The International Risk Management Committee was appointed by the provost to review safety and security conditions associated with UT study abroad programs and independent international travel undertaken by students, faculty and staff. The committee is responsible for deciding when individuals associated with UT may travel for UT business, use UT funds and/or receive academic credit for travel to international destinations. In addition to the US Department of State Travel Warnings and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Travel Health Warnings, the committee considers a variety of factors—the most important being the safety of UT students, faculty and staff.
The International Risk Management Committee may consist of the following permanent members:
- Associate Provost of the Center for International Education (Convening Chair)
- Dean of Students Representative
- Director of the Office of Risk Management
- Student Health Service Administrator
- Director of the Programs Abroad Office
- Director of the Office of International Partnerships and Exchanges
- Experience Learning Risk Manager
- Appointed Faculty Member
Should circumstances warrant, the International Risk Management Committee may also invite the following individuals to provide additional information:
- Additional UT faculty member(s) with significant expertise in the affected country or region
- Dean of the college sponsoring the study abroad program or independent travel
- Appointed General Counsel
- Other individuals as needed