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2011 Emergency Management Student Survey

2011 Emergency Management Student Survey. Michael J. Kelley, Jr. AEM, ALEM, MEMS First Vice President, IAEM – USA Student Region Nancy Harris President, IAEM –USA Student Region. Changes from 2010. Additional questions regarding professional development and credentialing

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2011 Emergency Management Student Survey

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  1. 2011 Emergency Management Student Survey Michael J. Kelley, Jr. AEM, ALEM, MEMS First Vice President, IAEM – USA Student Region Nancy Harris President, IAEM –USA Student Region 2011 Emergency Management Student Survey

  2. Changes from 2010 • Additional questions regarding professional development and credentialing • Survey instrument sent out to entire Student Council, with the international results to be published at the 2011 EMEC Conference 2011 Emergency Management Student Survey

  3. Demographics • 185 US Respondents • 73% Male • 33% Between ages 22-30 • 79% Caucasian • 67% Working Full Time • 22% Earning between 50,001-75,000 2011 Emergency Management Student Survey

  4. Demographics Ethnicity Gender Age 2011 Emergency Management Student Survey

  5. Academics • 3% Pursuing a Certificate Program • 6% Pursuing Associates Degrees • 42% Pursuing Bachelors Degrees • 43% Pursuing Masters Degrees • 6% Pursuing Doctoral Degrees • 61% Enrolled in 100% online Institution • 48% Full Time Students 2011 Emergency Management Student Survey

  6. Academics Enrollment Status Degree Programs Program Delivery 2011 Emergency Management Student Survey

  7. Academics • 53% rank Academic Standards of their program as “Excellent” • 43% rank incorporation of current developments in the field as “Excellent” • 45% rank their overall Emergency Management Program as “Excellent” 2011 Emergency Management Student Survey

  8. Academics • 69% see a gap between academics and practical experience • 52% rank intellectual quality of professors as “Excellent” • 53% rank practical/real world experience of professors as “Excellent” 2011 Emergency Management Student Survey

  9. Work Experience • 55% currently employed in EM or related field • 19% have never been employed in EM or related field • 17% have worked less than 1 year in the field • 44% working in the public sector 2011 Emergency Management Student Survey

  10. Work Experience Work Experience Number of years in EM or related field 2011 Emergency Management Student Survey

  11. Armed Forces • 36% of students have served in the armed forces • 71% believe their military training helped prepare them for a career in EM • 35% have been deployed in support of EM relief operations 2011 Emergency Management Student Survey

  12. Armed Forces Deployed in support of emergency relief operations Service in the Armed Forces 2011 Emergency Management Student Survey

  13. Professional Development • 78% have participated in “real life” EM related incident • 99% belong to IAEM • 39% have never attended an EM related conference • 86% have never presented at an EM related conference • 72% have never worked as an intern during their academic program 2011 Emergency Management Student Survey

  14. Professional Emergency Management Membership 2011 Emergency Management Student Survey

  15. Professional Development 2011 Emergency Management Student Survey

  16. Professional Development • 77% have completed the FEMA Professional Development Series • 14% have completed the FEMA Advanced Professional Development Series • 60% have attended training at EMI 2011 Emergency Management Student Survey

  17. Professional Development 2011 Emergency Management Student Survey

  18. Career Preparation • 66% of students institutions offer career counseling and EM networking • 69% have never met with career counselor or faculty to discuss EM career • 79% have never received advice/counseling on interviewing/resume/cover letter writing • 85% never received help in searching for EM and other related jobs 2011 Emergency Management Student Survey

  19. Volunteerism • 51% currently volunteer • 62% have volunteered 0-5 years • 39% volunteer 0-5 hours per month 2011 Emergency Management Student Survey

  20. Principals of Emergency Management How familiar do you think your university is with the PEM How familiar are you with the PEM? 2011 Emergency Management Student Survey

  21. Research • 73% have conducted research as part of their degree program • 74% have conducted their research on the topic of “Preparedness” • 89% have never had their research published 2011 Emergency Management Student Survey

  22. Research Research Topics Chosen by Students 2011 Emergency Management Student Survey

  23. Student Thoughts • Students desire hand-on training to reinforce the classroom • Integration of credentials into programs • Integration of technology into courses • Assistance with job placement • Students are continuing to augment education with training 2011 Emergency Management Student Survey

  24. Thank You • Any Questions? Michael J. Kelley, Jr. AEM, ALEM, MEMS kg4zre@hotmail.com Nancy Harris njharris27@comcast.net Full survey results and PPT @ http://www.iaem.com/students 2011 Emergency Management Student Survey

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