Risk Management & Mitigation Flashcards
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Which principle guides a mentor in deciding how much of a student's disclosed risk information to share with faculty?
Answer: Share only information the student consents to, unless there is an imminent safety concern
Confidentiality is the guiding principle; disclosure without consent is only ethically and legally justified when there is an imminent safety risk.
A mentor uses a 2x2 risk matrix to prioritize student cases. A student with HIGH likelihood of failure and HIGH impact would be placed in which quadrant?
Answer: Immediate action required — highest priority
High likelihood combined with high impact places a risk in the critical quadrant of a risk matrix, requiring immediate prioritized intervention.
A student's risk mitigation plan has been in place for six weeks with no measurable improvement. What should the mentor do?
Answer: Evaluate the plan's effectiveness, identify barriers, and adjust strategies or escalate support
Lack of progress signals that the plan needs reassessment; effective risk management includes iterative evaluation and adjustment.
Financial hardship is identified as a risk factor for a student. Which mitigation action falls directly within an academic mentor's role?
Answer: Informing the student of financial aid resources, emergency funds, and food pantry services on campus
Mentors address financial risk within their scope by connecting students to institutional resources like aid offices and emergency funds.
Which of the following best describes 'residual risk' in academic mentoring?
Answer: The risk that remains after mitigation strategies have been implemented
Residual risk is the level of risk that persists even after mitigation efforts have been applied, requiring ongoing monitoring.
A mentor is meeting with multiple high-risk students simultaneously and has limited time. Which risk management principle should guide scheduling decisions?
Answer: Prioritize students based on risk severity, allocating more intensive support to those at highest risk
Risk-based prioritization ensures that limited mentor resources are directed toward students with the greatest academic need and highest likelihood of negative outcomes.
A mentor documents a student's risk profile and mitigation plan in a case management system. This practice primarily supports which risk management objective?
Answer: Ensuring continuity of care, accountability, and data-informed decision-making
Documentation ensures continuity of care when mentors change, supports accountability, and enables data-driven adjustments to mitigation strategies.