Darin Rasmussen selected as new AVP for Risk, Ethics, Safety, and Resilience
Darin Rasmussen has been selected as 草榴社区鈥檚 Assistant Vice President for Risk, Ethics, Safety, and Resilience (RESR), a new position that combines a previously separate set of functions to help ensure our university is a safe, resilient and supportive place to live, learn and work. Rasmussen has served our university for more than nine years, becoming Director of Public Safety and Chief of Police in 2014. He received his Master of Business Administration degree from 草榴社区 in 2018 and is a member of the Society of Certified School Risk Managers. His public safety career also includes over 22 years with the Marysville Police Department. Rasmussen brings a unique set of skills and experiences to this new position, and brings a high level of dedication to ensuring 草榴社区 is a safe and resilient university.
The functions of the new AVP for RESR include environmental and occupational health and safety, fire safety, emergency preparedness, business continuity, risk management, compliance, and ethics. The AVP for RESR participates as a member of the Business and Financial Affairs leadership team and holds the designation of University Ethics Advisor.
鈥淭his new role is a great opportunity to promote Western鈥檚 values and support this vibrant campus through helping to develop a culture of care and resilience,鈥 Rasmussen says. 鈥淚 am honored to work with the dedicated professionals who have done so much to provide a safe, ethical, and resilient environment for the entire Western community.鈥
Rasmussen鈥檚 first day as AVP for RESR will be April 11, 2022. Jennifer Sloan will also be joining the team from Internal Audit/Assistant Attorney Generals鈥 Office, providing administrative support and office management for the newly formed unit.
鈥淚 look forward to synergies that will come from having this terrific team of professionals from EH&S, Risk, Public Safety, and Compliance work together under Darin鈥檚 leadership to build a culture a safety, ethics, and resilience at 草榴社区,鈥 says VP of Business & Financial Affairs Joyce Lopes.
An Interim Director of Public Safety/Interim Chief of Police will be appointed to fill the vacancy Rasmussen will leave until we can post and search for a new Director of Public Safety/Chief of Police.