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International Risk Oversight Committee (IROC)

The Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ International Risk Oversight Committee (IROC) is responsible for assessing the risk of Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ constituent international travel to countries or regions in which significant health or safety concerns are present. The IROC is a resource for the Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Assistant Director of International Safety, Security and Risk and to other senior administrators who are involved in decision-making on international travel by university-affiliated individuals. The IROC is chaired by the Assistant Director of International Safety, Security and Risk and is made up of leadership from various Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ business units, including:

  • Office of Emergency Management (Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Police Department)
  • Business & Financial Affairs - Risk Management
  • Environmental Health & Safety
  • Student Health Services
  • Center for Student Rights & Responsibilities / Office for Restorative Practices / Title IX
  • Procure to Pay
  • Export Control
  • Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Research Foundation - Risk Management
  • Counseling & Psychological Services
  • Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ International Affairs
  • Division of Research and Innovation

The IROC was incorporated into Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­â€™s Safety and Security Policy for International Travel () as the committee responsible for reviewing and approving high-risk international travel that is proposed by Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ constituents. On October 7, 2025, the Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ University Senate approved the aforementioned policy by unanimous consent and on November 4, 2025, the Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ President subsequently approved the University Senate’s October 7, 2025 approval action.