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Welcome
Whether you have worked with us before or are new to risk management at Iowa State, we welcome you and wish you a safe and successful fall semester.
Do you have questions about insurance, hosting an event, student organization travel requirements, or need input on other risk management issues? Please visit our website, a valuable resource for all things risk management on campus. If you can't find what you need or have additional questions, please reach out - we're here to help.
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Student organizations - register your club travel
Did you know risk management works with student organizations to authorize their travel? When planning trips, organizations should register through SOTA, the Student Organization Travel Authorization system. Visit our student organization travel page for more information or email us with any questions.
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Mpox and international travel | |
On August 7th, 2024 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a health alert update related to the Mpox outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and surrounding countries. While the risk in the United States remains low, it is important to stay informed and take necessary precautions to protect yourselves and others when traveling. Mpox is a viral disease that can spread through close contact with an infected person or contaminated materials.
Travel safety tips
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Practice good hygiene. Regularly wash your hands with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
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Avoid close contact. Limit close physical contact with individuals who are sick or have symptoms of Mpox.
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Disinfect surfaces. Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces in your travel accommodation spaces.
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Monitor your health. Be aware of Mpox symptoms, which can include fever, headache, muscle aches, and a painful rash that can look like pimples or blisters.
Vaccine information
Vaccination is a key measure in preventing the spread of Mpox. The CDC recommends that travelers visiting areas where Mpox cases are confirmed should consider getting vaccinated. Iowa State students interested in the Mpox vaccine may contact the Thielen Student Health Center at 515-294-5801. Faculty and staff may contact the Polk County Health Department at 515-323-5221.
Travel registration
All university-sponsored international travel should be registered in the International Travel Registry prior to travel. This registration is critical to access resources like global assistance and insurance, itinerary-based security alerts, and destination risk intelligence. Some types of travel such as high-risk travel and travel subject to export control may require additional review or approval. Visit our international travel registration page for additional information.
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Admissions crisis management training
Office of Admissions staff recently joined international risk manager Shaun M. Jamieson and Iowa State's global assistance and insurance provider, On Call International, for crisis management training. The group talked through potential scenarios that might impact the office's international travelers and how to respond.
"With the extensive travel of our recruitment team, this exercise was timely and incredibly useful in preparing for any scenario that may arise," said Katharine Johnson Suski, assistant vice president and executive director of admissions. "I feel better informed to make decisions about where my team should and shouldn't travel, and we are all more confident to handle situations we may encounter."
For questions about international travel and other international risk issues, email the international risk team at intlrisk@iastate.edu.
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Youth program feedback
The youth and volunteer programs team is in the beginning stages of establishing a policy development team and a stakeholders group to review the Youth Activities, Pre-Collegiate Programs and Camps policy (https://www.policy.iastate.edu/policy/youthprograms). The policy was last revised in 2013. In the coming months, they will reach out to various youth program leaders and other invested members of the community for feedback. Please share your thoughts and suggestions for improvement.
If you are interested in serving on the policy development team or participating in the stakeholders group, please email Brandy Cunningham, youth and volunteer programs manager.
For more information on Iowa State youth programs, email us at youth@iastate.edu or visit Youth at ISU on our website.
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Congratulations, summer youth programs
Thousands of youth are served by hundreds of Iowa State youth programs each year. It's a huge undertaking, with program staff and volunteers working under the direction of program leaders to ensure the safety and well-being of their youth participants. Part of that effort entails working with risk management staff and the Cy Check system to make sure registration approvals, background checks, and trainings are completed timely and appropriate staff-to-student ratios are met. We would like to recognize the following summer youth programs for achieving 100% compliance in meeting youth protection requirements for sponsored/endorsed youth programs in May through August 2024. Thank you all!
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| Program | Department | Program leader(s) | | Iowa State Football Camps | Athletics | Erica Genise and Derek Hoodjer | | Cyclone Volleyball Camps | Athletics | Michelle Aggen | | Wildlife Habitat Education Program State Competition | Youth and 4H | Allison Brundy | | Veenker Junior Golf | Veenker Memorial Golf Course | Greg Dingel | | True Leaders in Equity Institute | Youth and 4H | Lorena Dorado-Robles | | STEM in Motion | Youth and 4H | Alexa Groff | | Recreation Services Youth Camps | Recreation Services | Katie Todd | | ISU Summer Youth Fitness | Kinesiology | Jenny Smith-Wittrock | | Iowa State Livestock Judging Camp | Animal Science | Lisa Peterson | | Iowa State College of Design Design Dimensions Summer Camp | Design Administration | Bryce Bonnstetter and Jennifer Anderson | | Iowa FFA Agronomy CDE | Agronomy | Mindy DeVries and Stephanie Zumbach | | International Science Fair | Youth and 4H | Alexa Groff | | Greenlee School Sports Media and Communication Training Camp | Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication | Michael Dahlstrom | | FRESHwater | School of Education | Alexis Campbell, Brandon Leake, and Erica Malloy | | Creating a school garden: service learning in Uganda | Ag and Life Sciences Administration | Gail Nonnecke and Catherine Swoboda | | Climate Smart | School of Education | Alexis Campbell and Erica Malloy | | Citizenship Washington Focus | Youth and 4H | Gail Castillo | | CCAMPIS Evening Child Care Program | University Human Resources | Cris Broshar | | Amaizing Roots | School of Education | Alexis Campbell, Dior Kelley, Brandon Leake, and Erica Malloy | | AgDiscovery | School of Education | Alexis Campbell | | 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl | Youth and 4H | Amy Powell and Celine Beggs-Shoemaker | | Iowa 4-H Computer Science | Youth and 4H | Alexa Groff | | Iowa 4-H & IPM Crop Scouting Competition | Plant Pathology, Entomology, and Microbiology | Maya Hayslett | | |
| What is the leading cause of motor vehicle accidents that involve Iowa State vehicles? | | | |
Submit the correct answer by Monday, September 9 for a chance to win this Iowa State pennant. | |
June trivia question: Which of the following steps should you take if you have an accident driving an ISU vehicle? The correct answer was "All of the above" - take photos/videos when safety allows, gather the other driver's information when possible, and report the accident in the incident portal. | |
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From left: Shaun M. Jamieson, Brandy Cunningham, Stacy Ewing, Kellie Smith, Kurt Beyer, Cally Jennett,
Susie Johnson, and Brooke Lents. Not pictured: Heather Robinson
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