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FEMA’s Higher Education Program Bits and Pieces National Emergency Training Center, Emmitsburg, MD 6 January 2012Hi Ed Website (submitted today to webmaster for posting next week):Hi Ed Activity Reports – 23College List – EM Programs – Masters Certificate, Specialization, Track - Eastern Michigan University, School of Technology Studies – Master of Science in Technology Studies with Homeland Security and Emergency Management Concentration University of? Southern Mississippi – Graduate Certificate in Disaster Studies College List – EM Programs – Bachelor Level - ?? Barry University – Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management College List – EM Programs – Stand-Alone Certificates - Indiana University Kokomo – Homeland Security/Emergency Management Certificate Program College List – HS Programs – Masters Certificate, Specialization, Track - Eastern Michigan University, School of Technology Studies – Master of Science in Technology Studies with Homeland Security and Emergency Management Concentration College List – HS Programs – Certificate/Diploma - University Kokomo – Homeland Security/Emergency Management Certificate Program College List – Distance Learning - Indiana University Kokomo – Homeland Security/Emergency Management Certificate Program Free College Courses, Textbooks, Materials – Courses Under Development – Crisis and? Risk Communications – Course Syllabus – Crisis and Risk Communication Session 8 – Early Risk Communication Campaign PlanningSession 9 – Forming a Planning Team or Coalition Session 9 – Power Point Session 18 – Crisis Communications Audiences Session 18 – Power Point Free College Courses, Textbooks, Materials - - Materials Section Principles of Emergency Management Video (available in DVD or CD) Principles of Emergency Management Video (available on DVD and CD) The Principles of Emergency Management video is designed in three parts.? After a brief opening to set the scene, the first part of the video shows the importance of planning and coordination done by the emergency manager.? The second part explains how the emergency manager supports the incident command system.? The third part demonstrates how the emergency manager uses the all-pervasive communication systems to coordinate.? Depending on your training needs, you can use these parts separately as modules or use the video in its entirety.? Part 1: The Emergency Manager’s lead in Planning and CoordinationPart 2: The Emergency Manager in Response Organization and SupportPart 3 The Emergency Manager rooted in Communication The video can be use in conjunction with courses in which the role of the emergency manager is explored.? As new people come into the profession it is vital that the important role of the emergency manager as a disaster coordinator is fully understood.? The Principles of Emergency Management video is approximately 35 minutes in length.? The DVD or CD can be ordered by sending an email to Barbara Johnson, Higher Education Program Assistant at Barbara.Johnson3@fema. or Tom Gilboy at Tom.Gilboy@fema..?? Please provide a mailing address and phone number in your email.? EM Faculty Positions - University of Alaska Fairbanks – Term Instructor in Emergency Management 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. College and University News: Shannon continues to be hard at work with the yearly update of the Hi Ed website college list. The college list is the section most used by potential students seeking program information as well as being used by other colleges and universities that are investigating the possibility of an emergency management program in their school. For these and other reasons it is essential for us to have the most current and up to date information for your programs. Please respond to Shannon’s email as soon as possible when she contacts you. We appreciate the time you take to inform us of changes to your program. Hi Ed Statistical Update for December 2011:Emergency Management Higher Education Programs – 253 68 Certificate, Diploma, Focus-Area, Minor in EM Collegiate Programs46 Schools Offer Associate Degree Programs43 Schools Offer Bachelor Degree Programs86 Schools with Master-Level/Concentrations/Tracks/Specializations/Emphasis Areas/Degrees10 Schools Offer Doctoral-Level ProgramsU.S. Homeland Security/Defense and Terrorism Hi Ed Programs – 128 U.S. International Disaster Relief/Humanitarian Assistance Programs – 15Public Health, Medical and Related Program – 26 Listing of Related Programs – 28 Term Instructor of Emergency Management at the University of Alaska FairbanksThe University of Alaska Fairbanks invites applications for a non-tenure track term position at the Instructor rank in Emergency Management to begin Fall of 2012. Candidates are expected to have a Master's degree and a minimum of five years experience as a first responder or equivalent type position. It is required that candidates have a portfolio of current relevant professional work experience in Emergency Management/ Administration and /or Homeland Security. Primary duties are to teach undergraduate courses during the academic year in emergency management and homeland security using traditional and online delivery methods. The successful candidate is also expected to update and develop curriculum as needed, recruit students, supervise internships, work closely with other departments, provide university service and engage in continuing professional development. Excellent communication and computer skills are required. Classroom experience teaching courses in a bachelors/associates program is preferred, but experience in the development and delivery of professional training and instruction will be accepted in lieu of academic teaching experience.School of Management website:??uaf.edu/somBEM & HS website:?? ling to? BEM Instructor position: ? Student Conference Scholarship Program - 26th Annual Governor’s Hurricane ConferenceAll students interested in Emergency Management are invited to apply for a Student Scholarship to attend the 26th Annual Governor’s Hurricane Conference May 13-18, 2012 in Fort Lauderdale, FloridaEligibility:Students currently enrolled in a public or private institution of higher education, at the graduate or undergraduate levels, and who have taken or are taking emergency management related courses as part of their academic program, are eligible to apply. While a student’s major or minor concentration of study need not be “emergency management” specifically, they should demonstrate that their field of study has a direct impact to overall emergency preparedness, response, recovery and/or mitigation.Additional Eligibility Considerations:Recent Graduates: Students who complete their degree requirements no more than 6 months prior to the conference are also eligible to apply.Florida Residents: Students who are Florida “residents for tuition purposes” (as per § 1009.21, F.S.) will be given priority. Out-of-state or online students may also be considered based upon review committee recommendation.Institutional Limits: The total number of students from any single institution will be limited based on total funding availability.How to Apply:Apply online between December 15, 2011 and February 15, 2012 at ghcrene@ to be added to the email distribution list for future communications regarding the program. Applicants will be notified of their status in March.For more information on the 2012 GHC, visit .Emergency Management and Homeland Security News: Winter Weather. Check the FEMA website when preparing your home, car and work place for cold weather emergencies. Important information can be found at Received from: Greta E. Marlatt; email: gmarlatt@nps.edu/:The week of December 25, 2011New or Updated Congressional Research Service (CRS) Reports: Technology Transfer: Use of Federally Funded Research and Development. RL33527The Federal Communications Commission: Current Structure and Its Role in the Changing Telecommunications Landscape. RL32589Army Corps of Engineers Water Resource Projects: Authorization and Appropriations. R41243Center for Infrastructure Protection and Homeland Security (CIP/HS)CIP Report December 2011, Natural Disasters Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)Campaign 2012: The Candidates on Homeland Security Feinstein International CenterAddressing Integrated Coordination in Food Security Crises Foreign Policy Research Institute (FPRI)Risk And Re-Org: Infrastructure Protection In The Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania, Executive Summary Government Accountability Office (GAO)Border Security:? Additional Steps Needed to Ensure That Officers Are Fully Trained, GAO-12-269 Coast Guard:? Security Risk Model Meets DHS Criteria, but More Training Could Enhance its Use for Managing Programs and Operations, GAO-12-14 DOD Financial Management:? Ongoing Challenges with Reconciling Navy and Marine Corps Fund Balance with Treasury, GAO-12-132 International Climate Change Assessments:? Federal Agencies Should Improve Reporting and Oversight of U.S. Funding, GAO-12-43 Port Security Grant Program:? Risk Model, Grant Management, and Effectiveness Measures Could Be Strengthened, GAO-12-47 Strategic Sourcing: Office Supplies Pricing Study Had Limitations, but New Initiative Shows Potential for Savings, GAO-12-178 White HouseFact Sheet on the Successful Conclusion of the Seventh Review Conference of the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention week of January 3, 2012New or Updated Congressional Research Service (CRS) Reports:Public Safety Officers’ Benefits (PSOB) Program. RL34413U.S. National Science Foundation: An Overview.? 95-307A Balanced Budget Constitutional Amendment: Background and Congressional Options. R41907The Budget Control Act of 2011: Effects on Spending Levels and the Budget Deficit. R42013A Sustainable Budget Deficit: Overview of Major Expiring Policies in 2011 and 2012 and Their Budgetary Impact. R42117Director of National Intelligence Statutory Authorities: Status and Proposals. RL34231Center for Strategic Budget Assessment (CBSA)DOD Must Protect Industrial Base Department of EnergyCritical Materials Strategy 2012? Department of Homeland Security (DHS)Facility Security Committees: An Interagency Security Committee Standard (2nd ed) The Strategic National Risk Assessment in Support of PPD 8: A Comprehensive Risk-Based Approach toward a Secure and Resilient Nation ??Foreign Policy Research Institute (FPRI)Risk and Re-org: Infrastructure Protection in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Intelligence and National Security AllianceNext Steps for Security Reform—Industry Proposals to Enhance Efficiency and Reduce Costs in National Security Contracts Project on National Security Reform (PNSR)America's First Quarter Millennium: Envisioning a Transformed National Security? System in 2026 Stanley FoundationStrengthening WMD Security: A “Whole of Society” Approach Released January 5, 2012 by the White House and the Pentagon"Sustaining U.S. Global Leadership: Priorities for 21st Century Defense" Primary Missions for the U.S. Armed Forces *Counter Terrorism and Irregular Warfare *Deter and Defeat Aggression *Project Power Despite Anti-Access/Area Denial Challenges *Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction *Operate Effectively in Cyberspace and Space *Maintain a Safe, Secure, and Effective Nuclear Deterrent *Defense the Homeland and Provide Support to Civil Authorities *Provide a Stabilizing Presence *Conduct Stability and Counterinsurgency Operations *Conduct Humanitarian, Disaster Relief, and Other OperationsPentagon Press release National Emergency Management Agency Learning Resource Center (NETC LRC) UpdateCurrent Awareness: Weekly News Roundups - Just updated for Week / December 27, 2011All-Hazards News and Information:? ?Some of what you’ll find includes - Top 11 Emergency Management Stories of 2011Smartphone app makes vehicle extrication a snapPioneer International Hotel Fire - 41 years ago todayAmerican Red Cross Had 137 Big U.S. Relief Operations in 46 States in Disaster-Filled 2011New at the LRC Last Week All new library materials (189 new items this week) Downloadable titles Selected Fire/EMS/Emergency Mgmt topics:Campus safety Disaster planning/preparedness Emergency Management Geographic Information Systems HazMat Homeland Security Interagency Cooperation Mass casualties Mass Evacuation? Natural disasters Nuclear/Radiological Hazards Public Health Rescue Operations Resiliency/Critical Infrastructure Risk communications/social media Risk evaluation/management Terrorism Training - Emergency Mgmt Wildfires Richard Rotanz, Executive Director, Applied Science Foundation / Homeland Security????? Folks, ?I want to invite you all to a very special event that we are hosting at the Foundation’s headquarters on Monday, January 23, 2012 at, 0830 - 1130? Our friends at TASC, Inc., who are global providers of advanced systems engineering/IT for the U.S. Government, Intelligence Community and the Department of Defense, will present one of their special education/training seminars on cyber security for Federal, state and local first responders, as well as other stakeholders in the Foundation’s mission.? ?As you know, today’s cyber threat is constantly evolving.? The Internet has been integrated into almost every aspect of our daily lives.? The number of systems and applications that support our cyber capability is growing exponentially.? Due to this explosive growth, government at all levels are struggling to maintain confidentiality, validate integrity and ensure availability.? Most importantly, the cyber domain is being probed and attacked continually by countries, criminal elements, and “hobbyists”.? This especially includes our first responder community who are increasingly relying on social media and other technologies to complete their missions. ?The event will provide an "understanding of the cyber threatscape", as shown in the two attachments, that is easy to understand, comprehensive, and entertaining.? Even if you only use a home computer, you should take the time to participate.? At the end, you will have a good understanding why the cyber-threat is so dangerous and why cyber-security is so important.?I know you will find this event very informative. ?Who: ?? Federal, state and local first responders What: ? TASC Cyber Challenge EventWhere: ASFHS, 510 Grumman Road West, Bethpage, New York, 11714When: Monday, January 23, 2012 from 0830-1130Cost: ??? No fee is required for this event. RSVP: ?? rrotanz@ by Monday, January 16th. ??Michael KellyExecutive Advisor, Homeland and Defense SecurityTASC1101 Wilson Blvd., Suite 1600Arlington, Virginia 22209Office:? 703.907.4051Mobile:? 703.439.9153michael.kelly@ ??Richard Rotanz Executive DirectorApplied Science Foundation / Homeland Security????? 516.390.5201 w631 905 5651 crrotanz@Presidential Policy Directive 8 (PPD-8) and the National Preparedness System January 11, 2012 -- 12:00 Noon Eastern As our first program for 2012, is pleased to host a one hour presentation and interactive discussion Wednesday, January 11, 2012, beginning at 12:00 Noon Eastern time (please convert to your local time). Our topic will be Presidential Policy Directive 8 on National Preparedness including components of the National Preparedness System. This system is the instrument the Nation will employ to build, sustain, and deliver the core capabilities identified in the National Preparedness Goal across five mission areas--Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery.Our guest will be Donald "Doc" Lumpkins, Executive Director of FEMA's PPD-8 Program Executive Office since mid-2011, responsible for coordinating implementation of the directive. Doc Lumpkins also serves as Branch Chief, National Planning Coordination and Assistance, National Preparedness Directorate. In this position he oversees the development of national planning doctrine, catastrophic preparedness planning initiatives, and tailored technical assistance programs.Please make plans to join us, and see the Background Page for related materials and Instructions. If this will be your first time to participate, please check your connection at least a day in advance by clicking on the Live Meeting Login link. The Live Meeting client must be used in order to access the audio.As always, please feel free to extend this invitation to your colleagues.?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 Initiatives Webinars Conferences/Workshops/Exercises/Events Resources Organizations 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. December 2011 Edition: Is the Occupy Movement Really Unique? A Historical Case StudyDisaster Preparedness Series – Assessing Your Readiness Life Balance – tribute to the Salvation Army with encouragement to begin a holiday tradition of givingFrom the Bookshelf: Disaster Movies: The Cinema of Catastrophe by Stephen KearneTo subscribe to the newsletter or to view the current issue . Natural Hazards Observer, DR 580—December 15, 2011 is now available Call Outs: Calls for Papers, Abstracts, Proposals, and MoreSome New Web ResourcesConferences, 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 November 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.List of abstracts available in the November/December 2011 issue of JEM: Leveling the emergency preparedness playing field Emergency water supply planning for the national capital region Challenges faced during a mass emergency notification system implementation From planning to action: Reflections on managing pH1N1 at a Canadian pediatric hospital Senior adult emergency preparedness: What does it really mean? Preparedness for public health emergencies at hospitals under Department of Health in coastal area of Myanmar (Burma) Impact of personal communication networks on emergency evacuation times 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.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.Additional titles available include:Managing for Long-Term Community Recovery in the Aftermath of Disaster;Challenges of Emergency Management in Higher Education: Planning and Strategies;Holistic Disaster Recovery: Ideas for Building Local Sustainability After a Natural Disaster;Characteristics of Effective Emergency Management Organizational Structures;Are you Ready? What Lawyers Need to Know About Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Recovery;Integrating Emergency Management Studies into Higher Education: Ideas, Programs, and StrategiesIdeas From An Emerging Field: Teaching Emergency Management in Higher Education; and Emergency Management in Higher Education: Current Practices and Conversations.Our online store offers convenient and prompt service. 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 stunning 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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