Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) is an ongoing process designed to inform and support strategic decision making. It is our goal to effectively identify and manage risk within our campus community.
The ERM process at Carleton involves:
- Risk identification – everyone at Carleton is part of the risk identification process. Risks can be small (i.e. tripping hazards) or large (i.e. global pandemic). Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to raise risk related questions at any time. The Carleton Safety Committee will often identify enterprise risk.
- Risk assessment – designated risk owners actively evaluate risks as they are identified based on their area of experience and expertise. These risk owners will frequently communicate with and engage subject area experts from around campus to secure support for the risk evaluation of likelihood/frequency of a risk event.
| Risk Area | Designated Risk Owner/Subject Area Expert |
|---|---|
| Academic Affairs and Research | Michelle Mattson |
| Admissions | Art Rodriguez, Danielle Hayden, Adam Webster |
| Board Governance | Elise Eslinger, Kristin Lucas |
| Communications | Helen Clarke |
| Environmental Health & Safety | Elisabeth Haase, Joe Udelhofen, Kevin Dodge |
| Facilities | Linda Weingarten, Rob Hanson, Mitch Miller |
| External Relations | Daren Batke, Dan Rustad, Becky Zrimsek |
| Financial | Eric Runestad, Linda Thornton, Jane Rizzo, Jesse Cashman |
| Human Resources | Kerstin Cardenas |
| Inclusion, Equity & Community | Dina Zavala |
| Information Technology | Janet Scannell, Kendall George, Dan Stephans |
| Investment | Kelsey Deshler |
| Off Campus Studies | Helena Kaufman |
| Physical Education, Athletics and Recreation | Gerald Young, Heidi Jaynes |
| Security | Jesse Cashman, Blake Held |
| Student Affairs | Carolyn Livingston |
- Risk Owners will also initiate the research and implementation of risk controls and mitigation plans. They may also introduce new initiatives to ensure the college is embracing opportunities and innovation.
- Risk reports are prepared and presented annually to the Leadership Team and Board of Trustees Audit Committee to document our efforts to continuously monitor and track the effectiveness of our risk management program.
Enterprise Risk Management Contact Information:
Randie Johnson
Purchasing & Risk Manager
rajohnso@carleton.edu
507-222-4178