Risk Management

The safety of students and employees is our top priority at Ivy Tech Community College. By proactively reporting an incident or accident, you are promoting the health and safety of the Ivy Tech community.

Report an Incident or Accident

Affiliate sites and certain third parties doing business with the College require proof of financial responsibility in case of an accident.  Whenever third parties request “evidence of insurance” or “proof of insurance,” they are requesting a Certificate of Insurance.  Examples are car rental agencies, clinical sites, and off-site locations that the College may be using for a conference or special event. 

Complete the form. 

The Driver Authorization Form should be completed by those individuals who have sufficient reason to drive a College owned, leased or rented vehicle as part of their job duties. All individuals who operate a College vehicle must first be authorized. Please see the Driver Authorization Procedures for further detail.

The International Travel Registry should be completed by those individuals traveling out of the United States on College business or as part of a study abroad or experiential learning trip.This notifies the College of your whereabouts, provides emergency contact information and enrolls you in the College's travel accident insurance program. Please see the International Travel Field Guide for additional information.

About Waivers

• Why they are needed
  • To inform prospective participants of potential risks involved with an activity
  • To allow an individual to voluntarily choose to assume risks
  • To secure an agreement from the individual to not sue the College
• When they are needed
  • For College-sponsored voluntary trips or activities off-campus regardless of distance
  • When minors are involved
  • Higher risk activities (i.e. where there is potential for bodily or personal injury)
• When they are typically not needed 
  • Activites which are part of the curriculum
  • Activities with minimal risk
• Retention 
  • Maintain for a minimum of 7 years after the end of the event or activity for which the waiver was signed
  • Electronic copies may be kept in lieu of paper
• Release & Waiver of Liability (Voluntary Activity)
• Release & Waiver of Liability (Curriculum Requirement)
• Recreation and Wellness Waiver 
• Health Information and Consent for Medical Treatment (for Minors)

• Activity Risk Assessment
• Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan (for employees)
• Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogen Exposure Protocol (for students)
• Driver Authorization Procedures
• UAS (Drone) Guidelines
• Ergonomics
  When setting up at your workstation, utilize the OSHA e-tool checklist to create a safe and comfortable fit. Be sure to maintain a neutral body posture. Click here to learn how. Regardless of how good your working posture is, working in the same posture or sitting still for prolonged periods is not healthy. You should change your working position frequently throughout the day, taking regular 30-60 second microbreaks every 30 minutes in the following ways: Make small adjustments to your chair or backrest. Stretch your fingers, hands, arms, and torso. Stand up and walk around for a few minutes periodically. Interested in additional exercises and stretches? Click here for more.
• Fitness Instructor Guidelines
• Food Safety
  If Ivy Tech, or its sponsored organizations, clubs or departments, wishes to serve or sell food, it is operating as a food establishment under Indiana law and is therefore subject to a host of dept of health regulations around certification, sanitation, and operations. Ivy Tech is not an exempt entity. To engage in food service and sales, one must adhere to the Indiana Food Code. Conducting a bake sale or food fundraiser with home-prepared goods would not be allowable. Pre-packaged, shelf-stable food items made for service or sale, however, are allowable. Pitch-in style gatherings for a private group, club or department are allowable, however, we urge caution and recommend the following actions: 1) ensure that the condition of areas for food storage, distribution and eating are appropriate and safe; 2) require volunteer cooks to acknowledge receipt and understanding of the USDA's 7 Food Safety Steps and these Food Allergy guidelines; 3) ensure all dishes are appropriately labeled and list ingredients where potential food allergens may be present; and 4) appoint a food coordinator or supervisor for oversight.
• International Student Health Insurance
• International Travel Field Guide
• Minimum Insurance Requirements for Contracts
• Photo Guidelines
• Property Loss Checklist
• Protection of Minors Policy
• Volunteer Guidelines