Risk Management

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Risk Management supports the Western Michigan University community through effective risk and contract management. The office offers traditional risk management assistance as well as expanded services such as:

  • Programs to empower staff, faculty and students to actively practice risk management and loss avoidance.
  • Identification and mitigation of emerging risks.
  • Proactive staff and revenue stream development to ensure business continuity.
  • Effective contract management for University non-grant and sponsored contracts.

 

Risk and Prevention Presentations

The WMU Risk Management Office is bringing risk and prevention presentations to campus on March 25, 2025, in room 2209 of the WMU Student Center.  Employees attending these presentations will gain valuable insights into emerging risks, and these insights can be brought back and implemented into their own departments.  All employees are welcome to attend any of the presentations:  

  • Risk in the Artificial Intelligence Era 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
  • Navigating the Playing Field: Athletics Risks 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
  • Mental Health and Risk on Campus 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.  

Any questions, call (269) 387-4825.