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UMD Smith to Launch Enterprise Risk Consortium

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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The school, through its Office of Executive Education , will launch a Smith Enterprise Risk Consortium during summer 2023 to provide industry-leading insights, applied research and risk analytics, risk management training programs, special events and a paid membership level for customized access to experts and training.

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  • The school, through its Office of Executive Education , will launch a Smith Enterprise Risk Consortium during summer 2023 to provide industry-leading insights, applied research and risk analytics, risk management training programs, special events and a paid membership level for customized access to experts and training.
  • The consortium will position Smith "as an academic leader in applied risk management through thought leadership, education and outreach to industry and governmental organizations, and by formalizing industry ties to Smith students interested in careers in risk management," says Clifford Rossi , PhD, professor of the practice and executive-in-residence for the Smith School.
  • "A community of practitioners with a vested interest in advancing the field of risk management will drive this initiative," says Koenick.
  • With such insight, the Smith School has "a prominent track record in risk management through leading media outlets and as a trusted advisor to corporations, agencies and legislators in risk management," says Smith Dean Prabhudev Konana .