Contracts & Risk Management

The Contract & Risk Management office (referred to here as "Risk Management") is an office in the Finance & Administration Division that works with students, faculty and staff to evaluate and plan for the various risks that may affect the success of College activities. These risks can involve safety, financial, contractual, legal and other issues.

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The People Center handles reporting of workplace injuries and workers' compensation matters. Please go to the People Center page for Workers' Compensation issues for an injury report form, procedures for reporting workplace injuries and other information.

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Risk Management works with faculty and staff on contract matters and reviews all business contracts. For an overview of the process, please see the following document:

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When you are ready to ask for a review of your contract, fill out and submit the Google form Contract Review Request. You can upload your draft contract to that form or email documents to the Contract & Risk Management Director.

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Risk Management is one of the departments that helps plan for and approve trips. Please see the following information:

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Activities that may involve a higher level of risk (such as events with minors or events involving risk of injury) should be reviewed and approved by Risk Management.

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Risk Management handles insurance claims for and against the College, and is the liaison with outside counsel for legal claims. If you are involved with an incident involving property damage or personal injury:

  • For emergencies dial 911
  • Contact Campus Public Safety for assistance and to report incidents by calling (802) 865-6465, or by dialing 3333 on any residence hall or campus phone, or by using any of the emergency yellow call boxes located around campus
  • Follow up by contacting Risk Management regarding insurance claims or legal issues
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The College only pays for damaged/stolen property if the loss was due to the negligence of the College. Students who believe the College is responsible for damage to their property should contact their RA (if the damage occurred in a residence hall) or Risk Management (if the damage occurred outside a residence hall). Below is a claim form and description of the claim procedure:

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Students may need to sign waivers in order to participate in certain trips and activities. Contact Risk Management to discuss waivers forms.

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Request certificates of insurance from Risk Management.

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Yes. Contact Risk Management for an RFP form.

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