Risk Management
Overview
Serve as the Risk Manager for the FAS responsible for tracking the top FAS risks and the associated mitigation activities. The FAS Risk Manager also Co-Chairs the University Risk Advisory Council and prepares the Annual Risk Assessment for Risk Management and Audit Services.
FAS Risk Management Governance
| GROUP NAME | MEETING FREQUENCY | ATTENDEES | RESPONSIBILITIES |
|---|---|---|---|
FAS Risk Management Committee | Semi-Annually | Direct reports to the Ad Dean for Admin and Finance | Executive-level oversight and decision-making for risk management at FAS |
FAS Risk Working Group | Monthly | A representative from each FAS administrative group (e.g. Finance, HR, HUIT, Physical Resources etc.) | Manage the day to day operational risk activities across FAS |
FAS Legal and Regulatory Committee | As Needed | A representative from each academic division as well as a few Tubs and admin groups | Review all draft policies to provide feedback on the policy language and recommend communication and change management approaches |
FAS InternationalCommittee | Quarterly | Representatives from FAS administrative groups who manage international activities | Share challenges, tips and tricks for managing international risks |
FAS Annual Risk Assessment Cycle
Contact
Katherine Gates
Chief of Staff to Dean Scott Jordan
617-496-7317
kgates@fas.harvard.edu