4.0
Jun 12, 2008
Is Higher-Ed Keeping Pace with National Preparedness?
Current employee
Dallas, TX
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook
Pros
The "city within a big city" feel of the urban campus. The atmosphere is open and diverse with many opportunities to experience multi-cultural events (ie., lectures, plays, museums, political and financial forums, etc. SMU is a beautiful campus with large trees and Georgian architecture. Whether you are a staff member or a visitor, you can find a place (on foot) to retreat for a tasty lunch with a friend or time off to regroup during those occassional times when life throws you an unexpected curve.
Cons
It is very de-centralized and as an emergency manager, I find the silo-ed methods of training staff, developing new policies and communicating are counter-productive to preparedness, prevention, response and recovery during emergencies.
