International Risk Oversight Committee (IROC)

The SDSU International Risk Oversight Committee (IROC) is responsible for assessing the risk of SDSU constituent international travel to countries or regions in which significant health or safety concerns are present. The IROC is a resource for the SDSU Assistant Director of International Safety, Security and Risk and to other senior administrators who are involved in decision-making on international travel by university-affiliated individuals. The IROC is chaired by the Assistant Director of International Safety, Security and Risk and is made up of leadership from various SDSU business units, including:

• Office of Emergency Management (SDSU Police Department)
• Business & Financial Affairs - Risk Management
• Environmental Health & Safety
• Student Health Services
• Center for Student Rights & Responsibilities / Office for Restorative Practices / Title IX
• Procure to Pay
• Export Control
• SDSU Research Foundation - Risk Management
• Counseling & Psychological Services
• SDSU International Affairs
• Division of Research and Innovation

The IROC was incorporated into SDSU’s Safety and Security Policy for International Travel (LINK) as the committee responsible for reviewing and approving high-risk international travel that is proposed by SDSU constituents. On October 7, 2025, the SDSU University Senate approved the aforementioned policy by unanimous consent and on November 4, 2025, the SDSU President subsequently approved the University Senate’s October 7, 2025 approval action.