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University Risk and Compliance consists of:
Safety and Security
The Safety and Security Department coordinates the management and communication related the health and safety issues facing the University community. The department brings responsibility for the Environmental Health and Safety Department and the University Police Department together under one area.
Environmental Health and Safety
Environmental Health and Safety promotes a healthy and safe University environment in the areas of:
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Environmental and Hazardous Waste Management
- Fire and Life Safety
- Radiation Safety
- Agricultural Safety
University Police Department
The University Police Department provides professional law enforcement and security services that strive to promote a safe and orderly campus environment. The department carries out duties in the areas of:
- Campus Patrol
- Security Services
- Criminal Investigations
- Central Monitoring and Dispatch
- Crime Prevention and Awareness
- Police Records and Reporting
Compliance Program
The University-wide compliance program promotes ethical conduct and strengthens compliance with laws, policies, and rules to enhance integrity and accountability. The program informs management of key compliance areas and expands compliance awareness through reviews, monitoring, training activities, help-line responses, and work groups.
Rules and Standard Administrative Procedures
Our office coordinates the development, review, approval, and distribution of rules and standard administrative procedures that govern Texas A&M University, including the Galveston and Qatar campuses. Current rules and procedures listed on the Rules web page provide direction and guidance in conducting operational activities, clarify roles and responsibilities, mitigate compliance risks, and support strategic objectives.
University Risk Management
The university-wide risk management process is designed to identify, assess, and manage risks. University Risk and Compliance risk assessment teams apply a uniform risk assessment model when meeting with departmental management and supervisory personnel across campus.
Management Advisory Services
Management Advisory Services provides cost-effective consulting services by a staff that understands Texas A&M operations, procedures, policies, and rules. Services include reviews of business process improvement, organizational structures, compliance reviews, control structures evaluations, management analyses, and consultations on immerging issues.
Audit Liaison
This service assists University personnel undergoing an audit. This service also assists in tracking and reporting to executive management the implementation of actions taken in response to both internal and external audits. The Audit Liaison function works closely with executive management in communicating audit issues to the board of regents.
Fraud Contact
This service assists the University community understand, identify, prevent, and report suspected fraudulent activities.