FEMA’s Higher Education ProgramBits and Pieces

National Emergency Training Center, Emmitsburg, MD

8 April 2011

Hi Ed Website (submitted today to webmaster for posting next week):

14th Annual EM Higher Education Conference -

  • Conference Draft Agenda
  • Participant Information
  • AVIOLA, JOSEPH P – Wilmington University
  • BENNETT, LAWRENCE T., ESQ – University of Cincinnati
  • BERRY, ROBERT T., LIFETIME CEM – Western Carolina University
  • BOVYN, BRIAN, CEM – Manchester Police Department
  • CAMPBELL, RONALD – University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill
  • CAREY, JAMES A – Utah Valley University
  • CARTER, STEPHEN S. – University of Maryland University College
  • CLARK, LEN E, DPA, CEM – DEMC, Gloucester County, NJ
  • CONTIGUGLIA, JOSEPH JUSTIN, M.D. – Tulane University
  • DAVIS BIVENS, NICOLA, ED.D. – Johnson C. Smith University
  • DAWALT, JR., PHILLIP, J.D., D.P.A. (ABD)
  • DeCARIA, ALEX J., PH.D. – Millersville University
  • DICKMAN, JACOB – Capella University
  • DOWNES, TERRENCE B., ESQ – Middlesex Community College
  • EBSEN, STEVEN – Western Iowa Tech Community College
  • FARRINGTON, SYLVIA – University of North Carolina – Asheville
  • FISHER, JOHN R, PH.D. – Utah Valley University
  • GORDON, PAULA, PH.D. – Auburn University
  • HELLER, JOHN, PH.D. – Laramie County Community College
  • HURLEY, SUSAN, PH.D. – University of South Florida Polytechnic
  • HYACINTHE, CLAUDE – FEMA Region IV
  • JENSEN, JESSICA, PH.D. – North Dakota State University
  • JOHNSON, THOMAS C, PH.D. – Western Carolina University
  • KREYSA, PETER G, PH.D. – California State University – Long Beach
  • LARSON, DEAN R, PH.D., CEM – Purdue University Calumet
  • LEES, NICHOLAS, M.S. – Columbia Southern University
  • LEWIS, ANDREW – Utah Valley University
  • LUCUS-McEWEN, VALERIE, CEM, CBCP – University of California – Davis
  • MARTIN, BOB – Westmoreland County Community College
  • MARTINEZ, LINDA, PH.D. – California State University – Long Beach
  • MAURO, JR., THOMAS J. – New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
  • MEEKINS, DARLETTE, GISP – Virginia State University
  • MICKEY, KEVIN J., MPI, GISP, CTT+ - Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
  • MOSSER, MARIAN E, PH.D. – Capella University
  • MYERS, JAMI – Florida State College of Jacksonville
  • PATEL, ARLENE AMRATHLAL, M.A. -Tougaloo University
  • PHELAN, TOM, PH.D. – American Public University
  • RIEDEL, GEORGE, CEM – Association of State Floodplain Managers
  • RUBIN, CLAIRE B, M.A. – Claire B. Rubin & Associates
  • RUSSO, BARBARA – Johnston Community College and Craven Community College
  • RYAN, MICHAEL, MS., CEM, MEP – Fairfax County Office of Emergency Management
  • SCHWARTZ, ROBERT M, PH.D. – The University of Akron
  • SHIH, HUI-HU – Jackson State University
  • SMITH, ALLEN, PH.D. – Tiffin University
  • WALKER, KEVIN S., J.D., M.B.A. – Eastern Oregon University
  • WASHINGTON, GAIL – Tarrant County College District
  • WORTHY, VERSON – Morehouse College
  • WRIGHT, CHRISTINA, M.DIV – University of West Georgia

EM Reports – - March

  • April 1

College List – EM Programs – Bachelor Degrees –

  • Union College – Bachelor of Science Degree in International Rescue & Relief

College List – International Disaster Relief and Humanitarian Programs –

  • Union College – Bachelor of Science Degree in International Rescue & Relief

College List - Emergency and Disaster Management Programs in Other Countries –

  • Justice Institute of British Columbia – Emergency Management Certificate Program
  • Justice Institute of British Columbia – Emergency Management Exercise Design Certificate Program

All comments concerning website materials should be emailed to.

14th Annual Emergency Management Higher Education Conference Update

14th Annual Emergency Management Hi Ed Conferenceis scheduled for June 6-9, 2011 at the National Emergency Training Center, Emmitsburg, MD. Information will be posted at it becomes available.

Workshops:Conference attendees planning to attend any of the workshops on June 6, 2011, should email their choices to Barbara at . 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.

Student Research Presentations:

Each year a breakout session is scheduled for graduate and doctoral students to present research projects. A short one page proposal should be submitted to Barbara () for consideration. This is generally one of the more popular breakout sessions. The conference itself is a great time to meet and network with people in the emergency management academic and practitioner world. (I am pretty sure you’ll have a great week too.) If this breakout is not populated by early April we may fill it with other presentations.

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 . 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. Information for moderators/facilitators will be posted shortly to the Hi Ed website conference section at

College and University News:

FEMA: STUDENT TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES

FEMA’s Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP) offers a valuable work experience for students.

DUTIES: Incumbent will apply his/her clerical and administrative skills and experience in an exciting work environment with great people. In this occupation, you will perform clerical support work by applying procedures and practices within established guidelines. You may type reports, maintain files, arrange meetings and prepare travel requests and vouchers as well as conduct research concerning the interpretation and application of a variety of rules and regulations. To be successful in this field, it is essential that you have a high degree of flexibility. You may also be required to have computer literacy and the ability to type and transcribe data. If you are a versatile team player who enjoys assisting others, your skills and abilities are needed at FEMA.

SALARY RANGE:$24,865 - $34,075 (varies pending locations)

JOB LOCATIONS: Washington, DC/Boston, MA/New York, NY/Philadelphia, PA/Atlanta, GA/Chicago, IL/Denton, TX/Kansas City, MO/Denver, CO/Oakland, CA/Bothell, WA/Anniston, AL

WHEN TO APPLY: April 4 – April 15, 2011

WHERE TO APPLY:

HOW TO APPLY:

Please add your desired Office location in the Subject line of your email:
From: John, Doe
To:
Subject: Locality - Washington, DC

The following forms (if applicable) submit to complete your application:

1)A resume or any other written format chosen provided that it contains all pertinent information (full name, complete mailing address, announcement number, phone number, etc.)

2)Copy of college transcript(s). Unofficial copies are permitted. Also a letter from your school for proof of continuing education must accompany your resume.

3)High School students must be at the age of 16 years.

4)In your application package provide three references not related to you and are not former supervisors. (Include full name, area code and telephone number, and address including number, street, city, state and zip code).

Pierce College, Washington State:

We are the Center of Excellence Homeland Security at Pierce College located in Washington State. We are a state-mandated consortium of statewide community and technical colleges with a focus on Emergency Preparedness and Homeland Security.

We have an annual Summit and we have just opened registration to this free event for 2011. This year we are hosting two Summits, one in Eastern Washington and one in Western Washington in May. We would appreciate any mention of these events in the EMI Hi-ed newsletter.

Below are all the links that relate to these events and links to our website, Twitter account and Blog. You are welcome to copy any info from our site(s) to get the message across in the email. We appreciate any support from FEMA to help promote this event. Thank you for your time.

Homepage:

Summit:

West side WA State registration:

East side WA State registration:

Our Blog:

Twitter:

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

2011 Great Lakes Homeland Security Training Conference & Expo -May 3-5, 2011, in Grand Rapids, Michigan

-Theme: "Never Forget" to pay tribute to the upcoming 10-year anniversary of the September 11 attacks -Registration fee: $350

-Deadline: April 22

-Registration and conference information available at -Hosted by the Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division in partnership with the Michigan Department of Community Health- Office of Public Health Preparedness and the FBI- Detroit Office'

-Questions can be referred to

Received from: Greta E. Marlatt; email: /;

  • New or Updated Congressional Research Service (CRS) Reports:
  • Public Health and Emergency Preparedness: CRS Experts. 4p. R40904
  • Federal Disaster Recovery Programs: Brief Summaries. 17p. RL31734
  • Assistance to Firefighters Program: Distribution of Fire Grant Funding. 25p. RL32341
  • Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response: The SAFER Grant Program. 14p. RL33375
  • Earthquakes: Risk, Detection, Warning, and Research. 31p. RL33861
  • Brookings Institute
  • Protecting Civilians in Disasters and Conflicts
  • Canadian Defence & Foreign Affairs Institute (CDFAI)
  • The New Terrorism: Understanding Yemen
  • Center for Homeland Defense and Security (CHDS)
  • Homeland Security Affairs Journal, 2011, Supplement no. 3
  • IEEE Conference on Technologies for Homeland Security Papers
  • Policy, Practice, and the Search for Alpha
  • Gamma-Insensitive Fast Neutron Detector with Spectral Source Identification Potential
  • Using Public Network Infrastructures for UAV Remote Sensingin Civilian Security Operations
  • Intelligent Recognition of Acoustic and Vibration Threats for Security Breach Detection, Close Proximity Danger Identification, and Perimeter Protection
  • Augmenting the DGPS Broadcast with Emergency Information
  • Prototyping Fusion Center Information Sharing: Implementing Policy Reasoning Over Cross-Jurisdictional Data Transactions Occurring in a Decentralized Environment
  • Congress. House. Homeland Security
  • Public Safety Communications: Are the Needs of Our First Responders Being Met?
  • The U.S. Homeland Security Role in the Mexican War Against Drug Cartels
  • Congress. House. Oversight & Government Reform Committee
  • Why Isn't The Department Of Homeland Security Meeting The President's Standard On FOIA?
  • Congress. House. Transportation and Infrastructure
  • Improving the Nation's Response to Catastrophic Disasters: How to Minimize Costs and Streamline our Emergency Management Programs
  • Congress. Senate. Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs
  • Exploring Drug Gangs’ Ever-Evolving Tactics to Penetrate the Border and the Federal Government’s Ability to Stop Them
  • Securing the Border: Building on the Progress Made
  • Strengthening the Senior Executive Service: A Review of Challenges Facing the Government’s Leadership Corps
  • Ten Years After 9/11: A Report From the 9/11 Commission Chairmen
  • Tools to Prevent Defense Department Cost Overruns

Learning Resource Center Update

Current Awareness: Weekly News Roundups - Just updated

This Week's Highlights

  • Becoming a firefighter- new library resource page:Click here
  • Nixon administration documents on the National Commission on Fire Prevention and Control - a finding aide:click here

Current Awareness: Weekly News Roundups - Just updated

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  • Fire Prevention in the News :

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New at the LRC Last Week

  • All new library materials (157 new items this week)
  • Downloadable titles
  • Dissertations/Theses

CEMR Network Broadcast:

Attention all Certified Emergency Manager® (CEM®)/Associate Emergency Manager (AEM) candidates:

IAEM is offering the following CEM®/AEM Exam Preparatory Courses and/or Exam opportunities. Details on how to register are listed below. These CEM®/AEM Preparatory courses are taught by US CEM® Commissioners and will cover the following information:

  • Review of Certified Emergency Manager® program requirements (experience, education, professional contributions and more);
  • Application procedures;
  • Tips for successful program completion;
  • Overview of the exam;
  • Standards upon which the exam is based;
  • Sample exam questions; and
  • A Q&A period.

Don’t miss out…We hope you can join us as you work toward your CEM®/AEM designation!

Monday, April 25, 2011

Texas Emergency Management Conference 2011

The Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center

San Antonio, TX

The CEM®/AEM Preparatory Course will be held from 8:00 am – 1:00 pm

The exam will take place from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Deadline: April 11, 2011

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

FEMA Region 1

99 High Street, 5th Floor

Boston, MA

The CEM®/AEM Preparatory Course will be held from 8:30 am – 12:30 pm

The exam will take place from 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Deadline: April 11, 2011

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Partners in Preparedness Conference

Greater Tacoma Convention & Trade Center

1500 Broadway

Tacoma, WA

There is no preparatory course offering at this location

The exam will take place from 10:00 am-12:00 pm

Deadline: April 13, 2011

Sunday, May 15, 2011

Governor’s Hurricane Conference

Broward County Convention Center

Fort Lauderdale, FL

The CEM®/AEM Preparatory Course will be held from 8:00 am – 1:00 pm

The exam will take place from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Deadline: April 29, 2011

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

FEMA Region I

99 High Street, 5th Floor

Boston, MA

The CEM®/AEM Preparatory Course will be held from 8:30 am – 12:30 pm

The exam will take place from 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Deadline: May 5, 2011

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Ontario Convention Center

2000 E. Convention Center Way

Ontario, CA

There is no preparatory course offering at this location

The exam will take place from 10:00 am-12:00 pm

Deadline: May 13, 2011

Examination Preparatory Course Cost: $495.00 USD (does not include the CEM®/AEM exam)

Exam Cost: Certification application fee must be paid prior to sitting for the exam ($325 USD IAEM members; $450 USD non-members)

There must be a minimum of 10 registrants for each course

To Register:

· Visit:

· Select the date

· Register online

o Submit credential application fee here:AND

o Register for the Prep Course and/or Exam. You will have successfully completed the registration process when you receive a registration number and an email confirmation.

OR

· Register via mail

  • Complete the registration form with payment information and mail it to IAEM Headquarters

National Earthquake Resilience: Research, Implementation, and Outreach

Released March 30. This National Research Council report presents a roadmap for increasing national resilience to earthquakes. It warns that because the country has not seen a devastating earthquake in decades that society risks complacency. It endorses the 2008 strategic plan by the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP), says NEHRP needs sustained, increased funding to achieve its goals and advocates deploying the remaining 75 percent of the Advanced National Seismic System (ANSS).

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 fabulous weekend,

Barbara

Barbara L. Johnson

Higher Education Program Assistant

FEMA/EMI/NETC

Department of Homeland Security

16825 S. Seton Avenue, K016

Emmitsburg, MD 21727

Ph: (301) 447-1452

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