Administrative Policy Statement
14.1.1
University Risk Management and Insurance Programs
(Approved by the Executive Vice President by authority
of Executive Order No. 5)
1. Introduction
This policy statement introduces the University's
risk management and insurance programs. It does not attempt to
describe the terms and conditions of all types of coverage, but
rather provides a convenient reference on questions of risk management,
liability coverage, accident claims, property insurance, and health
and accident programs.
The following definitions will apply throughout the
policy statement:
- The word "employee" refers to academic personnel; Washington
Personnel Resources Board (WPRB)-classified, contract-classified,
and professional staff members; and student personnel
on the payroll of the University. Persons receiving stipends
while furthering their education and/or training, such
as teaching assistants and research assistants, are not
considered employees.
- The term "authorized agent" refers to any employee, student,
or other person who is acting under the direction or at
the request of the University.
- The term "risk" is defined as the probability of accidental
loss.