A Description of the Maricopa County
Community College District's
Risk Environment, Culture and Appetite

Adopted by the MIRA Project Committee
April 8, 2004

The Maricopa County Community College District endeavors to be an innovative, flexible higher education institution that encourages risk assessment and management as an integral process for carrying out our mission to promote and enhance student learning and success. It is the responsibility of every employee to identify, assess, and manage risks and opportunities individually, throughout our organization, and to collaboratively strive for continuous quality improvement and the efficient and effective use of our resources.