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 Welcome
to the Institute for Global Security Studies established in August 2005 here
at Austin Peay State University. This is an
exciting time as we move forward to establish the IGSS
as a regional source of expertise and a focal point in
providing knowledge and services relating to global
security studies and homeland security/defense.
But beyond that, our vision foresees the time when the
IGSS will contribute to our national conversations on
how best to secure our interests and security in a time
of heightened threats.
A specific
strength of the IGSS is its deliberate focus on a
multidisciplinary approach to current security issues.
APSU has multiple competencies and wide-ranging faculty
expertise which will underpin the IGSS’ ambitious
charter. We will not only work to promote current
offerings, but we will also strive to build new courses
and educational programs which will provide our students
the necessary knowledge and coherent understanding with
which to engage emerging global challenges across
multiple sectors of concern. Additionally, given
APSU’s close relationship with our local and regional
communities, the IGSS will seek to contribute to the
education and training of those professionals charged
with the protection and security of our communities, as
well as community members themselves.
The
future is marked with many challenges. But as the
successes of our first year of operation clearly
indicate, the IGSS can...and will...meet these many
challenges through the continued combined efforts and
willing cooperation of the many students, faculty, and
staff of APSU. We look forward to your joining us
on this exciting journey!
Dr. Thomas O'Connor
Director
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