Unique Presentation Identifier:
P14
Program Type
Graduate
Faculty Advisor
Dr. Rejina Manandhar
Document Type
Poster
Location
Face-to-face
Start Date
29-4-2025 9:30 AM
Abstract
Abstract:
This study examines the availability of emergency management and campus safety resources in Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) in Arkansas. The research examines the question: What emergency management and campus safety resources are available in IHEs in Arkansas? Using a quantitative research design, the study analyzes secondary data from 58 university websites. The IHEs were stratified into four categories: Four-Year Public Universities, Two-Year Public Colleges, Other Higher Education Institutions, and Private Colleges & Universities. The resources assessed include having public safety department, office of emergency management, campus alert system, emergency management plan, emergency operations guide, and training programs. Descriptive statistics were employed to analyze the data. The findings indicate that of the 58 IHEs examined, 47 had a designated public safety department, and 26 had an office of emergency management. Likewise, 43 IHEs had emergency management plans, 39 had campus alert system, 41 had an emergency operations guide, and 33 IHEs offered some form of emergency management or campus safety training. Additionally, the findings reveal that four-year public universities and two-year public colleges have the most extensive emergency management and campus safety resources, while other higher education institutions have the least resources. This research discusses these findings and advances the understanding of campus preparedness while also providing recommendations for strengthening preparedness and resilience in institutions of higher education.
Recommended Citation
Rafferty, Andrew and Adesokan, Abass G., "Emergency Preparedness in Arkansas Institutions of Higher Education: A Resource Based Analysis" (2025). ATU Student Research Symposium. 18.
https://orc.library.atu.edu/atu_rs/2025/2025/18
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Emergency Preparedness in Arkansas Institutions of Higher Education: A Resource Based Analysis
Face-to-face
Abstract:
This study examines the availability of emergency management and campus safety resources in Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) in Arkansas. The research examines the question: What emergency management and campus safety resources are available in IHEs in Arkansas? Using a quantitative research design, the study analyzes secondary data from 58 university websites. The IHEs were stratified into four categories: Four-Year Public Universities, Two-Year Public Colleges, Other Higher Education Institutions, and Private Colleges & Universities. The resources assessed include having public safety department, office of emergency management, campus alert system, emergency management plan, emergency operations guide, and training programs. Descriptive statistics were employed to analyze the data. The findings indicate that of the 58 IHEs examined, 47 had a designated public safety department, and 26 had an office of emergency management. Likewise, 43 IHEs had emergency management plans, 39 had campus alert system, 41 had an emergency operations guide, and 33 IHEs offered some form of emergency management or campus safety training. Additionally, the findings reveal that four-year public universities and two-year public colleges have the most extensive emergency management and campus safety resources, while other higher education institutions have the least resources. This research discusses these findings and advances the understanding of campus preparedness while also providing recommendations for strengthening preparedness and resilience in institutions of higher education.