Revised 2/24/11
New/Special Course Proposal-Bulletin Change Transmittal Form
Undergraduate Curriculum Council - Print 1 copy for signatures and save 1 electronic copy.
Graduate Council - Print 1 copy for signatures and send 1 electronic copy to
New Course or Special Course (Check one box)Please complete the following and attach a copy of the catalogue page(s) showing what changes are necessary.
Department Curriculum Committee ChairDate /
COPE Chair (if applicable)Date
Department ChairDate / ______
Professional Education Head of Unit (If applicable) Date
College Curriculum Committee ChairDate / General Education Committee Chair (If applicable) Date
Undergraduate Curriculum Council ChairDate
College DeanDate /
Graduate Curriculum Committee ChairDate
Vice Chancellor for Academic AffairsDate
- Proposed Course Prefix and Number (For variable credit courses, indicate variable range.)
- Course Title – if title is more than 30 character (including spaces), provide short title to be used on transcripts. Title cannot have any symbols (e.g. slash, colon, semi-colon, apostrophe, dash, and parenthesis). Please indicate if this course will have variable titles (e.g. independent study, thesis, special topics).
Short Title: Principles of comm in DPEM[SD1]
- Will this course be lecture only, lab only, lecture and lab, activity, dissertation, experiential learning, independent study, internship, performance, practicum, recitation, seminar, special problems, special topics, studio problems, student exchange, occupational learning credit, or course for fee purpose only (e.g. an exam)? Please choose one.
- What is the grade type (i.e. standard letter, credit/no credit, pass/fail, no grade, developmental)?
- Is this course dual listed (undergraduate/graduate)?
- Is this course cross listed? (If it is, all course entries must be identical including course descriptions. It is important to check the course description of an existing course when adding a new cross listed course.)
- Brief course description (40 words or less) as it should appear in the bulletin.
- Indicate all prerequisites and if this course is restricted to a specific major, which major. (If a student does not have the prerequisites or does not have the appropriate major, they will not be allowed to register).
b. Why? n/a
9. Course frequency (e.g. Fall, Spring, Summer). Not applicable to Graduate courses.
Fall, Spring, Summer
10. Contact Person (Name, Name of Institution, Address, Email Address, Phone Number)
Deborah J Persell, PhD, RN, APN, Arkansas State University, College of Nursing & Health Professions, Regional Center for Disaster Preparedness Education, School of Nursing, P.O. Box 910, State University, AR 72467; ; 870-972-3318
11. Proposed Starting Term/Year
Fall, 2013
12. Is this course in support of a new program? If yes, what program?
This is course will be included as an elective emphasis course in the proposed Bachelor of Science in Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management.
13.Does this course replace a course being deleted?
No
b.If yes, what course?
c.Has this course number been used in the past?
Attach Course Deletion Proposal-Bulletin Change Transmittal Form.
14.Does this course affect another program? If yes, provide contact information from the Dean, Department Head, and/or Program Director whose area this affects.
No
15.Justification should include:
A.Academic rationale and goals for the course (skills or level of knowledge students can be expected to attain).
Communicating during a disaster is challenging and dynamic. This course will analyze and examine methods
todevelop and distribute notifications and information in times of disaster and mass panic or chaos. Social
Media will be explored and utilized in preparing for and disseminating messages during disasters and
emergencies.
B.How does the course fit with the mission established by the department for the curriculum? If course is mandated by an accrediting or certifying agency, include the directive.
This course is one of many in a new degree program being proposed by the College of Nursing and Health Professions: Bachelor of Science in Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management. There is no current or required curriculum for this degree by the Higher Learning Commission; however, this course does follow the suggested curriculum guidelines for higher education established by The Federal Emergency Management Institute. This course and degree plan also meets criteria established for graduates to take the certification examination for emergency management.
Development of this course fits well with the mission of Arkansas State University and the College of Nursing and Health Professions: to provide quality education to students and graduates in a variety of disciplines; in this instance, disciplines specific to disaster response and emergency management. This course will prepare students to be global citizens as well as respond to local and regional disasters in the areas where students live. Students completing this course will have been provided with the opportunity to develop skills to promote life-long learning.
C.Student population served.
Because disasters affect populations, businesses, and people in all walks of life, this course targets all students
at Arkansas State University and across the country who are currently working in or plan to be working in the field of disaster response.
D.Rationale for the level of the course (lower, upper, or graduate).
Offering this as an upper level course allows students to apply technical skills to advanced knowledge associated with disaster preparedness and emergency management. Thus, the level of this course meets requirements consistent with upper division academic rigor.
16.Outline (The course outline should be topical by weeks and should be sufficient in detail to allow for judgment of the content of the course.)
This course will be offered in the traditional 14 week semester. The online academic work will complete the
45 contact hour requirement for 3 hours of academic credit.
Week 1
Introduction
Week 2
Disaster Communications – Two way conversation
Week 3
Dynamics of Communications
Week 4
Test 1
Week 5
Challenges of effective Communications
Week 6
Changing Realities
Week 7
Test 2
Week 8
Emergency Communication Frameworks
Week 9
Laws Regulations and Systems
Week 10
Getting The Message Right
Week 11
Test 3
Week 12
Social Media Effects
Week 13
Designing Social Media for Emergency Management
Week 14
Design Strategies
Final
17.Course requirements (e.g. research papers, projects, interviews, tests, etc.)
Class Participation45%
Assignments 30%
Exams 15%
Final Paper 10%
18.Special features (e.g. labs, exhibits, site visitations, etc.)
none
19.Required reading
White, C. (2011). Social Media, Crisis Communications, and Emergency Management: Leveraging Web 2.0 Technologies. CRC Press
Walker. (2011). Mass Notification and Crisis Communication: Planning, Preparedness and systems. CRC Press
20.Department staffing and classroom/lab resources (Will this require additional faculty, supplies, etc.?)
Faculty from ASU will teach and evaluate this course online.
21.What is the primary goal of this course?
To prepare students with the skills and knowledge to be and effective communicator utilizing different technologies.
22.If this proposal is for a general education course, please check the primary goal this course addresses:
This is not a general education course
Communicating effectively / Thinking Critically
Using mathematics / Using Technology
Understanding global issues / Understanding interdependence
Developing a life-long appreciation of the arts and humanities / Developing a strong foundation in the social sciences
Using science to accomplish common goals / Providing foundations necessary to achieve health and wellness
- Considering the indicated primary goal, provide up to three outcomes that you expect of students after completion of this course. For example, what will students who meet this goal know or be able to do as a result of this course?
- Analyze procedures and methods to develop mass communications during disasters.
- Explore methods to disseminate mass communications during times of disaster.
- Identify the dynamics of communications during disasters.
From the most current electronic version of the bulletin, copy all bulletin pages that this proposal affects and paste it to the end of this proposal.
ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF NURSING AND HEALTH PROFESSIONS
REGIONAL CENTER FOR DISASTER PREPAREDNESS EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Course Number and Title: DPEM 3583 Principals of Communication in Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management
Credit and Clock Hours: 3 semester hours. This class is on-line but represents
three (3) clock hours; Students should be engaged in course-related work for a minimum of 12 hours per week (three hours of preparation time for each credit hour + class time).
On-line course
Placement:Emphasis Course
Faculty:Deborah J Persell, PhD, RN, APN
Professor
Office: CNHP 312
Phone: 870-972-3318; Fax: 870-972-2954
Addresses: Department of Nursing
Box 910, State University, AR 72467
(UPS) 2713 Pawnee,Jonesboro, AR 72401
Course Description: Analyze procedures and methods to develop and disseminate mass communications during times of disaster. Identify the dynamics of communications during disasters. Explore the laws and regulations pertaining to disaster communications. Recognize and utilize social media resources in disaster communications.(Fall, Spring, Summer)
Student Learning Outcomes: At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to:
- Analyze procedures and methods to develop mass communications during disasters.
- Explore methods to disseminate mass communications during times of disaster.
- Identify the dynamics of communications during disasters.
- Examine the laws and regulations pertaining to disaster communications.
- Recognize the different social media resources available for emergency management and disaster preparedness use.
- Demonstrate the ability to utilize social media in disaster communications.
Teaching Strategies: discussion, assigned readings, written assignments, audiovisual presentations, small group work, oral/electronic presentation or teaching project, and testing/evaluation.
Evaluation Strategies:
Class Participation 45%
Assignments 30%
Exams 15%
Final Paper 10%
Grading Scale:
A: 90 – 100
B: 80 – 89
C: 70 – 79
D: 60 – 69
F: 0 – 59
Required Textbooks:
White, C. (2011). Social Media, Crisis Communications, and Emergency Management: Leveraging Web 2.0 Technologies. CRC Press
ISBN-10: 1439853495
Walker. (2011). Mass Notification and Crisis Communication: Planning, Preparedness and systems. CRC Press
ISBN-10: 1439874387
Required Reading:
As specified by date under course documents in Blackboard.
Suggested Textbooks:
None
Additional requirements: Students must have access to a computer with internet capabilities (see ASU Information technology for recommended computer capacity, and use of Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint (2003 or later editions).
Students should adhere to style and citation guidelines in the current edition (6th edition) of the Publication manual of the American Psychological Association. Purchase of the manual is highly recommended.
Course Policies:
Honor Code: The College of Nursing and Health Professions operates under a Code of Honor. Please review the Honor Code in the School of Nursing Student Handbook (for undergraduates). Copies are also displayed in the CNHP Building. Violations of the Code of Honor will be reported.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:
All students are bound to the basic principles of academic integrity and honesty.
Specific information regarding violation of academic integrity is provided in the
Graduate Information Guide. Each Student has signed a copy of the College of
Nursing and Health Professions Code of Honor which is placed in the student's file.
Academic integrity is also discussed in the ASU Student Handbook which is
accessible from the ASU Homepage in the A-Z index under “S” for Student
Handbook.
APA Format:
All citations should follow the guidelines in the most recent edition of Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA).
E-mail Policy: All students enrolled must have an ASU e-mail account. Students are required to use their ASU student e-mail account for electronic communications for this course.
Discussion
Because this is an online course, participation in discussion is essential. Participation includes posting messages about readings and/or assignments as well as reading comments of classmates. Students need to “check in” with the Discussion Board several times per week.
The content of your posted message or discussion should be substantial. Statements such as “I agree,” “Me, too,” or “Yes/No” as the only content are not appropriate. Of course, you may agree or disagree with classmates. If so, you need to elaborate on your opinion/idea, put forth additional arguments, or present additional material to support the idea/opinion.
Participation
Participation is evaluated by the degree of
- Assignment completion, including discussion board posts
- Cognizance of group process and supportive behavior towards others in eliciting discussion and clarifying issues
- Demonstration of familiarity with the readings on each topic scheduled for discussion by citing references during discussion.
- Consistent participation with a minimum of three (3) substantive discussion remarks per week.
- Contribution of “relevant” has multiple meanings; however, you should be aware of class participation activity levels and gauge your performance on the basis of desired grade during evaluation.
Course Schedule
Week 1
Introduction
Week 2
Disaster Communications – Two way conversation
Week 3
Dynamics of Communications
Week 4
Test 1
Week 5
Challenges of effective Communications
Week 6
Changing Realities
Week 7
Test 2
Week 8
Emergency Communication Frameworks
Week 9
Laws Regulations and Systems
Week 10
Getting The Message Right
Week 11
Test 3
Week 12
Social Media Effects
Week 13
Designing Social Media for Emergency Management
Week 14
Design Strategies
Final
[SD1]More than 30