About the UMass Systemwide Enterprise Risk Management Program
The University of Massachusetts Systemwide Enterprise Risk Management Program was recognized by the Public Risk Management Association (PRIMA) with the 2024 Outstanding Achievement in Enterprise Risk Management Award.
The University of Massachusetts Systemwide Enterprise Risk Management Program guides and implements an ongoing process to:
- Proactively identify risks across the University
- Assess the potential impact of risks on the University system
- Prioritize risks across the University
- Identify, document and assess strategies to mitigate these risks
- Monitor risks and risk mitigation actions
The UMass ERM Program provides critical risk information to leadership across the University to enable informed decision-making about strategy, policies and programs.
Our program additionally facilitates:
- Collaboration across the system on the development and implementation of certain health, safety, and security plans and programs.
- Communication by being the primary point of contact for the President's Office on domestic and international emergencies.