2009 Emergency Management Student Survey Paul Gorczyca First Vice President, IAEM – USA Student Region Brian Silva President, IAEM –USA Student Region

Changes From 2008 Length Questions What are we looking to accomplish?

Demographics Survey Results as of May 15, Respondents 72% Male 40% Between ages % Caucasian 58% Working Full Time 29% Earning less that $20,000

Gender Age

Ethnicity

Academics 26% Pursuing B.S. ( 19% pursuing M.S., 11% pursuing M.A and 11% pursuing doctorate) 44% enrolled in 100% online program (33% on campus) 58% maintain Full Time Status 46% rank Academic Standards of their program as “Excellent” 33% rank incorporation of current developments in the field as “Very Good and Excellent”

Degree Programs Enrollment Status

Academics 37% rank their overall EM Program as “Excellent” 65% see a gap between academics and practical experience 41% rank intellectual quality of professors as “Excellent” 41% rank practical/real world experience of professors as “Excellent”

Is there a gap between academia and real world experience?

Work Experience 35% currently employed in EM or other related field (27% have never been employed in EM or related field) 29% have worked less than 1 year in the field. 49% working in public sector

Work Experi ence

Personal Development 94% belong to IAEM 46% never attended EM related conference 86% never presented at EM related conference 70% have participated in “real-life” EM related incident (Haz-Mat, Natural Disaster, MCI, Etc.) 70% have never worked as an intern during their academic program

Career Preparation 64% of students academics institutions offer career counseling and EM networking 61% have never met w/ career counselor or faculty to discuss EM careers 75% have never received advice/counseling on interviewing/resume/cover letter writing 75% never received help in searching for EM or other related job.

Volunteerism 39% currently volunteer 80% have volunteered for 0-5 years

Principles of Emergency Management How well does you University incorporate each principle into the EM Program – Comprehensive - 41% “Very Good” – Progressive - 38% “Very Good” – Risk-Driven - 36% “Very Good” – Integrated - 38% “Very Good” – Collaborative - 35% “Very Good” – Coordinated - 42% “Very Good” – Flexible - 34% “Very Good” – Professional - 38% “Very Good”

Research 70% have conducted research as part of their degree program 70% have conducted their research on the topic of “Preparedness” 85% have never had their research published

Student Thoughts Students looking for more hands-on learning Break from academia to real world practical learning More assistance in job searching networking and career development Internships and Research needs to be improved

THANK YOU! Any questions?? Paul Gorczyca – Brian Silva –