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FEMA’s Higher Education Program Bits and Pieces National Emergency Training Center, Emmitsburg, MD 26 August 2011Hi Ed Website (submitted today to webmaster for posting next week):Hi Ed Activity Reports – August 19Higher Education Conference Agenda - 1:00–2:30???????????? 1st Round of Tuesday, June 7th Afternoon Breakout Sessions (Continued)(5)? Visions of the Future: Emergency Management Higher Education Reporter:??????????? Eric Sawyer, sawyer.en@ University of Maryland University College 3:00–5:00???????????? 2nd Round of Wednesday, June 8th Afternoon Breakout Sessions(1)? Distance Learning Program Development??? Reporter:??????????? Ryann Bresnahan, rebresnahan@ Northumbria University 3:00–5:00???????????? 2nd Round of Thursday, June 9th Afternoon Breakout Sessions (Continued)(3)? What Academic Community Can Do to Help Build Disaster-Resilient Communities/The Sub-skills of Mitigation Planning: What Local Emergency Managers Find Out Too LateReporter:??????????? Ryann Bresnahan, rebresnahan@ Northumbria University College List – EM Programs – Doctoral Level - Saint Louis University – Master of Science in Biosecurity and Disaster Preparedness, Graduate Certificate in Biosecurity & Disaster Preparedness, and? Doctoral Program in Biosecurity & Disaster Preparedness College List – EM Programs – Masters Level - Tech University – Master of Science Degree in Emergency Management and Homeland Security Eastern Kentucky University – Master of Science in Safety, Security and Emergency Management Saint Louis University – Master of Science in Biosecurity and Disaster Preparedness, Graduate Certificate in Biosecurity & Disaster Preparedness, and? Doctoral Program in Biosecurity & Disaster Preparedness College List – EM Programs – Masters Certificates, Specializations, Concentrations, Minors - ?Saint Louis University – Master of Science in Biosecurity and Disaster Preparedness, Graduate Certificate in Biosecurity & Disaster Preparedness, and? Doctoral Program in Biosecurity & Disaster Preparedness College List – EM Programs – Associate Level - Coastal Carolina Community College – Associate in Applied Science Degree in Emergency Preparedness Technology Flathead Valley Community College – Associate of Applied Science Degree in Emergency Management ?College List – HS Programs – Masters – ? Arkansas Tech University – Master of Science Degree in Emergency Management and Homeland Security Eastern Kentucky University – Master of Science in Safety, Security and Emergency Management National University – Master of Science in Homeland? Security and Safety Engineering Naval Postgraduate School – Center for Homeland Defense and Security – Homeland Security Master of Arts Program San Diego State University – Master of Science in Homeland Security College List – Distance Learning – Arkansas Tech University – Master of Science Degree in Emergency Management and Homeland Security Coastal Carolina Community College – Associate in Applied Science Degree in Emergency Preparedness Technology Eastern Kentucky University – Master of Science in Safety, Security and Emergency Management National University – Master of Science in Homeland? Security and Safety Engineering EM References - Standards & Accreditation: Methodology for Development, Excellence & Accountability.? EMAP 101, introduction used in EMAP's training program. 26 Slides.? 23 August 2011.? All comments concerning website materials should be emailed to Barbara.L.Johnson@. 14th Annual Emergency Management Higher Education Conference Update15th Annual Emergency Management Higher Education Conference is scheduled June 4-7, 2012. College and University News: IAEM-USA Student Region Academic Research Presentation Competition Rules and Preparation GuidelinesCo-Sponsored by the IAEM Student Region and the Foundation for Comprehensive Emergency Management ResearchThe IAEM-USA Student Region conducts the Academic Research Presentation Competition annually. This year we are pleased to have the Foundation for Comprehensive Emergency Management Research as a co-sponsor. Please email abstracts to Mike Kelley at kg4zre@ in Word or Word Perfect format. The subject line of your email should read “IAEM-USA Poster Abstract”A.??? Who may submit a poster abstract: Any student may enter. Entries will be divided into two separate categories – one for Undergraduate students, and one for Graduate Students. B.???? Deadline: Abstracts must arrive on or before October 23, 2011. Submissions will not be accepted after that date.C.??? Multiple Presentations: You may enter only one presentation at this meeting.D.??? Format of Abstract Submission: Title, presenter(s), affiliation, address, phone and fax numbers, and email address.E.???? Abstract and Title Length: Abstracts must be less than 150 words. The program chair reserves the right to edit abstracts, if necessary, for clarity, grammar or proper usage. Abstracts above the 150 word limit will not be accepted. Titles of abstracts are limited to ten words. F.???? Format: In order to keep up with progressing technology and the interests of our members, presentations this year may be electronic. Students may use programs such as Animoto, Wikis, Windows Movie Maker or other Web 2.0 media to create a presentation that will be shown on a laptop computer at the conference. The presentation must not exceed four (4) minutes in length, and all information, photos and music shall be cited in APA format on the last screen of the presentation. In addition, a copy of the citations must accompany the abstract. The traditional poster format is also acceptable, with the poster not exceeding 4 feet in height or 4 feet in width.G.??? Presentation Theme: The presentation theme must relate to an aspect of emergency management.The presentation must include:Short title of the presentationIdentification of either an undergraduate or graduate level presentationAbstractStudent’s name, or names, and whether they are a graduate or undergraduate student (There may be no more than 2 students per presentation and both must be at the graduate or undergraduate level)Collaborators, Advisor(s), and department(s)Funding SourcesInternal Review Board Proof of regulatory committee approval, if requiredObjectives and significance of the researchMethodsResults, interpretation of results, and conclusions, and directions for future research if the project is completedH.??? Additional Presentation RulesYou must be present at the IAEM 2011 Annual Conference to participateAll presentations must run in the time allotted, and presenters must be present during the entire judging period.The media or design of the presentation is at the creator’s discretion, within the guidelines set forth in section F.Laptop computers will be provided by IAEM. Presentations should be brought on either a flash drive or other similar media (CD, etc.). All presentations will be virus scanned before being uploaded, and any presentations which are corrupt will not be uploaded or judged.While the author may receive minor assistance, the presentation must be the student(s) original work and not that of others, including their professors.I.?????? Judging Guidelines for PresentationsThe purpose of the presentation is to convey to wide audience research projects significance to scholars in the field and its potential significance to the general public. While all presentations will be publicly displayed for the length of the Annual Conference, judging will take place in private.Presentations will be judged on their quality in three areas:Content: (50% of score) See sections G and H for what the presentation must includeDisplay: (30% of score) The core of each presentation is either a Web 2.0 driven display with text and graphics intended for a general audience or a poster with text and graphics intended for a general audience. The presentation should attract attention and convey important information about the project. Language should be simple and descriptions brief. Jargon should be avoided, and necessary technical terms should be defined. Spelling and grammar must be correct. Photographs, drawings, graphs, charts, figures, etc., should be simple and well organized. All text on computer screens should be in a minimum of 12 point type. If text is on a poster, it should be large enough to be readable from 4-6 feet away.Oral Description and Defense (20% of total score): During the presentation judging, each student should be positioned with their presentation, prepared to answer questions, and elaborate upon their research and presentation format and style. The judges will evaluate the quality and accuracy of this discussion.J.????? Awards:The award structure is as follows: Undergraduate Level:1st Place $225.002nd Place $175.003rd Place $100.00Graduate Level1st Place $225.002nd Place $175.003rd Place $100.00Program chair reserves the right to alter monetary awards based on the number of submissions for each level.The Foundation for Comprehensive Emergency Management Research will also award a plaque to the first place winner in each category.K.??? QuestionsAll questions should be directed to Mike Kelley, IAEM-USA SR First Vice President at kg4zre@Emergency Management and Homeland Security News: Summer is in full bloom. Summer has officially arrived with all the floods, severe storms, tornados, hurricanes, and a myriad of other disasters. Check the FEMA website when preparing your home, car and work place for emergencies. Important information can be found at Sign up via our free e-mail subscription service to receive notifications when new information is available from the Higher Education Program and .You will receive Activity Reports and other pertinent information concerning professional development. You also have the option of signing up for additional e-mail updates from FEMA and EMI. Visit the subscriber settings page to sign up for additional e-mail notices. Once there, you can also receive e-mail updates targeted to your geographic area by clicking on “subscriber preferences” and inserting your state and ZIP Code where requested.September is National Preparedness Month. Check out the FEMA website for more information.Online Tools for National Preparedness Month - Get Prepared - Latest Forecast - Received from: Greta E. Marlatt; email: gmarlatt@nps.edu/; New or Updated Congressional Research Service (CRS) Reports:Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response: The SAFER Grant Program. RL33375Center for Homeland Defense and Security (CHDS)Homeland Security Affairs Journal, 2011, v. 7 Balancing the Risks, Benefits and Costs of Homeland Security Department of StateCountry Reports on Terrorism 2010 Feinstein International CenterSex and Age Matter: Improving Humanitarian Response in Emergencies FoundationBefore the Lights Go Out: A Survey of EMP Preparedness Reveals Significant Shortfalls International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM)Preparedness: A Principled Approach to Return on Investment National Academies PressNational Earthquake Resilience: Research, Implementation, and Outreach National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)Disaster and Failure Events Data Repository TruthoutFEMA and Disaster: A Look at What Worked and What Didn’t From a FEMA Insider National Emergency Management Agency Learning Resource Center (NETC LRC) Update This Week's Highlights Current Awareness: Weekly News Roundups - Just updated All-Hazards News and Information:? LRC RSS Feed Digest: Follow LRC updates: ? Initial Reconnaissance of the 2011 Wildland-Urban Interfaces Fires in Amarillo, Texas NIST A Season of Wild Wind and Water Homeland Security Today Preparedness: Our Unflinching Tribute to Courageous Heroes On Scene Time Line: Historic Floods of the Big Muddy Risk Management Magazine Disaster and Failure Studies Repository NIST Disaster Preparedness: Public Risk Perception and Human Behavior LRC resource page New at the LRC Last Week All new library materials (145 new items this week) Downloadable titles Selected Fire/EMS/Emergency Mgmt topics: Campus safety Disaster planning/preparedness Emergency Management Homeland Security Interagency Cooperation Mass casualties Mass Evacuation? Natural disasters Nuclear/Radiological Hazards Public Health ?Resiliency/Critical Infrastructure Risk communications/social media Risk evaluation/management Terrorism Training - Emergency Mgmt Wildfires OMB directs agencies to cut 2013 budgets (sent to us by Vacation Lane Group)By Kellie Lunney The Obama administration is directing agencies to submit fiscal 2013 budget requests that are at least 10 percent below their current appropriation level.Citing fiscal pressures and the recently enacted deficit reduction package that raised the debt limit, Office of Management and Budget Director Jacob Lew sent an Aug. 17 memo to agencies instructing them to plan a 2013 budget that is at least 5 percent below their 2011 spending level. Agencies also should identify additional savings that would bring their 2013 budget requests to at least 10 percent below their current enacted appropriation.Full story: Set to Float Another Six Dissertations (from the Natural Hazards Observer, Number 572 ? August 25, 2011) Despite recent changes at the Public Entity Risk Institute, the PERISHIP Dissertation Fellowship Program is alive and well, and accepting applications. The fellowships support work in natural and human-made hazards, risk, and disasters in all disciplines.Up to six grants will be awarded in 2012 to support doctoral student dissertation work. Grants can be used for data collection, travel, software purchase, data entry assistance, statistical analysis services, or similar purposes. Eligible candidates must be “all but dissertation” and have an approved dissertation proposal at a U.S. educational institution by the application deadline. Non-U.S. citizens may apply if their degree will be granted by a U.S. institution.For complete information and application instructions, visit the PERISHIP Web site.CEMR Network Broadcast: 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 Initiatives (citizencorps) ?WebinarsConferences/WorkshopsResources Organizations wishing to subscribe should contact Justin Land, Community Outreach Coordinator–NYC Office of Emergency Management at citizencorps@oem..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. You’re welcome to share the content with others with appropriate attribution. To subscribe to the newsletter or to view the current issue . Natural Hazards Observer, Number 572 ? August 25, 2011 is now available Contributions 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.Emergency Management Magazine – more information, contact 800-940-6039 or info 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. Have an exceptional weekend,Barbara Barbara L. JohnsonHigher Education Program AssistantFEMA/EMI/NETCDepartment of Homeland Security16825 S. Seton Avenue, K016Emmitsburg, MD 21727 Ph: (301) 447-1452Barbara.L.Johnson@ Emergency Management Institute A 60-Year Legacy of Training and Education in Emergency Management“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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