Forecasting Risks for 2021
About This Podcast Episode
Learn about the top risks United Educators' (UE's) consultants predict will impact K-12 schools, colleges, and universities in 2021. We will discuss insights, relevant risk trends, and considerations institutions should keep in mind when these risks surface on your campus.
Topics discussed include:
- Student binge drinking and other risky behaviors after COVID-19
- Mental health
- Study abroad
- Workplace retaliation
- Reduction in force
Among those who should listen: Risk Managers, Legal Counsel, Human Resources, Student Health, Student Affairs and Residential Life, and other staff with responsibility for key student and employee risks.
Key Resources
About This Podcast Episode
Learn about the top risks United Educators' (UE's) consultants predict will impact K-12 schools, colleges, and universities in 2021. We will discuss insights, relevant risk trends, and considerations institutions should keep in mind when these risks surface on your campus.
Topics discussed include:
- Student binge drinking and other risky behaviors after COVID-19
- Mental health
- Study abroad
- Workplace retaliation
- Reduction in force
Among those who should listen: Risk Managers, Legal Counsel, Human Resources, Student Health, Student Affairs and Residential Life, and other staff with responsibility for key student and employee risks.
Featured Speakers
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Hoda Hussein
Risk Management Consultant
Hoda works directly with UE’s K-12 and higher education members. She collaborates on immediate and long-term strategies to reduce accidents and build preventative programs. She also consults with various stakeholders on campus to promote campus-wide education and implementation of risk management initiatives. Prior to working for UE, Hoda was a biomedical researcher for Georgetown University’s Medical Center. There, she conducted stem cell research for bone marrow transplant patients and donors.
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Justin Kollinger
Senior Risk Management Consultant
Justin advises UE members as they develop risk mitigation tactics, prioritize risk management goals, and launch or refresh enterprise risk management (ERM) initiatives. He leads the Risk Management Premium Credit (RMPC) program and co-authored Risk Management: An Accountability Guide for University and College Boards. Prior to joining UE, Justin consulted with community college presidents and K-12 heads of school on strategic revenue challenges and worked in admissions at two private colleges in the Mid-Atlantic.
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Sam Swartout
Manager of Risk Consulting
Sam oversees the Risk Consulting Team and is responsible for promoting and assisting K-12 schools, colleges, and universities by driving their risk management efforts with resources and expertise. Having served in multiple roles at UE, Sam is also experienced in supporting the implementation of online training and the processing of claims. Prior to joining UE, Sam worked as a Risk Analyst within the Office of the Chief Financial Officer for the D.C. government. There, he helped the office develop and implement its enterprise risk management (ERM) and change management plans.