His Work/Our Work: Advancing the Learning Values of James Kenneth Mitchell’s Hazards in Context Framework

Abstract

The principal objective of this essay is to pay tribute to James Kenneth Mitchell and his service to Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, the larger academic community, practitioner circles, and at-risk communities worldwide. As testimony to his instructional and mentoring influences, the works of his former students are described from the author’s experience and point of view. Their works reflect his professional and personal values towards inclusiveness that have helped to shape a more nuanced knowledge about natural hazard risks and related management policies. To bring perspective to Mitchell’s impact on his former students, the essay features a brief review of the literature on natural hazards education, describes the scholastic and service achievements of those students, and concludes with a statement of his ongoing legacy.