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Explore the history, structure, and challenges of developing online emergency management courses at undergraduate and graduate levels, including faculty support, technology integration, and student engagement.
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E-Learning in Emergency Management Design, Development and Presentation of Online Emergency Management Courses at the Undergraduate and Graduate Levels
Background and History • M.S. in Loss Prevention and Safety • NIOSH Grant Funded • Kentucky Virtual University • Compass Knowledge Partners • NEW B.S. in Fire & Safety Engineering Technology – Fire Administration Option
Assessment of Needs • Audience Profile • Degree Demand • Audience Accessibility • Competitive Landscape
Organizational Structure • Research • Lessons Learned • New Program Model • Acquiring Funding
To Partner or Not To Partner? • Marketing • Recruitment • Retention • Faculty Resources • Staff Resources
Program Development • Office of Online Learning • Quality Standards • Quality Products
Faculty “Buy-In” and Support • Motivating Faculty • Monetary Incentives • Strict Guidelines
Mirroring the Classroom • Online identical to classroom in content • Delivery Methodology • Faculty Assistance (GA v. Facilitators)
Establishing Relationships with Student Services • Online Registrations • Financial aid • IT services • Acquisition of text books
The Academic Glacier • Academic Requirements • Levels of Review and Approvals • Pace of Change
Making The Technology Work • Virtual Classroom • Virtual Office • Video Lectures • Video Disaster situations • Podcasting
The Devil Is In The Details • Books • Technical Assistance • Technical Requirements
Accelerated Courses v. Traditional Semesters • 8 week Accelerated Online Courses • 1 -2 classes per 8 week period
Public v. Private Sector Emergency Management • Principles and Applications
The Student Comes First • Facilitator Model
M.S. in Safety, Security and Emergency Management • 36 Hour completely online program • Formerly M.S. in Loss Prevention and Safety
Options and Certificates • Homeland Security • Fire and Emergency Services • Occupational Safety
B.S. in Fire & Safety Engineering Technology – Fire Administration Option • Fall 2007 Start
Need More Information? • Thomas D. Schneid • Graduate Program Director • Safety, Security and Emergency Management • Tom.Schneid@eku.edu • Larry Collins • Department Chair • Safety, Security and Emergency Management • Larry.collins@eku.edu