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Risk Management update - November 2022
Office hours next week

Our office will be closed November 23-25 for the university holiday. Normal office hours resume on Monday, November 28.
Meet our student office assistants
Bri Notermann is a
junior from Clear Lake, Iowa majoring in athletic training.
Justus Rude is a
sophomore from Ogden, Iowa majoring in psychology and political science.
Elle Sheppard is a
senior from Hampton, Iowa majoring in management and entrepreneurship.
Our student office assistants play a valuable role in providing customer service and supporting our programs and processes. We appreciate their help!
Big 12 risk managers meet

Director Susie Johnson and senior risk and systems analyst Kurt Beyer recently attended the annual Big 12 Conference Business and Enrollment Services Annual Meeting at Oklahoma State University.

Risk managers discussed topics such as the property insurance market, risk management information systems, special events, vehicle safety, and youth program policies and procedures.

Iowa State staff from accounts receivable, admissions, financial aid, institutional research, procurement services, registrar's office, and operations and finance also attended and participated in breakout sessions with their Big 12 peers.
Six men and women standing on the football field in front of a goal post and empty stadium seats at Boone Pickens Stadium at Oklahoma State University.
From left: Kurt Beyer and Susie Johnson with Big 12 risk management peers Jennie Robison (University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center), Cathy Krane (University of Oklahoma), Drew Solomon (Texas Christian University), and Sam McFee (Oklahoma State University. Photo by Karen Zunkel

Iowa State will host the annual meeting in 2025.
Winter weather - be prepared

With recent snowfalls and a dip in temperatures, now is a good time to brush up on winter weather preparation and safety. Visit the Environmental Health and Safety Winter page for tips and resources - from how to walk on snow and ice to carbon monoxide safety to winter car care - plus links for forecasts and road conditions.
Trivia time!
What was the busiest month for student organization travel requests in FY22?
September 2021
October 2021
March 2022
April 2022
Submit the correct answer by 5 p.m. on Friday, November 25 for a chance to win this ISU accessory case.
Last month's question: How many ISU incidents were reported through the incident portal from 10/1/21 to 10/1/22?

Answer: 619

We received 228 responses and 40 correct answers. Thanks to everyone who participated and congratulations to our winner, Josef Biechler.
Mission statement: The Office of Risk Management provides expertise, resources, and solutions
to positively impact the university’s financial, physical, and reputational well-being.