Five College Risk Management Five College Risk Management is a shared administrative program providing risk management, enterprise risk management, and insurance solutions to the four private colleges in our Five College Consortium: Amherst, Hampshire, Mount Holyoke and Smith Colleges. Five College Risk Management is a shared administrative program providing risk management, enterprise risk management, and insurance solutions to the four private colleges in our Five College Consortium: Amherst, Hampshire, Mount Holyoke and Smith Colleges. Through interaction with the Colleges and their faculty, staff and students, Risk Management provides administrative support and guidance to safeguard the Colleges’ assets and minimize risks, thereby ensuring the preservation of their academic programs. Risk Management mitigates the risks associated with the operations of our member institutions through a combination of risk financing, risk transfer, and risk mitigation strategies. Related Pages Driver Safety Minor Safety Certificates of Insurance Online Waivers Mission Statement The Five College Risk Management Program (FCRM) assists our member institutions in carrying out their academic missions through the use of innovative risk control, claims management, risk financing techniques, enterprise risk management facilitation, and a variety of strategic programs designed to provide safe and healthy campuses. Vision Statement FCRM aspires to be a cost-effective, efficient, impactful, and transparent operation. We will serve our member institutions and the consortium as a highly valued strategic partner and resource; providing innovation, high quality service, and cost efficient tools for appropriately balancing risk and opportunity. Risk Management Services General Responsibilities Claims Management and Pre Claim Advice Compliance Resources Contract Formation/Review Enterprise Risk Management Insurance Purchasing and Advice Policy Development Risk Management Guidance Contact Us Ruth Rauluk Director of Risk Management Ruth joined Five Colleges in 2020. The Risk Management Office directly supports the four private member colleges of the consortium: Amherst, Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, and Smith. In this role, Ruth has responsibility for enterprise risk management, traditional risk management, and insurance operations. She also serves as the Vice President and Chief Operating Office of the Collegiate Catalyst Fund LLC, an insurance captive operated by consortium members. (413) 538-3092 Email Ruth Janitza Matta Insurance and Claims Specialist Janitza Matta has worked in the individual disability realm of insurance as a Claims Consultant for Guardian and Disability Management Services, Inc. Her current responsibilities include: managing and administering the Five College Risk Management program’s insurance policies and claims, including the record keeping associated with these policies or programs; supporting all campus collaborative insurance buying or claims management committees, including those for student health and workers’ compensation; working with insurance service providers to ensure full utilization of loss prevention services; providing assistance to management and administration in planning department goals/objectives; and supporting the Director of Risk Management in developing reports, and responding to campus requests. Janitza is a Mount Holyoke alumna (Class of 2002) and has earned an MBA from Elms College in 2014. (413) 538-2731 Email Janitza K. Dymek Administrative Assistant K. Dymek's current responsibilities include: website management, database technical support, and supporting Risk Management's Risk Mitigation Programs, such as Minor Safety and Driver Credentialing. 413-538-2344 Email K. Five Colleges®, Incorporated 97 Spring Street, Amherst, MA 01002 (413) 542-4000 Social Facebook Twitter YouTube SmugMug Quick Links About the Consortium Employment Governing Committees Log In Member Institutions Amherst College Hampshire College Mount Holyoke College Smith College UMass Amherst Login Non-Discrimination Policy Five Colleges, Incorporated (FCI) is committed to providing equal access and opportunity in employment and education to all employees and students. In compliance with state and federal law, FCI does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, genetic information, sex, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, ancestry, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status under federal, state or local law. A member of the Association for Collaborative Leadership. ©2021 Five Colleges®, Incorporated