The Center for Homeland Security at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs was recently selected to lead training for European and North American defense and emergency management officials as part of a four-year $1.4 million contract.
Beginning in July, center staff will begin its contract by leading a three-week seminar for middle-and senior-level government officials that will include classroom and field exercises to prepare them to manage a range of emergencies, from natural disasters such as floods to terrorist events. The seminar will take place in Garmisch and will also include participation in a Bonn-based German national exercise.
“The awarding of this contract to the Center for Homeland Security is consistent with our goal to be a market leader in the area of international civil security,” Steve Recca, director, Center for Homeland Security Center. “Our work here, and in Germany, will have lessons that can be applied throughout the world.”
The center was selected to deliver the Seminar in Transatlantic Civil Security for the George C. Marshall Center, in Garmisch, Germany. The seminar will bring together emergency management, security and defense officials representing more than 40 countries to develop new approaches to civil security challenges. Rick White, associate director, Center for Homeland Security, will lead the development of the seminar and serve on an international facilitation team.
The Marshall Center is a renowned international educational institution that promotes dialogue and understanding among the nations of North America, Europe and Eurasia. Dedicated in 1993 and named in honor of former U.S. Secretary of State George C. Marshall who guided the rebuilding of Europe following WWII, the center’s mission is to create a more stable security environment by advancing democratic institutions and relationships, especially in the field of defense; promoting active, peaceful security cooperation; and enhancing enduring partnerships among the nations of North America, Europe and Eurasia. Supported bilaterally by the U.S. and German governments, the Marshall Center boasts an international staff and faculty, and is distinct from NATO institutions. For more information, visit http://www.marshallcenter.org/
The Center for Homeland Security is one of four centers of the National Institute of Science, Space and Security Centers at UCCS. The center works to provide advanced education, leading-edge research and process innovation that support homeland security and defense discoveries.
UCCS, located on Austin Bluffs Parkway in Colorado Springs, is the fastest growing university in Colorado and one of the fastest growing universities in the nation. The university offers 29 bachelor’s degrees, 18 master’s and four doctoral degrees. The campus enrolls about 7,700 students.