Linda Kiltz
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- School: Texas A&M University
- Campus: Corpus Christi
- Department: Social Science
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Biography
Texas A&M University Corpus Christi - Social Science
Professional Training and Coaching at Kiltz Consulting Services
Linda
Kiltz, Ph.D.
Columbia Falls, Montana
I am a renaissance woman who has a deep curiosity about people, culture, science, and history and an ongoing desire to learn new things. As a result, I have a hybrid of professional and personal experiences as well as education and training that has made me a global thinker who is able to integrate information from all sources to develop a well informed diverse perspective and novel solutions to problems that can be used to optimize organizational performance and build sustainable communities. I have been a leader in the U.S. Army, a certified law enforcement officer, human resource manager, Board Member for nonprofit organizations, organic farmer, and a college professor to name a few of my diverse careers. I desire to work with public or private organizations looking for a person who will help develop innovative and creative solutions to organizational or community challenges.
Experience
Education
Portland State University
Graduate Certificate
Public Administration
Portland State University
Adjunct Professor
Adjunct faculty serving as a teaching and research assistant. I designed and developed the first online criminal justice courses in terrorism and homeland security in the college. I learned about learning management systems for online delivery in my "free time" and designed courses for online delivery while completing my PhD in public policy and administration. Accomplishments include: 1. Designed, developed and implemented courses in terrorism and homeland security for graduate and undergraduate students which I taught in class and via WebCT. I was the first faculty member in our college to deliver a course 100% online. 2. Served as the Primary Investigator for a research project for the Criminal Justice Policy Research Institute on recidivism and corrections policies in the State of Oregon. This included interviewing over 100 inmates in the Oregon Department of Correction's facilities throughout the state, analyzing data and making policy recommendations to the Governor regarding training programs in the state's correctional facilities.
Publications
Food Scarcity & Conflict in an era of Climate Change
Environmental Security: Concepts, Challenges and Case Studies
Chapter in a textbook about environmental security. This chapter looks at the relationship between conflict, food production and climate variability.
Food Scarcity & Conflict in an era of Climate Change
Environmental Security: Concepts, Challenges and Case Studies
Chapter in a textbook about environmental security. This chapter looks at the relationship between conflict, food production and climate variability.
A Gap Analysis of Emergency Managegments Efforts to Increase Diversity in the Field
International Emergency Management Association Bulletin
Food Scarcity & Conflict in an era of Climate Change
Environmental Security: Concepts, Challenges and Case Studies
Chapter in a textbook about environmental security. This chapter looks at the relationship between conflict, food production and climate variability.
A Gap Analysis of Emergency Managegments Efforts to Increase Diversity in the Field
International Emergency Management Association Bulletin
Critical Issues in Homeland Security: A Casebook
Westview Press
Editors Linda Kiltz and James Ramsay and carefully curated 14 cases, all from top scholars and practitioners, to cover a broad range of legal, policy, and operational challenges within the field of homeland security. Timely and interesting cases on such issues as arctic security, the use of drones in targeted killings, cyber security and the emergency management lessons of the 2010 Haiti earthquake give students a deeper understanding of the relationship between the theories and the practices of homeland security. Dr. Linda Kiltz authored the following case studies on terrorism & critical infrastructure protection for the book: Case 1: Terrorist or Eco-saboteur: The Case of Briana Waters, Case 2: The 1993 WTC Bombing: A Success or a Failure for the FBI?, Linda Kiltz Case 3: Catastrophic Pandemic: Cases in Ethical Decision Making,
Food Scarcity & Conflict in an era of Climate Change
Environmental Security: Concepts, Challenges and Case Studies
Chapter in a textbook about environmental security. This chapter looks at the relationship between conflict, food production and climate variability.
A Gap Analysis of Emergency Managegments Efforts to Increase Diversity in the Field
International Emergency Management Association Bulletin
Critical Issues in Homeland Security: A Casebook
Westview Press
Editors Linda Kiltz and James Ramsay and carefully curated 14 cases, all from top scholars and practitioners, to cover a broad range of legal, policy, and operational challenges within the field of homeland security. Timely and interesting cases on such issues as arctic security, the use of drones in targeted killings, cyber security and the emergency management lessons of the 2010 Haiti earthquake give students a deeper understanding of the relationship between the theories and the practices of homeland security. Dr. Linda Kiltz authored the following case studies on terrorism & critical infrastructure protection for the book: Case 1: Terrorist or Eco-saboteur: The Case of Briana Waters, Case 2: The 1993 WTC Bombing: A Success or a Failure for the FBI?, Linda Kiltz Case 3: Catastrophic Pandemic: Cases in Ethical Decision Making,
The Civic Mission of Homeland Security Education
Journal of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
This response to Robert McCreight argues that the discourse on homeland security curriculum has narrowly viewed education as merely a vocational stepping stone to prepare students for a specific profession. This article argues that we need to focus on the civic mission of higher education. A primary mission of homeland security education should be to develop leaders with a public service ethos and citizens that embody civic virtues.
Food Scarcity & Conflict in an era of Climate Change
Environmental Security: Concepts, Challenges and Case Studies
Chapter in a textbook about environmental security. This chapter looks at the relationship between conflict, food production and climate variability.
A Gap Analysis of Emergency Managegments Efforts to Increase Diversity in the Field
International Emergency Management Association Bulletin
Critical Issues in Homeland Security: A Casebook
Westview Press
Editors Linda Kiltz and James Ramsay and carefully curated 14 cases, all from top scholars and practitioners, to cover a broad range of legal, policy, and operational challenges within the field of homeland security. Timely and interesting cases on such issues as arctic security, the use of drones in targeted killings, cyber security and the emergency management lessons of the 2010 Haiti earthquake give students a deeper understanding of the relationship between the theories and the practices of homeland security. Dr. Linda Kiltz authored the following case studies on terrorism & critical infrastructure protection for the book: Case 1: Terrorist or Eco-saboteur: The Case of Briana Waters, Case 2: The 1993 WTC Bombing: A Success or a Failure for the FBI?, Linda Kiltz Case 3: Catastrophic Pandemic: Cases in Ethical Decision Making,
The Civic Mission of Homeland Security Education
Journal of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
This response to Robert McCreight argues that the discourse on homeland security curriculum has narrowly viewed education as merely a vocational stepping stone to prepare students for a specific profession. This article argues that we need to focus on the civic mission of higher education. A primary mission of homeland security education should be to develop leaders with a public service ethos and citizens that embody civic virtues.
The Link Between Jail Industry Programs and Recidivism
American Jails
The focus of this article is to highlight the research results of a study conducted for Oregon Correctional Enterprises (OCE), which looked at the link between participation in correctional work programs to recidivism of a cohort of 53 inmates released in 2006.
Food Scarcity & Conflict in an era of Climate Change
Environmental Security: Concepts, Challenges and Case Studies
Chapter in a textbook about environmental security. This chapter looks at the relationship between conflict, food production and climate variability.
A Gap Analysis of Emergency Managegments Efforts to Increase Diversity in the Field
International Emergency Management Association Bulletin
Critical Issues in Homeland Security: A Casebook
Westview Press
Editors Linda Kiltz and James Ramsay and carefully curated 14 cases, all from top scholars and practitioners, to cover a broad range of legal, policy, and operational challenges within the field of homeland security. Timely and interesting cases on such issues as arctic security, the use of drones in targeted killings, cyber security and the emergency management lessons of the 2010 Haiti earthquake give students a deeper understanding of the relationship between the theories and the practices of homeland security. Dr. Linda Kiltz authored the following case studies on terrorism & critical infrastructure protection for the book: Case 1: Terrorist or Eco-saboteur: The Case of Briana Waters, Case 2: The 1993 WTC Bombing: A Success or a Failure for the FBI?, Linda Kiltz Case 3: Catastrophic Pandemic: Cases in Ethical Decision Making,
The Civic Mission of Homeland Security Education
Journal of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
This response to Robert McCreight argues that the discourse on homeland security curriculum has narrowly viewed education as merely a vocational stepping stone to prepare students for a specific profession. This article argues that we need to focus on the civic mission of higher education. A primary mission of homeland security education should be to develop leaders with a public service ethos and citizens that embody civic virtues.
The Link Between Jail Industry Programs and Recidivism
American Jails
The focus of this article is to highlight the research results of a study conducted for Oregon Correctional Enterprises (OCE), which looked at the link between participation in correctional work programs to recidivism of a cohort of 53 inmates released in 2006.
Curriculum Alignment with a Mission of Social Change in Higher Education
Innovative Higher Education
Institutions of higher education frequently acknowledge their role in contributing to the common good through their mission statements. The current literature suggests that in order to be effective mission statements must be clearly articulated and reflected in all the activities of the institution including its curriculum. Faculty members at Walden University developed a Curriculum Guide for Social Change that could serve as a tool for reviewing current course offerings and developing new courses to reflect its mission of Bcreating positive social change.^ Those involved in piloting the Guide report on the process in this article. The general consensus is that it was time-consuming and frequently subjective; but the Guide gave substance to the institution’s mission, opening the way for its fuller implementation. Full Citation: Yob, I.M., Danver, S.L., Kristensen, S., Schulz, W., Simmons, K., Brashen, H.M., Krysiak, R.S., Kiltz, L., Gatlin, L., Wesson, S. and Penland, D.R., 2016. Curriculum Alignment with a Mission of Social Change in Higher Education. Innovative Higher Education, 41(3), pp.203-219.
Food Scarcity & Conflict in an era of Climate Change
Environmental Security: Concepts, Challenges and Case Studies
Chapter in a textbook about environmental security. This chapter looks at the relationship between conflict, food production and climate variability.
A Gap Analysis of Emergency Managegments Efforts to Increase Diversity in the Field
International Emergency Management Association Bulletin
Critical Issues in Homeland Security: A Casebook
Westview Press
Editors Linda Kiltz and James Ramsay and carefully curated 14 cases, all from top scholars and practitioners, to cover a broad range of legal, policy, and operational challenges within the field of homeland security. Timely and interesting cases on such issues as arctic security, the use of drones in targeted killings, cyber security and the emergency management lessons of the 2010 Haiti earthquake give students a deeper understanding of the relationship between the theories and the practices of homeland security. Dr. Linda Kiltz authored the following case studies on terrorism & critical infrastructure protection for the book: Case 1: Terrorist or Eco-saboteur: The Case of Briana Waters, Case 2: The 1993 WTC Bombing: A Success or a Failure for the FBI?, Linda Kiltz Case 3: Catastrophic Pandemic: Cases in Ethical Decision Making,
The Civic Mission of Homeland Security Education
Journal of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
This response to Robert McCreight argues that the discourse on homeland security curriculum has narrowly viewed education as merely a vocational stepping stone to prepare students for a specific profession. This article argues that we need to focus on the civic mission of higher education. A primary mission of homeland security education should be to develop leaders with a public service ethos and citizens that embody civic virtues.
The Link Between Jail Industry Programs and Recidivism
American Jails
The focus of this article is to highlight the research results of a study conducted for Oregon Correctional Enterprises (OCE), which looked at the link between participation in correctional work programs to recidivism of a cohort of 53 inmates released in 2006.
Curriculum Alignment with a Mission of Social Change in Higher Education
Innovative Higher Education
Institutions of higher education frequently acknowledge their role in contributing to the common good through their mission statements. The current literature suggests that in order to be effective mission statements must be clearly articulated and reflected in all the activities of the institution including its curriculum. Faculty members at Walden University developed a Curriculum Guide for Social Change that could serve as a tool for reviewing current course offerings and developing new courses to reflect its mission of Bcreating positive social change.^ Those involved in piloting the Guide report on the process in this article. The general consensus is that it was time-consuming and frequently subjective; but the Guide gave substance to the institution’s mission, opening the way for its fuller implementation. Full Citation: Yob, I.M., Danver, S.L., Kristensen, S., Schulz, W., Simmons, K., Brashen, H.M., Krysiak, R.S., Kiltz, L., Gatlin, L., Wesson, S. and Penland, D.R., 2016. Curriculum Alignment with a Mission of Social Change in Higher Education. Innovative Higher Education, 41(3), pp.203-219.
Perceptual Framing of Homeland Security in McGraw-Hill Homeland Security Handbook edited by David Kamien
McGraw-Hill
This article creates a theoretical foundation of homeland security through the development of three conceptual lenses in which to analyze the phenomenon of homeland security with a focus on terrorism. These lenses were created out of the existing literatures in criminal justice, public administration, organization behavior and international relations. These conceptual lenses include: (I)-Homeland Security as a Criminal Justice Problem/Terrorism as Crime, (II)-Homeland Security as a International Relations Problem/Terrorism as War, and (III)-Homeland Security as an Organization Design Problem/Terrorism as a Network. Each conceptual lens consists of theories, practices, values, beliefs and assumptions that serve to shape how the threat of terrorism is perceived as a problem, and how the problem is resolved in the form of homeland security policy and programs. These conceptual lenses highlight how perceptual filters can significantly alter how individuals and organizations understand and explain phenomena or events.
Food Scarcity & Conflict in an era of Climate Change
Environmental Security: Concepts, Challenges and Case Studies
Chapter in a textbook about environmental security. This chapter looks at the relationship between conflict, food production and climate variability.
A Gap Analysis of Emergency Managegments Efforts to Increase Diversity in the Field
International Emergency Management Association Bulletin
Critical Issues in Homeland Security: A Casebook
Westview Press
Editors Linda Kiltz and James Ramsay and carefully curated 14 cases, all from top scholars and practitioners, to cover a broad range of legal, policy, and operational challenges within the field of homeland security. Timely and interesting cases on such issues as arctic security, the use of drones in targeted killings, cyber security and the emergency management lessons of the 2010 Haiti earthquake give students a deeper understanding of the relationship between the theories and the practices of homeland security. Dr. Linda Kiltz authored the following case studies on terrorism & critical infrastructure protection for the book: Case 1: Terrorist or Eco-saboteur: The Case of Briana Waters, Case 2: The 1993 WTC Bombing: A Success or a Failure for the FBI?, Linda Kiltz Case 3: Catastrophic Pandemic: Cases in Ethical Decision Making,
The Civic Mission of Homeland Security Education
Journal of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
This response to Robert McCreight argues that the discourse on homeland security curriculum has narrowly viewed education as merely a vocational stepping stone to prepare students for a specific profession. This article argues that we need to focus on the civic mission of higher education. A primary mission of homeland security education should be to develop leaders with a public service ethos and citizens that embody civic virtues.
The Link Between Jail Industry Programs and Recidivism
American Jails
The focus of this article is to highlight the research results of a study conducted for Oregon Correctional Enterprises (OCE), which looked at the link between participation in correctional work programs to recidivism of a cohort of 53 inmates released in 2006.
Curriculum Alignment with a Mission of Social Change in Higher Education
Innovative Higher Education
Institutions of higher education frequently acknowledge their role in contributing to the common good through their mission statements. The current literature suggests that in order to be effective mission statements must be clearly articulated and reflected in all the activities of the institution including its curriculum. Faculty members at Walden University developed a Curriculum Guide for Social Change that could serve as a tool for reviewing current course offerings and developing new courses to reflect its mission of Bcreating positive social change.^ Those involved in piloting the Guide report on the process in this article. The general consensus is that it was time-consuming and frequently subjective; but the Guide gave substance to the institution’s mission, opening the way for its fuller implementation. Full Citation: Yob, I.M., Danver, S.L., Kristensen, S., Schulz, W., Simmons, K., Brashen, H.M., Krysiak, R.S., Kiltz, L., Gatlin, L., Wesson, S. and Penland, D.R., 2016. Curriculum Alignment with a Mission of Social Change in Higher Education. Innovative Higher Education, 41(3), pp.203-219.
Perceptual Framing of Homeland Security in McGraw-Hill Homeland Security Handbook edited by David Kamien
McGraw-Hill
This article creates a theoretical foundation of homeland security through the development of three conceptual lenses in which to analyze the phenomenon of homeland security with a focus on terrorism. These lenses were created out of the existing literatures in criminal justice, public administration, organization behavior and international relations. These conceptual lenses include: (I)-Homeland Security as a Criminal Justice Problem/Terrorism as Crime, (II)-Homeland Security as a International Relations Problem/Terrorism as War, and (III)-Homeland Security as an Organization Design Problem/Terrorism as a Network. Each conceptual lens consists of theories, practices, values, beliefs and assumptions that serve to shape how the threat of terrorism is perceived as a problem, and how the problem is resolved in the form of homeland security policy and programs. These conceptual lenses highlight how perceptual filters can significantly alter how individuals and organizations understand and explain phenomena or events.
Perceptual Frameworks in Homeland Security
Homeland Security Affairs Journal
This article analyzes the phenomenon of homeland security through the development of four conceptual lenses that were created out of the existing literatures in criminal justice, public administration, organization behavior, risk management, international relations, and the overlap between them. Using terrorism as a proxy for the homeland security enterprise, these conceptual lenses include: (1) homeland security as a criminal justice problem which views terrorism as a crime; (2) homeland security as a international relations problem which views terrorism as a war; (3) homeland security as an organization design problem which views terrorism as a network of sub-state transnational actors; and (4) homeland security as a collaborative nexus which views terrorism as a complex mixture of social, political, economic, and environmental issues; that is, lens 4 represents an overlap of lenses 1-3. Each conceptual lens consists of theories, practices, values, beliefs, and assumptions that serve to shape how homeland security is conceptualized. We recognize that homeland security is a broad field applied science that incorporates natural, technological, and manmade hazards and threats. Perhaps to best exemplify the complex and evolving nature of the homeland security enterprise, terrorism can be an effective proxy for how homeland security might be conceptualized and how a theoretical foundation might be structured. These conceptual lenses highlight how perceptual filters can significantly alter how individuals and organizations understand and explain phenomena or events.
Food Scarcity & Conflict in an era of Climate Change
Environmental Security: Concepts, Challenges and Case Studies
Chapter in a textbook about environmental security. This chapter looks at the relationship between conflict, food production and climate variability.
A Gap Analysis of Emergency Managegments Efforts to Increase Diversity in the Field
International Emergency Management Association Bulletin
Critical Issues in Homeland Security: A Casebook
Westview Press
Editors Linda Kiltz and James Ramsay and carefully curated 14 cases, all from top scholars and practitioners, to cover a broad range of legal, policy, and operational challenges within the field of homeland security. Timely and interesting cases on such issues as arctic security, the use of drones in targeted killings, cyber security and the emergency management lessons of the 2010 Haiti earthquake give students a deeper understanding of the relationship between the theories and the practices of homeland security. Dr. Linda Kiltz authored the following case studies on terrorism & critical infrastructure protection for the book: Case 1: Terrorist or Eco-saboteur: The Case of Briana Waters, Case 2: The 1993 WTC Bombing: A Success or a Failure for the FBI?, Linda Kiltz Case 3: Catastrophic Pandemic: Cases in Ethical Decision Making,
The Civic Mission of Homeland Security Education
Journal of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
This response to Robert McCreight argues that the discourse on homeland security curriculum has narrowly viewed education as merely a vocational stepping stone to prepare students for a specific profession. This article argues that we need to focus on the civic mission of higher education. A primary mission of homeland security education should be to develop leaders with a public service ethos and citizens that embody civic virtues.
The Link Between Jail Industry Programs and Recidivism
American Jails
The focus of this article is to highlight the research results of a study conducted for Oregon Correctional Enterprises (OCE), which looked at the link between participation in correctional work programs to recidivism of a cohort of 53 inmates released in 2006.
Curriculum Alignment with a Mission of Social Change in Higher Education
Innovative Higher Education
Institutions of higher education frequently acknowledge their role in contributing to the common good through their mission statements. The current literature suggests that in order to be effective mission statements must be clearly articulated and reflected in all the activities of the institution including its curriculum. Faculty members at Walden University developed a Curriculum Guide for Social Change that could serve as a tool for reviewing current course offerings and developing new courses to reflect its mission of Bcreating positive social change.^ Those involved in piloting the Guide report on the process in this article. The general consensus is that it was time-consuming and frequently subjective; but the Guide gave substance to the institution’s mission, opening the way for its fuller implementation. Full Citation: Yob, I.M., Danver, S.L., Kristensen, S., Schulz, W., Simmons, K., Brashen, H.M., Krysiak, R.S., Kiltz, L., Gatlin, L., Wesson, S. and Penland, D.R., 2016. Curriculum Alignment with a Mission of Social Change in Higher Education. Innovative Higher Education, 41(3), pp.203-219.
Perceptual Framing of Homeland Security in McGraw-Hill Homeland Security Handbook edited by David Kamien
McGraw-Hill
This article creates a theoretical foundation of homeland security through the development of three conceptual lenses in which to analyze the phenomenon of homeland security with a focus on terrorism. These lenses were created out of the existing literatures in criminal justice, public administration, organization behavior and international relations. These conceptual lenses include: (I)-Homeland Security as a Criminal Justice Problem/Terrorism as Crime, (II)-Homeland Security as a International Relations Problem/Terrorism as War, and (III)-Homeland Security as an Organization Design Problem/Terrorism as a Network. Each conceptual lens consists of theories, practices, values, beliefs and assumptions that serve to shape how the threat of terrorism is perceived as a problem, and how the problem is resolved in the form of homeland security policy and programs. These conceptual lenses highlight how perceptual filters can significantly alter how individuals and organizations understand and explain phenomena or events.
Perceptual Frameworks in Homeland Security
Homeland Security Affairs Journal
This article analyzes the phenomenon of homeland security through the development of four conceptual lenses that were created out of the existing literatures in criminal justice, public administration, organization behavior, risk management, international relations, and the overlap between them. Using terrorism as a proxy for the homeland security enterprise, these conceptual lenses include: (1) homeland security as a criminal justice problem which views terrorism as a crime; (2) homeland security as a international relations problem which views terrorism as a war; (3) homeland security as an organization design problem which views terrorism as a network of sub-state transnational actors; and (4) homeland security as a collaborative nexus which views terrorism as a complex mixture of social, political, economic, and environmental issues; that is, lens 4 represents an overlap of lenses 1-3. Each conceptual lens consists of theories, practices, values, beliefs, and assumptions that serve to shape how homeland security is conceptualized. We recognize that homeland security is a broad field applied science that incorporates natural, technological, and manmade hazards and threats. Perhaps to best exemplify the complex and evolving nature of the homeland security enterprise, terrorism can be an effective proxy for how homeland security might be conceptualized and how a theoretical foundation might be structured. These conceptual lenses highlight how perceptual filters can significantly alter how individuals and organizations understand and explain phenomena or events.
Developing Critical Thinking Skills in Homeland Security and Emergency Management Courses
Journal of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Since 9/11, colleges and universities throughout the nation have developed and implemented new courses and degree programs in homeland security and emergency management. A valued learning outcome of these programs, like most university studies in general, is to develop critical thinking skills in students. However, this can be a challenge because the nature of critical thinking and approaches to teaching and assessing it in higher education are debatable. This paper provides a brief overview of the literature on critical thinking, and looks at the importance of developing these skills in students of homeland security programs so that they are able to adapt successfully in a rapidly changing environment. Finally, this paper discusses two teaching strategies, guided class discussions and case studies, to develop critical thinking that have been used by the teacher in undergraduate and gradate level courses in homeland security.
Food Scarcity & Conflict in an era of Climate Change
Environmental Security: Concepts, Challenges and Case Studies
Chapter in a textbook about environmental security. This chapter looks at the relationship between conflict, food production and climate variability.
A Gap Analysis of Emergency Managegments Efforts to Increase Diversity in the Field
International Emergency Management Association Bulletin
Critical Issues in Homeland Security: A Casebook
Westview Press
Editors Linda Kiltz and James Ramsay and carefully curated 14 cases, all from top scholars and practitioners, to cover a broad range of legal, policy, and operational challenges within the field of homeland security. Timely and interesting cases on such issues as arctic security, the use of drones in targeted killings, cyber security and the emergency management lessons of the 2010 Haiti earthquake give students a deeper understanding of the relationship between the theories and the practices of homeland security. Dr. Linda Kiltz authored the following case studies on terrorism & critical infrastructure protection for the book: Case 1: Terrorist or Eco-saboteur: The Case of Briana Waters, Case 2: The 1993 WTC Bombing: A Success or a Failure for the FBI?, Linda Kiltz Case 3: Catastrophic Pandemic: Cases in Ethical Decision Making,
The Civic Mission of Homeland Security Education
Journal of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
This response to Robert McCreight argues that the discourse on homeland security curriculum has narrowly viewed education as merely a vocational stepping stone to prepare students for a specific profession. This article argues that we need to focus on the civic mission of higher education. A primary mission of homeland security education should be to develop leaders with a public service ethos and citizens that embody civic virtues.
The Link Between Jail Industry Programs and Recidivism
American Jails
The focus of this article is to highlight the research results of a study conducted for Oregon Correctional Enterprises (OCE), which looked at the link between participation in correctional work programs to recidivism of a cohort of 53 inmates released in 2006.
Curriculum Alignment with a Mission of Social Change in Higher Education
Innovative Higher Education
Institutions of higher education frequently acknowledge their role in contributing to the common good through their mission statements. The current literature suggests that in order to be effective mission statements must be clearly articulated and reflected in all the activities of the institution including its curriculum. Faculty members at Walden University developed a Curriculum Guide for Social Change that could serve as a tool for reviewing current course offerings and developing new courses to reflect its mission of Bcreating positive social change.^ Those involved in piloting the Guide report on the process in this article. The general consensus is that it was time-consuming and frequently subjective; but the Guide gave substance to the institution’s mission, opening the way for its fuller implementation. Full Citation: Yob, I.M., Danver, S.L., Kristensen, S., Schulz, W., Simmons, K., Brashen, H.M., Krysiak, R.S., Kiltz, L., Gatlin, L., Wesson, S. and Penland, D.R., 2016. Curriculum Alignment with a Mission of Social Change in Higher Education. Innovative Higher Education, 41(3), pp.203-219.
Perceptual Framing of Homeland Security in McGraw-Hill Homeland Security Handbook edited by David Kamien
McGraw-Hill
This article creates a theoretical foundation of homeland security through the development of three conceptual lenses in which to analyze the phenomenon of homeland security with a focus on terrorism. These lenses were created out of the existing literatures in criminal justice, public administration, organization behavior and international relations. These conceptual lenses include: (I)-Homeland Security as a Criminal Justice Problem/Terrorism as Crime, (II)-Homeland Security as a International Relations Problem/Terrorism as War, and (III)-Homeland Security as an Organization Design Problem/Terrorism as a Network. Each conceptual lens consists of theories, practices, values, beliefs and assumptions that serve to shape how the threat of terrorism is perceived as a problem, and how the problem is resolved in the form of homeland security policy and programs. These conceptual lenses highlight how perceptual filters can significantly alter how individuals and organizations understand and explain phenomena or events.
Perceptual Frameworks in Homeland Security
Homeland Security Affairs Journal
This article analyzes the phenomenon of homeland security through the development of four conceptual lenses that were created out of the existing literatures in criminal justice, public administration, organization behavior, risk management, international relations, and the overlap between them. Using terrorism as a proxy for the homeland security enterprise, these conceptual lenses include: (1) homeland security as a criminal justice problem which views terrorism as a crime; (2) homeland security as a international relations problem which views terrorism as a war; (3) homeland security as an organization design problem which views terrorism as a network of sub-state transnational actors; and (4) homeland security as a collaborative nexus which views terrorism as a complex mixture of social, political, economic, and environmental issues; that is, lens 4 represents an overlap of lenses 1-3. Each conceptual lens consists of theories, practices, values, beliefs, and assumptions that serve to shape how homeland security is conceptualized. We recognize that homeland security is a broad field applied science that incorporates natural, technological, and manmade hazards and threats. Perhaps to best exemplify the complex and evolving nature of the homeland security enterprise, terrorism can be an effective proxy for how homeland security might be conceptualized and how a theoretical foundation might be structured. These conceptual lenses highlight how perceptual filters can significantly alter how individuals and organizations understand and explain phenomena or events.
Developing Critical Thinking Skills in Homeland Security and Emergency Management Courses
Journal of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Since 9/11, colleges and universities throughout the nation have developed and implemented new courses and degree programs in homeland security and emergency management. A valued learning outcome of these programs, like most university studies in general, is to develop critical thinking skills in students. However, this can be a challenge because the nature of critical thinking and approaches to teaching and assessing it in higher education are debatable. This paper provides a brief overview of the literature on critical thinking, and looks at the importance of developing these skills in students of homeland security programs so that they are able to adapt successfully in a rapidly changing environment. Finally, this paper discusses two teaching strategies, guided class discussions and case studies, to develop critical thinking that have been used by the teacher in undergraduate and gradate level courses in homeland security.
Assessment of Pandemic Preparedness in a Socially Vulnerable Community in South Texas
Journal of Health and Human Services Administration
The purpose of this research was to obtain information about general and pandemic preparedness efforts of residents within San Patricio County in South Texas, as well as to identify the most effective means of communicating the risks posed by pandemic influenza. The goals of this study were to help with pandemic planning efforts and to provide recommendations that could serve as a foundation for building more resilient communities within San Patricio County.
Food Scarcity & Conflict in an era of Climate Change
Environmental Security: Concepts, Challenges and Case Studies
Chapter in a textbook about environmental security. This chapter looks at the relationship between conflict, food production and climate variability.
A Gap Analysis of Emergency Managegments Efforts to Increase Diversity in the Field
International Emergency Management Association Bulletin
Critical Issues in Homeland Security: A Casebook
Westview Press
Editors Linda Kiltz and James Ramsay and carefully curated 14 cases, all from top scholars and practitioners, to cover a broad range of legal, policy, and operational challenges within the field of homeland security. Timely and interesting cases on such issues as arctic security, the use of drones in targeted killings, cyber security and the emergency management lessons of the 2010 Haiti earthquake give students a deeper understanding of the relationship between the theories and the practices of homeland security. Dr. Linda Kiltz authored the following case studies on terrorism & critical infrastructure protection for the book: Case 1: Terrorist or Eco-saboteur: The Case of Briana Waters, Case 2: The 1993 WTC Bombing: A Success or a Failure for the FBI?, Linda Kiltz Case 3: Catastrophic Pandemic: Cases in Ethical Decision Making,
The Civic Mission of Homeland Security Education
Journal of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
This response to Robert McCreight argues that the discourse on homeland security curriculum has narrowly viewed education as merely a vocational stepping stone to prepare students for a specific profession. This article argues that we need to focus on the civic mission of higher education. A primary mission of homeland security education should be to develop leaders with a public service ethos and citizens that embody civic virtues.
The Link Between Jail Industry Programs and Recidivism
American Jails
The focus of this article is to highlight the research results of a study conducted for Oregon Correctional Enterprises (OCE), which looked at the link between participation in correctional work programs to recidivism of a cohort of 53 inmates released in 2006.
Curriculum Alignment with a Mission of Social Change in Higher Education
Innovative Higher Education
Institutions of higher education frequently acknowledge their role in contributing to the common good through their mission statements. The current literature suggests that in order to be effective mission statements must be clearly articulated and reflected in all the activities of the institution including its curriculum. Faculty members at Walden University developed a Curriculum Guide for Social Change that could serve as a tool for reviewing current course offerings and developing new courses to reflect its mission of Bcreating positive social change.^ Those involved in piloting the Guide report on the process in this article. The general consensus is that it was time-consuming and frequently subjective; but the Guide gave substance to the institution’s mission, opening the way for its fuller implementation. Full Citation: Yob, I.M., Danver, S.L., Kristensen, S., Schulz, W., Simmons, K., Brashen, H.M., Krysiak, R.S., Kiltz, L., Gatlin, L., Wesson, S. and Penland, D.R., 2016. Curriculum Alignment with a Mission of Social Change in Higher Education. Innovative Higher Education, 41(3), pp.203-219.
Perceptual Framing of Homeland Security in McGraw-Hill Homeland Security Handbook edited by David Kamien
McGraw-Hill
This article creates a theoretical foundation of homeland security through the development of three conceptual lenses in which to analyze the phenomenon of homeland security with a focus on terrorism. These lenses were created out of the existing literatures in criminal justice, public administration, organization behavior and international relations. These conceptual lenses include: (I)-Homeland Security as a Criminal Justice Problem/Terrorism as Crime, (II)-Homeland Security as a International Relations Problem/Terrorism as War, and (III)-Homeland Security as an Organization Design Problem/Terrorism as a Network. Each conceptual lens consists of theories, practices, values, beliefs and assumptions that serve to shape how the threat of terrorism is perceived as a problem, and how the problem is resolved in the form of homeland security policy and programs. These conceptual lenses highlight how perceptual filters can significantly alter how individuals and organizations understand and explain phenomena or events.
Perceptual Frameworks in Homeland Security
Homeland Security Affairs Journal
This article analyzes the phenomenon of homeland security through the development of four conceptual lenses that were created out of the existing literatures in criminal justice, public administration, organization behavior, risk management, international relations, and the overlap between them. Using terrorism as a proxy for the homeland security enterprise, these conceptual lenses include: (1) homeland security as a criminal justice problem which views terrorism as a crime; (2) homeland security as a international relations problem which views terrorism as a war; (3) homeland security as an organization design problem which views terrorism as a network of sub-state transnational actors; and (4) homeland security as a collaborative nexus which views terrorism as a complex mixture of social, political, economic, and environmental issues; that is, lens 4 represents an overlap of lenses 1-3. Each conceptual lens consists of theories, practices, values, beliefs, and assumptions that serve to shape how homeland security is conceptualized. We recognize that homeland security is a broad field applied science that incorporates natural, technological, and manmade hazards and threats. Perhaps to best exemplify the complex and evolving nature of the homeland security enterprise, terrorism can be an effective proxy for how homeland security might be conceptualized and how a theoretical foundation might be structured. These conceptual lenses highlight how perceptual filters can significantly alter how individuals and organizations understand and explain phenomena or events.
Developing Critical Thinking Skills in Homeland Security and Emergency Management Courses
Journal of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Since 9/11, colleges and universities throughout the nation have developed and implemented new courses and degree programs in homeland security and emergency management. A valued learning outcome of these programs, like most university studies in general, is to develop critical thinking skills in students. However, this can be a challenge because the nature of critical thinking and approaches to teaching and assessing it in higher education are debatable. This paper provides a brief overview of the literature on critical thinking, and looks at the importance of developing these skills in students of homeland security programs so that they are able to adapt successfully in a rapidly changing environment. Finally, this paper discusses two teaching strategies, guided class discussions and case studies, to develop critical thinking that have been used by the teacher in undergraduate and gradate level courses in homeland security.
Assessment of Pandemic Preparedness in a Socially Vulnerable Community in South Texas
Journal of Health and Human Services Administration
The purpose of this research was to obtain information about general and pandemic preparedness efforts of residents within San Patricio County in South Texas, as well as to identify the most effective means of communicating the risks posed by pandemic influenza. The goals of this study were to help with pandemic planning efforts and to provide recommendations that could serve as a foundation for building more resilient communities within San Patricio County.
The benefits and challenges of integrating emergency management and homeland security into a new program
Journal of Homeland Security Education
This paper argues that homeland security and emergency management education programs in higher education must be a collaborative and integrated endeavor involving multiple disciplines because of the complexity of the homeland security enterprise. Looking at the homeland security enterprise through a variety of perspectives, taken together and synthesized, can deepen understanding and shed additional light on the scope of the field or discipline. Next, this paper provides an example of a graduate program at Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi that has integrated EM and HS components into the curriculum. Finally, this paper highlights both the benefits and challenges of an interdisciplinary approach to EM–HS education.
Food Scarcity & Conflict in an era of Climate Change
Environmental Security: Concepts, Challenges and Case Studies
Chapter in a textbook about environmental security. This chapter looks at the relationship between conflict, food production and climate variability.
A Gap Analysis of Emergency Managegments Efforts to Increase Diversity in the Field
International Emergency Management Association Bulletin
Critical Issues in Homeland Security: A Casebook
Westview Press
Editors Linda Kiltz and James Ramsay and carefully curated 14 cases, all from top scholars and practitioners, to cover a broad range of legal, policy, and operational challenges within the field of homeland security. Timely and interesting cases on such issues as arctic security, the use of drones in targeted killings, cyber security and the emergency management lessons of the 2010 Haiti earthquake give students a deeper understanding of the relationship between the theories and the practices of homeland security. Dr. Linda Kiltz authored the following case studies on terrorism & critical infrastructure protection for the book: Case 1: Terrorist or Eco-saboteur: The Case of Briana Waters, Case 2: The 1993 WTC Bombing: A Success or a Failure for the FBI?, Linda Kiltz Case 3: Catastrophic Pandemic: Cases in Ethical Decision Making,
The Civic Mission of Homeland Security Education
Journal of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
This response to Robert McCreight argues that the discourse on homeland security curriculum has narrowly viewed education as merely a vocational stepping stone to prepare students for a specific profession. This article argues that we need to focus on the civic mission of higher education. A primary mission of homeland security education should be to develop leaders with a public service ethos and citizens that embody civic virtues.
The Link Between Jail Industry Programs and Recidivism
American Jails
The focus of this article is to highlight the research results of a study conducted for Oregon Correctional Enterprises (OCE), which looked at the link between participation in correctional work programs to recidivism of a cohort of 53 inmates released in 2006.
Curriculum Alignment with a Mission of Social Change in Higher Education
Innovative Higher Education
Institutions of higher education frequently acknowledge their role in contributing to the common good through their mission statements. The current literature suggests that in order to be effective mission statements must be clearly articulated and reflected in all the activities of the institution including its curriculum. Faculty members at Walden University developed a Curriculum Guide for Social Change that could serve as a tool for reviewing current course offerings and developing new courses to reflect its mission of Bcreating positive social change.^ Those involved in piloting the Guide report on the process in this article. The general consensus is that it was time-consuming and frequently subjective; but the Guide gave substance to the institution’s mission, opening the way for its fuller implementation. Full Citation: Yob, I.M., Danver, S.L., Kristensen, S., Schulz, W., Simmons, K., Brashen, H.M., Krysiak, R.S., Kiltz, L., Gatlin, L., Wesson, S. and Penland, D.R., 2016. Curriculum Alignment with a Mission of Social Change in Higher Education. Innovative Higher Education, 41(3), pp.203-219.
Perceptual Framing of Homeland Security in McGraw-Hill Homeland Security Handbook edited by David Kamien
McGraw-Hill
This article creates a theoretical foundation of homeland security through the development of three conceptual lenses in which to analyze the phenomenon of homeland security with a focus on terrorism. These lenses were created out of the existing literatures in criminal justice, public administration, organization behavior and international relations. These conceptual lenses include: (I)-Homeland Security as a Criminal Justice Problem/Terrorism as Crime, (II)-Homeland Security as a International Relations Problem/Terrorism as War, and (III)-Homeland Security as an Organization Design Problem/Terrorism as a Network. Each conceptual lens consists of theories, practices, values, beliefs and assumptions that serve to shape how the threat of terrorism is perceived as a problem, and how the problem is resolved in the form of homeland security policy and programs. These conceptual lenses highlight how perceptual filters can significantly alter how individuals and organizations understand and explain phenomena or events.
Perceptual Frameworks in Homeland Security
Homeland Security Affairs Journal
This article analyzes the phenomenon of homeland security through the development of four conceptual lenses that were created out of the existing literatures in criminal justice, public administration, organization behavior, risk management, international relations, and the overlap between them. Using terrorism as a proxy for the homeland security enterprise, these conceptual lenses include: (1) homeland security as a criminal justice problem which views terrorism as a crime; (2) homeland security as a international relations problem which views terrorism as a war; (3) homeland security as an organization design problem which views terrorism as a network of sub-state transnational actors; and (4) homeland security as a collaborative nexus which views terrorism as a complex mixture of social, political, economic, and environmental issues; that is, lens 4 represents an overlap of lenses 1-3. Each conceptual lens consists of theories, practices, values, beliefs, and assumptions that serve to shape how homeland security is conceptualized. We recognize that homeland security is a broad field applied science that incorporates natural, technological, and manmade hazards and threats. Perhaps to best exemplify the complex and evolving nature of the homeland security enterprise, terrorism can be an effective proxy for how homeland security might be conceptualized and how a theoretical foundation might be structured. These conceptual lenses highlight how perceptual filters can significantly alter how individuals and organizations understand and explain phenomena or events.
Developing Critical Thinking Skills in Homeland Security and Emergency Management Courses
Journal of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Since 9/11, colleges and universities throughout the nation have developed and implemented new courses and degree programs in homeland security and emergency management. A valued learning outcome of these programs, like most university studies in general, is to develop critical thinking skills in students. However, this can be a challenge because the nature of critical thinking and approaches to teaching and assessing it in higher education are debatable. This paper provides a brief overview of the literature on critical thinking, and looks at the importance of developing these skills in students of homeland security programs so that they are able to adapt successfully in a rapidly changing environment. Finally, this paper discusses two teaching strategies, guided class discussions and case studies, to develop critical thinking that have been used by the teacher in undergraduate and gradate level courses in homeland security.
Assessment of Pandemic Preparedness in a Socially Vulnerable Community in South Texas
Journal of Health and Human Services Administration
The purpose of this research was to obtain information about general and pandemic preparedness efforts of residents within San Patricio County in South Texas, as well as to identify the most effective means of communicating the risks posed by pandemic influenza. The goals of this study were to help with pandemic planning efforts and to provide recommendations that could serve as a foundation for building more resilient communities within San Patricio County.
The benefits and challenges of integrating emergency management and homeland security into a new program
Journal of Homeland Security Education
This paper argues that homeland security and emergency management education programs in higher education must be a collaborative and integrated endeavor involving multiple disciplines because of the complexity of the homeland security enterprise. Looking at the homeland security enterprise through a variety of perspectives, taken together and synthesized, can deepen understanding and shed additional light on the scope of the field or discipline. Next, this paper provides an example of a graduate program at Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi that has integrated EM and HS components into the curriculum. Finally, this paper highlights both the benefits and challenges of an interdisciplinary approach to EM–HS education.
The Challenges of Developing a Homeland Security Discipline to Meet Future Threats to the Homeland
Journal of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
This paper argues that homeland security education must continually adapt to future risks, threats and vulnerabilities. To do this, it will be necessary to look at the many ways of looking at homeland security thinking and practice from multiple perspectives and disciplines. Looking at the homeland security enterprise through a variety of perspectives, taken together and synthesized, can deepen understanding and shed additional light on the scope of the field or discipline. Next, this paper discusses the need for existing and future educational programs in homeland security that are inclusive of the theories, practices and research methods of emergency management, despite the current cultural differences between these fields. Finally, this paper highlights three challenges in the development of homeland security education programs: (1) the development and implementation of a standardized curriculum with core functions and competencies that are inclusive of emergency management, (2) the evolution into a new academic discipline; (3) and the adoption of multidisciplinary or interdisciplinary approaches to teaching and learning.
Food Scarcity & Conflict in an era of Climate Change
Environmental Security: Concepts, Challenges and Case Studies
Chapter in a textbook about environmental security. This chapter looks at the relationship between conflict, food production and climate variability.
A Gap Analysis of Emergency Managegments Efforts to Increase Diversity in the Field
International Emergency Management Association Bulletin
Critical Issues in Homeland Security: A Casebook
Westview Press
Editors Linda Kiltz and James Ramsay and carefully curated 14 cases, all from top scholars and practitioners, to cover a broad range of legal, policy, and operational challenges within the field of homeland security. Timely and interesting cases on such issues as arctic security, the use of drones in targeted killings, cyber security and the emergency management lessons of the 2010 Haiti earthquake give students a deeper understanding of the relationship between the theories and the practices of homeland security. Dr. Linda Kiltz authored the following case studies on terrorism & critical infrastructure protection for the book: Case 1: Terrorist or Eco-saboteur: The Case of Briana Waters, Case 2: The 1993 WTC Bombing: A Success or a Failure for the FBI?, Linda Kiltz Case 3: Catastrophic Pandemic: Cases in Ethical Decision Making,
The Civic Mission of Homeland Security Education
Journal of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
This response to Robert McCreight argues that the discourse on homeland security curriculum has narrowly viewed education as merely a vocational stepping stone to prepare students for a specific profession. This article argues that we need to focus on the civic mission of higher education. A primary mission of homeland security education should be to develop leaders with a public service ethos and citizens that embody civic virtues.
The Link Between Jail Industry Programs and Recidivism
American Jails
The focus of this article is to highlight the research results of a study conducted for Oregon Correctional Enterprises (OCE), which looked at the link between participation in correctional work programs to recidivism of a cohort of 53 inmates released in 2006.
Curriculum Alignment with a Mission of Social Change in Higher Education
Innovative Higher Education
Institutions of higher education frequently acknowledge their role in contributing to the common good through their mission statements. The current literature suggests that in order to be effective mission statements must be clearly articulated and reflected in all the activities of the institution including its curriculum. Faculty members at Walden University developed a Curriculum Guide for Social Change that could serve as a tool for reviewing current course offerings and developing new courses to reflect its mission of Bcreating positive social change.^ Those involved in piloting the Guide report on the process in this article. The general consensus is that it was time-consuming and frequently subjective; but the Guide gave substance to the institution’s mission, opening the way for its fuller implementation. Full Citation: Yob, I.M., Danver, S.L., Kristensen, S., Schulz, W., Simmons, K., Brashen, H.M., Krysiak, R.S., Kiltz, L., Gatlin, L., Wesson, S. and Penland, D.R., 2016. Curriculum Alignment with a Mission of Social Change in Higher Education. Innovative Higher Education, 41(3), pp.203-219.
Perceptual Framing of Homeland Security in McGraw-Hill Homeland Security Handbook edited by David Kamien
McGraw-Hill
This article creates a theoretical foundation of homeland security through the development of three conceptual lenses in which to analyze the phenomenon of homeland security with a focus on terrorism. These lenses were created out of the existing literatures in criminal justice, public administration, organization behavior and international relations. These conceptual lenses include: (I)-Homeland Security as a Criminal Justice Problem/Terrorism as Crime, (II)-Homeland Security as a International Relations Problem/Terrorism as War, and (III)-Homeland Security as an Organization Design Problem/Terrorism as a Network. Each conceptual lens consists of theories, practices, values, beliefs and assumptions that serve to shape how the threat of terrorism is perceived as a problem, and how the problem is resolved in the form of homeland security policy and programs. These conceptual lenses highlight how perceptual filters can significantly alter how individuals and organizations understand and explain phenomena or events.
Perceptual Frameworks in Homeland Security
Homeland Security Affairs Journal
This article analyzes the phenomenon of homeland security through the development of four conceptual lenses that were created out of the existing literatures in criminal justice, public administration, organization behavior, risk management, international relations, and the overlap between them. Using terrorism as a proxy for the homeland security enterprise, these conceptual lenses include: (1) homeland security as a criminal justice problem which views terrorism as a crime; (2) homeland security as a international relations problem which views terrorism as a war; (3) homeland security as an organization design problem which views terrorism as a network of sub-state transnational actors; and (4) homeland security as a collaborative nexus which views terrorism as a complex mixture of social, political, economic, and environmental issues; that is, lens 4 represents an overlap of lenses 1-3. Each conceptual lens consists of theories, practices, values, beliefs, and assumptions that serve to shape how homeland security is conceptualized. We recognize that homeland security is a broad field applied science that incorporates natural, technological, and manmade hazards and threats. Perhaps to best exemplify the complex and evolving nature of the homeland security enterprise, terrorism can be an effective proxy for how homeland security might be conceptualized and how a theoretical foundation might be structured. These conceptual lenses highlight how perceptual filters can significantly alter how individuals and organizations understand and explain phenomena or events.
Developing Critical Thinking Skills in Homeland Security and Emergency Management Courses
Journal of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Since 9/11, colleges and universities throughout the nation have developed and implemented new courses and degree programs in homeland security and emergency management. A valued learning outcome of these programs, like most university studies in general, is to develop critical thinking skills in students. However, this can be a challenge because the nature of critical thinking and approaches to teaching and assessing it in higher education are debatable. This paper provides a brief overview of the literature on critical thinking, and looks at the importance of developing these skills in students of homeland security programs so that they are able to adapt successfully in a rapidly changing environment. Finally, this paper discusses two teaching strategies, guided class discussions and case studies, to develop critical thinking that have been used by the teacher in undergraduate and gradate level courses in homeland security.
Assessment of Pandemic Preparedness in a Socially Vulnerable Community in South Texas
Journal of Health and Human Services Administration
The purpose of this research was to obtain information about general and pandemic preparedness efforts of residents within San Patricio County in South Texas, as well as to identify the most effective means of communicating the risks posed by pandemic influenza. The goals of this study were to help with pandemic planning efforts and to provide recommendations that could serve as a foundation for building more resilient communities within San Patricio County.
The benefits and challenges of integrating emergency management and homeland security into a new program
Journal of Homeland Security Education
This paper argues that homeland security and emergency management education programs in higher education must be a collaborative and integrated endeavor involving multiple disciplines because of the complexity of the homeland security enterprise. Looking at the homeland security enterprise through a variety of perspectives, taken together and synthesized, can deepen understanding and shed additional light on the scope of the field or discipline. Next, this paper provides an example of a graduate program at Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi that has integrated EM and HS components into the curriculum. Finally, this paper highlights both the benefits and challenges of an interdisciplinary approach to EM–HS education.
The Challenges of Developing a Homeland Security Discipline to Meet Future Threats to the Homeland
Journal of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
This paper argues that homeland security education must continually adapt to future risks, threats and vulnerabilities. To do this, it will be necessary to look at the many ways of looking at homeland security thinking and practice from multiple perspectives and disciplines. Looking at the homeland security enterprise through a variety of perspectives, taken together and synthesized, can deepen understanding and shed additional light on the scope of the field or discipline. Next, this paper discusses the need for existing and future educational programs in homeland security that are inclusive of the theories, practices and research methods of emergency management, despite the current cultural differences between these fields. Finally, this paper highlights three challenges in the development of homeland security education programs: (1) the development and implementation of a standardized curriculum with core functions and competencies that are inclusive of emergency management, (2) the evolution into a new academic discipline; (3) and the adoption of multidisciplinary or interdisciplinary approaches to teaching and learning.
Flash Mobs: The Newest Threat to Local Governments
ICMA: PM Magazine
Discusses flash mobs around the nation that have turned violent in recent years and how they pose a challenge to local law enforcement.
Food Scarcity & Conflict in an era of Climate Change
Environmental Security: Concepts, Challenges and Case Studies
Chapter in a textbook about environmental security. This chapter looks at the relationship between conflict, food production and climate variability.
A Gap Analysis of Emergency Managegments Efforts to Increase Diversity in the Field
International Emergency Management Association Bulletin
Critical Issues in Homeland Security: A Casebook
Westview Press
Editors Linda Kiltz and James Ramsay and carefully curated 14 cases, all from top scholars and practitioners, to cover a broad range of legal, policy, and operational challenges within the field of homeland security. Timely and interesting cases on such issues as arctic security, the use of drones in targeted killings, cyber security and the emergency management lessons of the 2010 Haiti earthquake give students a deeper understanding of the relationship between the theories and the practices of homeland security. Dr. Linda Kiltz authored the following case studies on terrorism & critical infrastructure protection for the book: Case 1: Terrorist or Eco-saboteur: The Case of Briana Waters, Case 2: The 1993 WTC Bombing: A Success or a Failure for the FBI?, Linda Kiltz Case 3: Catastrophic Pandemic: Cases in Ethical Decision Making,
The Civic Mission of Homeland Security Education
Journal of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
This response to Robert McCreight argues that the discourse on homeland security curriculum has narrowly viewed education as merely a vocational stepping stone to prepare students for a specific profession. This article argues that we need to focus on the civic mission of higher education. A primary mission of homeland security education should be to develop leaders with a public service ethos and citizens that embody civic virtues.
The Link Between Jail Industry Programs and Recidivism
American Jails
The focus of this article is to highlight the research results of a study conducted for Oregon Correctional Enterprises (OCE), which looked at the link between participation in correctional work programs to recidivism of a cohort of 53 inmates released in 2006.
Curriculum Alignment with a Mission of Social Change in Higher Education
Innovative Higher Education
Institutions of higher education frequently acknowledge their role in contributing to the common good through their mission statements. The current literature suggests that in order to be effective mission statements must be clearly articulated and reflected in all the activities of the institution including its curriculum. Faculty members at Walden University developed a Curriculum Guide for Social Change that could serve as a tool for reviewing current course offerings and developing new courses to reflect its mission of Bcreating positive social change.^ Those involved in piloting the Guide report on the process in this article. The general consensus is that it was time-consuming and frequently subjective; but the Guide gave substance to the institution’s mission, opening the way for its fuller implementation. Full Citation: Yob, I.M., Danver, S.L., Kristensen, S., Schulz, W., Simmons, K., Brashen, H.M., Krysiak, R.S., Kiltz, L., Gatlin, L., Wesson, S. and Penland, D.R., 2016. Curriculum Alignment with a Mission of Social Change in Higher Education. Innovative Higher Education, 41(3), pp.203-219.
Perceptual Framing of Homeland Security in McGraw-Hill Homeland Security Handbook edited by David Kamien
McGraw-Hill
This article creates a theoretical foundation of homeland security through the development of three conceptual lenses in which to analyze the phenomenon of homeland security with a focus on terrorism. These lenses were created out of the existing literatures in criminal justice, public administration, organization behavior and international relations. These conceptual lenses include: (I)-Homeland Security as a Criminal Justice Problem/Terrorism as Crime, (II)-Homeland Security as a International Relations Problem/Terrorism as War, and (III)-Homeland Security as an Organization Design Problem/Terrorism as a Network. Each conceptual lens consists of theories, practices, values, beliefs and assumptions that serve to shape how the threat of terrorism is perceived as a problem, and how the problem is resolved in the form of homeland security policy and programs. These conceptual lenses highlight how perceptual filters can significantly alter how individuals and organizations understand and explain phenomena or events.
Perceptual Frameworks in Homeland Security
Homeland Security Affairs Journal
This article analyzes the phenomenon of homeland security through the development of four conceptual lenses that were created out of the existing literatures in criminal justice, public administration, organization behavior, risk management, international relations, and the overlap between them. Using terrorism as a proxy for the homeland security enterprise, these conceptual lenses include: (1) homeland security as a criminal justice problem which views terrorism as a crime; (2) homeland security as a international relations problem which views terrorism as a war; (3) homeland security as an organization design problem which views terrorism as a network of sub-state transnational actors; and (4) homeland security as a collaborative nexus which views terrorism as a complex mixture of social, political, economic, and environmental issues; that is, lens 4 represents an overlap of lenses 1-3. Each conceptual lens consists of theories, practices, values, beliefs, and assumptions that serve to shape how homeland security is conceptualized. We recognize that homeland security is a broad field applied science that incorporates natural, technological, and manmade hazards and threats. Perhaps to best exemplify the complex and evolving nature of the homeland security enterprise, terrorism can be an effective proxy for how homeland security might be conceptualized and how a theoretical foundation might be structured. These conceptual lenses highlight how perceptual filters can significantly alter how individuals and organizations understand and explain phenomena or events.
Developing Critical Thinking Skills in Homeland Security and Emergency Management Courses
Journal of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Since 9/11, colleges and universities throughout the nation have developed and implemented new courses and degree programs in homeland security and emergency management. A valued learning outcome of these programs, like most university studies in general, is to develop critical thinking skills in students. However, this can be a challenge because the nature of critical thinking and approaches to teaching and assessing it in higher education are debatable. This paper provides a brief overview of the literature on critical thinking, and looks at the importance of developing these skills in students of homeland security programs so that they are able to adapt successfully in a rapidly changing environment. Finally, this paper discusses two teaching strategies, guided class discussions and case studies, to develop critical thinking that have been used by the teacher in undergraduate and gradate level courses in homeland security.
Assessment of Pandemic Preparedness in a Socially Vulnerable Community in South Texas
Journal of Health and Human Services Administration
The purpose of this research was to obtain information about general and pandemic preparedness efforts of residents within San Patricio County in South Texas, as well as to identify the most effective means of communicating the risks posed by pandemic influenza. The goals of this study were to help with pandemic planning efforts and to provide recommendations that could serve as a foundation for building more resilient communities within San Patricio County.
The benefits and challenges of integrating emergency management and homeland security into a new program
Journal of Homeland Security Education
This paper argues that homeland security and emergency management education programs in higher education must be a collaborative and integrated endeavor involving multiple disciplines because of the complexity of the homeland security enterprise. Looking at the homeland security enterprise through a variety of perspectives, taken together and synthesized, can deepen understanding and shed additional light on the scope of the field or discipline. Next, this paper provides an example of a graduate program at Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi that has integrated EM and HS components into the curriculum. Finally, this paper highlights both the benefits and challenges of an interdisciplinary approach to EM–HS education.
The Challenges of Developing a Homeland Security Discipline to Meet Future Threats to the Homeland
Journal of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
This paper argues that homeland security education must continually adapt to future risks, threats and vulnerabilities. To do this, it will be necessary to look at the many ways of looking at homeland security thinking and practice from multiple perspectives and disciplines. Looking at the homeland security enterprise through a variety of perspectives, taken together and synthesized, can deepen understanding and shed additional light on the scope of the field or discipline. Next, this paper discusses the need for existing and future educational programs in homeland security that are inclusive of the theories, practices and research methods of emergency management, despite the current cultural differences between these fields. Finally, this paper highlights three challenges in the development of homeland security education programs: (1) the development and implementation of a standardized curriculum with core functions and competencies that are inclusive of emergency management, (2) the evolution into a new academic discipline; (3) and the adoption of multidisciplinary or interdisciplinary approaches to teaching and learning.
Flash Mobs: The Newest Threat to Local Governments
ICMA: PM Magazine
Discusses flash mobs around the nation that have turned violent in recent years and how they pose a challenge to local law enforcement.
Service Learning Through Colleges and Universities, Part 2
The Public Manager
Part II highlights service-learning programs at colleges and universities around the nation and will demonstrate the dynamic impact these programs have on local and state government organizations and on the lives of individual citizens and students. Service learning has the potential to dramatically change the quality of our communities by harnessing the power of students, faculty, and community leaders in a broad range of community service projects.
Food Scarcity & Conflict in an era of Climate Change
Environmental Security: Concepts, Challenges and Case Studies
Chapter in a textbook about environmental security. This chapter looks at the relationship between conflict, food production and climate variability.
A Gap Analysis of Emergency Managegments Efforts to Increase Diversity in the Field
International Emergency Management Association Bulletin
Critical Issues in Homeland Security: A Casebook
Westview Press
Editors Linda Kiltz and James Ramsay and carefully curated 14 cases, all from top scholars and practitioners, to cover a broad range of legal, policy, and operational challenges within the field of homeland security. Timely and interesting cases on such issues as arctic security, the use of drones in targeted killings, cyber security and the emergency management lessons of the 2010 Haiti earthquake give students a deeper understanding of the relationship between the theories and the practices of homeland security. Dr. Linda Kiltz authored the following case studies on terrorism & critical infrastructure protection for the book: Case 1: Terrorist or Eco-saboteur: The Case of Briana Waters, Case 2: The 1993 WTC Bombing: A Success or a Failure for the FBI?, Linda Kiltz Case 3: Catastrophic Pandemic: Cases in Ethical Decision Making,
The Civic Mission of Homeland Security Education
Journal of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
This response to Robert McCreight argues that the discourse on homeland security curriculum has narrowly viewed education as merely a vocational stepping stone to prepare students for a specific profession. This article argues that we need to focus on the civic mission of higher education. A primary mission of homeland security education should be to develop leaders with a public service ethos and citizens that embody civic virtues.
The Link Between Jail Industry Programs and Recidivism
American Jails
The focus of this article is to highlight the research results of a study conducted for Oregon Correctional Enterprises (OCE), which looked at the link between participation in correctional work programs to recidivism of a cohort of 53 inmates released in 2006.
Curriculum Alignment with a Mission of Social Change in Higher Education
Innovative Higher Education
Institutions of higher education frequently acknowledge their role in contributing to the common good through their mission statements. The current literature suggests that in order to be effective mission statements must be clearly articulated and reflected in all the activities of the institution including its curriculum. Faculty members at Walden University developed a Curriculum Guide for Social Change that could serve as a tool for reviewing current course offerings and developing new courses to reflect its mission of Bcreating positive social change.^ Those involved in piloting the Guide report on the process in this article. The general consensus is that it was time-consuming and frequently subjective; but the Guide gave substance to the institution’s mission, opening the way for its fuller implementation. Full Citation: Yob, I.M., Danver, S.L., Kristensen, S., Schulz, W., Simmons, K., Brashen, H.M., Krysiak, R.S., Kiltz, L., Gatlin, L., Wesson, S. and Penland, D.R., 2016. Curriculum Alignment with a Mission of Social Change in Higher Education. Innovative Higher Education, 41(3), pp.203-219.
Perceptual Framing of Homeland Security in McGraw-Hill Homeland Security Handbook edited by David Kamien
McGraw-Hill
This article creates a theoretical foundation of homeland security through the development of three conceptual lenses in which to analyze the phenomenon of homeland security with a focus on terrorism. These lenses were created out of the existing literatures in criminal justice, public administration, organization behavior and international relations. These conceptual lenses include: (I)-Homeland Security as a Criminal Justice Problem/Terrorism as Crime, (II)-Homeland Security as a International Relations Problem/Terrorism as War, and (III)-Homeland Security as an Organization Design Problem/Terrorism as a Network. Each conceptual lens consists of theories, practices, values, beliefs and assumptions that serve to shape how the threat of terrorism is perceived as a problem, and how the problem is resolved in the form of homeland security policy and programs. These conceptual lenses highlight how perceptual filters can significantly alter how individuals and organizations understand and explain phenomena or events.
Perceptual Frameworks in Homeland Security
Homeland Security Affairs Journal
This article analyzes the phenomenon of homeland security through the development of four conceptual lenses that were created out of the existing literatures in criminal justice, public administration, organization behavior, risk management, international relations, and the overlap between them. Using terrorism as a proxy for the homeland security enterprise, these conceptual lenses include: (1) homeland security as a criminal justice problem which views terrorism as a crime; (2) homeland security as a international relations problem which views terrorism as a war; (3) homeland security as an organization design problem which views terrorism as a network of sub-state transnational actors; and (4) homeland security as a collaborative nexus which views terrorism as a complex mixture of social, political, economic, and environmental issues; that is, lens 4 represents an overlap of lenses 1-3. Each conceptual lens consists of theories, practices, values, beliefs, and assumptions that serve to shape how homeland security is conceptualized. We recognize that homeland security is a broad field applied science that incorporates natural, technological, and manmade hazards and threats. Perhaps to best exemplify the complex and evolving nature of the homeland security enterprise, terrorism can be an effective proxy for how homeland security might be conceptualized and how a theoretical foundation might be structured. These conceptual lenses highlight how perceptual filters can significantly alter how individuals and organizations understand and explain phenomena or events.
Developing Critical Thinking Skills in Homeland Security and Emergency Management Courses
Journal of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Since 9/11, colleges and universities throughout the nation have developed and implemented new courses and degree programs in homeland security and emergency management. A valued learning outcome of these programs, like most university studies in general, is to develop critical thinking skills in students. However, this can be a challenge because the nature of critical thinking and approaches to teaching and assessing it in higher education are debatable. This paper provides a brief overview of the literature on critical thinking, and looks at the importance of developing these skills in students of homeland security programs so that they are able to adapt successfully in a rapidly changing environment. Finally, this paper discusses two teaching strategies, guided class discussions and case studies, to develop critical thinking that have been used by the teacher in undergraduate and gradate level courses in homeland security.
Assessment of Pandemic Preparedness in a Socially Vulnerable Community in South Texas
Journal of Health and Human Services Administration
The purpose of this research was to obtain information about general and pandemic preparedness efforts of residents within San Patricio County in South Texas, as well as to identify the most effective means of communicating the risks posed by pandemic influenza. The goals of this study were to help with pandemic planning efforts and to provide recommendations that could serve as a foundation for building more resilient communities within San Patricio County.
The benefits and challenges of integrating emergency management and homeland security into a new program
Journal of Homeland Security Education
This paper argues that homeland security and emergency management education programs in higher education must be a collaborative and integrated endeavor involving multiple disciplines because of the complexity of the homeland security enterprise. Looking at the homeland security enterprise through a variety of perspectives, taken together and synthesized, can deepen understanding and shed additional light on the scope of the field or discipline. Next, this paper provides an example of a graduate program at Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi that has integrated EM and HS components into the curriculum. Finally, this paper highlights both the benefits and challenges of an interdisciplinary approach to EM–HS education.
The Challenges of Developing a Homeland Security Discipline to Meet Future Threats to the Homeland
Journal of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
This paper argues that homeland security education must continually adapt to future risks, threats and vulnerabilities. To do this, it will be necessary to look at the many ways of looking at homeland security thinking and practice from multiple perspectives and disciplines. Looking at the homeland security enterprise through a variety of perspectives, taken together and synthesized, can deepen understanding and shed additional light on the scope of the field or discipline. Next, this paper discusses the need for existing and future educational programs in homeland security that are inclusive of the theories, practices and research methods of emergency management, despite the current cultural differences between these fields. Finally, this paper highlights three challenges in the development of homeland security education programs: (1) the development and implementation of a standardized curriculum with core functions and competencies that are inclusive of emergency management, (2) the evolution into a new academic discipline; (3) and the adoption of multidisciplinary or interdisciplinary approaches to teaching and learning.
Flash Mobs: The Newest Threat to Local Governments
ICMA: PM Magazine
Discusses flash mobs around the nation that have turned violent in recent years and how they pose a challenge to local law enforcement.
Service Learning Through Colleges and Universities, Part 2
The Public Manager
Part II highlights service-learning programs at colleges and universities around the nation and will demonstrate the dynamic impact these programs have on local and state government organizations and on the lives of individual citizens and students. Service learning has the potential to dramatically change the quality of our communities by harnessing the power of students, faculty, and community leaders in a broad range of community service projects.
