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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
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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
Need More Information? • Thomas D. Schneid • Graduate Program Director • Safety, Security and Emergency Management • Tom.Schneid@eku.edu • Larry Collins • Department Chair • Safety, Security and Emergency Management • Larry.collins@eku.edu