Sponsor
Portland State University. Department of Educational Leadership and Policy
First Advisor
Karen Haley
Term of Graduation
Spring 2024
Date of Publication
6-3-2024
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership: Postsecondary Education
Department
Educational Leadership and Policy
Language
English
DOI
10.15760/etd.3763
Physical Description
1 online resource (x, 241 pages)
Abstract
Over the last two decades, there has been a dramatic increase in natural and manmade disasters. While no community is immune to the risks posed by these large-scale emergencies, colleges, and universities, which are home to numerous vulnerable populations, could be counted among those most at risk. In their current state of overall community preparedness, campuses are not equipped to weather impending dangers; consequently, the impact on students could be disastrous. This study examined preparedness practices at Oregon colleges and universities to better understand how institutions of higher education in the state prepare their students for large-scale emergencies, what challenges they face in implementing preparedness interventions, and what best practices have helped them overcome these challenges. Using a qualitative case study research design, an inventory of preparedness interventions was developed through the distribution of a state-wide qualitative survey, document-mining and elite interviews with preparedness managers at seven colleges and universities in Oregon. These interventions, in conjunction with data collected regarding challenges and best practices, were used to inform the development of a tool based on the Extended Parallel Process Model to aid practitioners in developing preparedness education interventions.
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Persistent Identifier
https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/42243
Recommended Citation
Pastorelle, Francis, "Embodying Whole Community Preparedness: A Case Study of Student-Facing Preparedness Initiatives at Institutions of Higher Education in the State of Oregon" (2024). Dissertations and Theses. Paper 6631.
https://doi.org/10.15760/etd.3763