Checklist: Risk Management for Campus Student Events

Poorly planned student events can result in injuries and claims for those who organize and attend them. College administrators can work with student event organizers to reduce the likelihood of problems with student-planned events by encouraging use of this checklist.

Areas covered include:

• Type of event
• Alcohol or food service
• Expected attendance
• Location
• Event access
• Security and emergency planning
• Outside vendors
• Permits and approval
• Consultation with campus resources