As educational experiences move beyond the traditional classroom environment, students are exposed to a wide variety of hazards, and specific guidelines, policies, and procedures must be considered when developing experiential learning opportunities. The desired outcome of risk management in experiential learning is to provide opportunities that are safe, robust, and satisfying for all parties involved. This effort encompasses a diverse group of stakeholders including students, faculty, staff, community partners and others.
The following documents and links provide information and supports to mitigate and manage risk in experiential learning opportunities:
For Faculty/Staff:
Risk Management in EL - Overview.pdf
EL Risk Management Assessment - Flow Chart.pdf
EL-Related Incidents - Guiding Response Protocol
Vetting Host Organizations (PDF)
Student Placements - Overview of risk, insurance, WSIB for unpaid and paid student placements
Off-Campus Activity Safety Policy (OCASP)
Pre-Departure Documents to Integrate into Course/Program Materials:
How to Inform Someone of an Incident in an EL Setting.docx
EL Pre-Departure Slides (PDF) - Can be presented by course instructor or embedded into OnQ
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