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Emergency Management Reading Trends Survey 2009

Analysis of top literature in emergency management based on survey of practitioners, showing growing consensus and key readings. Contact Carol L. Cwiak for more information.

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Emergency Management Reading Trends Survey 2009

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  1. 2009 Body of Knowledge Report:The Practitioner’s ViewpointFEMA Emergency ManagementHigher Education Program Carol L. Cwiak North Dakota State University

  2. Following up on Body of Knowledge from prior years • This year practitioners were surveyed via the IAEM & the All Hands Emergency Management listservs • The survey instrument asked participants for the top ten “must reads” for emergency management

  3. 47 responses received 165 selections 76 list entries total Most respondents provided two to four selections (three to five in 2007) 32% of the “must reads” provided were specific to one respondent (single entries)

  4. Compare single entries: • 2009 (practitioners) 32% • 2008 (academia) 48% • 2007 (practitioners) 73% • 2006 (academia) 85% • Starting to see evidence of greater consensus

  5. Observations on this year’s list… • Principles of Emergency Management • a “must read” for 38% of respondents • Survey went to engaged & committed practitioners • Over time may see an educational curve impact on • this list – not readily apparent as of yet • Respondents that had less selections offered • day-to-day hands-on material

  6. Contact Information Carol L. Cwiak Emergency Management Program Dept. of Sociology, Anthropology, and Emergency Management North Dakota State University Dept 2350 P.O. Box 6050 Fargo, ND 58108-6050 (701) 231-5847 carol.cwiak@ndsu.edu www.ndsu.edu/ndsu/em

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