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FEMA’s Higher Education Program Bits and Pieces National Emergency Training Center, Emmitsburg, MD 13 May 2011Hi Ed Website (submitted today to webmaster for posting next week):14th Annual EM Higher? Education Conference - Conference Draft Agenda Participant Information BENDER, JAMES E.M., B.S., EMT-P – Illinois Central College DOWNES, TERRENCE B, ESQ – Middlesex Community? College DUNCAN, HENRY – Massey University FREY, FREDERICK H – Maryland Emergency Management Agency GARDNER, ANITA BLEDSOE – Johnson C. Smith University HACKFORD, HEIDI – Academic Consortium for? Global Education HILT, KURT – Edmonds Community College IBRAHIM, DAVID A – University of Illinois at Chicago School of Public Health KING, STEVEN G, M.S., M.B.A - Robert Morris University LONG, KRISTINA A, BAS, NREMT-P – Flathead Valley Community College PHELPS, SCOT, J.D., MPH, PARAMEDIC, CEM/CBCP/MEP – Emergency Management Academy THOMAS, JOAN, M.P.A., CEM, MEP, ABCP – Primary Care Development Corporation EM Hi Ed Reports - May 6Free College Courses, Textbooks, Materials –Emergency Planning for Higher Education Training - (User should click on Emergency Planning for Hi Ed Training to access the following info)Emergency Planning for Higher Education TrainingTragedies and catastrophic incidents have taken place at colleges and universities in the past. These incidents, ranging from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita to the suicide bomber at the University of Oklahoma and incidents involving homemade explosives at other institutions, have been reviewed and captured in various after-action and lessons-learned reports. Findings and recommendations from these reports point to two major needs for institutions of higher learning; the concept of operations should be based on an all-hazards approach and the incident management of response mechanisms should transfer easily from one incident to another.Together with its State, local, and private-sector partners, the Emergency Management Institute (EMI) determined that an effective step toward meeting these identified needs is to develop an all-hazard exercise-based training courses. The courses should highlight the importance of comprehensive planning as well as the important relationships that need to be established during a response to an emergency involving institutions of higher education. The training courses listed below are available for you to download and to use as needed on your campus.? G367 – Emergency Planning for Campus Executives (from here down should be accessed by user clicking on G376 – Emergency Planning for Campus Executives) This 2-hour overview of emergency planning serves as a briefing for executives of institutions of higher education. It provides them with insights into multi-hazard emergency planning and their role in protecting lives, property, and operations. The course consists of 7 modules which can be delivered independently so that executives can tailor it to fit their schedules and needs.??????????????? Emergency Management: What Is It? Why Do It???????????????? Executive-level Support??????????????? Developing Your Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)??????????????? Evaluating Your EOP??????????????? Responding Using ICS??????????????? Emergency Operations Center (EOC)??????????????? Engaging Your CampusSelection Criteria: Presidents, vice presidents, provosts, chancellors, deans and other leadership positions at institutions of higher education.Course Length: 2 hoursCourse Materials (copy these folders to website, if possible, for downloadingInstructors GuideParticipants GuideVisuals (NOTE: Copy entire folder (not individual files) to maintain video hyperlinks within the Power Point)HandoutsSamplesAll comments concerning website materials should be emailed to Barbara.L.Johnson@. 14th Annual Emergency Management Higher Education Conference Update14th Annual Emergency Management Hi Ed Conference, June 6-9, 2011, National Emergency Training Center, Emmitsburg, MD. We currently have 357 accepted applications. Information for the conference can be found at . Workshops: Conference attendees planning to attend any of the workshops on June 6, 2011, should email their choices to Barbara at Barbara.L.Johnson@. 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. College and University News: Associate Degree Granting Institutions:Emergency Management (EM) and/or Homeland Security (HS) programs are not required to be taken nor understood. Thus marketing such programs can be difficult; since first one has to market to inform (explain what the program is about) and then market to increase enrollment. In today’s penny pinching times, gaining enough money to market effectively can be extremely difficult. This is where creative marketing comes into play. One of the upcoming breakout sessions at the 14th Annual Higher Education Conference will discuss programs at the Associate degree level; and one aspect to this is successful marketing. We would like to know what your institution has done to effectively market your EM/HS program. If you could send both your successes and failures in marketing to Clinton.andersen@ccaurora.edu that would be greatly appreciated. We look forward to seeing you at the conference!”The Homeland Security Review:A peer-reviewed scholarly journal that is currently offering subscriptions and accepting articlesThe Institute for Law and Public Policy, an entity of California University of Pennsylvania, is located at the University’s Southpointe Center in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania—20 miles south of Pittsburgh.?? The Homeland Security Review, the Institute’s peer-edited, interdisciplinary journal, is published three times a year, in the winter, summer and fall.? The Review has been in circulation since the winter of 2005 and is devoted to the discussion and analysis of issues related to the subject of Homeland Security.We welcome new subscribers to add to our extensive list of recipients; a year’s subscription, which entitles subscribers to three issues, can be purchased for a reasonable rate of $179.00—checks payable to The Foundation for California University of Pennsylvania, and also accepting Visa or MasterCard, payments.? If interested in subscribing, please contact Laurel Manderino at manderino@calu.edu or go to . The Institute hopes that you will agree this journal would be a helpful and informative resource for your organization.We are also currently accepting scholarly articles for potential publication in The Review, from a broad spectrum of academic disciplines.? All topics pertaining to homeland security and law, criminal justice, science, policing, emergency and fire protection, political science, engineering and computer science, forensic applications and other fields are acceptable.? The Institute accepts both hard copies and emailed submissions.? For specific submission guidelines or questions, please contact Hope Haywood, Assistant Editor of The Review (haywood@calu.edu).? We hope that you and your colleagues will seize this opportunity.We, at the Institute for Law and Public Policy at California University of Pennsylvania, look forward to receiving your subscriptions and articles for submission to The Homeland Security Review.? Thank you.Curriculum Mapping Roundtable Document: CURRICULUM OUTCOMESThis document is intended to serve as a guideline for a number of different stakeholders in the emergency management higher education community. Stakeholders in the emergency management community include educators, practitioners, hiring authorities, and regional accrediting or other accrediting bodies. The goal of this document is to provide an informational baseline for the types of knowledge, skills and abilities that one should expect a person holding an undergraduate degree in emergency management to have. It is recognized that each outcome in this document may not be covered by every higher education program and that these outcomes may not be applicable in every hiring situation. This document seeks to capture the essential education, training and practical application components that meet the often diverse needs of emergency management positions. This document should be used as a guideline for the development of foundational knowledge, skills and abilities in undergraduate programs. AN INDIVIDUAL WITH AN UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE SHOULD BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES IN ALL OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS:FOUNDATIONAL TENETSHistorical awareness Graduates should possess sufficient knowledge of the history of disasters and emergency management (modern origin and evolution since the beginning of the 20th Century) to understand what implications the patterns and trends have on policy.Effective communications Graduates should exhibit proficiency in scientific research methodology and be able to produce multiple forms of written professional documentation. Graduates should be able to demonstrate a high level of verbal and written communication ability including strong interpersonal communication and group speaking skills, and effective use of current presentation tools and techniques.Leadership, management and decision makingGraduates should appreciate the value of leadership and management skills as well as when and how they should be applied; be able to recognize and apply the appropriate decision making models; be able to isolate and apply strategic planning; and demonstrate recognition of the ethical considerations unique to the practice of emergency management. Personal, organizational, and professional developmentGraduates should demonstrate a clear understanding of, and a commitment to, the promotion of personal, organizational and professional development by identifying and pursuing continuous on-going training and.CORE AREASThe “Principles of Emergency Management”Graduates should be well-versed in the definition, mission, concepts and terminology used and applied in emergency management.Human dimensionsGraduates should have a solid grounding in social, political, economic, cultural and ecological issues; interpersonal and inter-organizational behavior; disaster myths; and, the concept of social vulnerability. Graduates should also possess a firm grasp of the statutory basis for the public aspects of emergency management; and, a basic familiarity with, and the ability to address, federal, state, tribal and local policies, legislation, directives and regulations. Areas of EM responsibilitiesGraduates should be able to identify and define areas of emergency management responsibility including mitigation opportunities, planning, training, exercises, warning, evacuation, sheltering, damage assessment, debris removal, donations management, volunteer management, public information, federal assistance programs, and recovery programs. Graduates should be able to understand the need to integrate the essential stakeholders within their community (e.g., law enforcement, emergency medical services, public health, fire, VOAD, public works, critical infrastructure partners, and businesses) in order to create a community framework that reduces vulnerability to hazards and enhances the ability to cope with disasters.Risk assessment process and methodologyGraduates should possess the ability to apply processes and methodologies including hazard identification, threat analysis and vulnerability assessment within the overlapping contexts of the social, built, and physical environments.Fiscal dimensions of emergency managementGraduates should be able to navigate the policies and procedures that drive the budgetary process. This should include an understanding of the fiscal responsibilities of the private, non-governmental organization (NGO) and public sectors at the federal, state, tribal and local levels. Graduates should also possess a basic understanding of internal and external sources, revenue, budgets and expenditures, accountability, reimbursements, grant management, resource lists, cost-benefit analysis, mutual aid, procurement, and disaster assistance funding.Awareness and Promotion of EMGraduates should recognize and promote the awareness and advancement of emergency management through the involvement of political leaders and key decision makers, policy advocacy, stakeholder engagement, partnerships among practitioners and scholars, public education and involvement in professional organizations.SUPPORTING AREASPublic administration and community planning and developmentGraduates should possess a firm grasp of the political realities involved in working within inter- and intra-governmental systems. They should understand and be able to articulate the importance of public administration and community planning and development to enhance the success of emergency management. Public, private and nongovernmental organization networkingGraduates should appreciate the importance of public, private and nongovernmental organizations, networking to facilitate collaboration, cooperation and trust.EM standards, best practices and comparative practices Graduates should be able to select apply existing standards, best practices and comparative perspectives in their day-to-day operations. Graduates should exhibit an appreciation of the evolutionary nature of emergency management including current societal and technological changes. Current and emerging technologies Graduates should be able to select and apply currently available technology to incorporate future technology in the practice of emergency management (e.g.; spatial analysis, interoperable communications, emergency operations center management tools, information analysis).Comments are welcome and should be sent to Robert Jaffin at hazmatgo@ with a copy to Barbara.L.Johnson@. Emergency Management and Homeland Security News: Spring has arrived. Spring brings with it floods, storms 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 Received from: Greta E. Marlatt; email: gmarlatt@nps.edu/; New or Updated Congressional Research Service (CRS) Reports:Assistance to Firefighters Program: Distribution of Fire Grant Funding. 25p. RL32341Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response: The SAFER Grant Program. 14p. RL33375United States Fire Administration: An Overview. 9p. RS20071The Federal Budget: Issues for FY2011, FY2012, and Beyond. 24p. R41685Center for American ProgressAnother Way to Fight Terrorism: How to Adapt to a Changed World Time for a Fresh Start on 'Terrorism' U.S. Debt Limit 101: What You Need to Know About the Federal Debt Limit Center for Security PolicyMore Efficient Counterterrorism that Saves Money Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS)The Challenges the New National Security Team Must Meet: Do You Really Want that Office? Oil and Gas Import Dependence: Department of Energy Projections in 2011 Congress. House. Homeland Security CommitteeBorder Security and Enforcement – Department of Homeland Security’s Cooperation with State and Local Law Enforcement Stakeholders H.R. 1690, The MODERN Security Credentials Act Securing Our Nation’s Mass Transit Systems Against a Terrorist Attack Congress. Senate. Homeland Security and Government Affairs CommitteeSecuring the Border: Progress at the Federal Level Understanding the Power of Social Media as a Communications Tool in the Aftermath of Disasters d'Ivoire - Complex Emergency - Disaster Assistance at a Glance [latest update] Kyrgyzstan - Complex Emergency - Disaster Assistance at a Glance [latest update] Libya - Complex Emergency - Disaster Assistance at a Glance [latest update] White HouseDeepwater BP Oil Spill EMI - NETC Learning Resource Center Weekly UpdateThis Week's Highlights Floods Pathfinder - a guide to the literature: Click here Emergency Management Institute Book Club readings - Click here 122 years ago this month - The Great Johnstown Flood : Click here? Current Awareness: Weekly News Roundups - Just updated All-Hazards News and Information? - recent news articles and reports from around the web. LRC RSS Feed Digest : Follow LRC updates: ? Thick as Mud: Nearly a Century of Lessons on the Levee Can't Breach Bad Practices Disaster Research News Lessons from the wreckage: How Alabama could help tornado preparedness CSMonitor Along The Mississippi, Slow-Moving Disaster Unfolds NPR The preparedness imperative: disaster management in an interconnected world Risk Management Magazine Public-safety communications in NYC much improved since 9/11 Urgent Communications 9/11 firefighters react to Osama bin Laden's death Washington Post Solar Panel Safety CBS 12 South's 'super tornado' outbreak may be worst ever in US history CSMonitor New journal articles, reports and more in the NETC libraryAll new library materials? Downloadable titles Browse by topicDisaster planning/preparedness Emergency Management Emergency response Homeland Security Interagency Cooperation Mass casualties Natural disasters Nuclear/Radiological Hazards Pandemics Public Health Rescue Operations Resiliency/Critical Infrastructure Risk communications/social media Risk evaluation/management Terrorism Training - Emergency Mngt Wildfires CEMR Network Broadcast: Foundation for Comprehensive Emergency Management Research (CEMR) is a consortium of dedicated and esteemed researchers, practitioners, and students that represent a variety of discipline with complimentary perspectives of comprehensive emergency management. The Foundation for CEMR will promote the advancement of the profession by promoting research and linking the theoretical and practical applications of the study. The Foundation for CEMR will guide activities, policies, and practices of comprehensive emergency management through applied research and advocacy. Join the Foundation on the CEMR Network: . Its Free!CEMR Network UpdatesResearch Participation – Disaster Research Centre, New ZealandThe Joint Centre for Disaster Research, Massey University, New Zealand invites CEMR Network members to participate in an online survey that focuses on Effective communication of probability statements for crisis decision making - volcanic case studies. Please participate in their online survey to assess the different perceptions of probabilistic warnings and forecasts, for volcanic case studies. Results from this survey will be used to assess the most effective methods for framing probabilistic warnings, to thus improve communications between scientists and emergency managers and aid crisis decision making. For more information, click here Foundation for CEMR Board Announced The Foundation for CEMR has announced its board members for the 2011-2012 Term. The Foundation for Comprehensive Emergency Management Research (CEMR) is a consortium of dedicated and esteemed researchers, practitioners, and students that represent a variety of discipline with complimentary perspectives of comprehensive emergency management. The Foundation for CEMR will promote the advancement of the profession by promoting research and linking the theoretical and practical applications of the study. The Foundation for CEMR will guide activities, policies, and practices of comprehensive emergency management through applied research and advocacy. Become a CEMR Network Partner The CEMR Network works alongside a wide variety of state, national and international organizations to help achieve mutual goals. The CEMR Network enters into Memorandums of Partnership with international and national organizations that are dedicated to advancing comprehensive emergency management through research and promoting the profession of emergency management.Research Participation AnnouncementsDo you have a study that you would like to announce or request participation in? Feel free to share it with the growing number of CEMR Network members. Simply email your request at inquiry@cem-. We will share your announcement in the weekly CEMR Network Update Broadcast and a special announcement on the CEMR Network.Natural Hazards Center, Number 566 ? April 21, 2011: Visit the Natural Hazards Center Web site to subscribe or to find the 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 a splendid weekend, Barbara Barbara L. JohnsonHigher Education Program Assistant FEMA/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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