2017 National Seminar and Tabletop Exercise for Institutions of Higher Education Summary Report

Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Academic Engagement (OAE) and the Federal Emergency Management (FEMA) National Exercise Division (NED) and Individual and Community Preparedness Division (ICPD), the 2017 National Seminar and Tabletop Exercise for Institutions of Higher Education is part of a broader effort to empower institutions of higher education to improve preparedness and build resilience for the variety of threats and hazards that pose the greatest risks to campus communities across the nation. Designed in collaboration with interagency planners and representatives from the academic community, the event provides a forum for the higher education community to gain insight into planning, preparedness, and resilience best practices, as well as build relationships with other academic institutions and government partners.