College Campus Protests from a Risk Management Perspective
Tim Wiseman
University Risk Officer, University of Oklahoma
In this podcast episode, we introduce the topic of managing college campus protests from a risk management perspective. Tim Wiseman emphasizes assessing risks, balancing free speech with diversity and maintaining safety. Tim highlights the importance of continuous vigilance, effective communication and proactive policy development. The discussion underscores the need for unity in administrative responses and combating misinformation to ensure the rights of students and the smooth running of academic activities.
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Tim Wiseman
University Risk Officer, University of Oklahoma
Summary of Qualifications
Tim has over 35 years of leadership experience in financial management, operational and strategic resource management and risk management in military and public sector higher education institutions. He is currently overseeing the enterprise risk management and insurance functions for the multiple campuses of the University of Oklahoma (Norman campus, Oklahoma City Health Sciences campus and the Tulsa campus). Tim holds the Associates in Risk Management plus Enterprise Risk Management (ARM-E) and Certified Defense Financial Manager with Acquisition (CDFM-A) designations.
Responsibilities
Tim is responsible for establishing and implementing the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework and insurance and claims management for the Norman, Oklahoma City, Tulsa, RSU and Cameron campuses of the University of Oklahoma (referred to collectively as the University). He also establishes a governance structure for ERM, the preparation and documentation of financial and operational processes, risk assessments, and reporting. Tim identifies and recommends risk reduction and mitigation strategies and tools, including for commercial insurance. He oversees the ongoing procurement and management of commercial insurance coverages for the University.
Business Experience
Tim has 25 years of military service in the United States Army as a Finance Corps officer and resource manager in command and staff positions of increasing responsibility in the ranks of lieutenant through colonel. He has 14 years of experience in enterprise risk management, serving in both finance and legal divisions of three different large universities (East Carolina University, University of Wyoming and the University of Oklahoma). He is a previous non-profit ministry board member and budget committee chair.
ERM Experience
Tim is a primary change agent in developing and sustaining ERM programs at three separate higher education institutions and advisor to numerous other colleges and institutions. He is a long standing ERM training faculty member for the Public Risk Management Association and a frequent presenter on ERM topics at conferences and workshops for finance, compliance, internal audit and risk management groups.
Professional Affiliations
- University Risk Management and Insurance Association (URMIA) Board member
- Public Risk Management Association (PRIMA) member
- Technical Advisory Group (TAG) ISO 31000 Member
Education
- Bachelors of Science, Business Administration, University of Arkansas
- MBA, Syracuse University
- Masters in National Resource Strategy, National Defense University
