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
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
o California University of Pennsylvania – Master’s Degree in Legal Studies with Homeland Security Track
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:
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/
· 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
o Cybersecurity: Assessing the Immediate Threat to the United States http://oversight.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1295%3A5-25-2011-qcybersecurity-assessing-the-immediate-threat-to-the-united-statesq&catid=17&Itemid=1
· Congress. Senate. Homeland Security and Government Affairs
o Protecting Cyberspace: Assessing the White House Proposal http://hsgac.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=Hearings.Hearing&Hearing_ID=96ef8175-e114-4fe0-ab31-b42d45d599ac
· 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
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