The Professionalization of Emergency Management in Institutions of Higher Education

Farris David () and McCreight Robert
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Farris David: George Mason University – Emergency Management, 4393 University Drive, MS 5E2 Police and Safety Headquarters, Fairfax, VA 22030, USA
McCreight Robert: Penn State University, Global Campus Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Springfield, VA, USA

Journal of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, 2014, vol. 11, issue 1, 73-94

Abstract: This article explores the development of emergency management as a specialized profession in institutions of higher education (IHE). The authors perform a meta-analysis of existing literature, research, surveys, and best practices to provide an overview of emergency management in IHE in contrast to municipal and county emergency management organizations. A synopsis of institutional emergency management department demographics, typical responsibilities, and regulatory environment is provided to illustrate the unique challenges facing IHE emergency managers. The article concludes with recommendations for the continued maturation of emergency management as a profession within IHE by defining the emergency manager’s role and responsibilities, establishing best practices, and improving access to the field for women and minorities.

Keywords: college; career; emergency management; higher education; university (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2014
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DOI: 10.1515/jhsem-2013-0074

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