, Goal 1 • Agreed criteria on the potential partner • Preparation: guidance • Set out the role of the Office for Global Engagement • Process • Timeline • Role of the department • Student expectations • Completion of a Proposal Form: numbers, language, quality assurance, risk status, review, mark transfer, credit transfer arrangements, departmental approval. • Approval through a committee of the Academic Quality and Standards Committee, chaired by a Prov-VC Exchange agreement
Student Briefings Introduction to Study Abroad: 4 Sessions in November February: Compulsory briefings Insurance Welfare Support at the Partner Financial etc Contact information Study Abroad website Moodle: Under development
Emergency Response Guidelines • Contact details for key members of staff • Clear understanding of chain of action • Clarity on each role • Practical: Remote online access to databases for example SITS • Ability to locate data effectively – vital! • Hard copies kept in an Emergency contact file • Scenario training with staff to ensure clear understanding of the emergency response required • Ongoing scenario training with the University’s Institutional Risk Manager • Review of procedures for effectiveness on a regular basis.
University Business Travel Insurance Insurance for all students and staff. Premium paid by the Office for Global Engagement. Not private medical insurance: medical emergencies There may be a requirement to take out separate insurance: Australia, USA, Turkey All information on the Study Abroad website. Students receive a Safety Abroad card to carry with them. But, still be prepared for telephone calls!
Study Abroad Scenarios for Discussion • Student reports depression and unable to attend classes. • Student reports they wish to immediately withdraw from an exchange • Student reports an alleged sexual assault in their student accommodation • Risk of terrorism, or terrorist attack in a country