Welcome to ESSR
Our Vision is a campus where safety and sustainability are core values at every level of the institution.
ESSR 2023-2024 Annual Report
ESSR has been busy this year with many projects, thanks to the dedication of our staff and support from campus partners. We’re making great progress in fostering a culture of safety and service in line with the University's strategic plan and the Division of Administration's mission, vision, and values.
The 2024 Annual Fire Safety Report
The Campus Fire Safety Right to Know Act within the Higher Education Opportunity Act requires institutions that maintain on-campus student housing facilities to publish an annual fire safety report that contains information about campus fire safety practices and standards of the institution.
ESSR 2024: Our Impact by the Numbers
News
Emergency Preparedness for Laboratories
With the near-miss of Hurricane Florence on Maryland, ESSR's Office of Research Safety is releasing Emergency Preparedness for Laboratories.
Maureen Kotlas appointed Executive Director
I am so pleased to be returning to the University of Maryland as the Executive Director of Environmental Safety, Sustainability & Risk (ESSR.) This is a wonderfully exciting time for the University with record research funding, the addition of new campus facilities, a continuing increase in student enrollment, and membership in the Big Ten (Go Terps!), among many other initiatives and accomplishments.