How SIOs Use Data to Transform & Save Lives

Mary Stegmaier, Senior International Officer at the University of Missouri, emphasizes ensuring health, safety, and security in study abroad programs. She discusses using data for risk assessment, crisis management, and emergency response, sharing insights from her recent faculty-led Central Asian program and highlighting best practices for preparedness and safety in international education.

“Being ready for emergencies relies on real-time data. Whether it's a medical emergency or a major incident abroad, our alert systems and data protocols guarantee quick, informed responses to keep our students safe.” - Mary Stegmaier

In this video, Mary emphasizes the importance of prioritizing health, safety, and security in study abroad programs. She also discusses how data can be utilized for comprehensive risk assessment to inform decision-making and implement best practices to foster a culture of preparedness and proactive crisis management.

Chapters

• 0:00 Mary Stegmaier Full Episode Podcast
• 1:15 SV1 - Introdcution to Mary Stegmaier
• 3:40 SV2 - Rating 1-10 for the Importance of Study Abroad
• 6:05 SV3 - Health, Safety, and Risk Aversion
• 8:00 SV4 - Importance of Data
• 10:25 SV5 - Role of Data in Assessing the risk
• 15:44 SV6 - Criticality of Right Data
• 19:41 SV7 - Advocacy and Data
• 23:10 SV8 - Best Practices
• 24:49 SV9 - Most Proud of?
• 27:13 SV10 - Key Takeaway