Risk Assessment and Crisis Management

Questions to ask before, during and after a crisis.

In the case of a scholar, it may be a fellow faculty member realizing he has not seen the scholar in the lab, or that he/she has not shown up for work for the past week

The following is very general information regarding how to deal with the death of an international student or scholar.

All of us dread the call notifying us that one of our students has been arrested. In fact, the type of advice and assistance provided to an international student in this situation is similar to that provided to a U.S. citizen, with the exception of the overlay of culture and immigration

If you suspect a student or scholar may be in a state of deteriorating mental health or in mental health crisis, there are several factors to keep in mind. This resource lists potential warning signs and offers action items, but is not intended to be exhaustive for every situation.

Crises in a student's or scholar's home country may be political, social, economic, environmental, or health-related. Floods, tsunamis, earthquakes, political upheaval and war throughout the world can cause enormous stress for those affected.

The Education Abroad Knowledge Community Subcommittee on Health and Safety has created a resource, to help education abroad professionals develop sound study abroad risk management policies and procedures, in response to U.S. Department of State Travel Warnings.