Your Resource for ERM Guidance
Enterprise risk management (ERM) in higher education is a holistic, strategic approach to identifying, assessing, and managing risks that could impact an institution’s mission, reputation, finances, and long-term sustainability. Unlike traditional, siloed risk management, ERM looks across the entire campus enterprise—academic programs, research, student life, operations, compliance, and governance—to understand how risks intersect and how opportunities can be responsibly pursued. When done well, ERM supports informed decision-making and helps leadership navigate an increasingly complex and rapidly changing higher education landscape.
This resource hub is designed for risk managers at every stage of their ERM journey—from those just getting started to seasoned practitioners looking to refine and expand their programs. Here you’ll find practical tools, frameworks, examples, and thought leadership tailored specifically to colleges and universities. Whether you’re building an ERM program from the ground up or strengthening a mature one, these resources are meant to help you create value, foster collaboration, and embed risk awareness into the culture of your institution.