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Four faculty members of Capella University, an accredited online university, elected to key posts at emergency-management, fire-engineering organizations
Peers elect two faculty members of online degree provider to International Association of Emergency Managers' CEM Commission
MINNEAPOLIS, November 1, 2011 – Capella University, an accredited online university* that has built its reputation by providing high-quality online degree programs for working adults, announced today that four faculty members were elected to leadership positions at professional emergency-management and fire-engineering organizations.
Members of the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) elected Capella faculty members Dean Larson, PhD, CEM®, to chair, and Daniel Martin, PhD, CEM, to vice chair of the association's CEM Commission. The commission, which is composed of emergency management professionals, serves the Certified Emergency Manager® (CEM®) and AEMSM credentialing programs.
Development of the CEM and AEMSM Programs was supported by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the National Emergency Management Association (NEMA), and a host of allied organizations.
In addition, members of the Institution of Fire Engineers ‐ United States of America (IFE‐USA) Branch elected Capella faculty members Scott D. Kerwood, PhD, CFO, MIFireE, president, and Harry Carter, PhD, MIFireE, vice president of the organization.
"These elections reflect the quality of faculty at Capella University," said Micheal Kemp, PhD, CEM. Kemp serves as Faculty Chair, Homeland Security, Emergency Management, Fire Services, and Leadership, for Capella's School of Public Service Leadership. "These individuals were chosen by their peers, which demonstrates that they are at the top of their fields in both academics and practice."
As of Sept. 30, 2011, more than 35,000 students are pursuing an online degree at Capella, with nearly 80 percent enrolled in Capella's doctoral degree programs and master's degree programs. The learning and career outcomes of Capella's students and alumni can be found at www.capellaresults.org.
About Capella University
Capella University (www.capella.edu) is an accredited online university* that has built its reputation by providing quality online degree programs for working adults. Nearly 80 percent of Capella students are currently enrolled in master's, specialist, or doctoral degree programs in business, counseling, education, health administration, homeland security, human resource management, human services, information technology, nonprofit management and leadership, nursing, psychology, public administration, public health, public safety, and social work. Capella also offers bachelor's degree programs in business, information technology, nursing, psychology, and public safety. Within those areas, Capella currently offers 140 graduate and undergraduate specializations and 17 certificate programs. More than 35,000 learners were enrolled as of September 30, 2011, from all 50 states and 59 other countries. Capella is committed to providing high-caliber academic excellence and pursuing balanced business growth. Founded in 1993, Capella University is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Capella Education Company, headquartered in Minneapolis. For more information, please visit http://www.capella.edu or call 1.888.CAPELLA (227.3552)..
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* Capella University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), www.ncahlc.org.
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