Risk management is the planning and organizing of cautionary measures aimed at minimizing the adverse effects of accidental and avoidable losses.
Why is managing risk important when teaching a Service Learning course?
There are many groups involved in a Service Learning class: faculty members, students, community members, and the university. Managing risk ensures that the safety and well-being of all parties is taken into account during the service portion of the course. It is important for the faculty member to practice risk management to prevent injury, property damage, and other liability issues.
Risk Management Resources
- Risk Management: A Short Course (pdf)
Information that will help you become more familiar with Cal Poly’s Risk Management Policy. - Community Service in the CSU: Best Practices for Managing Risk in Service Learning
Detailed information about risk management by the California State University. - Detailed information about risk management from the California State University
More information about risk management by the California State University.
