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
Why Online?
Questions?
Need More Information?
• Thomas D. Schneid• Graduate Program Director• Safety, Security and Emergency Management• [email protected]
• Larry Collins• Department Chair• Safety, Security and Emergency Management• [email protected]