Monday, June 6, 2011

FEMA’s Higher Education Program Bits and Pieces National Emergency Training Center, Emmitsburg, MD




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

v  14th Annual EM Higher  Education Conference - http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/edu/educonference11.asp 
·         Conference Final Agenda
o   Draft Addendum
·         Participant Information
o   ALESKI, JIM – Oklahoma State University
o   ARSENAULT, JOSEPH R – Community College of Rhode Island
o   BAIL, JEAN B, ED.D., RN, MSN, CEN, MEP, EMT-P – Philadelphia University
o   BAILEY, MICHAEL – Mohawk Valley Community College
o   BARNES, JOANITHA, M.A. – Southwest Tennessee Community College
o   BARTLETT, TOM – Mid Atlantic Center for EM at Frederick Community College
o   BATES, ANDREW V, MPA, FACCP – Hawaii Pacific University
o   BIGOSS, PATRICK – Camden County College
o   BISSELL, RICHARD A, PH.D. – University of Maryland Baltimore County
o   BLACKLEY, L. TAYLOR – Methodist University
o   BLANKENSHIP, SUSAN E – University of Maryland University College
o   BOYNTON ll, LOUIS, MA, LAPC – University of West Georgia
o   BRANNER, REDD R.J.G, PH.D – Franklin University
o   BRANSON, DEBORAH, PH.D. – Methodist University
o   CAMPESE, LOREY F – World Cares Center
o   CHESTER, PAMELA, PH.D. – Butterworth-Heinemann Security Books
o   COLLE, JUDITH – University of Maryland University College
o   CORRIVEAU, GUY MICHEL, B.SC., M.P.A., CEM – Kwantlen Polytechnic University
o   DANIELS, DERWIN, M.S. – Georgia perimeter College
o   DAVIS, CYNTIHA, PH.D. – University of Maryland University College
o   DAYTON, KATHLEEN M. – Montgomery College
o   DE PALMA, TIMOTHY, PH.D. – St. Thomas University
o   DOYLE JR, EDWARD T, PH.D. – St. Joseph’s University
o   EDWARDS, FRANCES L, PH.D., CEM – Mineta Transportation Institute, San Jose State University
o   FISHER, TERRY, MPH – University of Texas
o   FORREST, KATHY L, BA, CEM – Frederick Community College
o   FRANKS, PHILLIP (USAF RETIRED) – Response and Recovery Directorate, FEMA
o   FRANKS, PHILLIP (USAF RETIRED) – Training Manager, Response and Recovery Directorate, DHS/FEMA
o   FUENTECILLA, EDUARDO F – VAMC Medical Research
o   GAINES, GLENN A – Deputy U.S. Fire Administrator/Acting U.S. Fire Administration, USFA
o   GARZA, M. RAY – CTI Consulting, Inc.
o   GELETA, JAMES E, M.B.A., D.P.A. (ABD) – Culmen International, LLC
o   GOODRICH, DANIEL, MPA, CEM – Mineta Transportation Institute, San Jose State University
o   GUPTA, KAILASH – University of North Texas
o   HAMILTON, LIZ – EMQUAL, New Zealand
o   HAMNER, MARVINE P, D.SC. – Frederick Community College
o   HENNING, KATHLEEN, MA, CEM – KGHenning & Associates, LLC
o   HEWITT III, NATHANIEL EDRINGTON – Wiley College
o   HICKS, THADDEUS D – Ohio Christian University
o   HICKS, THADEUS D – Ohio Christian University
o   HOERNING, JARED W, MEP – Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
o   HOUTCHENS, DAVID – Southern Adventist University
o   HUBBARD, JESSICA – Public Entity Risk Institute
o   HUPP, RENEE – Virginia Commonwealth University
o   HUTCHINS-NEWMAN, ARIANE, M.S. – The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey
o   ISKENDER, HIKMET, M.SC., PH.D. – Istanbul Technical University
o   JAFFIN, ROBERT – Adjunct Faculty, Writer, Consultant
o   JOHNSON, JAMES – University of Maryland University College
o   JOINER, JEFFERSON K – MSN, RN, CEN – Union College
o   KARPOVICH, JEFF, CPP – High Point University
o   KASSEL, MARK E, PSY.D. – Robert Morris University
o   KECK, JAMES W. – Virginia Commonwealth University
o   KELLEY JR, MICHAEL JAMES – AEM, ALEM, MEMS – IAEM-USA Student Region American Military University
o   KELLEY, R. MARK, PH.D. – Western Illinois University
o   KOCH, ROBERT, PH.D. – University of Memphis
o   KOVAL, JAMES – California State University, Long Beach
o   KREISBERG, DEBRA JEAN, PH.D. – University of Colorado
o   LANDAHL, MARK, SGT, CEM – University of Maryland University  College/Frederick County (MD) Sheriff’s Office
o   LAUFENBERG, KAIT, CFM – Association of State Floodplain Managers
o   LINDSAY, JOHN RODERICK – Brandon University
o   LING, HORACE – Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government
o   MARTIN, DANIEL, PH.D., CEM, CFM – Integrated Solutions Consulting
o   MAURER, MICHAEL T. “MICK”, PH.D. – Metropolitan College of New York
o   MAY, FRED, PH.D. – Eastern Kentucky University
o   MITCHELL, ANDY – Assistant Administrator for National Training and Education, FEMA HQ
o   NEAL, ELILZABETH (PENNY) – Erie Community College
o   OVERLY, KYLE R., M.S. – University of Maryland University College
o   OWENS, RAYMOND W, BSN, MPH – John Tyler Community College
o   PERSICH, KELLY – Erie Community College
o   PIERARD, JANE – Civil Defence Emergency Management, Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management, NZ
o   PORTER, SR, MICHAEL – Columbia University
o   POULIN, THOMAS E., PH.D. – Capella University
o   REMINGTON, JIM – National Institute of Environmental Health  Science, Worker Education & Training Program
o   RONDELLO, K.C., M.D., M.P.H. – Adelphi University
o   SACTOR, ALAN – Center for Campus Fire Safety, National Headquarters
o   SAMUEL, CARLOS – University of North Texas
o   SANDFORD, WAYNE – University of New Haven
o   SAUNDERS, SHANNAN – Royal Roads University
o   SAWYER, ERIC, AEM – University of Maryland University College/Cumberland County EM Agency
o   SERINO, RICHARD – Deputy Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency
o   SIMMS, DAVID J – Prince William County Department of Fire and Rescue
o   STEEL, LAURYN E – Methodist University
o   STEWART, KATHERINE LARK – Edmonds Community College
o   SYLVES, RICHARD T, PH.D. – George Washington University
o   TSO, YI-EN – University of North Texas
o   TWARDY, EDWARD S, PH.D. – Academic Consortium for Global Education, Inc
o   VAUGHN, COLLEEN, M.ED. – Justice Institute of British Columbia, Canada
o   VELEZ, JOHNNY – Metropolitan College of New York
o   VICK, HANNAH – Disaster Reservist, FEMA
o   WAHAB, R. LIZZIE – Immaculata University
o   WAREING, SARAH – Justice Institute of British Columbia, Canada
o   WARREN, GREGORY A, ED.D. – Wilmington University
o   WEBB, CHRISTOPHER – Auckland University of Technology
o   WEBB, NANCY – University of South Florida Polytechnic
o   WHITE, KURWIN – Southeast Arkansas College
o   WILSON, ROBERTA S, RN, BA, BSN, MSM – Southwest Tennessee Community College
o   WOODARD, KENDALL – Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
o   WYMAN, JOANNE STONE, PH.D. – CSS-Dynamac Corp and SOLE-The International Society of Logistics
o   YU, MINGPING, MEP – Shenyang Normal University, China

·         May 27
·         June 3, 2011

v  College List – EM Programs – Masters Level - http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/edu/collegelist/EMMasterLevel/
o   University of Puerto Rico, School of Law – Center for the Study of Disaster Law and Policy Center – Courses

v  College List – HS Programs – Masters – http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/edu/collegelist/DHSMaster/  
o   California University of Pennsylvania – Master’s Degree in Legal Studies with Homeland Security Track

v  College List – HS Programs – Masters Certificates - http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/edu/collegelist/DHSMaster/certificate.asp
o   California University of Pennsylvania – Master’s Degree in Legal Studies with Homeland Security Track

v  College List – Distance Learning – http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/edu/collegelist/dl/
o   California University of Pennsylvania – Master’s Degree in Legal Studies with Homeland Security Track

All comments concerning website materials should be emailed to Barbara.L.Johnson@dhs.gov. 

14th Annual Emergency Management Higher Education Conference Update

v  14th Annual Emergency Management Hi Ed Conference, June 6-9, 2011, National Emergency Training Center, Emmitsburg, MD.  We currently have 413 accepted applications.  Information for the conference can be found at http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/edu/educonference11.asp.   

v  Conference applications will no longer be accepted after COB, Friday, May 20th. 

College and University News:


Emergency Management and Homeland Security News:

v  Check the FEMA website when preparing your home, car and work place for emergencies.  Important information can be found at http://www.ready.gov/ 

v  Received from: Greta E. Marlatt; email: gmarlatt@nps.edu/;
·         New or Updated Congressional Research Service (CRS) Reports:
o   National Flood Insurance Program: Background, Challenges, and Financial Status. 33p. R40650
o   Nuclear Energy Policy. 37p. RL33558
o   Geospatial Information and Geographic Information Systems (GIS): An Overview for Congress. 23p. R41825
·         Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
o   Natural Disasters: Strategic Rhetoric and Practical Action in the EU, US, and Transatlantic Partnershiphttp://csis.org/files/publication/110501_Conley_EUUSSecurity_Issue2.pdf
·         CNA
o   Climate Change: Potential Effects on Demands for US Military Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Responsehttp://www.cna.org/sites/default/files/research/Climate%20Change%20and%20Military%2013873.pdf
·         Congress. House. Homeland Security Committee
o   Securing the Nation’s Ports and Maritime Border — A Review of the Coast Guard Post 9/11 Homeland Security Missionshttp://homeland.house.gov/hearing/subcommittee-hearing-%E2%80%9Csecuring-nation%E2%80%99s-ports-and-maritime-border-%E2%80%94-review-coast-guard-post
o   Unlocking the SAFETY Act’s Potential to Promote Technology and Combat Terrorism http://homeland.house.gov/hearing/subcommittee-hearing-%E2%80%9Cunlocking-safety-act%E2%80%99s-potential-promote-technology-and-combat
·         Congress. House. Judiciary Committee
o   Cybersecurity: Innovative Solutions to Challenging Problems http://judiciary.house.gov/hearings/hear_05252011.html
·         Congress. House. Oversight and Government Committee
·         Congress. Senate. Homeland Security and Government Affairs
·         Department of Defense
o   2011 Chemical and Biological Defense Program Annual Report to Congress
o   Report on the Activities and Programs for Countering Proliferation and NBC Terrorism, Volume 1, Executive Summary, May 2011http://www.acq.osd.mil/cp/Volume%20I%20(Ex%20Sum)%20-%20Final%202011%20CPRC%20Report.pdf
·         Physicians for Social Responsibility
o   Evacuation Zones for Nuclear Reactors [interactive map] http://www.psr.org/resources/evacuation-zone-nuclear-reactors.html
·         Science of Security
o   Counterrorism since 9/11: Evaluating the Efficacy of Controversial Tactics http://thescienceofsecurity.org/blog/CT%20Since%209-11_by_Breakthrough.pdf
·         USAID
o   Cote d'Ivoire - Complex Emergency - Disaster Assistance at a Glance [latest update]http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/cote_divoire/template/index.html  

v  EMI - NETC Learning Resource Center Weekly Update

 

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