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 Larry Collins Department Chair Safety, Security and Emergency Management