February 2003
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Emergency Administration and Planning Program www.unt.edu/EADP/ Department of Public Administration eadp@unt.edu P.O. Box 310617 Denton, TX 76203-0617 |
Assistant Professor Hired
The EADP program is please to announce the forthcoming arrival of Jim Kendra as a new faculty member in the School of Community Service at the University of North Texas. Dr. Kendra holds a bachelor of science from the Massachusetts Maritime Academy and a masters degree in Geography from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. He completed his Ph.D. in Geography from Rutgers where he focused on individual and organizational response to risk in maritime shipping. Kendra currently serves as a Research Coordinator at the Disaster Research Center at the University of Delaware. In this position, he has supervised various research projects on disaster planning, the use of new technology in emergency management, environmental hazards mitigation, and risk perception/communication. His most recent work centers on the organizational response to the 9/11 terrorist disaster in New York. Dr. Kendra has presented papers at various national and international conferences. His publications have appeared in the proceedings of the 9th Annual Conference of the International Emergency Management Society, Environmental Hazards, and Middle States Geographer. Jim will teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels in the Department of Public Administration. Courses will include Special Populations, Leadership and Organizational Behavior, and Organizational Dimensions of Disasters. His appointment as an Assistant Professor begins Fall 2002. |
Students To Earn Certification EADP has recently take two steps to enhance the program for those students seeking careers in the private sector. First, EADP has worked with the Disaster Recovery Institute International to identify qualified instructors for the Private Sector Issues course. Second, students will be able to take a test at the conclusion of EADP 4030 that, if passed, will lead to an Associate Business Continuity Planner certificate. This approach to the class will be initiated during the Spring 2003 semester. |
This Issue: Page 1 - New EADP Faculty; Certification through Private Sector Issues crs. Page 2 - Distr Day 02; New Internship Requirements; Upcoming Conferences. Page 3 - New EADP Academic Advisor; IEMSA 2003 events/officers. Page 4 - Faculty Publications; ‘ 02 EADP Graduates; Tentative Summer ‘03 Schedule of Classes. Page 5 - Alumni News; EADP Scholarships. |
Students Learn from Disaster Experts On September 13, 2002, the Center for Public Management, Emergency Administration and Planning Program, and the International Emergency Management Student Association hosted “Disaster Education Day 2002.” The theme of the event was “The Future of Emergency Management.” Speakers came from a variety of sectors. Mr. Billy Zwerschke, the Past-President for the International Association of Emergency Managers (www.iaem.com) discussed the history of emergency management in the public sector. Daryl Spiewak, President-Elect of IAEM, spoke on the future of emergency management. Mr. Ben Taylor, President of the Disaster Recovery Institute (www.drii.org), spoke about the impacts of September 11th on the private sector. Mr. Rick Lohr, emergency manager of Somerset County in Pennsylvania, talked about the unique issues dealt with in his jurisdiction. In the past year, Somerset County managed the United Flight #93 on September 11th and the mine collapse of late July 2002. “The Importance of Regional Coordination of Emergency Management” panel provided an opportunity for emergency management professionals from around the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex to discuss the regional approach to emergency management. Darrell Toups from City of Garland, Bill Gross from the City of Dallas, City of Irving’s Pat McMacken, Fred Sebren from the North Texas Chapter of the Association of Contingency Planners, Gregg Dawson from the North Central Texas Council of Governments, and J.J. Jones from the City of Forth Worth all participated as panelists. Please look for the Fall 2003 edition of The Mitigator to learn about the upcoming Disaster Education Day. This year’s event is shaping up to be the best yet! Planning is being done for a multi-day event including lots of good information and a involvement from a number of different agencies. |
New Internship Requirements and Procedures Our Internship/Practicum courses have recently been restructured to further improve the internship experience for both students and hosts. EADP has introduced a more comprehensive internship preparation course (EADP 4800.001), which represents one half (3 credit hours) of the total 6-credit hour internship requirement. Topics covered in this preparatory course include career counseling, resume development, professionalism, and interviewing skills. EADP students who have completed Emergency Preparedness (EADP 3020), and approximately one-half of their major course work may register for the internship preparation course by first contacting our Internship Coordinator, Janay Tieken, for course approval. During EADP 4800.001 students will work with the Coordinator to arrange their internship. Following completion of EADP 4800.001, students will register for Internship Practicum (EADP 4800.002). Three hours of credit will be awarded for this practicum class when the student has completed 240 hours of internship and has turned in all required documentation. If you have any questions concerning internship requirements or procedures, please contact the Janay Tieken , Wooten Hall 169, jtieken@scs.cmm.unt.edu or phone 940/565-2305. |
Upcoming Conferences and Meetings • Texas Division of Emergency Management Annual Conference (February 23-26) Austin, Texas • Engineering for Extreme Winds (February 5-7) Lubbock, Texas • 24th Annual International Disaster Management Conference (February 6-9) Orlando, Florida • 10th Annual International Emergency Management Society Conference (June 3-6) Sophia-Antipolis, France • 13th World Conference on Disaster Management (June 22-25) Toronto, Canada For other conferences, see: http://www.colorado.edu/hazards/conf.html |
Meet Our New EADP Academic Advisor Hello everyone! My name is Jenny Andalman, and I am the academic advisor for Emergency Administration and Planning. If I have not met you yet, please make some time to stop by my office so that we can go over your degree plan. My office hours are Monday through Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM. Later appointments are available by request. You can make an appointment by calling (940) 565-4115. Now that the semester is starting, I would like to remind everyone who is graduating this May 03 that Graduation Packets are due by February 7th or there will be a late fee. You can pick up a grad packet in our office, Chilton Hall 289; please include a copy of your unofficial transcript from the registrar's office. It is also recommended that you set up an appointment with me so that we can do a "grad check" to make sure that you have met the degree requirements. My direct phone number is (940) 369-5068 and e-mail is jandalma@scs.cmm.unt.edu . I hope everyone has a great semester! See you soon.
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International Emergency Management Student Association IEMSA is the professional organization for students majoring in, or interested in, EADP (Emergency Administration and Planning). This organization will benefit students who are interested in the Emergency Management field, whether they are seeking jobs in the public, non-profit, or private sector area. Our organization is dedicated to the advancement of students through certifications in Emergency Management, tours at Emergency Management facilities, and internship opportunities. IEMSA will also look excellent on members’ resumes, showing their level of commitment in Emergency Management to future employers. This Spring semester’s activities include organizational involvement in the Texas Division of Emergency Management Conference on February 23-26 in Austin Texas. On March 8th IEMSA will take a tour of a major Emergency Management Facility and on April 11th our organization will throw a Mixer Party for all of the members. April 12th will be the UNT Preview and our last meeting and elections will be on April 29th. Finally, IEMSA will host the Flood Plain Management review and test for the Certification in Flood Plain Management. Our organization holds bi-weekly meetings beginning Tuesday, January 21st at 9:30pm, in WH 322, after class. For more information about IEMSA or our upcoming activities, please e-mail us at untiemsa@yahoo.com. Derek Shackelford, IEMSA President |
 Spring 2003 Officers Derek Shackelford, President Ryan Collins, Vice President Phillip Mongeau, Treasurer Noel Camberos, Secretary Dr. Robie Robinson, Faculty Advisor UNTIEMSA@yaoo.com
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Recent Faculty Publications McEntire, David A. “Coordinating Multi-Organizational Responses to Disaster: Lessons from the March 28, 2000, Fort Worth Tornado.” (2002). Disaster Prevention and Management. 11(5): 369-379. Drabek, Thomas E. and McEntire, David. “Emergent Phenomena and Multi-organizational Coordination in Disasters: Lessons from the Research and Literature.” (2002). International Journal of Mass Emergencies and Disasters. 20(2): 197-224. McEntire, David A. And Weber, Richard T. “A Functional Approach to Comprehensive Emergency Management.” (2002). ASPEP Journal. 9:47-57. |
Summer 2003
EADP Schedule
Tentative (subject to change)
May Mini Mester (May 12-28, 03)
3010 Intro to Emerg Mgmt MTWR 8am-12n
3025 Disaster Response MTWR 8am-12n
Summer I (June 2-July 3, 2003)
3050 Hazard Mitigation MTWR 10a-12n
3080 Leadership/Organz Behv MTWR 2p-4p
4800 Practicum by arrangement
4980 Terrorism and Em Mgmt TR 6p-10p
Summer II (July 7-August 8, 2003)
4030 Private Sector Issues MTWR 2p-4p
4040 International Disasters MTWR 10a-12n
4800 Practicum by arrangement
4980 Fed Govt and Distrs TR 6p-10p
 EADP Congratulates our 2002 Graduates |
December 2002 Heather Arment Kevin Kronenberger Adam Benatar-Lewin Chris Leonardi Brian Bennett Albert Manley Michael Clanton David Matchett Brian Drury Brian McDonough Arnulfo Gonzalez Samuel McIntyre Kimberly Hervey Kyle Palmer John Hester David Spence Leonard Eugene Holloway, Jr. Florentino Vega Chad Horrilleno |
August 02 John Aquilina Joseph Harville Christopher Barrett Andrew Lewis Andrea Barron Luis Montoya Corey Bass Kevin Pigg Kyle Clemmons Mark Scott Clare Graham Danny Setliff Harold Hall, Jr. Daniel Watkins, Jr. |
May 02 Brian Alford David Moore Jeffrey Arrington Dianna Orender April Baston Pamela Parker Kimberly Brown Melissa Patterson Dorothy Floyd Leslie Paulson Patrick Hart Mariah Phipps Kim Labree Kevin Purdy Patrick Marrin Rafe Stuckey Molly McFadden Jeffrey Thomason Patrick Mcneeley Benjamin Tullier Jaime Miers Summer Wilhelm |
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A note to our EADP Alumni New ‘Alumni News’ Section We are including a new section in The Mitigator dedicated to ‘Alumni News’ (see page 5). We will post personal and professional updates of our graduates in each edition as we receive them from you. If you would like to share your news with colleagues, please email us at eadp.unt.edu or mail us at: EADP, Box 310617, UNT, Denton, TX 76203. Also, Emergency Administration and Planning is requesting business cards from the graduates of the program. The cards will be used to update information on the EADP website and will also be displayed in a case in Wooten Hall. The purpose is to help promote networking among practitioners in the field and our students. Please mail your cards to the address above. With thanks. |
SCHOLARSHIPS!! — IMPORTANT REMINDER TO EADP STUDENTS — SCHOLARSHIPS!!
Application deadline for EADP scholarships is approaching. Review of applications begins March 1st for the Tom Joslin Memorial Scholarship and the Jim L. And Sue E. Jackson Scholarship. Each scholarship award is in the amount of $1000 towards tuition, payable in two $500 installments for the fall and spring semesters. For information, please visit the ‘SCHOLARSHIPS’ link on our website or visit the EADP Office, Wooten Hall 367.