University Updates

New Pan Flu Exercise and Training Services From Texas A&M and Simulation Education Services (SES) The two programs offered are a Pandemic Flu Desktop Exercise Services Set and a Public Health and Hospital Continuity-of-Operations Exercise and Training Services Set. read

New Department of Defense Contract Positions University of Maryland University College (UMUC) to Be First U.S. University Serving Troops on the Ground in Iraq Under this program, UMUC will provide undergraduate liberal arts coursework and several graduate-level programs to U.S. troops stationed in foreign countries, including Iraq. read

U.S. Fire Administration Announces Two New Self-Study Courses Offered by the National Fire Academy "These new courses incorporate the most recent changes to the National Response Framework and provide an excellent review tool for firefighters," said U.S. Fire Administrator Greg Cade. read

Eight Senior Fire Officials Selected for Harvard's Senior Executives in State and Local Government Program This 19-day program brings together state and local government officials from across the United States to focus on the complex roles and responsibilities of senior elected, appointed, and career officials. read

Northcentral University Adds Business, Corporate and Campus Security Specialization Northcentral University announces the newest master's and doctoral business degree specialization, Business, Corporate and Campus Security. This online program was designed to address corporate security and facility protection. read

American Military University Joins the Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges Degree Network System The Servicemembers Opportunity College (SOC) Degree Network is a system of more than 160 college curriculum networks within SOC for servicemembers and their adult family members to guarantee transfer of their coursework to other colleges in the network. read

University of Maryland University College Professor Responsible for Developing Information Assurance Program After 9/11 Receives Prestigious Award Dr. Jim Q. Chen, collegiate professor and program director, receives 2008 University System of Maryland's Board of Regents' Faculty Award for teaching excellence. read

University of Albany Announces Addressing At-Risk Populations in Emergency Preparedness Planning Broadcast Speakers will share their experiences during the broadcast, discuss specific information gathered during the ASTHO-led at-risk populations during pandemic engagement meetings, & provide insights about key relationships developed with other jurisdictions. read

Northcentral University Call for Papers: Global Border Security Conference and Technology Expo White Papers are invited to be submitted for two different categories: one for working professionals in academics, industry, and law-enforcement and military professionals; and the second for college students under the age of 25. read

Ivy Tech Community College to Host Southwest Indiana Law Enforcement Academy "This partnership will serve as a recruitment tool, and it will emphasize the important role education plays in developing successful law-enforcement officers," said Evansville Police Chief Brad Hill. read

Columbia Law School Announces A Conference That Will Address Violence on College Campuses This April 4th Columbia Law School Event Looks at Prediction, Prevention, Response read

School of Public Health University at Albany Announces A Pandemic Planning for Academic Institutions Webcast This program will share information and resources available to academic institutions. read

University of Albany School of Public Health Announces GIS and Public Health Day This program will offer an overview of Geographic Information Systems and their applications to Public Health. read

Homeland Security Department Names Academic Institutions to Lead New Centers of Excellence Five new Centers of Excellence, located throughout the country, will focus on: border security/immigration; explosives detection, mitigation, & response; maritime, island, & port security; natural disasters; coastal infrastructure & emergency management. read

Columbia Southern University Adds American Jail Association (AJA) to Growing List of Learning Partners This partnership allows AJA members and their immediate families to receive educational benefits including a tuition discount, application fee waiver, and textbooks at no cost. Partners are also promoted on the CSU website and in marketing materials. read

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