Event Planning and Risk Assessment for University-sponsored Activities
The University provides event organizers with the following resources to assist in assessing their activities and planning the appropriate risk management and safety steps, thereby enhancing the experience of participants and organizers alike. The most important step is to give yourself time and plan ahead!
What constitutes a University-sponsored event?
All events must operate within the parameters of the Student Handbook and Code of Conduct.
WWU Special Events: City of College Place Event Permit
Student Event Approval Checklist
Safety Plan - If your event involves a physical activity, as the leader and organizer of the group it is your responsibility to write out a plan for conducting the activity safely, outlining who will be responsible for the different aspects of the activity. If appropriate, communicate safety information to all participants and document that communication in your event file.
Campus Security Notification: extension 2222 (all planned events).
Please feel free to contact Risk & Safety Management if you need further assistance.