15th annual emhe conference edited draft agenda

10:30–11:30 Tuesday, June 5 th – Morning Breakout Sessions1 Academia, Emergency Management, and the Role of Geospatial Technologies Description: This session will explore recent advances

15 th Annual Emergency Management

Higher Education Conference

“Preparing for the Future of Emergency Management and Homeland Security”

June 4–7, 2012

Emergency Management Institute

Federal Emergency Management Agency Department of Homeland Security

Emmitsburg, MD

Tuesday, June 5, 2012 – Morning Plenary – E Auditorium

Tony Russell, CEM

SuperintendentEmergency Management InstituteFederal Emergency Management Agency/Department of Homeland SecurityEmmitsburg, MD

Update

Lillian Virgil

Mitigation Branch ChiefEmergency Management InstituteFederal Emergency Management Agency/Department of Homeland SecurityEmmitsburg, MD

Vilma Schifano Milmoe

Deputy Superintendent Emergency Management InstituteFederal Emergency Management Agency/Department of Homeland SecurityEmmitsburg, MD

11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m Lunch – K Building Cafeteria

Tuesday, June 5, 2012 – Morning Plenary – E Auditorium (Continued)

10:30–11:30 Tuesday, June 5 th – Morning Breakout Sessions

(1) Academia, Emergency Management, and the Role of Geospatial Technologies

Description: This session will explore recent advances in geospatial technologies and their implications for

teaching and research in the higher education environment Recent implementations of tools in the classroom, lessons learned from those experiences, and strategies for future improvements of teaching practices will be covered Current and potential roles that higher education can serve in the advancement of geospatial research andservice will also be addressed The session will conclude with the roles academia can play in support of

emergency management and recent examples of projects that involve partnerships between colleges, universities, and emergency management agencies

Program Analyst (Systems)

Grants Data Analysis and Tools Branch Risk Reduction Division

Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration DHS-FEMA

Crystal City, VA

Department of GeographyThe University of Iowa Iowa City, IA

York University (CAN)

(2) Preparedness, Warnings, and Protective Action: Class Exercises/Campus Public Emergency

Communications—Best Practices and Emerging Trends

Philadelphia UniversityPhiladelphia, PA

Topic: Preparedness, Warnings, and Protective Action: Class Exercises

Description: This presentation reviews a novel class exercise to reinforce the concepts of preparedness

(individual and community), warnings, and individual protective action These concepts are acted out by the students to test their knowledge and based on grounded research literature related to warnings (Drabek 1999, Mileti and Peek 2000, Lindell and Perry 2004)

Doctoral StudentOklahoma State UniversityStillwater, OK

10:30–11:30 Tuesday, June 5 th – Morning Breakout Sessions (Continued)

Topic: Campus Public Emergency Communications—Best Practices and Emerging Trends

Description: This presentation summarizes research conducted to develop three intern-based courses on the

subject of campus emergency communications Attendees will benefit from hearing what campus emergency management personnel and their first responder colleagues have identified as best practices and emerging trends

in emergency communications for American campuses

LecturerCollege of Technology and InnovationArizona State University

Walden University

(3) Community Support and Training for Emergency Preparedness: Applications, Social Media, and Changing Technology

Description: The Georgia Disaster Mental Health website, www.georgiadisaster.info, makes all facets of

Emergency Management (EM) accessible to the general public The K-12 Emergency Preparedness Technical Assistance Center (K-12 EPTAC) combines the benefits of on-line coursework with the engagement of

experiential learning in bringing EM to the K-12 community The examples presented provide interdisciplinary research and development efforts that expand the current methods used for disseminating information These projects open the way to increased technologically enhanced trainings

Adjunct ProfessorSchool of Management, MPA in Emergency and Disaster Management ProgramMetropolitan College of New York

New York, NY

Presenters: Louis F Boynton, MA, LPC, Ph.D Candidate

Project Coordinator, Georgia Disaster Mental Health WebsiteProject Designer & Trainer, K-12 Emergency Preparedness Technical Assistance CenterAssessment Counselor, Willowbrooke Hospital

University of West GeorgiaCarrollton, GA

Curt Arey, MA, LAPC

Project Coordinator, Georgia Disaster Mental Health WebsiteProject Designer & Trainer, K-12 Emergency Preparedness Technical Assistance CenterResident Psychotherapist, Heartwork Counseling Center

University of West GeorgiaCarrollton, GA

Park University

10:30–11:30 Tuesday, June 5 th – Morning Breakout Sessions (Continued)

(4) Experiential Learning: Measuring Practitioner Experiences Against Course Learning Objectives Description: Incorporating practitioner experience in higher education is important to adult learners However, it

can also be challenging for instructors since experiences are unique to the individual and may or may not directly apply to course learning objectives This presentation introduces a model for how instructors can use reflective learning in assessing student understanding of course objectives through their unique practitioner experiences

DirectorMPA in Emergency and Disaster Management ProgramMetropolitan College of New York

New York, NY

Associate ProfessorNational University

La Jolla, CA

University of South Florida

(5) Leadership Styles Enhancing Disaster Preparedness Operations

Description: Emergency Managers are being tasked to provide an expanded array of services to mitigate, prepare

for, respond to, and recover from natural and manmade disasters and terrorist attacks Consequently, this session offers participants 10 leadership principles and practices contributing to Emergency Managers’ knowledge, skills, and abilities for making the transition from plan to progress! Additionally, video segments will be used to support the PowerPoint presentation of the leadership principles and practices that aid emergency management leaders in putting plans into action to achieve organizational success There will be time for questions and answers

Associate Professor and Area CoordinatorEmergency Management and Fire Services AdministrationEmpire State College Center for Distance LearningSaratoga Springs, NY

Sheriff of Clayton CountyClayton County, GA

Bill Lowe, DBA, EMT-P, EFO, LEO

Associate Professor of Emergency ManagementJacksonville State University

Anniston, AL

Capella University

10:30–11:30 Tuesday, June 5 th – Morning Breakout Sessions (Continued)

(6) A Focus on the Brick and Mortar Type of Emergency Management Education

Description: “Brick and mortar” Emergency Management higher education programs are an important subset of

the Nation’s Emergency Management university program offerings These programs are defined here as the more traditional education programs of Emergency Management study hosted at 4-year institutions, leading to various types of degrees, taught by doctorate-holding, tenure-based faculty, with face-to-face classroom instruction, and a minimal reliance on online course offerings Institutions with these types of programs will share their experiences and lessons learned in program development and implementation

Public Health Staff OfficerProponency Office for Preventive Medicine U.S Army Medical Command Fort Sam Houston, TX

Assistant ProfessorNorth Dakota State UniversityFargo, ND

Elliot Jennings

Lecturer and EOC CoordinatorUniversity of North TexasDenton, TX

Heriberto Urby, Ph.D.

Assistant ProfessorWestern Illinois UniversityMacomb, IL

Jack Rozdilsky, Ph.D.

Assistant ProfessorWestern Illinois UniversityMacomb, IL

Capella University

1:00–2:30 1 st Round of Tuesday, June 5 Afternoon Breakout Sessions th

(1) Associate Level Program Development

Description: The purpose of this session is to facilitate discussion on what works and what does not in an

Emergency Management program Topics of discussion will include: the identification of objectives and

competencies; course design; curriculum mapping; delivery methods; audience identification; marketing,

transferability; and employment opportunities A panel of members, from both new and established programs, willtalk about their experiences, followed by discussion from audience members

Faculty – Emergency Management Community College of Aurora

Denver, CO

Director Emergency Management & PlanningMontgomery County Community CollegeBlue Bell, PA

Robert Aberle

ChairPublic Safety & Human ServicesCollege of Southern NevadaNorth Las Vegas, NV

Katherine “Lark” Stewart

DirectorEmergency Management ProgramEdmonds Community CollegeLynnwood, WA

Judy Jaeger

Emergency Management Program ChairCentral Georgia Technical CollegeMacon, GA

Capella University

(2) Maximizing the Potential of Emergency Management Higher Education

Description: Emergency Management higher education has come a long way since the first program was

developed at the University of North Texas in 1984 Programs have increased in number as have the number of students enrolled But, where do we—as the higher education community—want to go from here? Where do we need to go? Are there things we want to pursue as a community to maximize the potential of our programs into thefuture? This session will address these questions through a facilitated discussion amongst those in attendance

1:00–2:30 1 st Round of Tuesday, June 5 Afternoon Breakout Sessions (Continued) th

The session will not feature any presentations; instead, the purpose of this forum is to allow individuals associatedwith higher education programs to both listen to and comment on what others envision for the future and what it will take to get there Possible topics for discussion include ideas to make programs sustainable, visible, and valuable within their institutions; ideas for the future of curriculums and the emergency management body of knowledge; and ideas for overcoming challenges faced by programs, in addition to any other topics those in the audience would like to discuss

Assistant ProfessorDepartment of Emergency ManagementNorth Dakota State University

Fargo, ND

Capella University

(3) Incorporating Cultural Competence into Emergency Management Programs

Description: The disparities found in at-risk populations present an additional challenge for professionals and

Emergency Managers relative to providing services that are culturally competent Preparing students who are competent, culturally aware, and sensitive is critical for educational institutions that provide related degree options and programs With consideration to social determinants, this presentation will demonstrate the value of cultural competency training

DirectorMPA in Emergency and Disaster Management ProgramMetropolitan College of New York

New York, NY

Assistant DeanSchool of Health SciencesRichard Stockton College of New JerseyGalloway, NJ

Dale Sanders, DO, MBA

Director/Assistant ProfessorHealth Care Administration/Business AdministrationAlma College

Alma, MI

Park University

1:00–2:30 1 st Round of Tuesday, June 5 Afternoon Breakout Sessions (Continued) th

(4) Generating Meaningful Research Questions: An Academic/Practitioner Collaboration

Description: This panel of academics, doctoral students, and practitioners will discuss how to craft emergency

management research that contributes to the body of knowledge and is informed by and accessible to the

practitioner community

Associate Professor Doctoral Program Director, Institute for Emergency Preparedness Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, AL

Joseph Barbera, M.D.

Associate Professor of Engineering Management (Crisis & Emergency Management)

Clinical Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine

Co-Director, Institute for Crisis, Disaster, and Risk Management

The George Washington University

Washington, DC

Steve Reissman, Ph.D., CEM Strategic Integration Group Office of Response and Recovery Federal Emergency Management Agency Washington, DC John Fenn

EM Doctoral Student

Jacksonville State University

Emergency Management Preparedness Specialist

Eastaboga, AL Scott Manning

EM Doctoral Student

Jacksonville State University District Quality Assurance Program, Materials Division Virginia Department of Transportation, Salem District

Royce Woodruff

EM Doctoral Student

Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL

Walden University

1:00–2:30 1 st Round of Tuesday, June 5 Afternoon Breakout Sessions (Continued) th

(5) Emergency Management Accreditation Programs: Are ANY Right for You?

Description: This session explores Emergency Management-related higher education accreditation programs

While a few do exist, many programs still have not jumped on the accreditation bandwagon Why? An overview

of various accreditation programs will be provided, as well as a panel session addressing accreditation

perspectives/experiences and areas of concern

DirectorBehavioral Science ProgramsWilmington UniversityNew Castle, DE

Associate Professor/Lead FacultyEmergency Management & Homeland SecurityUniversity of Akron

Akron, OH

Robert Schwartz, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Emergency Management and Homeland SecurityDirector, Center for Emergency Management and Homeland Security Policy ResearchUniversity of Akron

Akron, OH

Carol Cwiak, J.D., Ph.D.

Assistant ProfessorDepartment of Emergency ManagementNorth Dakota State University

Fargo, ND

David McEntire, Ph.D

Professor Emergency Administration and Planning Program Department of Public Administration

University of North Texas Denton, TX

University of South Florida

1:00–2:30 1 st Round of Tuesday, June 5 Afternoon Breakout Sessions (Continued) th

(6) A Balanced Homeland Security and Emergency Management Undergraduate Curriculum: The Eastern Kentucky Experience

Description: Using the model curriculum for undergraduate Homeland Security programs developed at a

conference in 2009 at the Naval Postgraduate School, Center for Homeland Defense and Security, Eastern

Kentucky University (EKU) revised its curriculum With a combination of major and interdisciplinary supporting courses, the revised EKU curriculum demonstrates how to balance Homeland Security courses on infrastructure protection, counterterrorism, and policy and intelligence support with comprehensive Emergency Management instruction

Director, Partnership Program, Naval Postgraduate SchoolCenter for Homeland Defense and Security

Associate Professor, Long Island UniversityHomeland Security Management Institute

Homeland Security Program CoordinatorEastern Kentucky University

American Public University

3:00–5:00 2 nd Round of Tuesday, June 5 th Afternoon Breakout Sessions

(1) Maintaining and Improving Bachelor’s-Level Emergency Management Programs

Description: This session discusses bachelor’s programs in Emergency Management Faculty from four programs

will present a brief description of their programs and discuss various methods of recruiting students, curriculum issues, sustainability, and overall management of Emergency Management programs In addition, they will discuss both successful and failed strategies Following these case study presentations, the floor is open for questions and discussion to exchange ideas

Associate Professor, Emergency Management and Homeland SecurityDirector, Center for Emergency Management and Homeland Security Policy ResearchUniversity of Akron

Akron, OH

Stacy Willett, Ed.D.

Associate Professor/Lead FacultyEmergency Management & Homeland SecurityUniversity of Akron

Akron, OH

Daniel Klenow, Ph.D.

Professor and HeadDepartment of Emergency ManagementCo-Director, Center for Disaster Studies and Emergency ManagementNorth Dakota State University

Fargo, ND

R Mark Kelley, Ph.D.

Professor and ChairDepartment of Health SciencesWestern Illinois UniversityMacomb, IL

Thomas Lennon, J.D.

CAPT, USCG (Retired)Associate ProfessorEnvironmental Protection, Safety and Emergency ManagementMassachusetts Maritime Academy

Buzzards Bay, MA

Capella University

3:00–5:00 2 nd Round of Tuesday, June 5 th Afternoon Breakout Sessions (Continued)

(2) Emergency Management at HBCUs and Minority-Serving Institutions: Best Practices and Challenges

Description: The Session will be two-fold The academic Panel will present information pertinent to HBCUs and

other Minority Institutions regarding lessons learned in establishing degree programs in emergency management, the support required for establishing and maintaining their program, and the programs’ reception by

administrators, students, and the community

The Federal panel includes representatives from Federal government agencies who will address funding available for personnel, administrators, research projects, etc., at Minority and Minority-Serving Institutions

Associate DirectorWhite House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and UniversitiesWashington, DC

Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic AffairsFayetteville State University

Terri Clay

Assistant ProfessorHomeland Security Emergency Management ProgramSavannah State University

Lewis Eakins

Director of Public SafetyOakwood UniversityHuntsville, AL

Dr Randolph Rowel

Associate ProfessorDepartment of Behavioral Health Sciences; Director, Why Culture Matters Disaster Studies Project

Morgan State University

Chief Therese Homer

President, HBCU-Law Enforcement Executives and Administrators

Department of Justice

Nuclear Regulatory Commission Department of Energy

FEMA’s Ready Campaign

North Dakota State University

3:00–5:00 2 nd Round of Tuesday, June 5 th Afternoon Breakout Sessions (Continued)

(3) Decision Making and Special Populations in Public Health Disasters

Description: The present increasingly technical and urbanized centers of human population present critical

challenges and opportunities to the profession of Disaster Management in the early 21st century Needs of a population at risk are addressed in the context of enabling a population at large refining sheltering, evacuation, planning, and community action

Johnson C Smith UniversityCharlotte, NC

Clinical ProfessorTulane University School of Public Health & Tropical MedicineNew Orleans, LA

Adelphi University

(4) Confronting Research Issues in Emergency Management Higher Education

Description: There is a desperate need for high-quality basic and applied research on myriad emergency

management topics As the number of graduate students and faculty associated with emergency management programs in higher education continues to grow, the potential to address research needs grows, too

Yet, if the Emergency Management higher education community is to produce high-quality research, then it has toconfront some critical issues For instance:

 What kinds of research questions should we be asking?

 What literature should ground our research?

 How do we overcome access and participation issues?

 How do we contend with politicization of the practice of Emergency Management and its impact on research?

 To what research standards should we adhere?

 How do we find funding to support our research efforts?

 To what ethical guidelines should we adhere? Are there unique ethical issues in Emergency Management research?

This session will feature three brief presentations addressing these questions The remaining time will be devoted

to discussion

Assistant ProfessorDepartment of Emergency ManagementNorth Dakota State University

Fargo, ND

3:00–5:00 2 nd Round of Tuesday, June 5 th Afternoon Breakout Sessions (Continued)

Professor Emergency Administration and Planning Program Department of Public Administration

University of North Texas Denton, TX

Jack Rozdilsky, Ph.D

Emergency Management Program Department of Health Sciences Western Illinois University Macomb, IL

Millersville University

(5) Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM): A Program to Address Issues of Secondary

Traumatization Among Disaster Workers

Description: This session presents a Critical Incident Stress Management Program (CISMP) that is designed to

anticipate and mitigate the emotional impact (secondary traumatization) of external and internal critical incidents upon individuals and groups who deliver disaster recovery services Special emphasis is placed on symptom recognition and training in this approach for counselors who provide mental health assistance to disaster workers

Assistant to the DirectorAdjunct Professor, MPA, PMPMPA in Emergency and Disaster ManagementMetropolitan College of New York

New York, NY

Stress Management Specialist (CISM)U.S DHS/FEMA

VA National Processing Service CenterWinchester, VA

Phillip Franks

Training ManagerU.S DHS/FEMA

VA National Processing Service CenterWinchester, VA

Jeffery Long (CISM-Advanced)

Training SpecialistU.S DHS/FEMA

VA National Processing Service CenterWinchester, VA

3:00–5:00 2 nd Round of Tuesday, June 5 th Afternoon Breakout Sessions (Continued)

(6) International Homeland Security: Lessons Learned

Description: This breakout session will focus on examining select Homeland Security policies and strategies in a

number of democratic countries with a view towards better understanding how those countries execute Homeland Security missions and the potential lessons for the United States As foreign countries have experience in dealing with various Homeland Security challenges as they are also a source of some of America’s Homeland Security threats, it behooves Americans to understand what works and does not work in other countries as well as what respective countries’ capabilities are, as these issues will be key to developing strong American Homeland

Security strategies and policies

Executive Director – Program on Homeland SecurityMiddlesex Community College

Lowell, MA

Faculty and Deputy Director for Policy Research Center for Homeland Defense and Security, Naval Postgraduate School University Dean for Security Studies, Colorado Technical University

American Public University

(7) Use of WebEOC to Create an Authentic Learning Environment/Advanced Disaster Management Simulation (ADMS) for Higher Education – Better Preparing Emergency Managers

Philadelphia UniversityPhiladelphia, PA

Topic: Use of WebEOC to Create an Authentic Learning Environment

Description: Authentic learning environments encourage “learning by doing” and provide students with

experiential learning opportunities Visualization and simulation technology that is used in the field, such as WebEOC, offers students authentic learning opportunities that provide a “real-world” connection to course material including problem-solving and decision-making under pressure

3:00–5:00 2 nd Round of Tuesday, June 5 th Afternoon Breakout Sessions (Continued)

This session assesses student data regarding the use of WebEOC and disaster exercises to create an authentic learning environment in the classroom Students enrolled in distance and residential Emergency Management courses who participated in disaster exercises using WebEOC were asked to complete a survey and write a reflection paper on their experiences Herrington and Oliver’s (2000) framework for the design of authentic learning environments is used to assess the data

Assistant Professor of Emergency and Disaster ManagementCriminology and Criminal Justice Department

Western Carolina UniversityCullowhee, NC

Description: Today’s students excel in a high-technology learning environment Integrating a realistic hands-on

Virtual Reality experience in the classroom reinforces learned theory by providing practical experience The Advanced Disaster Management Simulator (ADMS) is successfully being used by institutes of higher education

to enhance the learning experience, and ultimately better prepare students for their roles in emergency

on system features specific to a learning environment

ADMS Coordinator, SET ProgramButler County Community CollegeButler, PA

Robert Cook, CHS, Fire Commissioner (Ret.)

Business Development ManagerETC Simulation

York University (CAN)

Wednesday, June 6, 2011 – Morning Plenary – E Auditorium

Carol Cwiak, J.D., Ph.D.

Assistant ProfessorDepartment of Emergency ManagementNorth Dakota State University

Must Work Together

David McEntire, Ph.D

Professor Emergency Administration and Planning Program Department of Public Administration

University of North Texas Denton, TX

11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m Lunch – K Building Cafeteria

10:30–11:30 Wednesday, June 6 – th Morning Breakout Sessions

(1) The 17 Mistakes Made in Emergency Plans and How to Avoid and Correct Them

Description: Emergency planning for your campus is subject to many Federal, State, and local laws, regulations,

and standards Most who are tasked with creating and maintaining emergency plans are confused or overwhelmedregarding those standards Learn what laws, regulations, and standards apply to your campus emergency planning,training, and exercises Learn what a lawsuit will do to you if you don’t create a plan to standard Learn the 17 mistakes campuses make in creating their plans today

Program Analyst (Systems)HMGP System Owner Grants Data Analysis and Tools Branch DHS-FEMA

Crystal City, VA

President/CEO

911 ConsultingWilton, CT

Park University

(2) Exploring Collaboration in Disaster Planning and Response Between Emergency Managers, Health Care Professionals, and People with Functional Needs: A Follow-Up

Description: As Americans watched the incidents in Japan with a major earthquake followed by a tsunami and

then a nuclear disaster, it is important to assess emergency planning effectiveness Emergency managers in counties across the United States plan for every American citizen in case of natural disasters Theories of Public Administration can illuminate the implementation of these plans This study tests the level of cooperation,

coordination and collaboration between local administrators and affected individuals and groups It is

hypothesized that as commitment increases, collaboration will increase among emergency managers, health care providers and people with disabilities This study involves interviews with 38 emergency managers who answered

a series of questions about their level of contact, cooperation, coordination and/or collaboration with people with disabilities and health care professionals

Professor of Public AdministrationUniversity of North Carolina, PembrokePembroke, NC

Chair and Associate ProfessorIvy Tech Community CollegeAnderson, IN

Oklahoma State University

10:30–11:30 Wednesday, June 6 – Morning Breakout Sessions (Continued) th

(3) Collaborative Partnerships to Present Emergency Response Training

Description: This session will showcase how Rio Hondo College partnered with local agencies and organizations

to construct an Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Regional Homeland Security Training Center It will also show how the college is using its 40-plus-year history of delivering training and education for the public safety careers to develop a Homeland Security degree program to parallel other degree programs and training programs

Executive Director – Program on Homeland SecurityMiddlesex Community College

Lowell, MA

Dean of Public SafetyRio Hondo CollegeWhittier, CA

Don Mason, MS

Associate Dean of Academic Affairs for Public SafetyRio Hondo College

Whittier, CA

York University (CAN)

(4) Incorporating Critical Thinking in Online Emergency Management and Homeland Security Classes Description: A discussion of our best practices for an outstanding distance-based, online Undergraduate and

Graduate program Join us as we traverse the torrid waters of captivating and holding the discerning student’s

attention Get our perspective of how to graduate critical thinkers, exceptional writers, and problem-solvers that will advance the next generation of Disaster and Emergency Management You will not be disappointed!

Developer and Head of Border and Homeland Security ProgramAngelo State University

10:30–11:30 Wednesday, June 6 – Morning Breakout Sessions (Continued) th

Department of Public Management & Criminal JusticeAustin Peay State University

Clarksville, TN

Topic: Comprehensive Preparedness Guide (CPG) 101 – Evolving Guidelines for Legal Advice

Description: Comprehensive Preparedness Guide (CPG) 101 (November 2010) contains FEMA’s guidance on

planning and developing emergency operations plans (EOPs) While the document focuses on the planning process and resultant documents, it does so in a much broader way than previous approaches

FEMA’s planning guidance has legal implications Statements of “best practices” often begin as aspirations posed

by different kinds of organizations Depending on the type of group and its ability to affect those it seeks to influence, such documents often are used by courts as legal standards for the performance of those to whom they are directed

This presentation examines the recent history of references to legal matters in FEMA’s planning guidance and compares CPG 101’s approach to the subject The discussion traces the evolving nature of references to the need for legal advice and/or citation of relevant law The presentation considers potential implications of these issues The talk will consider planning challenges arising from these legal matters, as well as their effect on potential litigation for emergency managers and their jurisdictions

Principal Emergency Law Consultants

10:30–11:30 Wednesday, June 6 – Morning Breakout Sessions (Continued) th

Topic: Using Case Studies in Emergency Management Education

will focus on gaps in current case study research and the needs for future case study research in Emergency Management

Emergency Management SpecialistBrookhaven National LaboratoryUpton, New York

Claire Rubin

PresidentClaire B Rubin & AssociatesArlington, VA

Scot Phelps, JD, MPH, Paramedic, CEM/CBCP/MEP

Professor of Disaster Science Emergency Management Academy

Valerie Lucus-McEwen, CEM, CBCP

Director-CommunicationsFoundation for Higher Education Accreditation (FFHEA)

Topic: Cooperative Activities as Building Blocks: Toward an Integrated, Interdependent System of Emergency

Management

Description: Drawn from field interviews, this paper presents a model of an integrated, interdependent system of

emergency management, which re-conceptualizes the established life cycle model of disaster response Using social network analysis, the author demonstrates how patterns of interaction and communication between agenciesduring one type of activity lead to interaction in other areas This paper models cooperative activities as the building blocks for larger, interconnected systems of emergency management

Assistant ProfessorDepartment of Political ScienceSam Houston State University

10:30–11:30 Wednesday, June 6 – Morning Breakout Sessions (Continued) th

Topic: The Many Pathways of Emergency Management

Description: The field of Emergency Management is growing rapidly It stretches in many different directions

such as public administration, environmental sciences, social sciences, engineering, public health, and many others Often administrators and students believe that Emergency Management is just the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) This presentation can be utilized as a guide to help everyone, including students, administrators, and enrollment services, understand the diversity of Emergency Management The presentation sheds light on the many different pathways that lead to and from the core of Emergency Management It puts Emergency Management in a perspective that can help with career direction, educational advancement, course work collaboration, and program development

Program CoordinatorEmergency Disaster Management ProgramCommunity College of Rhode IslandWarwick, RI

American Public University

(7) Foresight and Higher Education: Achieving Community Resiliency through Educating Future Leaders Description: The Strategic Foresight Initiative (SFI) is a collective exploration of issues, trends, and other factors

that could impact the future Emergency Management environment, with the goal of strengthening our ability to understand and plan effectively for the future as a diverse Emergency Management community Through a range

of research activities, workshops, and alternative futures analysis, FEMA, together with partners from across the emergency management community, developed critical insights into emerging challenges, opportunities, and needs facing the field of Emergency Management The session will explore the work of the SFI and present its findings to date Further, the session will engage the audience in a facilitated discussion around the role of

academic institutions in advancing foresight, strategic planning, and long-term thinking across the Emergency Management community Possible applications include guiding graduate student research, curriculum and course development, and institutional consideration for higher education programs

FEMA Office of Policy and Program AnalysisContractor Support – Strategic Foresight InitiativeWashington, DC

Director, Strategic Planning and AnalysisOffice of Policy and Program AnalysisDepartment of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management AgencyWashington, DC

Walden University

1:00–2:30 1 st Round of Wednesday, June 6 th Afternoon Breakout Sessions

(1) Dangerous Disconnect: The Public and Private Sectors Don’t Understand Their Partnership in

Emergency Response Readiness

Description: The public sector believes that private sector employers are well prepared, have an emergency team,

and are ready to aid the public emergency response agencies to respond to their facility to save the day The private sector believes the public sector will arrive in less than 4 minutes, will take command of the facility for all forms of emergency response at their facility, and has all the latest equipment and plenty of manpower Wrong on both counts! The public and private sectors live with myths about each other’s readiness This presentation will explore the facts of readiness in both the public and private sectors, bust the myths each has of the other, and offerrecommendations to fix the problem

Assistant to the DirectorAdjunct Professor, MPA, PMPMetropolitan College of New YorkNew York, NY

President, CEO

911 ConsultingWilton, CT

Capella University

(2) Using Social Media for Emergency Management

Description: Speakers will highlight the evolution of social media as applied to Emergency Management during

the past Although there are not yet standard operating procedures, best practices are starting to emerge

Emergency Management practitioners, including government and non-governmental representatives, will discuss:

 the challenges they faced this year in monitoring social networks for situational awareness information;

 the methods and tools they use to help engage the public directly; and

 the new processes being developed (including Virtual Operations Support Teams) to effectively use the new media

PresidentClaire B Rubin & AssociatesArlington, VA

Kim Stephens

Lead for idisaster.com

Emergency Preparedness ManagerCecil County Department of Emergency ServicesElkton, MD