The 2007 Conference Activity Schedule
 
*This schedule is subject to change. Please check back periodically for schedule updates and changes.
 
 
Monday April 23rd.
 
7:00 AM until 8:45 AM -  Continental Breakfast
Assorted bagels with cream cheese, butters and jams, An assortment of flavored yogurt served with granola, Fresh seasonal fruit, Fresh breakfast bakeries, bottled fruit juices, Chilled Orange Juice, 100% Colombian Coffee, decaffeinated coffee & herbal teas. Breakfast is sponsored by the Marriott Hotel - Thank You!!
 
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9:00 AM until 12:00 PM - Conference Welcome and Key Note Address.
 
James Lee Witt to give Keynote Address
It is with great honor to welcome former FEMA Director James Lee Witt as our keynote speaker at this years Conference and Expo.   

Witt is the chief executive officer of the public safety and crisis management consulting firm James Lee Witt Associates (JLWA). 

Mr. Witt served as director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) from 1993 to 2001 under President Bill Clinton. While at FEMA, Witt was the visionary and architect of national government programs related to emergency preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery, and he built expertise in integrating community-based disaster management with national emergency management strategy. JLWA is currently advising Louisiana governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco on the long-term recovery effort in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

Please see conference keynote address for additional information.

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12:00 PM until 1:15 PM - Executive Deli Lunch Buffet
Chef's Soup du Jour, Build your own sandwich with Sliced Turkey, Ham, Chicken Salad & Tuna Salad, Swiss and American Cheeses, lettuce, tomatoes, onions and pickles
Served with redskin potato salad, specialty cold salad, and tossed salad with assorted dressings, Chef's selection of Dessert, 100% Colombian Coffee, Iced Tea and Water
Today's Lunch is being sponsored by  "Brady/Tiscor" - Thank you!
 
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1:30 PM until 2:30 PM - Professional Development Sessions
 
Room 1
Ten Qualities of a Well Protected University
The session would detail the ten qualities that university facilities should have in order to protect the institution's physical assets. It is anticipated the information presented will inspire attendees to look at their universities with a loss prevention view and identify areas for improvement. We will identify the hazards and risks presented by university facilities and operations, including some discussion regarding the science of the various hazards, the loss experience related to those hazards, and loss prevention measures to avoid losses resulting from the hazards identified. Presented by FM Global.
 
Room 2

Threat Assessment, Vulnerability Analysis and Risk Management Decisions: A primer on Building Security Issues

In the post 9/11 environment, you may have heard discussion regarding this popular topic. Techniques have been developed to assist organizations in the measurement and evaluation of threats, hazards and vulnerabilities. Various organizations and the buildings they operate in are being scrutinized more than ever. Design features are being changed and/or implemented that eliminate or substantially mitigate exposure to threats and hazards. This workshop introduces participants to the Department of Homeland Security's generally accepted risk assessment model which has become a method to benchmark against. Cost/benefit considerations are examined along with a detailed exposure assessment techniques. Useful handouts and reference information will be distributed. Presented by Georgia State University.
 
Room 3
Tulane University response to Hurricane Katrina - 2005
Days before Hurricane Katrina was to strike the City of New Orleans, Tulane University had initiated and completed their emergency preparedness plans and activities to include evacuating the student body, closing their facilities, and having essential staff report as assigned. We had even exercised our plan at the time of Hurricane Ivan in 2004. However, few were adequately prepared for what occurred the following day after the hurricane passed. This informational talk will include the plans initiated by Tulane University, student evacuation procedures, essential staff response with pictures of the campus from the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) pre, during and post Hurricane Katrina to be presented by the Director of Emergency Preparedness who was on the campus with the President in the EOC.".- Presented by Tulane University.

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2:45 PM until 3:45 PM - Professional Development Sessions
 
Room 1
Campus Security Issues - Community Oriented Policing
The Bowling Green State University Presentation will include the development and implementation of a Community Oriented Policing Philosophy by a law enforcement agency on a university/college campus. The presentation will include the tools to build collaboration, co-operation and partnerships with constituent groups on and off campus. Federal crime reporting requirements will also be discussed.-Presented by Bowling Green State University
 
Room 2
Campus Fire Safety - Round Table/Town Hall Forum
What colleges and universities are doing with their fire safety management plans? We will hear from different institutions on what is being done to successfully protect their campuses.  Topics such as fire drills – effect?, mandatory fire safety training for all students, mandatory fire safety training for RA’s,  and unannounced fire drills. YOU set the agenda. Presented/Moderated by the Center For Campus Fire Safety.
 
Legislative Workshop / update
Remember all of that legislation about campus fire safety, sprinklers systems for residence halls (dorms) and "students right to know"?
This session will talk about and give an update as to what happened with all of those bills and how to support new legislation coming down the road. Presented by Bureau of Fire Prevention, State of New York, Office of Fire Prevention & Control
 
 
Room 3
Where does Senior Management fit into Emergency Planning?
After Sept. 11, 2001 we realized our Emergency Operation Plan needed a major overall. Sr. Mgmt. stepped in and carried the Emergency Response banner but their efforts were not the standard incident management. It took two years to carefully manage their expectations and train them to adopt incident management. Our organizational chart appears "typical" but has a place for Sr. management where they can be effective and yet still allow the operation of emergency response to take place. This has all been accomplished with few toes (egos) being stepped on.

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3:45 PM until 4:00 PM - Afternoon Break 
Menu - Seventh Inning Stretch
Fresh baked hot pretzels with stadium mustard, Fresh popped popcorn and cracker jacks, Assorted soft drinks and bottled water

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4:00 PM until 5:00 PM - Professional Development Sessions
 
Room 1
Use of a Chemical Inventory System for Fire and Building Code Compliance Management.- Tracking chemical and other hazardous materials inventory is necessary for safety management as well as business compliance, and is especially challenging for research and laboratory organizations. Safety and compliance, waste minimization, emergency preparedness, and facility planning all benefit from knowing what chemicals are on site, who is responsible for them, and where they are located. More recently, fire and building code regulations now require detailed and hazard/space specific hazardous materials reporting. Stanford University has developed a web-based application for chemical inventory application to meet these emerging needs. Presented by Stanford University.

Room 2
Off Campus Fire Safety.
The program will consist of inspection, training, code management, education and the relationship with the local fire department. Presented by Univ. of Penn.
 
Room 3
Working With The Media During an Emergency/Disaster
This program will focus on the value of working closely together and building partnerships in order better prepare our agencies when disaster or crisis strike. Erika Mantz, Director of Media Relations and Peter O’Leary, Fire Chief will speak about the importance of working together before, during and after an event.  They will discuss strategies to better develop relationships between the university community and the local fire department as well as how to get the media on your side.   Presented by Univ. of New Hampshire and the Durham, NH Fire Department.

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9:15 PM until 10:15 AM - Professional Development Sessions
 
Room 1
Public Safety & Crisis Communication
This presentation will involve two aspects of communicating in public safety.  The first aspect will focus on communication skills of public safety dispatchers and the unique skills that a good dispatcher has.  The second aspect will include the development and follow through on a communication plan with the public during a crisis.  It will include information on using the NIMS and ICS models of communication as well as other proven methods. Presented by Minnesota State University.
 
Room 2
What are they making, What are they taking, Street drugs on Campus
This presentation will raise awareness of the commonly used street drugs, their effects on the individual and the risks they pose to campus security.  Whether due to the biological effects and changes in personality or the chemical and fire risk to facilities, security is often the first on scene. Raising awareness is the first step in reducing injury to the responding personnel. Presented by www.triharbortraining.com
 
Room 3
Getting More Out of Your Campus Fire Alarm Systems
With the threat of large scale security and/or terrorism incidents looming over college campuses and other public facilities, campus administrators and facilities personnel all over the country are reviewing emergency response and contingency plans to ensure that they are prepared for such an incident to the extent possible.  However, have you considered how you would conduct a campus-wide evacuation or relocation if necessary in a timely manner to help mitigate a security/terrorism incident and prevent it from involving collateral buildings or people?  With today’s fire alarm technology, some campuses and building owners are turning to their building fire alarm systems to act not only as a fire alarm/detection systems, but also as campus-wide mass notification systems.  With the installation of voice communication fire alarm systems in place of conventional style horn notification systems, even in buildings that do not require voice communication fire alarm systems, you can send automatic or manual voice communications from a central or numerous locations to a single building on campus or to all of your buildings on campus if planned and designed properly.
Presented by Life Safety Services Department - C&S Engineers, Inc
 
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10:30 AM until 11:30 AM - Professional Development Sessions
 
Room 1
Reducing Greek Liability by Getting Involved
A Security professional as a Greek Advisor – is it really acceptable?  Becoming an involved Advisor helps reduce liability to the group and college/university as well as help eliminate or reduce some of the factors that lead to the stereotypes of our Greek Systems.  Through personal involvement with an on-campus sorority the Campus Security Department acutely in tune with the Greek Community. Presented by Minnesota State University.
 
 
Room 2
Lessons Learned from an Explosion at a Texas A&M Chemistry Facility
On January 12, 2006 at approximately 3:00 AM, an explosion occurred in the 1928 wing of the Chemistry Building at Texas A&M University.  Upon investigation, the cause of the explosion was determined to be a “low pressure” liquid nitrogen tank that had over pressurized and catastrophically failed.  Upon failing, the tank became a rocket and penetrated a reinforced concrete floor landing in the mechanical room on the 4^th level of the building.  Structural damage from the blast extended from the floor of the explosion, to the floors above and below.  Water damage extended throughout the facility. 
 
This presentation will cover the general background of the building and setup of the lab, an explanation of the tank failure, issues and dilemmas associated with the response (hazardous materials, electrical, water), facility cleanup, and the resulting changes to our laboratory safety inspection program as related to LN₂ tanks.  In addition, and a brief explanation of a statewide directive from the Texas State Fire Marshal to all Texas State Universities regarding inspection/testing requirements for all LN₂ tanks.  Many photographs of the response, damage, and cleanup are included. Presented By Texas A&M University
 
Room 3
Implementing the National Incident Management System
Homeland Security Presidential Directive 5 requires federal, state and local agencies to adopt the National Incident Management System (NIMS) as their operating mechanism during major emergencies, disaster and large civic events (including athletic events). Failure to adopt, promulgate and implement NIMS will cause federal funds to be withheld by disallowing certain types of grants and federal relief grants resulting from a disaster declaration.
 
 In order for other universities and colleges to understand why they must comply with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 5, this presentation will discuss the directive and the requirements on agencies and governmental units.  The presentation will then turn towards how to comply with the directive and the training requirements for individuals that must operate within NIMS and ICS.  Presented by the University of Louisville.
 
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11:45 AM until 1:15 PM - Lunch Buffet
Chicken Parmesan, Linguine with two sauces, Grilled Flank Steak, Complimented by Italian Breads and Caesar Salad, Specialty Cold Salad and Seasonal Hot Vegetables, Chef's Selection of Dessert, 100% Colombian Coffee, Tea & Water.
Today's Lunch is being sponsored by  "Keltron" - Thank you!
 
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1:30 PM until 2:30 PM - Professional Development Sessions
 
Room 1
Inspectors Overview of NFPA 10, 25 and 72
Do you inspect and test your own Fire Extinguishers, Fire Alarms, Smoke Detectors, and Sprinkler Systems? If you do, we will cover what the code requirements are for conducting those tests. NFPA 72 - National Fire Alarm Code, NFPA 10 The Standard on Fire Extinguishers, and NFPA 25 Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water Based Fire Protection Equipment. Presented by Cleveland State University
 
Room 2
Greek (Fraternity/Sorority) Fire Safety and Risk Management
On average, there are two fatal campus fires annually, and one of those occurs in a Fraternity.  This presentation will discuss factors that place Fraternities at higher risk for fires, an overview of campus fire safety issues germane to the Greek population, hazard assessment, and discussion of common causes of fires in fraternities are incorporated in this program.  This program also includes a review of several graphic case studies to illustrate the point that fatal fraternity fires are the culmination of many small factors, with the removal of any one could have led to a less disastrous outcome. Presented by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
 
Room 3
The Three "E's" of Fire Prevention
Identifying the appropriate avenue, or avenues, to the fire or life safety problem through Identifying the risk, audience, behavior, and contributing factors.
Once the proper course of action is determined we would discuss the different approaches and engineering fixes that are currently available. Some of these would include a brief discussion on developing a workable fire and life safety plan, some simple instructional techniques for behavioral change, and examples of engineering fixes that are effective, affordable, and currently available on the market. We would also leave a brief period for some specific problem solving. This class would be appropriate for Greek or Dormitory application.  Presented by The City of Portland, Oregon, Fire & Rescue
 
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2:45 PM until 3:45 PM - Professional Development Sessions
 
Room 1
Fire on Campus - Student Housing Facility
This presentation demonstrates the impact of a fire and what is believed to be a text book response and recovery to a actual fire incident in a student facility on campus. This presentation and plan is now being used in staff training programs. Presenters to include the staff who coordinated the recovery. Presented by Wright State University
 
Room 2
Preparing for an Influenza Pandemic
The H₅N₁ , or Avian Influenza virus has been the source of 200 human infections with over half of those infected dying. Some medical historians have compared the virus to the Spanish Influenza of 1918 which resulted in over 650,000 U.S. deaths. According to the Center for Disease Control, it is not an “if”, but a “when” the virus will infect by human to human transmission. Once the virus becomes capable of sustained human to human transmission the world will suffer another pandemic that could be very similar to the Spanish Flu.
 
The University of Louisville has been working both independently and in collaboration with other universities to develop a response matrix if the Avian Influenza does become a pandemic. This matrix is based on preparations and actions that are to be undertaken at different trigger points in the infection rates and status of the disease.
 
The Spanish influenza killed more Americans than any war in our history. On the U of L campus alone, CDC projection rates indicate that over 8,000 of our faculty, staff and students will become infected and 1,000 will die. The University closed for over a month in 1918 and the expectation is that if the bird flu strikes, the University will again have to suspend operations again. Unless we are prepared to weather the viral storm, the potential is there to impact universities more adversely that Hurricane Katrina.
 
Participants should expect to increase the knowledge regarding influenza pandemic planning and the unusual components of this type of emergency. They will also learn the emergency procedures that the University of Louisville plans to implement during a pandemic via a response matrix that has been developed for the University. Presented by the University of Louisville.
 
Room 3
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)
This session focuses on the role of Police and Security Departments in "designing out crime", through the environment (trees, hills, bushes, etc...) and how those departments can be involved in the use of the techniques of CPTED. Presented by Kenyon College.
 
 

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