2nd Annual Homeland Defense and Security Education Summit
The Naval Postgraduate School Center for Homeland Defense and Security
The Homeland Security/Defense Education Consortium
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security
The University of Maryland University College
University of Maryland University College Mar 18-19, 2008
The agenda focused on our theme of "Innovation in Homeland Defense and Security Education," and included presentations
from many of the DHS Centers of Excellence. Presentations were on a topic of significance to the
Homeland Security and Homeland Defense education communities, in four tracks.
Agenda, March 18
Sponsors' Welcome/Opening Remarks
Dr. Stanley Supinski, Naval Postgraduate School, Center for Homeland Defense and Security
Dr. James E. Sherwood, Provost and Chief Academic Officer, University of Maryland University College
Keynote Address
Chad Sweet, Chief of Staff, Department of Homeland Security
Summit Sponsor Program Updates
Dr. Houston Polson, Chair, Homeland Security & Defense Education Consortium, NORAD/USNORTHCOM
Dennis R. Schrader, Deputy Administrator National Preparedness Directorate, FEMA U.S. Department of Homeland Security
David O'Keeffe, CEO, Center for Homeland Defense and Security, Naval Postgraduate School
Mr. Patrick Newman, Program Manager, Academic & Interagency Programs, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Innovation in Homeland Security Education & Training
Dr. David H. McIntyre, Texas A&M University - "Upgrading Socrates: Innovation and Teaching with Technology"
Mr. Steve Recca, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs - "Career Advocacy Program"
Panel - Establishing a Homeland Security Degree Program
Mr. Steve Carter, University of Maryland University College
Dr. Bernie McCarthy, Missouri State University
Dr. Pam Collins, Eastern Kentucky University
Guest Speaker - Mr. Don Loren
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Security Integration
Concurrent Sessions - Day 1 Afternoon
Track One - Innovation in Education
An Educational Initiative Combining Security and Global Climate Change Needs for Critical Infrastructure Protection, Rae Zimmerman, New York University
Integrating Maritime Security Education and Training - Solving the Program Sustainability Problem, Laurie Thomas and John Ostrander, Findlay University of Ohio/California Maritime Academy
The BEOC (Business Emergency Operation Center), A National Model for Private Sector Engagement in Exercises, Coordinated Response and Recovery, Mike Chumer, Hank Straub, Jacqueline Barnum, Derek Linebarger, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Business Executives for National Security, Picatinny Arsenal
Teaching Comparative Homeland Security, Nadav Morag, Naval Postgraduate School
Track Two - Innovation in Program Development
Developing an Intelligence Studies Program at a Private Liberal Arts College, Gregory Moore, Notre Dame College
The Academic Legitimacy of Homeland Security Studies, Michael Fishbein, Jim Bryan, Daniel Webster College/San Francisco State University
Problems in developing a CC Program, Jeff Peck, Delaware Technical College
Linking Homeland Security Curriculum Currency and Classroom Innovation, Frank McCluskey, Gwen Hall, American Public University System
Track Three - Innovation in Research
Teaching Homeland Security to Public Health Students, Tee Guidotti, Rebecca Katz, George Washington University
Emergency Preparedness Education Arriving into the 21st Century, Yuri Milo, Christine Shamloo, ER One
Model-based Data Engineering for HLS Applications, Andreas Tolk, Old Dominion University
Biodefense Education in the 21st Century, Greg Koblentz, George Mason University
Track four - Innovation in Military Education
Command & General Staff College Homeland Security Studies, Rich Berkebile - US Army Command & General Staff College
Transatlantic Civil Security: The Marshall Center's Seminar on Transatlantic Civil Security (STACS), Jack Clarke, George C. Marshall Center
Limited Objective Experiments being conducted surrounding the Department of Defense's Homeland Defense and Civil Support Joint Operating Concept, Bert Tussing, US Army War College
Developing a Planning Process across Organizational Boundaries, Joe DiRenzo, Fred Bertsch, United States Coast Guard
Homeland Security/Defense Education Consortium Association
Acting Director
Networking Social Hosted by the Long Island University, Homeland Security Management Institute
Agenda, March 19
Welcoming Comments/Administrative Notes, Conference Co-Chairs
Dr. Lance Robinson, Homeland Security/Defense Education Consortium - Battelle Memorial Institute
Dr. Stanley Supinski, Naval Postgraduate School, Center for Homeland Defense and Security
Keynote Address
Mr. Gene Pino, Director, Education, Training and Exercise, North American Aerospace Defense Command / US Northern Command
Concurrent Breakout Sessions Day 2 Morning
Track 1 - Innovation in Education
Designing a Strategic Studies Course for Federal Security Professionals: Optimizing a Blended Learning Experience, Joseph Vorbach, National Defense University
Innovations in Learning Management: DHS' Establishment of an Enterprise-Wide Application, Jay Allen, Department of Homeland Security
Online All-Hazard Science Resources: Classroom-Based Tools in Emergency Management Higher Education, Fred May, Jason Levy, Western Illinois University/Western Washington University
Room to Grow - Incubating Competency Based Training for Busy Practitioners, Sharon Stanley, Ohio State University
Track 2 - Innovation in Program Development
Expanding Emergency Management Education to non Emergency Management Disciplines: Emergency Management as an Elective Course, Ali Asgary, York University, Toronto
Development and Validation of a BS Curriculum in Homeland Security, Daniel Cutrer, James Ramsay, Bob Raffel, Embry Riddle University
Building and Sustaining an Education Continuum for the Homeland Security Workforce, Debra Griffin, John Heller, Laramie County Community College/Wyoming Office of Homeland Security
Developing Multi-Department Programs: Mastering the Master of Science Process, Jeannine Kantz, Texas A&M University
Track 3 - Innovation in Research
Effectively Conducting an Online Masters Program in Bio-Security, Rachel Schwarz, St. Louis University
A Model for Adaptive Homeland Security Organizations, Stephen Ries, Department of Homeland Security
Homeland Security Related Issues with Minor League Nuclear Infrastructures: Critical Topics on the Decommissioning of Research Reactors, Adrian V. Gheorghe, Dan V. Vamanu - Old Dominion University/ Horia Hulubei National Institute of Physics and Nuclear Engineering, Bucharest, Romania
Biowarfare and Bioterrorism: Are Synthetic Biology and Genetic Engineering Creating the Blueprints for the Perfect Bioweapon?, Dana Perkins, McKenna Long & Aldridge, LLP
Track 4 - Innovation in Technology
Regression Modeling and Prediction of Causes and Consequences of Oil and Gas Pipeline Accidents and Electric Power Outages, Carlos Restrepo, Jeffrey Simonoff, Rae Zimmerman, New York University
Student Freelance Search of Science and Technology Developments Applicable to Improved Homeland Security, Frank Kesterman, University of Maryland University College
Evaluating Radioactive Materials Security in a Pharmaceutical Company through a Capstone Project, Stephanie Dinh and Shekar Viswanathan, National University
Homeland Security Education and Training Via High-Bandwidth Fiber Optics - Lighting a Pathway That Will Also Shine During All-Hazards Homeland Security Events, Eric Frost, San Diego State University
Networking Lunch - Panel on the National Security Education Program
Ambassador Ruth Whiteside, Director, Foreign Service Institute
Lieutenant General Frances Wilson, President, National Defense University
Dr. George Tanner, Chief Learning Officer, Department of Homeland Security
Ms. Jill Rhodes, Assistant Deputy Director of National Intelligence for Education, Training, Integration and Collaboration
Concurrent Breakout Sessions Day 2 Afternoon
Track One - Innovation in Education
Infusing Geo-spatial Technology into Homeland Security Education, Tom Mueller, California University of Pennsylvania
Teaching Law and Politics for Homeland Security, Greg Mandoli, University of Maryland University College
Taming the Tide: Knowledge Management for Homeland Security, Curtis Heidtke, US Northern Command
Track Two - Innovation in Program Development
Creating a Differentiated, Relevant, and Accessible Homeland Security and Safety Engineering Program, Shekar Viswanathan and Howard Evans, National University
How Homeland Security Themes are Taught in Graduate Public Administration Programs, Christine Springer, M. Ernita Joaquin, University of Nevada Las Vegas
Development and Early Implementation of the "Endorsement" Model of Emergency Management Certificates, Scot Phelps, Southern Connecticut University
Track Three - Innovation in Research
Thinking Strategically About Enhanced State Education and Preparedness for Homeland Security Tasks and Missions, Robert McCreight, George Washington University
Anticipating the Future of Calamities Using Historic Disaster Research, Claire Rubin, George Washington University
Studies in Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness At the High School Level, Frank Mezzanotte, Leah Beaulieu, Eric Cromwell, Macon Tucker, Greg Komondor, and Dale Stonesifer, Harford County/Maryland Public Schools/Harford County Sheriff's Office
Track Four - Innovation in Technology
Disaster Systems Modeling in Space and Time: Classroom Applications using Cascading Disaster Models Integrated with Timeline Software, Fred May, Mario D'Angelo, Western Illinois University
Infusing GIS Across the Curriculum: Professional Security Studies at NJCU, Tsung Y. (Bill) Soo Hoo, Michael Krantz, John Collins, William Montgomery, and Ida Greidanus, New Jersey City University
New Methodologies for Understanding the Transboundary Risks of Aging Critical Infrastructure: Innovations in Vulnerability Assessment and Decision Support Systems for Homeland Security Education, Adrian V. Gheorghe, Jason K. Levy, Old Dominion University/Western Washington University
Closing Comments and Wrap Up - Conference Co-Chairs
Dr. Lance Robinson, Homeland Security/Defense Education Consortium - Battelle Memorial Institute
Dr. Stanley Supinski, Naval Postgraduate School, Center for Homeland Defense and Security
