FEMA’s Higher Education Program Bits and Pieces
National Emergency Training Center, Emmitsburg, MD
1 February 2013
Hi Ed Website (new and updated materials posted:
v EM Hi Ed Reports – http://www.training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/edu/activityRA.asp
· January 11
· January 18
v College List – EM Programs – Masters Certificate, Concentrations, Specialization, Track - http://www.training.fema.gov/emiweb/edu/collegelist/EMMasterLevel/certificate.asp
· University of New Orleans – Master of Public Administration Program with Specialization in Hazard Policy
· University of New Orleans – Graduate Certificate in Hazard Policy Studies
· University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill – Certificate Program in Community Preparedness and Disaster Management
v College List – EM Programs – Bachelor Level Concentrations, Minors - http://www.training.fema.gov/emiweb/edu/collegelist/embacm/
· University of New Orleans – Undergraduate in Disaster Resiliency Studies
· University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill – Certificate Program in Community Preparedness and Disaster Management
v College List – EM – Associate Programs – http://www.training.fema.gov/emiweb/edu/collegelist/emassociate/
· Frederick Community College – Associate in Applied Science Degree in Emergency Management
v College List – EM – Stand-Alone Certificates – http://www.training.fema.gov/emiweb/edu/collegelist/emstandalone/
· Frederick Community College – Certificate in Emergency Management
· Frederick Community College – College Credit Conversion Program
· Frederick Community College – Letter of Recognition in Emergency Management
v College List – EM Programs - One or More Courses - http://www.training.fema.gov/emiweb/edu/collegelist/EMInsOneOrMore/
· Tulane University – Natural Disasters Course
v College List – EM Programs – Distance Learning - http://www.training.fema.gov/emiweb/edu/collegelist/dl/
· Frederick Community College – Online AAS and Certificate in Emergency Management and Letter of Recognition
v EM Faculty Positions - http://www.training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/edu/facultypos.asp
· Philadelphia University - Disaster Medicine and Management: Assistant/Associate Professor
v EM Program Accreditation – http://www.training.fema.gov/emiweb/edu/EMFoundation.asp
· Accreditation White Paper
· During the 15th Annual Emergency Management Higher Education Conference, two breakout sessions covered the subject of program accreditation. After hearing these presentations, many individuals felt that a focus group should be formed to facilitate discussion of emergency management standards and the process for accreditation in the future. The FEMA Higher Education Program hosted an accreditation focus group meeting on these topics on September 12-13, 2012. A white paper detailing the preliminary recommendations of the focus group was produced and is now available. White paper can be found at http://www.training.fema.gov/emiweb/edu/EMFoundation.asp
We are requesting that the program director/coordinator at each institution (one per university) review the document and then complete a survey to be accessed at:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/EMGTHIED_ACCREDITATION
The findings of the survey will be presented at the 2013 FEMA Higher Education Conference and may have a bearing on if and how accreditation of higher education programs will proceed in the future.
For technical questions about the survey, please contact Jessica Jensen at .
All comments concerning website materials should be emailed to .
16th Annual Emergency Management Higher Education Conference Update
v 16th Annual Emergency Management Higher Education Symposium is scheduled for June 3-6, 2013. Some need to know information is now posted to the Hi Ed website symposium page at http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/edu/educonference13.asp.
· Symposium Theme: From Theory to Doctrine to Practice
· All Symposium Applicants must have a SID number on their application. To reduce the risk of identity theft, FEMA, the National Fire Academy (NFA), and the Emergency Management Institute (EMI) are eliminating the use of the Social Security Number (SSN), where possible when applying for training. FEMA has implemented the use of a Student Identification (SID) number. You will be required to obtain and use the SID in applying for NFA or EMI courses. This number will be used in place of the SSN on your application. Read more about this new application process
· Call for Papers/Presentations: Deadline – April 19, 2013
· Symposium Goals and Objectives
· Over the next few weeks I will have more information posted particularly concerning student volunteer and student presentation opportunities.
College and University News:
v Hi Ed Statistical Update for February 2013:
· Emergency Management Higher Education Programs – 265
o 67 - Certificate, Diploma, Focus-Area, Minor in EM Collegiate Programs
o 50 - Schools Offer Associate Degree Programs
o 51 - Schools Offer Bachelor Degree Programs
o 88 - Schools with Master-Level/Concentrations/Tracks/Specializations/Emphasis
Areas/Degrees
o 9 - Schools Offer Doctoral-Level Programs
· 132 - U.S. Homeland Security/Defense and Terrorism Hi Ed Programs
· 16 - U.S. International Disaster Relief/Humanitarian Assistance Programs
· 31 - Public Health, Medical and Related Program
· 29 - Listing of Related Programs
v All-Hazards Articles in the Scholarly Literature (ALL-HAZARTS) – NETC LRC
http://www.lrc.fema.gov/allhazarts.html
An index to the scholarly periodical literature (some with full text) - This resource page allows you to search and explore the unique collection of over 18,000 scholarly/peer-reviewed articles covering All-Hazards topics.
v 2012 DHS/FEMA Grant Guidance for Colleges and Universities
All current grants information can be accessed at the following link: http://www.fema.gov/government/grant/index.shtm. Moreover, you may contact them directly with questions or comments using the contact information below:
DHS/FEMA Grants Directorate Customer Service:
E-mail:
Telephone: 1-800-368-6498
v DHS/FEMA Job Opportunities – from Tracey Batacan, Private Sector Liaison
USA Jobs Tips:
· Review each announcement carefully to determine a skill match
· Update your USA Jobs.gov resume and profile with your
o Current resume
o Cover letter
o Transcripts
o Writing samples
o Any additional documents required based on the job announcement requirements
o If you have questions regarding any opportunities listed in this announcement, please contact the hiring point of contact on the job announcement for more details
Visit DHSStudent Programs and Services on the web at www.dhs.gov/student-opportunities. Also, sign up for our e-mail alerts at the following link: http://www.dhs.gov/subscribe-free-e-mail-updates.
Information regarding DHS and FEMA Career Opportunities can be found by visiting www.USAJobs.gov and using the key terms “FEMA” and “DHS”.
Check the DHS website at http://www.dhs.gov/job-opportunities-recent-graduates for additional career opportunities.
FEMA Student and Career Opportunities
Students: Review information regarding the new Pathways Program Internships, Recent Graduates and Presidential Management Fellows on OPM.gov at the following link: http://www.opm.gov/hiringreform/pathways/.
v Philadelphia University - Disaster Medicine and Management - Assistant/Associate Professor
Philadelphia University invites applications for a non-tenure track, 12 month position in Disaster Medicine and Management at the assistant/associate professor level beginning Feb 18, 2013. Responsibilities include instruction in an online Master of Science program, creating liaisons with disaster organizations and agencies, curriculum development, disaster exercise planning, student recruiting and advising, and grant writing and other scholarly activities.
Qualifications: 1). Doctoral degree. 2). Experience in disaster medicine, emergency preparedness, and emergency management required. 3). Experience in distance education methods and technology in online education.
Preference will be given to candidates with prior university teaching experience. Candidates must demonstrate a record of successful teaching, research and scholarship, and or professional service activities to support an appointment to assistant/associate professor.
Send application to:
Submit a letter of application; curriculum vitae; teaching philosophy and research interest statement to Dr. Matt Dane Baker, Executive Dean, College of Science, Health and the Liberal Arts, Philadelphia University, School House Lane and Henry Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144-5497, or by email to:
v The Emergency Management Higher Education Community group on facebook welcomes others to join. (When in facebook, just type in that descriptor.) About 250 members now belong and newcomers are welcome. The site has been active for almost 3 years.
Emergency Management and Homeland Security News:
v Winter weather has arrived across the nation. Check the FEMA website when preparing your home, car and work place for seasonal weather emergencies. Important information can be found at http://www.ready.gov/ Contains information for your family and community in addition to fun aids when teaching children the essentials of emergency preparedness.
v FEMA THINK TANK: INNOVATIVE RESPONSE AND RECOVERY EFFORTS DURING HURRICANE SANDY
Please join officials from the White House Office of Public Engagement, Office of Science and Technology Policy, and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for a Think Tank conference call on February 6th, 2013 from the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, D.C. The call will highlight some of the initiatives developed by innovation teams inside and outside of government in the areas of communications, analytics, design, and technology, among other potential areas for discussion.
The FEMA Think Tank is a forum to engage the whole community, connect resources and share best practices, and develop solutions to the challenges we face in emergency management.
WHAT: FEMA Think Tank
WHO: Richard Serino, FEMA Deputy Administrator
WHEN: Wednesday, February 6, 2013
12:00PM – 1:30PM (Eastern)
WHERE: Eisenhower Executive Office Building
CALL IN: 888-324-6998
PASSCODE: THINK TANK
CAPTIONING: http://fedrcc.us//Enter.aspx?EventID=2090240&CustomerID=321
After Hurricane Sandy, FEMA developed an Innovation Team in New York: a multi-sector, cross functional group made up of people in government, non-profit and international organizations, volunteer groups, businesses, and concerned citizens. For more information about the Innovation Team’s efforts, please visit http://www.fema.gov/blog/2013-01-15/lessons-sandy-word-innovation.
Before our next call, we encourage you to visit FEMA’s online forum at www.fema.gov/thinktank to comment and share your innovative ideas we will be discussing this month or to submit your own ideas and comment on others. Participants will be able to participate via conference call for the upcoming session.
v National Emergency Management Agency Learning Resource Center (NETC LRC) Update
v Training Video about Emergency Response on Tribal Lands Released
“Strength and Resiliency: Emergency Preparedness for Tribal Leaders and Program Directors—Your Roles & Responsibilities”
By Monte Fronk
Published Tuesday, January 15, 2013
The 30-minute video “Strength and Resiliency: Emergency Preparedness for Tribal Leaders and Program Directors—Your Roles and Responsibilities” came from the last 5 years that I have been hearing the same concern from tribal emergency managers who report difficulty getting enough time with tribally elected officials and/or program directors to effectively explain how to deal with emergencies on tribal lands. Unlike city or county elected officials, tribal leaders often spend a great amount of time traveling to meetings throughout the United States. Many of them spend a great deal of time at meetings with state elected officials, members of Congress as well as their staff, heads of federal agencies and other tribal leaders. They are tireless advocates for state and federal policy changes to improve the lives of their tribal members and to ensure the right to tribal self-determination is fully realized—but clearly very busy.
To read the press release in its entirety and to view the very informative video use the web links below.
http://www.firefighternation.com/videos/training-emergency-response-tribal-lands
http://www.firefighternation.com/article/training-0/training-video-about-emergency-response-tribal-lands-released
Monte Fronk is a 24-year tribal emergency response veteran and is a firefighter/EMT and certified emergency manager with MN Homeland Security and Emergency Management and International Association of Emergency Managers. He is also a member of the CISM team of the central Minnesota EMS region.
Newsletters/Periodicals/Bookstore:
v American Journal of Disaster Medicine
What exactly is disaster medicine?
Even to practitioners, the discipline's definition can be fuzzy and somewhat confusing. If it appeared in dictionaries (which it doesn't yet), it would look like this:
dis.as.ter med.i.cine (di zas' tor med'i sin) n 1. the study and collaborative application of the professional skills of diverse medical and public health specialties to provide "crisis management" (altered standards of care) in mass casualty incidents 2. not the same as conventional medical care 3. requires a fundamental change in the approach to the care of patients in order to achieve the objective of providing the "greatest good for the greatest number of patients 4. requires knowledge of the fundamentals of disaster management, specific injury patterns commonly encountered in disasters and the ability to work as part of a multi-organizational response team
Independent and strictly peer-reviewed, guided by an internationally recognized editorial review board and accepted for inclusion in the National Library of Medicine's prestigious PUBMED database, American Journal of Disaster Medicine is designed for those of us who will find ourselves on the frontlines of a major disaster. It offers practical, real time guidance as we seek to combine emergency medical and trauma skills with crisis management and new forms of triage in the effort to save lives.
To subscribe to the American Journal of Disaster Medicine at http://shop.pnpco.com/category.sc?categoryId=3
ABSTRACTS: Fall 2012, Volume 7, Number 4
· Eye of the storm: Analysis of shelter treatment records of evacuees to Acadiana from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita
· Developing a trauma critical care and rehab hospital in Haiti: A year after the earthquake
· Healthcare delivery aboard US Navy hospital ships following earthquake disasters: Implications for future disaster relief missions
· Emergency detention of persons with certain mental disorders during public health disasters: Legal and policy issues
· Participatory public health systems research:
Value of community involvement in a study series in mental health emergency preparedness
· A comparison of different types of hazardous material respirators available to anesthesiologists
· Business continuity after catastrophic medical events: The Joplin Medical Business Continuity Report
ABSTRACTS: Summer 2012, Volume 7, Number 3
· Editorial: Service provision in disaster preparation, response, and recovery for individuals with predisaster mental illness
· High-fidelity multiactor emergency preparedness training for patient care providers
· Occupational and public health considerations for work-hour limitations policy regarding public health workers during response to natural and human-caused disasters
· Impact of coping styles on post-traumatic stress disorder and depressive symptoms among pregnant women exposed to Hurricane Katrina
· Ethical implications of diversity in disaster research
· A quick primer for setting up and maintaining surgical intensive care in an austere environment: Practical tips from volunteers in a mass disaster
· Evaluating the efficacy of the AAP "Pediatrics in Disaster" course: The Chinese experience
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