FEMA’s Higher Education Program Bits and Pieces
National Emergency Training Center, Emmitsburg, MD
12 October 2012
Hi Ed Website (to be submitted to webmaster for posting next week):
v EM Hi Ed Reports - http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/edu/activityRA2012.asp
· October 5, 2012
v College List – EM Programs – Masters Level - http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/edu/collegelist/EMMasterLevel/
· University of Washington – Institute for Hazard Mitigation Planning and Research
· University of Washington – Master of Infrastructure Planning and Management
v College List – EM Programs – Masters Concentration, Specialization, Track - http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/edu/collegelist/EMMasterLevel/certificate.asp
· Arizona State University – Master of Science with Emergency Management Concentration
v College List – EM Programs - Bachelor Degrees - http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/edu/collegelist/embadegree/
· Jackson State University – Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management Technology
· Thomas Edison State College – Homeland Security Degrees for Emergency Managers
· University of Akron – Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management and Homeland Security
· University of Maryland University College – Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management
· University of North Texas – Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management
· University of Wisconsin Oshkosh – Bachelor of Applied Studies in fire and Emergency Response Management
· Utah Valley University – Bachelor of Science in Emergency Services Administration – Emergency Management
· West Texas A&M University – Emergency Management Administration Bachelor of Applied Arts and Science
· Western Carolina University – Online Bachelor of Science Degree in Emergency Management
v College List – HS Programs – Bachelor Degrees - http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/edu/collegelist/DHSBA/
· Thomas Edison State College – Homeland Security Degrees for Emergency Managers
· University of Akron – Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management and Homeland Security
v College List – Distance Learning – http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/edu/collegelist/dl/
· Arizona State University – Master of Science with Emergency Management Concentration
· Thomas Edison State College – Homeland Security Degrees for Emergency Managers
· University of Maryland University College – Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management
· University of Washington – Master of Infrastructure Planning and Management
· University of Wisconsin Oshkosh – Bachelor of Applied Studies in fire and Emergency Response Management
· Utah Valley University – Bachelor of Science in Emergency Services Administration – Emergency Management
· West Texas A&M University – Emergency Management Administration Bachelor of Applied Arts and Science
· Western Carolina University – Online Bachelor of Science Degree in Emergency Management
v Comparative EM Book Project - http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/edu/CompEmMgmtBookProject.asp
· Chapter: Introduction – Comparative Emergency Management: Understanding Disaster Policies, Organizations, and Initiatives from Around the World
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16th Annual Emergency Management Higher Education Conference Update
v 16th Annual Emergency Management Higher Education Conference is scheduled for June 3-6, 2013. A call for papers/proposals will be posted to the HI Ed website conference section after the first of the year.
College and University News:
v Hi Ed Statistical Update for October 12, 2012:
· Emergency Management Higher Education Programs – 259
o 67 - Certificate, Diploma, Focus-Area, Minor in EM Collegiate Programs
o 50 - Schools Offer Associate Degree Programs
o 46 - Schools Offer Bachelor Degree Programs
o 87 - Schools with Master-Level/Concentrations/Tracks/Specializations/Emphasis
Areas/Degrees
o 9 - Schools Offer Doctoral-Level Programs
· 131 - U.S. Homeland Security/Defense and Terrorism Hi Ed Programs
· 10 - 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
DHS/FEMA Job Opportunities – from Tracey Batacan, Private Sector Liaison
Pathways Internship:
DHS Citizenship and Immigration Services Pathways Intern, Close date: 9/14/12
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”.
FEMA Student and Career Opportunities - October 10, 2012 Edition
Student Trainee
· DHS Pathways Law Clerk: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/327492200, close date: 10/15/12
Career Opportunities
· Disability Integration and Coordination Specialist, https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/328246800, close date: 10/23/12
· Information Technology Specialist, https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/327634400, close date: 10/15/12
· Financial Management Specialist, https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/328166900, close date: 10/19/12
Additional Announcements:
Great SouthEast Shakeout Event, October 18, 2012 (Earthquake Preparedness): http://www.shakeout.org/southeast/
FEMA Announces 2012 Community Resilience Innovation Challenge: www.ResilienceChallenge.org
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
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 Announcement: The Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program Class of 2013 Application
The Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) program Class of 2013 application period will open on Monday, November 5 and close on Monday, November 19, 2012, at 11:59pm Eastern Time. The entire application process, including submission of all necessary documents, must be completed during this time period.
Applicants will have two ways to find the application. At USAJOBS (www.usajobs.gov), simply search "Presidential Management Fellows,” or go to the PMF website (www.pmf.gov) and select the link found under the Application Process/How to Apply webpage.
We encourage interested applicants to join the PMF Listserv for important updates regarding the PMF Class of 2013 and future applications. You can also visit “Become a PMF” regularly for the most up-to-date information.
Visit us on the web at www.DHS.gov/student-opportunities. Also, sign up for our e-mail messages at the following link: http://www.dhs.gov/subscribe-free-e-mail-updates.
v Metropolitan College of New York - MPA Program in Emergency and Disaster Management
Invites you to attend a FREE one-day event.
Social Media and Response Management Interface Event (SMARMIE)
Event Description: In preparedness for a new era in crisis communications, the MPA program in Emergency and Disaster Management at MCNY would like to invite you to attend a one day free event on Social Media and Response Management Interface (SMARMIE). Come spend the day with subject matter experts from around the world, as they share the new future of disaster response and discuss:
• The new crisis communications paradigm, a real time many-to-many information model.
• VOST- Virtual Operations Support Teams.
• Crowd-sourcing, Crowd-mapping, Crowd-fencing.
• Mining social media for crisis communication and forensic analysis.
Come to SMARMIE and get up to speed.
For more information and free registration, go to www.smarmie.com
Thursday, Nov 8, 2012 – 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Metropolitan College of New York, 431 Canal Street, 11th floor conference room,
New York, NY 10013
Emergency Management and Homeland Security News:
v Autumn 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 EMForum.org Program – Program Information
EIIP and Jacksonville State University are now partnering to offer CEUs for attending EMForum.org Webinars. See http://www.emforum.org/CEUs.htm for details.
Is your organization interested in becoming an EIIP Partner?Click here to review our Mission, Vision, and Guiding Principles and access the Memorandum of Partnership.
v Fellow Emergency Manager Needs Help And Advice
Hello Folks,
I’m writing to see if any of you are aware of any research that has been conducted on the value/validity/applicability of the ICS independent study 100, 200, 700 and 800 courses?
Broad topic here, but I’ve been looking for a valuable dissertation idea and one of the things I seem to come across a lot is that many agencies mandate particular courses more for, it seems, checking off a box then for actual understanding or mastery. For instance, here at the multi-county health department that I work for they require all employees take 100 and 700. I am aware of other agencies that do the same thing. So, in regards to those independent study courses, do they get anything out of it? Is there any purpose for it? Is it hurting the potential of such courses (by having a ton of people taking them and saying ‘yea, I’ve done them’ but possibly not being able to recall the information)? How valuable, as far as knowledge attainment, are the courses when an individual takes it themselves versus taught in person? Etc.
I would have imagined that someone would have hit on it but a quick preliminary search in multiple ProQuest and EBSCO databases (including specific emergency management locations – emergencymgmt and the Journal of Emergency Management) as well as general web searching has revealed nothing of the sort – only articles explaining why ICS is good (basic stuff like ‘improved communications’). I further haven’t read anything in any of the past literature as well.
Does this make sense? As highly respected individuals in the emergency management arena, any information you may be able to provide would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time!
Thank you!
Clinton J. Andersen
Emergency Preparedness Planner
Office of Emergency Preparedness and Response
Tri-County Health Department
v FEMA New England National Preparedness Webinar
Good Morning Higher Education Community Members:
Please join me in a Connect Pro Meeting.
Meeting Name:FEMA New England National Preparedness Webinar
Invited By: Robert Pesapane ()
When: Wednesday 10/17/2012 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US and Canada)
FEMA Region 1 will provide a 120 minute webinar for Northeast region colleges and universities and private sector community. This would be the eleventh in a series of “federally sponsored” and coordinated information seminars designed, based on timing and content, on federal programs that can add benefit to regional colleges & private sector emergency management or homeland security preparedness capabilities; thereby enhancing their own preparedness and their potential integration into the local and state emergency management hierarchy.
Presenters:
Mr. Russ Webster, Federal Preparedness Coordinator, US DHS FEMA Region I, will provide welcoming remarks and update on FEMA Region 1 Higher-Education Activities.
Ms. Jinnel Choiniere, First LEGO League Program Coordinator, will present, “First® LEGO® League 2013 Campaign.” http://www.usfirst.org/
Mr. Thomas Kowalczyk, US DHS Science and Technology Office of University Programs, will provide an out brief of the Research to Resiliency Workshop held on September 27th at Northeastern University.
Ms. Georgia Harrigan, US DHS Science and Technology Office of University Programs, will present on,” DHS Center of Excellence (COE) Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START) based at the University of Maryland.” http://www.start.umd.edu/start/
Mr. Steve Recca, Director of Partnership Programs, Center for Homeland Defense and Security (CHDS), will present on, “California State University System’s effort to identify Emergency and Homeland Security standards for K-12 and Higher-Education.”
Mr. David Musick, Federal Preparedness Coordinator, US DHS FEMA Region II, will provide an overview of FEMA Region II Preparedness and Higher-Education Initiatives. “
Mr. Robert Pesapane, Community Preparedness Officer, US DHS FEMA Region I, will provide an overview of the Community Resilience Innovation Challenge. http://www.resiliencechallenge.org/
Mr. Ian dyer, Emergency Services Director, New Hampshire American Red Cross, will present on, “Best Practices as it relates to American Red Cross Ready rating and Daniel Webster College student leadership project to enhance business resiliency.” http://www.readyrating.org/
Mr. David Barber, Emergency & Business Continuity Planner, IAEM/Massachusetts Institute of Technology & Mr. Russ Webster will present on, “What is the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) University and College Caucus (UCC) and how they work well with FEMA Regions.”
Mr. Russ Webster, DHS FEMA, closing remarks. If you have additional topic matter you’d like FEMA or the “network” of colleges to explore, please send the topics direct to FPC Russ Webster . No topic too big or small. Don’t limit yourselves to campus public safety issues. As you can see from last month’s notes below, our speakers and research run the gamut from academics to programs and legal issues and grants. The focus is Campus Capabilities and Preparedness.
To join the meeting:
Please use the link below as well as dialing into the conference line with the dial-in number and pass-code.
https://fema.connectsolutions.com/hied11/
Dial-In: 1-800-320-4330
Pass-Code: 449812
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v FEMA ThinkTank
The FEMA Think Tank is a platform to engage a nationwide audience in discussions about emergency management practices. On October 30 from 3:15PM - 5:00PM (Call-In Number: 1-800-957-9819, Pass Code: Think Tank) Deputy Administrator Richard Serino will host the next FEMA Think Tank call to discuss the most innovative projects, partnerships or initiatives that were inspired from the Think Tank during the past year. Help drive the next conversation by submitting a short narrative about your project or solution to the Online Forum by Tuesday, October 9. We will select two to three innovative emergency management projects and solutions-final or in development-to highlight on the October call. For more information visit: http://www.fema.gov/fema-think-tank.