Comparing My High School & College Emergency Management Experiences

The Student Dispatch is a space to highlight the voices of our MACEM&PS students while they're still studying with us! Topics are chosen by the students in consultation with an advisor, and are only lightly edited - we want this to be authentic to their skills, feelings, and knowledge at the time of writing. Join … Continue reading Comparing My High School & College Emergency Management Experiences

2-Year Emergency Management Programs, Part VII: Curriculum Development Resources

This blog contains excerpts from the “Planning Resource for Developing a Two-Year Emergency Management Academic Program” (March 2019) and reflects the collective contribution of the time and expertise of several individuals sharing their dedication to preparing the next generation of emergency management professionals. Join the national community of two-year emergency management program discussion! Did you … Continue reading 2-Year Emergency Management Programs, Part VII: Curriculum Development Resources

2-Year Emergency Management Programs, Part VI: Emergency Management Core

This blog contains excerpts from the “Planning Resource for Developing a Two-Year Emergency Management Academic Program” (March 2019) and reflects the collective contribution of the time and expertise of several individuals sharing their dedication to preparing the next generation of emergency management professionals. Join the national community of two-year emergency management program discussion! Did you … Continue reading 2-Year Emergency Management Programs, Part VI: Emergency Management Core

2-Year Emergency Management Programs, Part V: General Education Curricula

This blog contains excerpts from the “Planning Resource for Developing a Two-Year Emergency Management Academic Program” (March 2019) and reflects the collective contribution of the time and expertise of several individuals sharing their dedication to preparing the next generation of emergency management professionals. Join the national community of two-year emergency management program discussion! Did you … Continue reading 2-Year Emergency Management Programs, Part V: General Education Curricula

2-Year Emergency Management Programs, Part IV: Delivery Mode and Sequencing Considerations

This blog contains excerpts from the “Planning Resource for Developing a Two-Year Emergency Management Academic Program” (March 2019) and reflects the collective contribution of the time and expertise of several individuals sharing their dedication to preparing the next generation of emergency management professionals. Join the national community of two-year emergency management program discussion! Did you … Continue reading 2-Year Emergency Management Programs, Part IV: Delivery Mode and Sequencing Considerations

Congratulations to Kathy Francis!

Kathy Francis was recently named a Featured Leader by Same Shield, an organization that highlights and honors females working in public safety. Kathy serves as the FCC Executive Director of Emergency Management Programs and directs the Mid-Atlantic Center for Emergency Management (MACEM). In this position, she leads the MACEM to provide education, training, and professional … Continue reading Congratulations to Kathy Francis!