St. Mary’s University conducted a comprehensive training session on Risk Identification, Assessment, and Mitigation for process owners and representatives of planning units across the University on October 15,2026. The training was initiated by the University’s Management Representative (MR) and Lead Auditor of the ISO 21001:2025 implementation team as part of ongoing efforts to institutionalize risk-based thinking, strengthen compliance with international quality management standards, and support the effective implementation of the University’s annual Plan.
The session was facilitated by Eyerusalem Girma, Management Representative of Misrak Polytechnic College, and focused on developing a common understanding of risk management practices in line with ISO 21001:2025 Educational Organization Management System requirements and the University’s internal procedures. Participants were introduced to key concepts of risk identification, risk assessment, and mitigation planning, and received practical guidance on the use of the Risk Identification Form , Risk Assessment Form , and Risk Mitigation Plan Form .
As part of the practical exercise, participants used their finalized 2019 E.C. Annual Plans as the primary reference for identifying potential risks that could affect the successful implementation of planned activities and for developing appropriate mitigation measures. The session concluded with practical guidance on risk documentation, assessment, and reporting procedures, emphasizing the timely submission of completed Risk Identification Forms to strengthen institutional risk management, support evidence-based decision-making, and promote continual improvement across the University.
The training forms part of St. Mary’s University’s broader efforts to establish a robust risk management culture and advance the implementation of ISO 21001:2025 across academic and administrative units, thereby enhancing institutional effectiveness and quality assurance practices.
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