Volume III | Fall 2022

Department News & Updates

Happy Fall '22 Term!

MPA Program Re-accredited

JSU Master of Public Administration (MPA) has been re-accredited by NASPAA for another 5 years till 2027. MPA program has been named as one of the best programs (ranked # 9) for earning an online master's degree in public administration in 2022.

Best Online MPA in 2022 Ranking

EM Received Cybersecurity Grant

JSU EM in collaboration with The Center for Best Practices in Law Enforcement received a Cybersecurity grant (JSU sub-award amount $281,413.41) from CINA- Criminal Investigations and Network Analysis, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Center of Excellence at George Mason University. The PIs for this project from EM include Dr. Tanveer Islam and Brad McGriff.

Cybersecurity Micro-credential

EM Annual Doctoral Seminar 2022

We had a wonderful 2022 Doctoral Integrative Seminar at the JSU Merrill Hall Auditorium and at McClellan Center from August 8- August 12. Below are some of the pictures from the Seminar. All Photos Ⓒ JSU Digital Media Services.

Department Updates

FEMA HiEd Grant

Dr. Arjola Balilaj and Dr. Tanveer Islam received FEMA Higher Education Grant for their research project titled "Assessment of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts in State and Local Emergency Management Agencies". Congratulations!

New Publication

Dr. Laura Olson authored a new UNDP publication, which was launched at the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction in Bali in May 2022 - "Case Studies on Institutional Arrangements for Recovery". Congratulations!

Case Studies on Institutional Arrangements for Recovery

Graduate Studies Programs Fair

The Department participated at the Graduate Studies Programs Fair on October 5th, 2022 at the TMB Auditorium. Ⓒ Mallorie Kandziorski

All-Hazards Preparedness Workshop for Senior Officials

The Department hosted an ONLINE Senior Officials Workshop for All-Hazards Preparedness (MGT-312) on August 27, 2022 (9:00 am- 1:00 pm) in collaboration with Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service - TEEX. The table-top scenario is specifically designed for JSU. The workshop was well received by students and faculty.

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Contribute to EM/PA

We have about 500 active students and approx. 2500 graduates in all 50 states of the United States and all 7 continents! Below is a word cloud of locations of most of our students and alumni. If you are interested contributing to our programs, visit the link below. (select 'Make a Donation', then select "Emergency Management" and/or "MPA Program" from drop down option menu). Thank you!