FEMA’s Higher Education Program Bits and Pieces
National Emergency Training Center, Emmitsburg, MD
4 November 2011
Hi Ed Website (submitted today to webmaster for posting next week):
v Hi Ed Activity Reports – http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/edu/activityRA2011.asp
· October 28
v College List – EM Programs – Doctoral – http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/edu/collegelist/emdoctorlevel/
· Capella University – Doctor of Philosophy in Public Safety with Emergency Management Specialization
v College List – EM Programs - Master Level Certificate, Specialization, Track - http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/edu/collegelist/EMMasterLevel/certificate.asp
· Capella University – Master of Science in Public Safety with Emergency Management Specialization
v College List – EM Programs – Bachelor - http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/edu/collegelist/embadegree/
· Ohio Christian University – Bachelor of Arts in Disaster Management and Relief Program
· University of Central Missouri – Bachelor of Science Degree in Crisis and Disaster Management
· University of Wisconsin Oshkosh – Bachelor of Applied Studies in Fire and Emergency Response Management
v College List – EM Programs – Bachelor Level Concentrations and Minors - http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/edu/collegelist/embacm/
· St. Petersburg College – Bachelor of Applied Science in Public Safety Administration with Subplans in Fire Science Technology, Emergency Management & Homeland Security or Emergency Medical Services
v College List – HS Programs – Doctoral - http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/edu/collegelist/DHSDoctoral/
· Capella University – Doctor of Philosophy in Public Safety with Emergency Management Specialization
v College List – HS Programs – Masters Level – http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/edu/collegelist/DHSMaster/
· Capella University – Master of Science in Homeland Security
v College List – HS Program – Master Level Certificate, Specialization, Track – http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/edu/collegelist/DHSMaster/certificate.asp
· Capella University – Homeland Security Graduate Level Concentration
· Capella University – Master of Science in Public Safety with Emergency Management Specialization
v College List – Distance Learning – http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/edu/collegelist/dl/
· Capella University – Doctor of Philosophy in Public Safety with Emergency Management Specialization
· Capella University – Homeland Security Graduate Level Concentration
· Capella University – Master of Science in Homeland Security
· Capella University – Master of Science in Public Safety with Emergency Management Specialization
· St. Petersburg College – Bachelor of Applied Science in Public Safety Administration with Subplans in Fire Science Technology, Emergency Management & Homeland Security or Emergency Medical Services
· University of Central Missouri – Bachelor of Science Degree in Crisis and Disaster Management
· University of Wisconsin Oshkosh – Bachelor of Applied Studies in Fire and Emergency Response Management
v Free College Courses, Textbook, Materials – Courses Under Development – Crisis and Risk Management - http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/edu/crisisandrisk/
· Session 7 – Understanding the Need for Risk Communication
· Session 7 – Power Point
· Session 7 – Handout 7-1
· Session 7 – Handout 7-2
· Session 7 – Handout 7-3
· Session 7 – Handout 7-4
· Session 7 – Handout 7-5
· Session 7 – Handout 7-6
· Session 17 – Application of Communications Principles to Four Phases of Emergency Management
· Session 17 – Power Point
v Free College Courses, Textbook, Materials – Courses Under Development – http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/edu/coursesunderdev.asp (please put the title in the list – draft materials have not yet been submitted but should begin soon)
· Hazards Risk Management Course Revision
v Free College Courses, Textbooks Materials – College Books – Draft sections available - http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/edu/collegecrsbooks.asp (please put the title in the list – draft materials have not yet been submitted but should begin soon)
· Issues in Disaster Science and Management
All comments concerning website materials should be emailed to .
14th Annual Emergency Management Higher Education Conference Update
v 15th Annual Emergency Management Higher Education Conference is scheduled June 4-7, 2012.
College and University News:
v 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.
v Hi Ed Statistical Update for November 2011:
· Emergency Management Higher Education Programs – 254
o 68 Certificate, Diploma, Focus-Area, Minor in EM Collegiate Programs
o 48 Schools Offer Associate Degree Programs
o 42 Schools Offer Bachelor Degree Programs
o 86 Schools with Master-Level/Concentrations/Tracks/Specializations/Emphasis Areas/Degrees
o 10 Schools Offer Doctoral-Level Programs
· U.S. Homeland Security/Defense and Terrorism Hi Ed Programs – 123
· U.S. International Disaster Relief/Humanitarian Assistance Programs – 15
· Public Health, Medical and Related Program – 26
· Listing of Related Programs – 27
v Currently the Higher Education Program has one course development project underway with one new textbook and one course revision to begin shortly. Review comments are appreciated can be sent to me at . All comments will be forwarded to course developers.
Crisis and Risk Management - http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/edu/crisisandrisk/
· Session 7 – Understanding the Need for Risk Communication
· Session 7 – Power Point
· Session 7 – Handout 7-1
· Session 7 – Handout 7-2
· Session 7 – Handout 7-3
· Session 7 – Handout 7-4
· Session 7 – Handout 7-5
· Session 7 – Handout 7-6
· Session 17 – Application of Communications Principles to Four Phases of Emergency Management
· Session 17 – Power Point
Course revision – draft materials have not yet been submitted but should begin soon
· Hazards Risk Management Course Revision
New textbook project – draft materials have not yet been submitted but should begin soon
· Issues in Disaster Science and Management
v The 2nd Annual National Alabama State University HBCU Conference is March 5-7, 2012.
The theme is Entrepreneurship: Transforming Education, Government and Industry.
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o Conference website – click here
Please click here to sign-up to receive updates as the conference draws near. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter today. Register online today at www.asu-hbcu.org!
Emergency Management and Homeland Security News:
v Autumn has arrived and so has the very changeable weather. Check the FEMA website when preparing your home, car and work place for cold weather emergencies. Important information can be found at http://www.ready.gov/
v Received some good autumn driving tips from FEMA this week that I felt is applicable to everyone traveling the highways and byways.
Autumn brings a distinct change in deer behavior. During this time of year drivers should be particularly cautious. The passiveness of spring and summer is gone, replaced by the frenzy of wandering deer. Mature bucks become aggressive and roam widely in search of other deer. Deer become most active and unpredictable during the fall season. At this time of year, deer are much more likely to dart into roadways without warning. Drivers need to be extra alert to avoid collisions that could result in serious injuries or even death. According to the Insurance Information Institute, over 1.6 million deer-vehicle collisions occur each year. These accidents result in vehicle damage, injuries and sometimes fatalities at a cost of about $4.6 billion. In addition, the recent disaster activity in the Northeast adds to the importance of driving cautiously.
Caution when driving is particularly important during the morning and evening commutes when visibility may be poor and deer are more active. Triggered by shorter days and cooler weather, deer disperse and move around more as they search for other deer. Deer behavior is likely to be sudden and unpredictable. Deer movements will pick up in the coming weeks as temperatures cool and breeding season begins. Commuters should be especially alert when daylight saving time ends -- November 6th. Please remember to set your clocks and change your smoke detector batteries. Normal driving times will be more closely aligned with peak deer activity periods after this time. For winter driving, we offer the following safe driving tips:
· If you spot a deer, slow down and pay attention to sudden movements. If the deer doesn’t move, do not go around it. Wait until the deer passes and the road is clear.
· Pay attention to “deer crossing” signs.
· Use your car’s high beams when there is no oncoming traffic. High beams are reflected in the deer’s eyes.
· If you see one deer, watch for others. Deer are pack animals. Be assured if there is one, then others are usually close by.
· Items like deer whistles, deer fences and reflectors have not been proven effective at deterring deer crossing roadways.
· Do not tailgate. The driver in front of you may have to stop suddenly to avoid a deer.
· Wear your seat belt.
· If a collision with a deer is inevitable, do not swerve to avoid impact. The deer may counter-maneuver suddenly. Brake firmly, but stay in your lane. Collisions are more likely to be fatal if a driver swerves to avoid a deer and instead collides with oncoming traffic or a fixed structure.
· Immediately report any deer-vehicle collision to a law enforcement agency. If you strike a deer and have damage to your vehicle, or damage to some else’s property, notify your insurance representative as soon as possible and provide necessary details.
· If you do strike a deer, don’t approach it. An injured deer is frightened and can injure you as well as further injuring itself. If the deer is blocking the roadway, it poses a threat to other drivers; so call the authorities immediately.
v Received from: Greta E. Marlatt; email: /;
· New or Updated Congressional Research Service (CRS) Reports:
o Federal Budget: Issues for FY2011, FY2012, and Beyond. R41685
· Congress. House. Homeland Security Committee
o Five Years Later: An Assessment of the Post Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act http://homeland.house.gov/hearing/subcommittee-hearing-five-years-later-assessment-post-katrina-emergency-management-reform
o Iranian Terror Operations on American Soil http://homeland.house.gov/hearing/joint-subcommittee-hearingiranian-terror-operations-american-soil
o The State of Northern Border Preparedness: A Review of Federal, State, and Local Coordination http://homeland.house.gov/hearing/subcommittee-field-hearing-state-northern-border-preparedness-review-federal-state-and-local
· Congress. House. Judiciary Committee
o Oversight Hearing on the Department of Homeland Security http://judiciary.house.gov/hearings/hear_10262011.html
· Congress. Senate. Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs
o Safeguarding Hawaii’s Ecosystem and Agriculture Against Invasive Species http://hsgac.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=Hearings.Hearing&Hearing_ID=84d5449b-d770-4f15-93ce-3a963ce7188e
· Department of Energy Inspector General
o U.S. Department of Energy Evaluation Report: The Department’s Unclassified Cyber Security Program -- 2011 http://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/IG-0856_0.pdf
· Government Accountability Office (GAO)
o National Preparedness: Improvements Needed for Acquiring Medical Countermeasures to Threats from Terrorism and Other Sources, GAO-12-121 http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-121
o Maritime Security: Coast Guard Should Conduct Required Inspections of Offshore Energy Infrastructure, GAO-12-37 http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-37
o Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill: Actions Needed to Reduce Evolving but Uncertain Federal Financial Risks, GAO-12-86 http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-86
o Federal Courthouses: Improved Collaboration Needed to Meet Demands of a Complex Security Environment, GAO-11-857 http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-857
o The Federal Government's Long-Term Fiscal Outlook: Fall 2011 Update, GAO-12-28SP http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-28SP
· Overseas Development Institute
o Counter-Terrorism and Humanitarian Action http://www.odi.org.uk/resources/download/6019.pdf
v National Emergency Management Agency Learning Resource Center (NETC LRC) Update
Current Awareness: Weekly News Roundups - Just updated
· All-Hazards News and Information: http://www.lrc.fema.gov/news_allhaz.html
Some of what you’ll find includes -
· 20 Years After Fire, Revelation and Tribute
NYTimes
· How Ready Are We for Bioterrorism?
NYTimes Magazine
· Turkey's Earthquake and Wising Up About Natural Disasters
Time Science
· DHS Identifies Method Terrorists Could Use To Attack U.S. Water Supplies
Security Management
· 20 years ago - East Bay Hills Fire, Oct 20th, 1991
LRC Resource Page
New at the LRC Last Week
· All new library materials (166 new items this week)
· Downloadable titles
· Dissertations/Theses
Selected Fire/EMS/Emergency Mgmt topics:
· Disaster planning/preparedness
· Emergency Management
· Emergency response
· Geographic Information Systems
· HazMat
· Homeland Security
· Interagency Cooperation
· Mass casualties
· Mass Evacuation
· Natural disasters
· Nuclear/Radiological Hazards
· Public Health
· Resiliency/Critical Infrastructure
· Risk communications/social media
· Terrorism
· Training - Emergency Mgmt
· Wildfires
v Disasterbookstore.com
Paperback books featuring key presentations from recent Higher Education conferences at EMI (2010, 2009, 2008, and 2007) are now on sale at the http://Disasterbookstore.com. Each is $25. For purchases of 3 or more books, there will be no charge for shipping. These books were sponsored and published by the Public Entity Risk Institute, in conjunction with the Higher Ed. program.
This new online bookstore features high-quality, low-cost books and related products dealing with emergency and risk management, hazards, and disasters. The bookstore also carries related products, such as disaster time line charts and DVDs. We offer convenient and prompt service.
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. On the Store page, you will see 10 titles in emergency and risk management and also summary books for each of the past three FEMA-sponsored conferences on Higher Education in Emergency Management. We look forward to your patronage, and we welcome comments and suggestions.
v The National Law Enforcement CBRNE Training Center and the University of South Florida Center for Biological Defense
We are pleased to announce that the University of South Florida Center for Biological Defense has teamed up with the National law Enforcement CBRNE Training Center to develop and deliver a 40-hour training program titled, OUTLAW LABS: Recognition and Response to the Clandestine Manufacture of CBRNE Agents. This is a dynamic and fast moving weeklong training class combining classroom lecture with hands-on practical skills activities that reinforce the lectures. The course is scheduled for January 9-13, 2012, at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida. The training program has been fully funded through the USF Center for Biological Defense and there is no cost to participants. Seating is limited to 24-participants. Can you please post this announcement on your weekly “Bits and Pieces” blog newsletter and spread the word amongst all of your contacts.