BIOGRAPHY:

Dr. George Schwartz is an Associate Professor and Director of the Bachelor’s Degree program in Emergency Management & Planning. He has a broad professional background that includes active and reserve service in the US Army, human resource management with Fortune 500 companies, and higher education. He has developed and instructed courses in emergency management and leadership studies, and has written and presented on such subjects as crisis leadership, cybersecurity, and training management.

Courses Taught

BUS 366 Leadership Dynamics
BUSL 375 Best Practices in Leadership
BUSL 378 Team Leadership
BUSL 393 Global Leadership
EPM 205 Disaster Response Field Experience
EPM 350 Human Dimensions of Disaster
EPM 360 Emergency Operations Planning
HIST 297 Models of Military Leadership
HIST 355 Afghanistan: Crossroads of Culture & History
HRM 311 Human Resource Management
POL 354 Leading in Crisis

Publications

Schwartz, G. (2023, August). Community preparedness for the socially & civically isolated, Domestic Preparedness Journal,

Schwartz, G. (2021, October). The Role of the Military in Supporting Domestic Operations. McMaster Center Speaker Series, Valley Forge Military College, PA.

Schwartz, G. (2018, October 25). Death of a general: Edward Sigerfoos & leaders in war. War Room.

Schwartz, G. (2018, July 24). Graham clears the doorway. War Room.

Schwartz, G & Tussing, B, (2018). “The use of military forces in the homeland: Cultures within cultures.” In A. Siedschlag & A. Jerkovic (Eds.), Homeland security cultures: Enhancing values while fostering resilience (pp. 186-202). Rowan and Littlefield.

Research Interests

Managing emergency operations, social capital and emergency preparedness, military domestic operations, homeland security and national defense, leadership development.