Nova Southeastern University's New Anti-Terrorism Institute Established to Help Make Safer Schools.Business, News & Education Editors/Writers FORT LAUDERDALE Fort Lauderdale (lô`dərdāl), residential, commercial, and resort city (1990 pop. 149,377), seat of Broward co., SE Fla., on the Atlantic coast; settled around a fort built (c.1837) in the Seminole War, inc. 1911. , Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 3, 2004 America's schools will now have the tools to distinguish a common occurrence such as chicken pox chicken pox or varicella (vâr'əsĕl`ə), infectious disease usually occurring in childhood. It is believed to be caused by the same herpesvirus that produces shingles. from smallpox smallpox, acute, highly contagious disease causing a high fever and successive stages of severe skin eruptions. The disease dates from the time of ancient Egypt or before. , respond to a violent crime and give parents and children an added layer of security through the help of a newly formed institute to train educators on counter-terrorism and crisis response measures. The National Institute for Homeland Security Noun 1. Homeland Security - the federal department that administers all matters relating to homeland security Department of Homeland Security executive department - a federal department in the executive branch of the government of the United States and Anti-Terrorism Preparedness, an independent organization based at Nova Southeastern University's Fischler Graduate School of Education and Human Services in North Miami Beach North Miami Beach, residential and resort city (1990 pop. 35,359), Dade co., SE Fla., on the Atlantic coast; inc. 1931. It is a major office and retail area. , Fla. and supported by Educational Impact in Warminster, Penn., and Signature Science in Austin, Texas, will provide educators with action plans, hands-on training, current research and education to prevent, prepare for and respond to terrorist incidents The following is a timeline of acts and failed attempts that can be considered non-state terrorism. Massacres more generally are listed chronologically at List of massacres; assassinations are listed by location at List of assassinated people. including biological, chemical, radiological and nuclear attacks. The concept for NIHAP NIHAP National Institute for Homeland Security and Anti-Terrorism Preparedness came in response to the growing need for schools to adapt to the evolving threats taking place in society and in schools today. The institute taps into the specialties from each supporting organization to offer a full spectrum of online learning and training capabilities. Signature Science, nationally recognized experts in terrorism threats and agents, and trainers for numerous local, state, and federal law enforcement and homeland security agencies, will provide the curriculum for NIHAP. They have been working to keep schools safe since 2001 when they created statewide crisis training workshops tailored to the needs of Texas educators. To date, Signature Science has trained more than 1500 school personnel in every region of the state. "Our original intent was to provide educators and administrators with knowledge that could be used to minimize the anxiety and apprehension many were experiencing due to fears of terrorism in our schools," said Adam Hamilton Adam Hamilton (20 August 1880 - 29 April 1952) was a New Zealand politician. He was the first leader of the National Party during its early years in Opposition. Early life Hamilton was born in Forrest Hill, Southland. , President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Signature Science. "A terroristic threat against public schools in December 2001 motivated us to respond," said Hamilton. "We had no other option but to do something about it. We've taken that concept and developed it into a greater application and benefit through NIHAP." The program interface tools for NIHAP needed to bring the training to schools nationwide via the Internet will be provided by Educational Impact, an online provider of professional development for educators. "Educational Impact is thrilled to be able to deliver a blended solution involving online resources and face-to-face opportunities," said David Hottenstein, Chief Executive Officer of Educational Impact. "The institute's goal is to capture the best research, best presenters, best resources and best case studies and make them available 24/7." NSU's Fischler Graduate School of Education, pioneers in distance education programs, will provide access to online degree programs and certifications. "Nova Southeastern University History Originally named Nova University of Advanced Technology,[7] the university was chartered by the state of Florida in 1964[8][9] as a graduate institution in the physical and social sciences. is very excited to be a major part of helping America's schools and communities to become safer and more knowledgeable about homeland security," said Dr. H. Well Singleton sin·gle·ton n. An offspring born alone. singleton Medtalk One baby. Cf Triplet, Twin. , Provost of the Fischler Graduate School. "The Institute will serve as a one stop shop where educators, first responders, and government agencies can learn, dialogue and gather valuable information on Homeland Security issues." NIHAP will also host an annual conference, slated for early 2005, which will bring together Homeland Security experts, researchers and educators in the field. Early bird enrollment for the annual conference should be available late spring early summer. Enrollment for the certificate program and graduate level programs at NSU's Fischler Graduate School will begin Fall 2004. Pre-release discount purchase of the online professional development program developed by EI and Signature Science is available immediately. NIHAP membership purchases and clearinghouse services are also available immediately. For more information visit http://www.nihap.net |
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