United Educators

Vaping, the inhaling and exhaling of vapor from a device such as an electronic cigarette (e-cigarette), continues to be a problem for middle and high school students. Your school can use these steps to help curb student vape use: https://lnkd.in/eesj7jNk #lungcancerawareness #lungcancer #safety #riskmanagement

Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological disorders, but many K-12 schools don’t have seizure preparedness protocols in place. Staff who understand seizures and know how to provide aid during a seizure help keep students safe and can even save lives. Your school can use this resource to train staff to prepare for seizures: https://lnkd.in/eJ7nF7NN #nationalepilepsyawarenessmonth #epilepsy #preparedness #riskmanagement

Our office will be closed from 1 p.m. EST Wednesday, Nov. 26, through Friday, Nov. 28, to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. If you have a claims emergency, you will find contact information for reaching us after hours here: https://lnkd.in/ehP6fMhS General support requests sent to uesupport@ue.org will be resolved within two business days after we return. Thanks for all the work you’re doing to help protect students, faculty, and staff — and to support education’s vital mission. We hope you enjoy the company of loved ones and have a relaxing holiday. #captiveinsurance #thanksgiving #riskmanagement

Smart glasses — seemingly ordinary eyewear that can see, record, and stream — are rapidly evolving from sci-fi to everyday reality. These devices offer exciting opportunities but also come with real risks, including privacy violations, potential discrimination, and liability exposure. Before smart glasses become commonplace on your campus, it’s critical to take proactive steps. Read more: https://lnkd.in/em2YmccW #AI #SmartGlasses #ArtificialIntelligence #RiskManagement #Technology

Join us Thursday, Dec. 4, at 1 p.m. EST to learn how institutions can integrate behavioral threat assessment principles into event planning to identify and mitigate potential risks. Register now: https://lnkd.in/efH6j9ee Speaker: Gene Deisinger, President, DEISINGER CONSULTING, LLC Moderator: Alyssa Keehan JD, CPCU, ARM, UE's Director of Risk Management Research & Consulting Who Should Attend: - Campus risk managers - Student affairs professionals - Campus safety officers - Legal counsel - Others involved in planning or approving campus events #threatassessment #riskmanagement

Ensure your higher ed or K-12 school has the proper systems in place to assess the safety of student travel. View all of our travel related resources: https://lnkd.in/ee9sTcaA #safety #riskmanagement #education #internationaltravel #internationEducations

Our Resolutions' DEI Committee spent their day of service with DC Central Kitchen collecting apples at Butler's Orchard. A special thank you to DC Central Kitchen for spending that day with us! 🍎 Joe Vossen, Helen B., Ara Washington, Crystal McLeod, LaSonia Joyce, Susan Aldridge, Geetha Prasad, Ejaita Ogboru, and Claudette Fegan

Thank you to our Risk Management Advisory Committee for joining us in office at UE last week. We value your time and insights! And congratulations to our graduating committee members! Photos by Stuart Benas, CRM, CIC #riskmanagment #captiveinsurance #advisorycommitte

Science labs offer incredible educational experiences, but the chemicals, experiments, and instruments involved can cause accidents and serious injuries. Read this report to learn how to manage the risks of science labs: https://lnkd.in/e89hy7nw #worldscienceday #safety #riskmanagement #education

[NEW COURSE] This course is designed for higher ed faculty and staff to help identify hazing behaviors and recognize students who may be at risk. It also supports institutional responsibilities under federal and state laws, including the Stop Campus Hazing Act. Learn more about this course: https://lnkd.in/d8NiGMbv #hazing #riskmanagement #highered