ORM Update - October 2021
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Training now available for volunteer supervisors |
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The youth and volunteer programs team has launched online training for faculty and staff who supervise university volunteers for non-youth program volunteer service opportunities.
The training video provides
- an overview of the Youth Program and Volunteer Registration System (YPVRS)
- instructions to use YPVRS to register non-youth program volunteer opportunities, track background checks and volunteer agreements, and meet other volunteer requirements
- a review of applicable university policies, volunteer procedures, and resources available to support volunteer supervisors in offering safe and successful volunteer opportunities at ISU
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How to reach us - email options
We have activated a number of email addresses to more quickly get your questions to the appropriate subject matter expert. Please use the emails below for specific topics/program areas. All other questions may be sent to our general email at [email protected]. |
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Commercial Driver's License (CDL) program training; drug and alcohol testing |
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International risk matters, including international travel itinerary reviews or insurance |
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Volunteer service opportunity registration, policies and procedures |
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Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) checks |
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Department/unit and third party event authorization |
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Online visiting scholar request forms/submissions |
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Youth program registration and YPVRS system, background checks, participation agreements |
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Members of the Department of Public Safety and ORM team recently attended the annual University Risk Management and Insurance Association (URMIA) conference. Team members participated in educational sessions on enterprise risk management (ERM), youth protection, insurance solutions, and other emerging risk management topics. ORM director Susie Johnson co-presented a session with Tim Reuter, service learning and student organizations coordinator in Student Engagement, to demonstrate and discuss the development of Iowa State's University Event Authorization system.
URMIA is a valued resource for higher education risk managers, providing education and resources to an international community of almost 2,700 members, including practicing professionals at more than 550 institutions of higher learning.
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Photo by ISU Associate Vice President for Public Safety/Chief of Police Michael Newton
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About how many people have successfully completed SafeFood 101* since October 1, 2021?
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Submit your answer by November 5 - the first 10 with the correct answer will receive an ORM mini first aid kit and credit card-style hand sanitizer. |
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*Safefood 101 is a food safety course offered in Canvas. It is required for each person who will prepare or serve non-prepackaged food for an ISU event.
Once successfully completed, SafeFood 101 training is valid during the current academic year.
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Last month's question:
What is the total value of property insured under ISU's master property policy?
Answer: $4.96 billion
We received 450 responses and 235 correct answers - thanks to everyone who participated!
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What is Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)?
ERM is a holistic, systematic approach to address risks (both threats and opportunities) across an organization, or enterprise. Unlike traditional risk management, which primarily focuses on hazard risks related to health, safety and insurable losses such as flood or property damage, ERM considers the full range of potential risks, including reputational, operational, compliance and strategic risks. An effective ERM program promotes a risk-aware culture and enables an institution to identify and respond to emerging risks before they become crises.
As subject matter experts, risk owners identify and assess risks at the local level, and the coordinated rating and reporting structure within an ERM program promotes reliable monitoring and communication across divisions and units. This coordinated approach produces an institution-wide portrait of risks and provides decision-makers with key information to better prioritize resources and make informed decisions related to strategic planning.
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Have a question or comment about risk management?
Email us and we may feature it in a future newsletter.
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Spotlight on:
Beeta Siwik
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Beeta recently joined the ORM team as youth and volunteer programs coordinator. She has a bachelor of arts in political science from the University of Minnesota, and previously managed the volunteer program for the Baltimore office of the country’s largest refugee resettlement non-profit. Beeta has fascinating stories from her life teaching and overseeing college students on political campaigns across the country.
My role:
I connect volunteers and youth to university policies. I build that connection with our data system, staff collaboration, and trainings. I support program safety and coordination for our campus community.
What I like best about working for ORM and ISU:
I enjoy working with thoughtful people who are dedicated to ISU! Working for ISU, I love being a resource for the engagement of many. Being involved mattered for me and I hope my work helps make it more accessible for anybody to get and stay involved.
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Beeta with her husband Todd and their rambunctious Siberian husky, Rakhsh
Fun facts about me:
- I have been a participant or volunteer of Model UN for 14 years.
- I have politically canvassed door-to-door in DC, NV, IL, MO, GA, VA, MD, OH, MD, MN, and PA.
- I’m obsessed with pasta and make my noodles and sauce from scratch. Lasagna is my soulmate.
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The Office of Risk Management provides risk management expertise, program resources, and a variety of insurance solutions to positively impact the university’s financial, physical and reputational well-being. We support the university’s mission through collaborative engagement, excellent service, and effective communication with the ISU community.
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