Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   We’ll talk about what’s happening with Spencer Educational Foundation and how educators and institutions can create risk management programs and how they can secure a grant via Spencer.   The risk management and insurance studies program at UNR was made possible by a RIMS-funded Course Development Grant through Spencer Educational Foundation. UNR had 102 students enrolled in the RMI program’s third semester in Spring 2023, up from 62 one year before! They hope RMI becomes a minor in Spring 2024.   Beyond that, UNR’s mentoring program remains viable, with 23 students and 19 industry professionals participating this past spring. They also have upcoming plans for an Insurance & Risk Management Fair, a Planned Networking Event.   David Cisneros is here to talk about the success of the program, the mentoring program that supplements it, his success rate in helping students prepare for risk careers, and a bit about his own resume.   Key Takeaways: [:01] About RIMScast. [:28] About today’s episode where we will discuss risk management education with Ken Goldstein of the Spencer Educational Foundation and David Cisneros, who leads the Risk Management Studies Program at the University of Nevado, Reno. [:41] All about exciting, upcoming RIMS events! Registration is open for the RIMS Canada Conference 2023, which will be held September 11th–14th in Ottowa! Visit RIMSCanadaConference.ca for more information. [1:02] On September 14th, the Spencer Educational Foundation returns to New York City for its Annual Funding Their Future Gala. The event will be held at the Cipriani on 42nd Street. A link is on this episode’s notes. You can also visit SpencerEd.org. [1:19] The RIMS Western Regional Conference will be held October 4th–6th in Vail, Colorado. Visit RIMSWesternRegional.com for more information and to register. [1:31] Head to the RIMS.org/Advocacy page to find information about The RIMS Legislative Summit, which is returning to Washington, D.C. on October 25th and 26th. [1:45] We are very excited about the RIMS ERM Conference 2023, which will be held November 2nd and 3rd in Denver, Colorado! The theme is Elevate and Evolve. Registration will open soon as will a call for nominations for the ERM Award of Distinction. Visit the events page on RIMS.org for more information. [2:11] We’re going to put the spotlight on education in today’s episode. We will be joined by David Cisneros who leads the Risk Management Studies Program at the University of Nevada, Reno. David was able to launch his program, thanks in part, to a RIMS-funded grant. The Spencer Educational Foundation was a key player in that relationship. [2:38] Justin introduces his friend Ken Goldstein, the University Partnerships Director for the Spencer Educational Foundation, to talk about launching a Risk Studies Program, and how you can launch one at your university. [3:43] The Spencer Educational Foundation funds the education of the next generation of risk management professionals with five core grant programs. Ken oversees Merit-based Scholarships for Undergrad, Grad, and Ph.D. students who are interested in risk management and insurance. [4:03] Ken also oversees Risk Manager on Campus and a program that draws students into events like RISKWORLD in Atlanta, and oversees course development for colleges and universities domestically and into Canada. Ken tells about his experience in the industry and teaching. [4:55] Ken explains grants and merit-based scholarships. The student has to have an interest in risk management and insurance. Funding for undergrad and grad typically ranges from $5,000 to $10,000 based on your category. Risk Manager on Campus brings practical application to campus with risk managers and seasoned professionals. [5:21] Spencer Educational Foundation has a grant program that funds corporate risk management internships. General gran