Managing the Risks: Learn. Succeed. Live.

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Managing the Risks Learn. Succeed. Live.
(Tier I)

• A Risk Management Presentation
• for
• UT Arlington Student Organizations

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• Purpose of this presentation Why am I here?

This presentation will familiarize leaders of
UT Arlington student organizations with prop
er risk assessment and management issues.
The following information surveys certain risk
management topics. For additional assistance
on a specific issue, please contact The Off
ice of Student Governance and Organizations
at [phone] or www.uta.edu/studentgover
nance/ .
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• What is Risk Management?

Risk Management considers the potential and
perceived risk involved in student events and
programs. It includes monitoring organizatio
n activities and taking both proactive action
and corrective steps to minimize accidental
injury and/or loss.
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• Risk Items

Alcohol Hazing Sexual Assault and Harassmen
t Student Travel Fire and Safety Issues B
ehavior (on or off campus)

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• Alcohol

The minimum age for purchasing and possessing
alcohol is 21.
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Alcohol

• FACTS
• National statistics indicate
• 1,700 students between 18-24 die each year from
  alcohol related injuries.
  
• 599,000 students between 18-24 are injured each
  year because of alcohol related activities.
  
• About 25 percent of students report academic
  problems associated with drinking.
  
• One third of students admit to having missed at
  least one class due to alcohol/drug use.
  
• sources available upon request

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Alcohol

• FACTS
• National statistics indicate
• 2.1 million students drove under the influence
  of alcohol.
  
• 31 of men, 23 of women participated in
  drinking games (17 men, 9 women reported
  getting sick or passing out).
  
• 150,000 students develop alcohol related health
  problems (almost 2 percent of these students have
  attempted suicide).
  
• On average a student spends 900 on alcohol per
  year!
  
• sources available upon request

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• Alcohol

POLICY The University will impose a minimu
m disciplinary penalty of suspension for a
specified period of time or suspension of rights
and privileges, or both, for conduct related to
the use, possession, or distribution of drugs
that are prohibited by state, federal, or local
law. Suspension or expulsion notations become
part of your permanent academic transcript.
Other penalties may be imposed for conduct rel
ated to the unlawful use, possession, or
distribution of drugs or alcohol. Penalties
include disciplinary probation, payment for
damage to property, suspension of rights and
privileges, suspension for a specified period of
time, expulsion, or such other penalty as deemed
appropriate under the circumstances of the
incident at hand.
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• Alcohol

MANAGING THE RISKS Make sure your organization
follows all University and Texas Alcoholic
Beverage Commission (TABC) regulations.
www.uta.edu/studentgovernace and
www.tabc.state.tx.us Provide an alcohol educat
ion program for your members. If someone in you
r organization has had problems with alcohol,
know your resources on campus. Contact your UT
Organization Advisor or the UT Arlington Health
Center.
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• Alcohol

MANAGING THE RISKS If your organization gathers
as a group in an off campus location that serves
alcohol provide the following
A sober designated driver or a system of transpo
rtation for those that are drinking.
Ensure that members do not participate in drink
ing games. The end result of these games is to
force people to drink excessively.
If you suspect severe alcohol impairment call fo
r help immediately. Remember you cannot walk
off or sleep off alcohol poisoning.
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• Hazing

The law defines hazing as an intentional, kno
wing, or reckless act, occurring on or off
campus of an educational institution, by one
person or acting with others, directed against a
student, that endangers the mental or physical
health or safety of said student.

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Hazing

• FACTS
• National statistics indicate
• 74 of varsity athletes reported being hazed.
• 73 of fraternity/sorority members reported
  being hazed.
  
• 64 of club sports members reported being
  hazed.
  
• 56 of performing arts members reported being
  hazed.
  
• 28 of academic organization members reported
  being hazed.
  
• 20 of honor society members reported being
  hazed.
  
• 25 of students believed an advisor or coach
  knew of hazing.
  
• 47 of students arrive at college having
  experienced at least one
  
• hazing incident.
• sources available upon request.

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Hazing

• POLICY
• UT Arlington has a ZERO TOLERANCE Policy on
  Hazing. The University neither tolerates excuses
  nor does it acknowledge different levels of
  hazing, i.e. it was just a little hazing.
• In an effort to encourage the reporting of hazing
  incidents, the law grants immunity from civil or
  criminal liability to any person who reports a
  specific hazing event and immunizes that person
  from participation in any judicial proceeding
  resulting from that report.
• Criminal penalties for failure to report a fine
  of up to 2,000, up to 180 days in jail, or both.
  Penalties for other hazing offenses vary
  according to the severity of the injury, and
  range from 500 to 10,000 in fines and up to two
  years confinement.

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Hazing

• POLICY
• Civil penalties for failure to report an
  individual can be personally sued and wages
  garnished if found guilty.
  
• Criminal charges and University sanctions may be
  applied to both the individual and the student
  organization for hazing offenses.

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• Hazing

MANAGING THE RISKS Hazing should not be viewed
as a tradition to pass on to new members.
If you suspect a task or event is hazing related
, report it immediately to The Office of Student
Conduct, Greek Life or Student Governance and
Organizations. Come up with constructive bondin
g exercises for your group. Ask yourself if you
r groups actions can be defended in a court of
law. If not, then you need to exercise good
judgment and discontinue those actions.
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• Sexual Assault Harassment

Sexual Assault is any unwanted, non-consensual
sexual contact against an individual by another.
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Sexual Assault Harassment

• FACTS
• National statistics indicate
• 57 of rapes occur on a date.
• Only 10-16 of rapes are reported to police.
• Women between the ages of 16 and 19 are 3.5 times
  more likely to be a victim.
  
• Sexual assault is more common at parties and
  social gatherings.
  
• At least 1 in 4 women in college will become a
  victim of a sexual assault or some form of sexual
  harassment.
  
• 80 of sexual assaults on college campuses are
  committed by an acquaintance of the victim.
  
• 50 of the sexual assaults involved alcohol as a
  contributing factor.
  
• sources available upon request

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• Sexual Assault Harassment

POLICY UT Arlington is committed to creating
and maintaining an educational environment in
which all persons who participate in University
programs and activities can work together in an
atmosphere free of sexual and relationship
violence. Sexual assault, dating violence, and
stalking offenses, regardless of the motive or
the manner in which they are executed, are
criminal behaviors and produce an environment
counter to the mission and goals of the
University. Students can face expulsion from th
e University in sexual assault and harassment
cases. In the State of Texas, sexual assault is
considered a felony offense and the consequences,
more often then not, can lead to incarceration
for anyone found guilty. Persons involved in a
Sexual Assault or Sexual Harassment case can face
University sanctions as well as criminal or civil
penalties.
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• Sexual Assault Harassment

MANAGING THE RISKS Educate students on safet
y at social events such as not leaving drink
s unattended. Encourage students to use a bu
ddy system where one can alert his/her buddy
upon feeling threatened
or uncomfortable in a situation.
Promote constant awareness of surroundings.
For more information please contact Relations
hip Violence Sexual Assault Prevention 817-
272-0260 or visit http//www.uta.edu/studenta
ffairs/rvsp/ . Additional resources can be f
ound at www.rainn.org or call 1-800-656 HOPE
.
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• Student Travel

Student travel incorporates any travel planned or
sponsored by the Student Organization or its
members as part of the organizations activities.
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Student Travel

• FACTS
• National statistics indicate
• Driver inattention, cell phone usage and fatigue
  are contributing factors in over 46 of college
  student accidents.
  
• People aged 16 24 were involved in 28 of all
  alcohol related traffic accidents (this same age
  group makes up 14 of the U.S. population).
  
• In 2006, 13,470 people died in crashes involving
  someone with a blood alcohol level of .08 or
  above.
  

sources available upon request
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• Student Travel

POLICY UT Arlingtons Student Travel Policy
governs any group/organization travel as part of
a trip planned and/or funded by UT Arlington and
is more than 25 miles away from campus. For more
information on the Student Travel Policy, please
refer to the Handbook of Operating Procedures,
Chapter 6, 6-600. Please contact The Office of
Student Governance Organizations for assis
tance with your organizational travel.
817-272-2293 or www.uta.edu/studentgovernance.
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Student Travel

• MANAGING THE RISKS
• Seat belts are required for ALL the occupants
  its the law!
  
• Alcohol and other illegal substances are strictly
  prohibited.
  
• Make sure the driver/s are in possession of a
  valid Drivers License.
  
• For trips that are over 2 hours long, it is
  strongly recommended you have a navigator to
  assist with the trip.
  
• Drivers cannot operate the vehicle for more than
  3 hours without a minimum 15 minute break.
  

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Student Travel

• MANAGING THE RISKS
• Driving between the hours of 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.
  is not allowed without prior approval.
  
• Do not text or use the phone while operating the
  vehicle. If you need to use the phone, use a
  hands-free device but never attempt to text
  message while driving.
• Obey the posted speed limits at all times to
  ensure safety and always plan ahead for a long
  trip.

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• Fire and Safety Issues

State law prohibits the possession of any
explosive, firearm, imitation firearm, ammunition
or hazardous chemicals on University property.
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Fire and Safety Issues

• FACTS
• National statistics indicate
• Between 2002 and 2005, 39 students were killed
  and almost 400 were injured in on-campus fires.
  
• In over 50 of college fire fatalities, alcohol
  was a contributing factor.
  
• Space heaters contribute to 73 of all
  fire-related deaths on college campuses.
  
• sources available upon request

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• Fire and Safety Issues

POLICY It is the policy of The University of
Texas at Arlington to provide the safest pos
sible environment for our students,
faculty, staff and visitors. Each member of
our academic community is urged to accept the
challenge of maintaining an accident-free en
vironment. Tampering with or destroying fire
safety equipment can lead to fines and fees f
or repair as well as possible sanctions from
law enforcement authorities and The Office of
Student Conduct. In the event that there is
an injury or death, there can also be crimin
al and civil charges filed against you and/or
your organization.
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Fire and Safety Issues

• MANAGING THE RISKS
• When planning for an event, make sure the venue
  is large enough to handle the expected
  attendance.
  
• Make sure during organizational meetings and
  events that all entrances and exits are
  unobstructed.
  
• Do not overload electrical circuits and remember
  to always use surge protectors.
  
• NEVER IGNORE A FIRE ALARM Oh its just another
  drill.
  
• If you suspect or know of anyone who may be in
  possession of any illegal weapons on campus,
  please report it immediately to UTA Police at
  817-272-3381 or call 911.

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• Behavior

Whether you are on or off campus, keep in mind
that you are a representative of your student
organization as well as a representative of UT
Arlington. Negative actions like fighting,
vandalism, arrests, etc. will invariably reflect
poorly on your record as well as possibly
tarnishing the reputation of your organization.
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Behavior

• POLICY
• As a UT Arlington student and member of a student
  organization, you are expected to abide by the
  provisions set forth in the Regents Rules and
  Regulations. Some of the prohibited behaviors
  that can be sanctioned include disorderly
  conduct, misrepresentation of self, destruction
  of University property and other violations of
  the Handbook of Operating Procedures.
  http//www.uta.edu/policy/hop/index.php
• UT Arlington may impose University sanctions for
  inappropriate behaviors occurring off campus.

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Behavior

• MANAGING THE RISKS
• Abide by all University policies.
• Act responsibly and respectfully.
• Remember that your organization can place
  sanctions on you in cases where behavior has
  become an issue.
  

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I have acknowledge the Risk Management
information for student organizations presented
online by the Office of Student Governance
Organizations.I understand that I am to
present a synopsis of the information from the
presentation to members of my organization within
30 days of completing this online module.
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Conclusion

• Thank you for participating in this session.
  Knowing your responsibilities as a UT Arlington
  student is important in keeping you and members
  of your organization safe.
• We want your involvement in co curricular life to
  be successful for you and your organization.
  
• For assistance in creating your own Risk
  Management Plan
  
• AND
• For more information on resources or if you have
  questions about any part of this presentation,
  please do not hesitate to contact
  
• Student Governance Organizations at
  817-272-2293
  
• or www.uta.edu/studentgovernance/.