2010 Emergency Management Student Survey Michael J. Kelley, Jr. AEM, ALEM First Vice President, IAEM...

2010 Emergency Management Student Survey

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Michael J. Kelley, Jr. AEM, ALEMFirst Vice President, IAEM – USA Student Region

Nancy HarrisPresident, IAEM –USA Student Region


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Changes from 2009

• Additional questions regarding armed forces• Credentials


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Demographics

• 257 Respondents• 67% Male• 30% Between ages 31-40• 86% Caucasian• 69% Working Full Time• 25% Earning between 50,001-75,000


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Demographics

2007 2008 2009 20100

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MaleFemale

2007 2008 2009 20100

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WhiteHispanicAfrican Amer-ican

2007 2008 2009 20100

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GenderEthnicity

Age


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Academics

• 5% Pursuing Associates Degrees• 32% Pursuing Bachelors Degrees• 52% Pursuing Masters Degrees• 8% Pursuing Doctoral Degrees• 61% Enrolled in 100% online Institution• 45% Full Time Students


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2008 2009 20100

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CertificateAssociatesBachelorsMastersDoctorate

2008 2009 20100

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Full TimePart TimeGraduated

2009 20100

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100% Online100% On CampusHybrid

Degree ProgramsEnrollment Status

Program Delivery

Academics


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Academics

• 48% rank Academic Standards of their program as “Excellent”

• 42% rank incorporation of current developments in the field as “Excellent”

• 44% rank their overall Emergency Management Program as “Excellent”


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Academics

• 63% see a gap between academics and practical experience

• 52% rank intellectual quality of professors as “Excellent”

• 47% rank practical/real world experience of professors as “Excellent”


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Work Experience

• 56% currently employed in EM or related field• 23% have never been employed in EM or

related field• 26% have worked less than 1 year in the field• 49% working in the public sector


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Work Experience

2008 2009 20100

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30

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50

60

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Currently Work in EMNever worked in EM

2008 2009 201005

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0-3 years3-7 years7 + years

Work Experience Number of years in EM or related field


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Armed Forces

• 36% of students have served in the armed forces

• 71.6% believe their military training helped prepare them for a career in EM

• 33% have been deployed in support of EM relief operations


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Armed Forces

2008 2009 20100

10203040506070 Have served

in the armed forces

Have never served in the armed forces

2009 20100

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YesNo

Service in the Armed ForcesDeployed in support of emergency relief operations


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Professional Development

• 76% have participated in “real life” EM related incident

• 98% belong to IAEM• 45% have never attended an EM related

conference• 85% have never presented at an EM related

conference• 75% have never worked as an intern during

their academic program


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Students Holding Professional Credentials

Certified Emergency ManagerAssociate Emergency ManagerState CertificationDepartment of Defense CertificationNone


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• 77% have completed the FEMA Professional Development Series

• 12% have completed the FEMA Advanced Professional Development Series

• 67% have attended training at EMI


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Career Preparation

• 65% of students institutions offer career counseling and EM networking

• 73% have never met with career counselor or faculty to discuss EM career

• 78% have never received advice/counseling on interviewing/resume/cover letter writing

• 78% never received help in searching for EM and other related jobs


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Volunteerism

• 39% currently volunteer• 70% have volunteered 0-5 years• 48% volunteer 0-5 hours per month

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Principals of Emergency Management

2009 201005

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PoorFairGoodVery GoodExcellent

How familiar are you with the PEM?

2009 20100

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PoorFairGoodVery GoodExcellent

How familiar do you think your university is with the PEM


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Research

• 70% have conducted research as part of their degree program

• 70% have conducted their research on the topic of “Preparedness”

• 86% have never had their research published


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Research

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PreventionMitigationPreparednessPlanningResponseRecoveryOther

Research Topics Chosen by Students


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Student Thoughts

• Students desire hand-on training to reinforce the classroom

• Integration of credentials into programs• Integration of technology into courses• Development of planning and logistics specific

courses


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Thank You

• Any Questions? Michael J. Kelley, Jr. AEM, ALEM

[email protected] Nancy Harris

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Full survey results and PPT @http://www.iaem.com/students

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