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FEMA’s Higher Education Program Bits and Pieces National Emergency Training Center, Emmitsburg, MD 13 April 2012Hi Ed Website (submitted today to webmaster for posting next week):Higher Education Conference - Conference Draft Agenda Information for Session Moderators and FacilitatorsParticipant Profiles JONES, NORMA S.C., Ph.D. – FEMA Headquarters URBY, HERIBERTO, JR, Ph.D. – Western Illinois University EM Hi Ed Reports – April 6 College List – EM Programs – Doctoral - Oklahoma State University – PhD in Fire and Emergency Management College List – EM Programs – Masters - Oklahoma State University – Master of Science in fire and Emergency Management College List – Programs Being Investigated/Proposed - Sam Houston State University – Master of Public Administration with a Concentration in Regional and Global Disaster and Emergency Management Free College Courses, Textbooks, Materials – Courses Under Development – Hazards Risk Management - Session 6 - Risk Management Lessons from Outside the United? States Session 6 – Power Point Session 6 – Handout 6-1 Session 6 – Handout 6-2 All comments concerning website materials should be emailed to Barbara.Johnson3@fema.. 14th Annual Emergency Management Higher Education Conference Update15th Annual Emergency Management Higher Education Conference is scheduled June 4-7, 2012.Conference theme: Preparing for the Future of Emergency Management and Homeland Security Workshops: Conference attendees planning to attend any of the workshops on June 6, 2011, should email their choices to Barbara at Barbara.Johnson3@fema.. A few of the classrooms have limited capacity so those on the rosters will be seated first. Others will be seated on first come basis. List of workshops can be found on the Hi Ed website at , draft agenda and workshop schedule. Let us know if you have any questions. Conference Moderators/Facilitators:We are currently filling moderator slots on the agenda for conference breakout sessions. If you are interested in serving as a breakout session moderator please contact Shannon Cool at Shannon.Cool@associates.fema.. Ideally the moderators would serve for the entire time slot rather than individual sessions but we can make some adjustments. Most time slots have from 1 – 3 topics. More information on being a conference moderator can be requested from Shannon via email. Poster Session slots available We are in the planning stages of a poster session during the HI Ed Conference with 3 available slots still open. If you would like to present for 10 minutes with a poster display or very short power point please contact either Barbara Johnson Barbara.Johnson3@fema. or Shannon Cool Shannon.Cool@associates.fema. before April 20th. College and University News: Hi Ed Statistical Update for April 1, 2012:Emergency Management Higher Education Programs – 25768 - Certificate, Diploma, Focus-Area, Minor in EM Collegiate Programs47 - Schools Offer Associate Degree Programs45 - Schools Offer Bachelor Degree Programs87 - Schools with Master-Level/Concentrations/Tracks/Specializations/Emphasis Areas/Degrees10 - Schools Offer Doctoral-Level Programs131 - 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 28 - Listing of Related Programs2012 DHS/FEMA Grant Guidance for Colleges and Universities All current grants information can be accessed at the following link: . Moreover, you may contact them directly with questions or comments using the contact information below: DHS/FEMA Grants Directorate Customer Service:E-mail: AskCSID@Telephone: 1-800-368-6498Roles of Private Sector in Disaster Preparedness Response and Recovery April 24th at 2:00 PM EDTTwo questions often asked are?Where can members of my networks get information on doing business with FEMA?What can my organization do to make sure we are prepared for a disaster?In addition to the blog posting done by Regional Administrator Tony Russell we will be hosting a webinar to provide information and resources to help address these two questions. If you are looking for information to help your business prepare today. I encourage you to visit business and our Invest in Preparedness Webpage on Citizen Be sure to check out Webinar page for registration information for this and other webinars and we hope to hear from you.International Maritime Security Network (IMSN), in conjunction with the Butler County Community CollegeVisit CBFO Fellowship Programs () for more information or to complete application or e-mail cbfo.fellowship@orise..The International Maritime Security Network (IMSN), in conjunction with the Butler County Community College Strategic Emergency Training (BC3-SET), proudly presents a unique 16 hour training opportunity.The Maritime Security Law Enforcement Personnel (MSLEP) is open to any or all first responders (Police, Fire, EMS, EMA), port safety/security personnel, military personnel, maritime personnel and anti-terror/piracy personnel or organizations.The principal objective of this course is to provide military, first responder, and law enforcement personnel with an understanding of enhancements to security in the maritime arena as well as the unique circumstances and operational conditions therein. Those who successfully complete the course should better be able to undertake their duties and responsibilities in the port, maritime, and intermodal context, which may include, but are not limited to:?Inspecting vessels, terminals, and other facilities;Responding to crises involving threats of terrorism or actual attacks;Monitoring and controlling access to facilities and vessels;Interviewing, examining, and credentialing transportation workers and facility personnel;Conducting surveillance operations and participating in undercover assignments;Tracking and interdicting suspicious cargo, persons, vessels, or vehicles;Recognizing and detecting the presence of bombs, explosives, and Weapons of Mass Destruction;Interacting on security matters with Vessel Security Officers, Company Security Officers, etc.Performing threat, risk, and vulnerability assessments; security planning; and contingency planning. The Course will be held April 19-20, 2012, from 0800 – 1700 at Butler County Community College107 College DriveButler, PA 16001Contact Candy Phillips at (724) 287-8711 ext. 8154 to register. Please make checks payable to IMSN LLC.? Please be sure to bring with you two (2) forms of government ID on the first day!Integrated Public Health and Medical Preparedness SummitThe Illinois Department of Public Health, in partnership with the Illinois Public Health Association, is hosting its annual statewide Integrated Public Health and Medical Preparedness Summit to be held June 19-21, 2012, at The Westin in Lombard, Illinois.? This year’s theme is Partnering with a Shared Vision and will take a look at critical public health and medical service capabilities to support a collaborative approach to improving our preparedness and response efforts.?Target AudienceThis summit targets nearly 1,000 multidisciplinary professionals that coordinate and collaborate to prepare and respond during emergencies of public health and medical significance, including personnel at the federal, state and local levels from the following:?public health, hospital, emergency medical services, emergency management, healthcare organizations, community-based organizations, public health and hospital associations, academic institutions, public health learning centers, law enforcement, human services, mental/behavioral health, transportation, faith-based, private business sector, mutual aid organizations and others.?CostRegistration fee: $90 Hotel group rate:? $129/night + taxContinuing Education:?? There is no additional fee this year to apply for Continuing Education Credits; it is covered by your registration fee.? However, you must still stop by the CE table at the summit to obtain an application and sign-in each day.Exhibitors/SponsorsThe summit offers prime?exposure to vendors through exhibit space and sponsorship opportunities.? AwardsThe 4th Annual Director's Awards?is your opportunity to recognize?co-workers and individuals in your community for their contributions in the field of emergency preparedness and response.? Award?categories include: Local Leadership Award, Volunteer of the Year Award, Creative Drill/Exercise Award, and Director's Recognition Award.?The deadline to submit nominations is May 14th.?Location Information:The Westin Lombard Yorktown Center70 Yorktown CenterLombard?IL?Contact Information:Krissy?Roseberry kroseberry@ 217-553-5246Khalifa University – Homeland Security Faculty Position Title: Homeland Security FacultyReports to: Director, IICSDepartment (and Campus): Institute for International and Civil SecurityPrepared / Revised on: 9 April 2012Function of the Employing Unit: A Master of Arts degree program was launched in February, 2011, with undergraduate, Ph.D., and specialized professional programs under development. The Institute will offer world-class education programs, with an emphasis on Middle East security and civil (i.e., “homeland”) security. The term “security” is broadly conceived to include the survival and sustainability of states and societies in the Gulf and Arabian Peninsula, as well as in the wider Middle East. Position Purpose: The position, based in Khalifa University’s new Institute for International and Civil Security, will start in September 2012 or January, 2013. Rank is open, and compensation will be commensurate with the applicant’s qualifications and experience. We are seeking faculty with research, teaching, and thesis advising responsibilities. Successful applicants have a Ph.D., and demonstrate the capacity for excellence in teaching and research.Financial Dimension: Salary and benefits packages are highly competitive. Duties and Responsibilities: Successful applicants can effectively teach the introductory graduate level homeland security course, and who also have expertise in one or more of the following areas: terrorism and counterterrorism; intelligence; comparative homeland security, risk analysis; weapons of mass destruction; or technology and security (e.g., technology and policymaking critical infrastructure protection; protection and response technologies; port and border security; food and water security, etc.) An ability to teach research methods is also desirable. The teaching load will be between two and four courses per year, with course loads in a given year depending on involvement in Master’s thesis advising, research projects, curriculum development, and other professional activities.Successful applicants are research-active. Of obvious interest are research agendas that engage important ongoing and prospective changes in the homeland security environment of the Gulf states. Successful applicants have sufficient breadth and creativity to contribute to curriculum development relevant to the U.A.E., the Gulf, and the broader Middle East. The position will also include an emphasis on advising and mentoring students from the United Arab Emirates, as well as students from the region and beyond.Position Requirements: Successful applicants have earned a doctorate in Political Science, International Studies, Emergency Management, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, or a relevant Engineering discipline.??Exceptions can be made for candidates with Ph.D.s in other fields, provided they have substantial academic and/or professional experience in the field of homeland security.Work Environment: Khalifa University of Science, Technology & Research is a co-educational?institution serving students from the United Arab Emirates, the broader Middle East, and beyond.?All classes and other campus activities are conducted in English.Khalifa University is a new, rapidly growing, multicultural coeducational institution, with significant support from the government of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, and emerging as a major international research institution. The University’s academic culture is based on critical thinking, humane values, interdisciplinary pursuits, technical excellence, and lifelong learning. Its uncompromising commitment to academic excellence includes attracting and retaining an outstanding, diverse faculty and staff, cultivating an enriching intellectual environment, and providing world-class facilities and resources. Its graduates will take their place as future leaders - in science, engineering and other fields - of the UAE, the region, and the world.Other: To apply for the position, please use Khalifa University’s online system: We will begin reviewing applications on April 15; applications submitted later will be considered until the position is filled.??Applicants should submit a cover letter describing their qualifications and research agenda, a curriculum vitae, and a writing sample (of article or book chapter length). Applications at the assistant professor level should include three letters of recommendation. For higher ranks, applications should include the names of at least three references with contact information.Further questions about the position, the program, Khalifa University, or Abu Dhabi, UAE may be directed to: Regina Nockerts, IICS Administrative Manager, regina.nockerts@kustar.ac.ae2013 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM)This White House award (through the Office of Science and Technology Policy) is an outstanding opportunity to recognize those who enhance the participation of individuals in STEM fields. This link, all the details for the announcement and how to apply for the award.This link, , provides wonderful news?items and photographs related to the last several award ceremonies.You will note that the recognition is now open to all individuals who are U. S. citizens or permanent residents and U. S. organizations and companies ?and has become inclusive of academia, corporate, government and non –profits.? ?Also note that this new announcement is an Award for Past Achievements.The?application deadline is June 6, 2012.Awards Program Point of Contact: Richard A. Al?, Ph. DProgram OfficerLEAD PO, Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and?Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM)Division of Undergraduate EducationDirectorate for Education Human ResourcesNational Science Foundation4201 Wilson BoulevardArlington, Virginia1-703-292-4634 voice, ralo@ SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1North Dakota State University Initiates New MPH Program In Collaboration with the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and offers a track in Emergency and Disaster PreparednessA new MPH program will begin this fall in a collaborative effort between North Dakota State University’s College of Pharmacy, Nursing, and Allied Science and the School of Medicine at the University of North Dakota. NDSU is located in Fargo, North Dakota and UND is approximately 60 miles to the north in Grand Forks. Several tracks are offered including one in Emergency and Disaster Preparedness. This specific track and all core required courses are offered in an online format. The Emergency and Disaster Preparedness track coordinator is Daniel J. Klenow, Ph.D., in the Department of Emergency Management at NDSU. Courses in that track are taught by departmental faculty. The program website which is currently being expanded is: Emergency Management and Homeland Security News: Spring Weather. Check the FEMA website when preparing your home, car and work place for seasonal weather emergencies. Important information can be found at Received from: Greta E. Marlatt; email: gmarlatt@nps.edu/:New or Updated Congressional Research Service (CRS) Reports:Offsets, Supplemental Appropriations, and the Disaster Relief Fund: FY1990-FY2012. R42458Energy Storage for Power Grids and Electric Transportation: A Technology Assessment. R42455American Security CouncilRare Earth Metals and U.S. National Security? Bipartisan Policy CenterEnergy Innovation at the Department of Defense—Assessing the Opportunities Innovation at DoD.pdf BrookingsThe Year that Shook the Rich: A Review of Natural Disasters in 2011 Are We Headed Toward a Permanently Divided Society? Congressional Budget Office (CBO)Federal Budget Deficit Totals $780 Billion in the First Half of 2012 Department of Homeland Security Inspector General OIG-12-64 Operations of United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Secure Communities (Revised) OIG-12-65 United States Customs and Border Protection’s Management of the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act Program OIG-12-66 Communication Regarding Participation in Secure Communities OIG-12-67 FPS' Exercise of a Contract Option for the Risk Assessment and Management Program? German Marshall Fund of the United StatesClimate of Despair? The Future of U.S. Climate Policy and Global Negotiations Japan, the Trans-Pacific Partnership, and the United States Narcissism of Minor Differences or Major Economic Rifts? The Political Economy of (Post) Financial Crisis Management in the United States and the European Union Government Accountability Office (GAO)The Federal Government's Long-Term Fiscal Outlook:? Spring 2012 Update.? GAO-12-521SP The Government's Long-Term Fiscal Challenge: Implications for Federal Agencies, GAO-12-617CG [presentation] Maritime Security: Coast Guard Efforts to Address Port Recovery and Salvage Response, GAO-12-494R Renewable Energy Project Financing:? Improved Guidance and Information Sharing Needed for DOD Project-Level Officials, GAO-12-401 Homeland Security Studies & Analysis InstituteEU to Establish New Anti-Cybercrime Center National Emergency Management Agency Learning Resource Center (NETC LRC) UpdateCurrent Awareness: Weekly News Roundups – Nothing this week. - "NFPA 1600? and PS-Prep? Update,"ISO Technical Committee 223 on Societal Security Update April 11, 2012 -- 12:00 Noon EasternThe Webinar recording of the?April 11th? program, "ISO Technical Committee 223 on Societal Security Update," with Dean Larson, Orlando Hernandez, and Brian Zawada, is now available. This is a large file and requires Windows Media Player or Windows Media Components for QuickTime or a similar product to view. The Audio Podcast,?presentation Slides, as well as Ratings and Comments, are available from the Background Page. Please take a moment to rate this program for relevance and share your comments.EIIP and Jacksonville State University are now partnering to offer CEUs for attending Webinars.? See 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.Newsletters/Periodicals/Bookstore: 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 teamIndependent and strictly peer-reviewed, guided by a 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 About the PublisherAt Weston Medical Publishing, our mission is simple: to provide the highest quality professional journals and we take great pride in our company, our commitment to customer service and in the journals we publish.CEMR Network Broadcast: HYPERLINK "" feel free to invite other EM professionals, researchers, professors, or others that you think would be interested in participating in the CEMR Network. If you have any suggestions or comments regarding the CEMR Network, please feel free to post on the CEMR Network profile wall or send us an email.If you would like to broadcast an announcement to the CEMR Network, please let us know at inqury@cem-.New York City Citizen Corps Council News: The NYC Citizen Corps Council News is an excellent source for emergency preparedness information.? This robust weekly newsletter for organizations includes information about:??NYC Citizen Corps Council InitiativesWebinars Conferences/Workshops/Exercises/EventsResources: Upcoming Meeting DatesOrganizations wishing to subscribe should contact Justin Land, Community Outreach Coordinator–NYC Office of Emergency Management at citizencorps@oem..Black Emergency Managers Association (BEMA) MISSION: Provide information, networking, professional development opportunities to African-American emergency managers. To advance the emergency management and homeland security profession within African-American communities. To assist and ensure African-American and minority community involvement in all phases of emergency management to include grant opportunities, training, preparedness, etc. with emphasis on the long-term recovery of the community. To provide mentoring opportunities to high school and college level students so that these individuals will return with skills for their communities. BEMA is an 'all inclusive' association and does not exclude any individual, organization, or entity that adheres to our primary mission & vision.To join send an email to BlackEmergManagersAssociation@ Emergency Management Solutions is a free monthly newsletter written by Lucien G. Canton, CEM. It is intended to share ideas, tips and tricks that will help improve your emergency programs. To subscribe to the newsletter or to view the current issue . Natural Hazards Center – DR 585 – April 5, 2012 Call Outs: Calls for Papers, Abstracts, Proposals, and MoreSome New Web Resources Conferences, Training, and Events Jobs, Jobs, JobsContributions of jobs, conferences, and other content to this newsletter can be sent to jolie.breeden@colorado.edu. Please include “for Disaster Research” in the subject line.To subscribe, visit or e-mail jolie.breeden@colorado.edu.Visit the Natural Hazards Center Web site to read the Disaster Research News and past editions of the Observer.Emergency Management Magazine – Management is the award-winning, all-hazards publication of record for emergency management, public safety and homeland security stakeholders charged to protect our communities, critical infrastructure and the security of our nation.For more information, contact 800-940-6039 or Journal of Emergency Management Journal of Emergency Management is a professional, bi-monthly journal with a simple but urgent goal: to better equip all those responsible for emergency preparedness and response to deal effectively with everything from acts of terror, fires, floods, and weather emergencies to gas explosions and catastrophic accidents on land, in the air, or at sea.With a well-focused game plan carried out by an unbeatable team of emergency preparedness and response experts, Journal of Emergency Management is already being hailed as long overdue and a "must have" for anyone responsible for the safety and well-being of both personnel and property.For JEM subscription information: Center for Infrastructure Protection and Homeland Security (CIP/HS)The CIP Report is a monthly, electronic newsletter for professionals in industry, government, and academia who have an interest in critical infrastructure protection (CIP). The newsletter provides the latest information about CIP including emerging legislation, government initiatives and leaders, and academic endeavors. All versions of The CIP Report are available in The CIP Report Archive with a complete listing of all volumes of The CIP Report organized by date and topic.The Center for Infrastructure Protection and Homeland Security (CIP/HS), originally called the CIP Project, is located in the George Mason University School of Law.? The Center received initial funding in 2002 and enjoyed subsequent renewal through the current fiscal year.? Executive management of the grant is through The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).? As the project expanded, on-going activities were leveraged to generate new funding that matured the project scope to address unexplored areas of critical infrastructure protection.? By 2004, the CIP Project grant had evolved into a family of projects under the overall umbrella of the Center for Infrastructure Protection and Homeland Security (CIP/HS), featuring core research (NIST-funded) and contracted research projects.? Additional funding sources include, but are not limited to, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Battelle, and SANDIA National Laboratories.The?Center for Infrastructure Protection and?Homeland Security (CIP/HS) is pleased to announce it is co-hosting the?“X-SCM: The New Science of Extreme Supply Chain Management”?on?Friday, May 18, 2012, 7:45 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at George Mason University's Arlington Campus, Founder's HallWashington DC area supply chain professional organizations and universities have come together to produce an interactive workshop based on the book of the same name. We will focus on the critical impact of supply chain volatility on private and public sector organizations. Dr. Sandor Boyson, X-SCM co-author, will offer our opening keynote presentation and will be joined by Stuart Ferency, Chief, Critical Manufacturing Sector, Dept. of Homeland Security and the Cross Sector Supply Chain Working Group. Visionary supply chain leaders, by heeding the impact of volatility on private & public sector supply chains, are vitally important to the success of an enterprise. How prepared is your firm to create a resilient supply chain and proactively implement mitigation strategies and contingency plans as you optimize shareholder value? Join us as we boldly explore--and conquer--the risks posed by the nature of today's myriad forms of supply chain disruptions.For more information on this event and to register, please visit . For more information and to subscribe to the CIP/HS Report: Global Risk Forum – GRF Davos, Switzerland: The Global Risk Forum GRF Davos is an international organization based in Davos, Switzerland and aims, through its various activities, at serving as a Center of Excellence in knowledge and know-how exchange, transfer and application.The combination of the world’s growing population with expanding urbanization and globalization has greatly aggravated the risk potential to all communities and nations. Climate change will dramatically worsen the situation. GRF Davos wants to address the variety of risks that face communities, from natural hazards to technical and biological risks, from pandemics to terrorism – all across different political institutions, national and international organisations, countries and business sectors.GRF Davos reflects with its three pillars, the Risk Academy, the International Disaster and Risk Conferences (IDRC) and Workshops and the Platform for Networks, the necessity to create interaction and involvement between all key players, from line ministries and disaster, risk and safety management authorities to academic institutions, the private sector and the media.More information and to sign up for email go to Disaster Bookstore – Emergency Management Books and Related Products A new online bookstore, featuring high-quality, low-cost books on emergency and risk management, hazards, and disasters, as well as related products, such as disaster time line charts. This site is the successor to the bookstore operated by the Public Entity Risk Institute (PERI). As such, it is the exclusive seller of the book Emergency Management: The American Experience, 1900-2005 and a number of other PERI-sponsored products.A major clearance sale is going on, which means all books are very inexpensive. We look forward to your patronage, and we welcome comments and suggestions.Visit the bookstore online today at !Notes from the Hi Ed Program:We are accepting news and events to be placed in our “Bits and Pieces” reports each week. Let us know what emergency management or homeland security activities are happening at your college, university, and state or local emergency management office. Thank you and have a very dramatic weekend,Barbara Barbara L. JohnsonHigher Education Program AssistantFEMA/EMI/NETCDepartment of Homeland Security16825 S. Seton Avenue, K016Emmitsburg, MD 21727 Ph: (301) 447-1452Barbara.Johnson3@fema. “FEMA’s mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.” ................
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