A new learning opportunity came across our desks today (thanks to our partners for sharing!).
From the University of Washington, Bothell:
We are happy to share that the UW Bothell and Cascadia College emergency management teams are hosting a training course on enterprise risk management in higher education. The course is taught by experts from the Texas A&M Engineering Extension (TEEX) and is open to campus and community. We will do some more formal marketing over the next few months but we wanted to share with you all so you are aware and can sign up! Please also let folks in your network know!
The TEEX course Enterprise Risk Management: A Collaborative Community Mitigation Effort (MGT207) will be held on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, in-person, at the North Creek Event Center at UW Bothell.
The course is open to other folks in the region, similar to a FEMA course put on at the county or city level. The course is not “for UW and Cascadia” but for the community and we are providing a location to hold it.
Course Description
This course introduces enterprise risk management (ERM) to organizations by providing a structured and comprehensive approach to identifying, assessing, managing, and mitigating risks that can impact the achievement of an organization’s goals and objectives. Given the complexity of risks faced by higher education institutions, specialized ERM training is essential. This training equips staff and administrators with the skills to implement effective risk management strategies tailored to the education sector. ERM allows organizations to view risk holistically, considering all potential risks across different areas of the business. This approach helps organizations identify interdependencies between risks and make informed decisions that take into account the broader impact on the organization’s goals.
Successful completion of the course will provide community leaders and first responders with the ability to conduct an annual risk assessment.
Suggested Audience
- Campus Leadership, Risk Managers, and Insurance Staff
- Campus Communications and Marketing
- Campus Emergency Management and Public Safety
- Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Staff
- Campus Administration
- Athletic Departments and Operators of Arenas/Venues
- Campus Environmental Health and Safety
- Campus Health Services
- Student Life/Affairs and International Affairs/Travel
- Human Resources
- Auditors, Policy, and Compliance Staff
- Academic Affairs
- Local and State Emergency Management Agencies
- Fire and Emergency Medical Services
- Local, State, Tribal, and Federal Law Enforcement
- Local Elected Officials
- Public Health Organizations and Local Hospitals
- Public Works
- Private-Sector Businesses in/near the Community
Details on the TEEX Website –https://teex.org/class/mgt307/
