Disaster response and emergency preparedness procedures are predicted through an in-depth and unique understanding of planning, mitigation, response, and recovery efforts. It is also
contingent on both emergency responders and those impacted by the disaster to comprehend the specific social and geographical challenges of their local environment. Higher education
institutions must provide students with a safe and nurturing environment to help with academic and social development. With this increased emphasis on safety, it is imperative that higher
education institutions understand their students' perceptions of disaster response and emergency preparedness efforts. This purpose of this study was to utilize transformational leadership
theory as a way to explore students' perceptions of natural disaster plans and emergency preparedness efforts at a higher education institution. Qualitative interviews were conducted with
students regarding their knowledge of natural disaster and emergency preparedness efforts and through qualitative analysis, 12 themes emerged. The results from this study suggest a disconnect
between administrators and students with regards to the effective communication of natural disaster and emergency preparedness information. In conclusion, the unique characteristics of higher
education institutions such as governance and structure create a need for the emphasis of emergency preparedness procedures such as preplanning, and mitigation efforts by leadership
personnel. Transformational leadership, specifically individual consideration, intellectual stimulation, inspirational motivation and idealized influence, were examined as a possible
framework for addressing the characteristics of higher education institutions that limit effective communication of emergency procedures. / A Dissertation submitted to the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of
Philosophy. / Fall Semester, 2014. / July 21, 2014. / Crisis Communication, Disaster Planning, Emergency Management, Emergency Preparedness, Higher Education Leadership, Higher Education Policy / Includes bibliographical references. / Robert A. Schwartz, Professor Directing Dissertation; Thomas Kent Wetherell, Committee Member; Kathy Guthrie, Committee Member.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:fsu.edu/oai:fsu.digital.flvc.org:fsu_252820 |
| Contributors | Coveleski, Joshua (authoraut), Schwartz, Robert A. (professor directing dissertation), Roehrig, Alysia D., 1975- (university representative), Wetherell, T. K. (Thomas Kent), 1945- (committee member), Guthrie, Kathy L. (committee member), Florida State University (degree granting institution), College of Education (degree granting college), Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (degree granting department) |
| Publisher | Florida State University, Florida State University |
| Source Sets | Florida State University |
| Language | English, English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Text, text |
| Format | 1 online resource (140 pages), computer, application/pdf |
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