Risk Management Advisory Committee (RMAC) Meeting 2023
We look forward to welcoming you on Wednesday, Nov. 15 and Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023.
Meeting Details
Meeting Location
United Educators (UE)
7700 Wisconsin Ave.
Suite 500
Bethesda, Md. 20814
(301) 907-4908
UE’s main parking garage is located on Woodmont Ave. View the map.
School attire is welcomed and encouraged!
Hotel Accomodations
Marriott Bethesda Downtown at Marriott HQ
7707 Woodmont Avenue
Bethesda, Md. 20814
View hotel website.
If you requested a hotel room, a confirmation of your reservation will be emailed to you 48 hours before your arrival. Parking is available at the Marriott for $40 a day.
UE will reimburse you for your travel expenses following the meeting. Please retain your receipts and plan to submit your reimbursement request after the event concludes.
Directions
From Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
From Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
From Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Bethesda Metro Station
Dinner Location
Marriott Bethesda Downtown at Marriott HQ
Dallas/Atlanta Room
7707 Woodmont Avenue
Bethesda, Md. 20814
Agenda
Day 1, Nov. 15
12:30 p.m. – Networking Lunch
1:15 p.m. – Meet United Educators’ CEO Rick Mills (virtual)
- Rick Mills, President & CEO
- Sarah Braughler, VP of Risk Management
2 p.m. – United Educators Updates
- Sarah Braughler, VP of Risk Management
- Ellie Kennedy, VP and General Counsel of Resolutions Management
- Bryan Elie, VP of Underwriting and Product Development
2:15 p.m. – RMAC Report Out Session
-
Hoda Hussein, Senior Risk Management Consultant
RMAC members share what’s top of mind, including three liability issues of current focus and a question for your RMAC peers.
3:45 p.m. – Break
4:00 p.m. – Education Expert Perspectives
- Jonathan Fansmith, SVP, Government Relations, American Council on Education
- Heather Hoerle, CEO, Enrollment Management Association
- Moderated by Sam Swartout, Manager of Risk Consulting
5:00 p.m. – Closing Remarks and Adjourn for Dinner
- Sarah Braughler, VP of Risk Management
5:30 p.m. – Cocktail and Dinner Reception at Marriott Hotel Bethesda
Day 2, Nov. 16
8 a.m. – Networking Breakfast and Recognition of Graduating RMAC Members
- Todd Adkins, University of Kentucky
- Fernando (Ferd) Alonso, Phillips Academy – Andover
- Sytovia (Sy) Dunn, Clark Atlanta University
- Tina Paredes, Webb Schools
- Michael Toohey, George Schools
- Keesha Trim, University of Richmond
- Nakeschi Watkins, Cornell University
Filming of video remarks will take place in Southwest Conference Room.
9 a.m. – Discussion Roundtable: Hazing and Bullying
10:15 a.m. – Break
10:30 a.m. – Discussion Roundtable: Campus Security
12 p.m. – Working Lunch & Feedback Session: Survey on Third-Party Training
- Ludwig Weber, Manager of Learning Design
1:00 p.m. – Adjourn
- Sarah Braughler, VP of Risk Management
Questions?
Contact Meaghan Sweeney at msweeney@ue.org with any questions.
If you would like to meet with anyone from UE during your visit, please reach out to uesupport@ue.org.