The Emergency Management Higher Education Colloquium is a virtual gathering for faculty, staff, administrators, and practitioners engaged in emergency management and homeland security higher education. The colloquium focuses on curriculum, teaching practice, research, and program leadership that support the preparation of future emergency management professionals.
This year鈥檚 theme, 鈥淪trong Foundations, Bold Adaptations,鈥� highlights the importance of building on established strengths in emergency management and homeland security education while responding to change, uncertainty, and emerging demands in the profession. The colloquium emphasizes how academic programs can update curriculum, refine instructional practice, and incorporate practitioner-informed lessons to ensure students are prepared for an increasingly complex professional environment.
The two-day, webinar-based colloquium is organized around distinct daily themes to support focused discussion and engagement.
Day 1: Foundations and Future Directions
Day 1 centers on the core elements of emergency management education and how recent
experience and emerging considerations are informing updates to curriculum, instruction,
and program practice. Sessions explore how strong academic foundations support stability,
responsiveness, and continued forward momentum.
Day 2: Adaptation and Innovation
Day 2 examines how emergency management education is adapting through innovation,
new tools, and evolving approaches. Sessions focus on instructional technology, artificial
intelligence, and programmatic responses to shifting professional expectations, with
an emphasis on preparing students for future professional practice.
The Emergency Management Higher Education Colloquium is a collaborative event designed to strengthen the academic foundations of emergency management and homeland security programs. Bringing together educators, researchers, and academic leaders, the colloquium provides a platform for meaningful discussions on curriculum development, instructional strategies, and research initiatives that shape the future of the field.
This event is an opportunity for institutions to share insights, explore emerging trends, and develop innovative approaches to educating the next generation of emergency management professionals. Through panel discussions, presentations, and networking sessions, participants engage in critical conversations that enhance academic programs and support the continued evolution of emergency management and homeland security education.
The Colloquium fosters collaboration among educators and researchers to enhance emergency management and homeland security academic programs. Through insightful discussions and knowledge-sharing, we aim to strengthen course design, research integration, and the preparation of future professionals.
Our vision is to provide a platform for advancing emergency management education by addressing emerging trends, refining instructional strategies, and ensuring academic programs remain aligned with the evolving needs of the profession
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The Emergency Management Higher Education Colloquium invites faculty, researchers, and academic leaders to submit proposals for presentations that explore innovative approaches to emergency management and homeland security education. This virtual event provides a platform to share research, teaching strategies, and program development ideas that strengthen academic programs and prepare future professionals for the evolving challenges of the field.
Submissions should align with this year鈥檚 theme, and address topics such as curriculum design, teaching methodologies, research applications, and emerging trends.
For full details on submission guidelines, please see the Call for Proposals.
Be part of a dynamic gathering of educators, researchers, and academic leaders dedicated to advancing emergency management and homeland security education. The Emergency Management Higher Education Colloquium offers a unique opportunity to collaborate, share best practices, and shape the future of the field.
Whether you鈥檙e looking to engage with peers, present your work, or explore innovative approaches to teaching and research, we invite you to join us. Sign up to stay informed, and register today to secure your spot!
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Email: emhs.colloquium@gmail.com
