Risk Management: An Accountability Guide for University and College Boards, Second Edition

The first edition of this AGB best-seller made the case that board members must collaborate effectively with institutional leaders to assess and manage an array of operational and strategic risks. The new edition from United Educators CEO Janice Abraham and three colleagues explores how higher education risk management efforts should evolve toward greater maturity and sharpens the focus on reputational, student experience, and compliance risks—growing areas of concern for colleges and universities. Risk Management, Second Edition covers critical topics such as: Financial stewardship and stability; Emergency preparedness and safety; Student experience—including sexual assault, intercollegiate athletics and alcohol; Faculty and staff employment; Financial aid and enrollment management; Academic quality and results; Information technology; Entrepreneurial ventures and new programs; and Regulatory compliance; and Reputation Part I: Fundamentals of Risk Management Chapter 1: Good Risk Management Is Good Governance Chapter 2: Enterprise Risk Management: A Guide for Administrators Chapter 3: External and Internal Stakeholders in Risk Management Chapter 4: Enterprise Risk Management Maturity Part II: Risk from the Board’s Perspective Chapter 5: Risks to Effective Governance Chapter 6: Risks to Strategic Direction (and Shared Risks) Chapter 7: Risks to Institutional Resources Chapter 8: Risks to the Student Experience Chapter 9 Advancing Reputation Conclusion—Lessons for Boards: Chapter 10: A Call to Action Appendices Appendix A: AGB/UE Enterprise Risk Management Risk Registers Appendix B: Sample Universitywide Risk Management Committee Charter Appendix C: Sample Lists of Insurance Policies for Colleges and Universities