≡ Western Illinois University Your potential. Our purpose. Macomb Quad Cities APPLY NOW Risk Management and Emergency Preparedness WIU Home > VPAS > Risk Management and Emergency Preparedness Risk Management and Emergency Preparedness Western Illinois University's Office of Risk Management and Emergency Preparedness (RMEP) is responsible for the continued development and implementation of campus preparedness. The RMEP personnel strive to preserve and protect WIU's resources against losses arising out of any occurrence, thereby enabling the University to carry out its goals and purpose of providing a profound and positive impact on the changing world through instruction, research, and public service as the University educates and prepares a diverse student population to thrive in and contribute to a global society. Risk Management Facilitates the administrative handling of property, casualty, auto, and other types of insurance. Holds an active membership in the Illinois Public Higher Education Consortium. Emergency Preparedness Facilitates a variety of all hazard programs and projects in emergency planning, mitigation, response, and recovery. Keeps current Campus Emergency Operation Plans up-to-date and in accordance to current state and federal regulations. View the Emergency Reference Guide Vision & Mission The vision of Risk Management and Emergency Preparedness is to prepare Western Illinois University for the unexpected and to ensure that when unforeseen events do occur, we are equipped with the protection and resources needed to recover and continue toward our achievement of Higher Values in Higher Education. Through university and community wide collaboration, Risk Management and Emergency Preparedness will achieve our mission of: Assessing the unique risks present on the Macomb and Quad Cities campuses. Addressing those risks with mitigation or risk transfer strategies that are appropriate and cost effective. Preparing our campus community for emergencies. Implementing safety measures, policies, and action plans that contribute to a safe campus environment. Supporting the development of students in the Emergency Management academic program. WIU Emergency Response Team Dr. Guiyou Huang, University President Mr. Billy Clow, Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. David Braverman, Vice President for Student Success Chief Derek Watts, Director of Office of Public Safety Mr. Joseph Roselieb, Executive Director of Auxiliary Services and Risk Management Mr. Troy Rhoads, Executive Director of Facilities Management Mr. John Biernbaum, Associate Vice President of Student Services Joanie Wilson, Interim Registrar Mrs. Amy Buwick, Director of University Counseling Center Mrs. Darcie Shinberger, Executive Director of University Communications Emergency Operations Planning Core Team Mr. Joseph Roselieb, Executive Director of Auxiliary Services and Risk Management Chief Derek Watts, Interim Director of Office of Public Safety Sergeant Curt Bilbrey, Office of Public Safety Mr. John Smith, Director of Beu Health Center Mrs. Amy Buwick, Director of University Counseling Center Mr. John Biernbaum, Associate Vice President of Student Services Mrs. Darcie Shinberger, Executive Director of University Communications Dr. Kristi Mindrup, Assistant Vice President for Quad Cities, Planning Mr. Colby Rhodd, General Manager, Sodexo Campus Services Mr. Edgar Rodriguez, Director of McDonough County Emergency Services Disaster Agency (ESDA) Home COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Information Emergency Reference Guide Emergency Coordinators Resources Training WIU Emergency Alert System Incident Reporting Related Links Frequently Asked Questions Contact Us News & Events News Releases Academic Calendar Events Calendar Libraries Ask a Librarian / Get Help Branches & Units Catalog Databases Services Campus Safety Office of Public Safety Emergency Alert System Timely Warnings Campus Crime Stats Risk Management & Emergency Preparedness Technology Resources Computer Labs Electronic Classrooms Password Assistance Technology Support Center University Technology University Relations University Printing & Mailing Center University Relations Publications University Television Visual Production Center Higher Education Act Policies & Procedures University Policies Board of Trustees Regulations Faculty Policy Manual Administrative Procedures Handbook Civil Service Handbook Student Rights & Responsibilities Complaints Finance and Administration Budget Business and Financial Services Equal Opportunity and Access Human Resources Purchasing Campus Directory Find an Employee or Student Find an Office Deans & Directors University Administration Accessibility Diversity Employment Sustainability Veterans Western Illinois University 1 University Circle Macomb, IL 61455 USA Phone: (309) 298-1414 Text Telephone: (309) 298-4444 info@wiu.edu © 2021 Western Illinois University. All Rights Reserved. | Web Privacy Policy