Saturday, March 14, 2009

Week 2 Discussion

Hello class:

Thank you for a great class today.

Please comment on the following and begin our discussion for week 2:

"When we are part of the group, we should do all we can to fit in. It is ok to give up our values temporarily in order to meet the needs of the group since the goal of the group is the most important thing".

"If our group is strong enough and seems likely to win, I should do all I can to support it, regardless of my own personal opinion".

Saturday, March 7, 2009

Week 1 discussion area

Hello class:

As we discussed yesterday, school shootings are a pertinent topic of discussion these days. Many options have been proposed in terms of trying to mitigate / prepare for a critical incident such as a shooter in a college (similar to Virginia Tech.). Please discuss the following:

Would sanction the use of guns by professors on college campuses? Why, Why Not?

Metal detectors are being used at many facilities to reduce the possibility of weapons entering premises. Would you support metal detectors at all schools? why? why Not?

Please provide your response and respond to two of your classmates.

thank you

Dr. Kalam

Friday, March 6, 2009

Welcome to FES 4823 integrated emergency management

Hello class:

Welcome again and I look forward to a challenging and rewarding class.

To begin, please respond to this blog and say hello so that we all have access and no technical problems are present.

I will post an assignment tommorow night and each Saturday night. You will be required to post your answer as well as respond to at least two of your classmates responses (for a total of 3 responses).

Take care

Dr. Kalam