In this episode of URMIA Matters, Michelle Smith, URMIA’s Executive Director, sits down with scholarship winners Rowela Lascolette of Hood College and Michelle Powell of Florida Polytechnic University to explore the unique challenges and opportunities of being a solo risk manager in higher education. They share their career journeys, lessons learned from the URMIA Annual Conference in Las Vegas, and practical strategies like youth protection programs, risk committee engagement, and scenario planning. The conversation highlights the value of networking, education, and community support, while offering tips for applying to the Jenny Whittington Solo Risk Manager Scholarship and staying active in URMIA’s resources and events. If you’re a solo risk manager, you don’t want to miss this valuable episode! 

Show Notes 

• URMIA Scholarships 
• URMIA Annual Conference Scholarships - Jenny Whittington Solo Risk Manager Professional Scholarship 
• Give to URMIA - Donate to support the future of higher education risk management 
• Spencer Educational Foundation 

Guests  

• Rowela Lascolette, Hood College - Director of Business Services 
• Michelle Powell, Risk Manager - Florida Polytechnic University 

Guest Host 

• Michelle Smith, Executive Director - URMIA  

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