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Academic Engagement

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) maintains numerous relationships with members of the academic community and directly engages with school administrators, faculty, and students on a range of issues. The Office of Academic Engagement (OAE) supports DHS’s mission by building, improving and leveraging relationships with the academic community.

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    Overview

    DHS works closely with the academic community on issues ranging from campus resilience to research.

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    Outreach

    OAE connects academic community stakeholders with relevant DHS programs and initiatives through various outreach efforts.

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    Engagement

    OAE solicits advice and recommendations from the academic community for the DHS Secretary and senior leadership.

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    Resilience

    OAE supports institutions of higher education in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from a range of risks and threats.

Last Published Date: March 27, 2018

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Apr 12

Press Release

New Campus Resilience Training Reports and Scenarios Released

The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Office of Academic Engagement (OAE) publicly released two Summary Reports and Situational Manuals containing key findings, learnings and scenarios from recent trainings though its Campus Resilience (CR) Program.

Mar 12

Press Release

DHS Working To Enhance School Safety, Increase Preparedness

In the wake of the recent attack in Parkland, Florida, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is stepping up actions to better protect our nation’s schools against gun violence, as well as other potential threats. DHS conducts training, exercises, and preparedness activities year-round to increase the security of schools across the country and the communities in which they are located.

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