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Happy National Hispanic Heritage Month!

Jasmine May2020-11-25T06:10:50+00:00

From September 15 to October 15, the United States recognizes and celebrates the contributions and influences of Hispanic Americans through their history, culture, achievements. Originally referred to as Hispanic Heritage Week back in 1968 when it was first established. Twenty-years later, it was expanded to a month-long celebration in 1988 when Representative Esteban Edward Torres and Senator Paul Simon sponsored and amended the change, which was then signed into law by President Ronald Reagan. The reason the date of September 15 was chosen as the starting date to commemorate National Hispanic Month is because it centers around the anniversary of [...]

Happy National Hispanic Heritage Month!Jasmine May2020-11-25T06:10:50+00:00

Disasters Don’t Wait for Anyone: Be Prepared! Plan Accordingly

Jasmine May2020-09-28T17:09:06+00:00

By Kellie Hale September is recognized at National Preparedness Month (NPM). It was launched back in 2004 by FEMA through the organizations Ready Campaign as a way to promote disaster planning for families and communities. With COVID-19 continuing to impact our nation, it is the perfect opportunity to be involved in NPM. Ready.gov provides a week-by-week plan of activities for September you can partake in with your family on how to be better prepared. Such activities include Make A Plan, Build A Kit, Prepare for Disasters, and Teach Youth About Preparedness. Understanding more about the ways you can be prepared for [...]

Disasters Don’t Wait for Anyone: Be Prepared! Plan AccordinglyJasmine May2020-09-28T17:09:06+00:00

HSEM Institute: Future Workshops

Jasmine May2020-09-28T17:31:07+00:00

Our Center will focus on expanding the training and education activities available through the HSEM Institute. These trainings will provide professional development opportunities for faculty, industry professionals, and students. Trainings will be in the All-Hazards Emergency Management fields (Criminal Justice, HSEM, Occupational Health and Safety, EMT/EMS, Fire Command/Fire Services and Cybersecurity). Business Continuity Planning, Resilience and Recovery, FEMA fundamentals, and Mental Health in Disaster Management have been identified as priority training. These courses will help students, faculty, and industry professionals gain awareness of industry needs, while staying current, and leveraging existing strengths and partnerships. Instructors will be industry experts who [...]

HSEM Institute: Future WorkshopsJasmine May2020-09-28T17:31:07+00:00

Rising Star Award: Past Recipient Response – Shane Moore

Jasmine May2020-11-25T00:26:47+00:00

I am truly grateful for the opportunities and experience that I was able to gain while working for the Center of Excellence for HSEM. I believe this award to be one of many extensions of empowerment that the Center provides to everyone that they touch. For me it was not so much the object I received, rather it was the feeling of pride that I experienced because the people I respected believed in my success. When I was presented with the award in front of my colleagues it wasn’t as if I was being honored in the sense that I [...]

Rising Star Award: Past Recipient Response – Shane MooreJasmine May2020-11-25T00:26:47+00:00

“Whither Emergency Management?” – September 2020

Jasmine May2020-10-07T23:12:23+00:00

“Whither Emergency Management?” Emergency Management, Once Removed By Jim Mullen Prompted by a series of racially charged incidents involving the use of force by police, the Seattle City Council is intent on reducing or “redirecting” SPD’s budget resources. Among the Mayor’s counter - proposals is the transfer of the all-civilian Office of Emergency Management OEM “somewhere” outside of SPD’s budgetary control. Clearly there are many important issues under review: but where should OEM go? Responsibility for organizational placement of the emergency management function rests with jurisdictions’ elected officials. Yet most elected officials in most jurisdictions only take “notice” of emergency [...]

“Whither Emergency Management?” – September 2020Jasmine May2020-10-07T23:12:23+00:00

Rising Star Award

Jasmine May2020-11-25T00:27:36+00:00

“In November of 2019, I established the Rising Star award at the Center to recognize and honor individuals in the all-hazard emergency management profession who have assisted his or her community in a positive and productive way. The Center has always been focused on student success and helping people change the trajectory of their lives but we as a Board to recognize these emerging leaders and their contribution to their chosen profession and organizations. Our award winners in 2019 have already advanced in their careers and have added great value to their organization. We are excited about selecting our next [...]

Rising Star AwardJasmine May2020-11-25T00:27:36+00:00

Exploration Guide for All Hazard Emergency Management Careers

Jasmine May2020-08-31T22:05:05+00:00

HSEM Center - Our History In the aftermath of 9/11, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) developed standards for planning, responding to, and recovering from similar terrorist attacks. Through Homeland Security Presidential Directive 8 (HSPD-8) the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the Incident Management System (ICS) was adopted. The intent was to create an ability to respond to an incident and to be able to communicate and work under one standard system. With 85% of first responders being trained in Community and Technical Colleges, the Center of Excellence for HSEM was established in September 2004. OUR ROLE The [...]

Exploration Guide for All Hazard Emergency Management CareersJasmine May2020-08-31T22:05:05+00:00

“In the Wrong Hands” – August 2020

Jasmine May2020-08-06T19:42:52+00:00

"In the Wrong Hands" By Jim Mullen Emergency Management, Once Removed It is long past time to restructure or eliminate the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Reservations expressed at its inception about the potential abuses of power that such an agency might commit were ignored. Post 9/11, such concerns were subsumed by decision makers more worried about the psychological and political consequences of another successful terrorist attack. Combining multiple federal agencies under one Secretary of DHS was thought to assure greater collaboration among agencies with law enforcement and regulatory missions. It was posited that such a superagency would allow for greater [...]

“In the Wrong Hands” – August 2020Jasmine May2020-08-06T19:42:52+00:00

Work Plan Summary

Jasmine May2020-07-30T20:34:19+00:00

Activity 1: Diversity within the Community and Technical Colleges System – Recovering and Eliminating Systemic Racism and Implicit Bias The State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) new vision statement, “Leading with racial equity, our colleges maximize student potential and transform lives within a culture of belonging that advances racial, social, and economic justice in the service to our diverse communities.” Working w/the CoE Advisory Board our career pathway program will lead with racial equity and recruit diverse individuals to help change our current culture: Complete and publish a Board Statement about the importance of diversity and support for [...]

Work Plan SummaryJasmine May2020-07-30T20:34:19+00:00

Strategic Planning Summary

Jasmine May2020-07-30T19:58:28+00:00

Our Center had its Strategic Planning Session this year in a span of four meetings with its Advisory Board members, Senior Fellows, and staff members. We would like to thank Mark Todd who facilitated our sessions and helped format the structure of the meetings, which provided a wonderful and interesting topics for discussions. At the Center, our goal is “to provide effective leadership and coordination that rapidly responds to the interests of educational institutions and workforce training needs of the HSEM (all-hazard) business and industry sectors across the state.” We want Washington State to be on the cutting-edge of our [...]

Strategic Planning SummaryJasmine May2020-07-30T19:58:28+00:00

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