Risk Management and Emergency Preparedness
Risk Management and Emergency Preparedness
Western Illinois University's Office of Risk Management and Emergency Preparedness (RMEP) is responsible for the continued development and implementation of campus preparedness. The RMEP personnel strive to preserve and protect WIU's resources against losses arising out of any occurrence, thereby enabling the University to carry out its goals and purpose of providing a profound and positive impact on the changing world through instruction, research, and public service as the University educates and prepares a diverse student population to thrive in and contribute to a global society.
Risk Management
- Facilitates the administrative handling of property, casualty, auto, and other types of insurance.
- Holds an active membership in the Illinois Public Higher Education Consortium.
Emergency Preparedness
- Facilitates a variety of all hazard programs and projects in emergency planning, mitigation, response, and recovery.
- Keeps current Campus Emergency Operation Plans up-to-date and in accordance to current state and federal regulations.
View the Emergency Reference Guide
Vision & Mission
The vision of Risk Management and Emergency Preparedness is to prepare Western Illinois University for the unexpected and to ensure that when unforeseen events do occur, we are equipped with the protection and resources needed to recover and continue toward our achievement of Higher Values in Higher Education.
Through university and community wide collaboration, Risk Management and Emergency Preparedness will achieve our mission of:
- Assessing the unique risks present on the Macomb and Quad Cities campuses.
- Addressing those risks with mitigation or risk transfer strategies that are appropriate and cost effective.
- Preparing our campus community for emergencies.
- Implementing safety measures, policies, and action plans that contribute to a safe campus environment.
- Supporting the development of students in the Emergency Management academic program.
WIU Emergency Response Team
- Dr. Kristi Mindrup, Interim University President
- Dr. Mark Mossman, Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
- John Smith, Interim Vice President for Student Success
- Chief Derek Watts, Director of Office of Public Safety
- Mr. Joseph Roselieb, Interim Assistant Vice President of Facilities Management
- Ms. Bridget McCormick, Interim Director of University Housing and Dining Services
- Ms. Sarah Lawson, Registrar
- Ms. Cara Cerullo, Director of University Counseling Center
- Ms. Alisha Looney, Interim Assistant Vice President of University Communications
Emergency Operations Planning Core Team
- Dr. Kristi Mindrup, Interim University President
- Mr. Edgar Rodriguez, Director of McDonough County Emergency Services Disaster Agency (ESDA)
- Mr. Joseph Roselieb, Interim Assistant Vice President of Facilities Management
- Chief Derek Watts, Director of Office of Public Safety
- Captain Curt Bilbrey, Office of Public Safety
- Ms. Heather Marshall, Interim Director of Beu Health Center
- Ms. Cara Cerullo, Director of University Counseling Center
- Ms. Bridget McCormick, Interim Director of University Housing and Dining Services
- Ms. Alisha Looney, Interim Assistant Vice President of University Communications
- Mr. Colby Rhodd, General Manager, Sodexo Campus Services