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Faculty Member

Dr. Chris Lindquist

Education

Ed. D., Grand Canyon University, 2018

Major: Organizational Leadership

MBA, Westminster College, 1997

Major: Business Administration

BS, University of Utah, 1992

Major: Behavioral Science and Health

Teaching

ESMG 6120

Emergency Planning and Response, Summer 2026

ESFF 2100

Servant-Leadership for the Emergency Services, Summer 2026

ESMG 6140

Homeland Security Fundamentals, Spring 2026

ES 1150

Introduction to Emergency and Disaster Management, Spring 2026

ESFF 2100

Servant-Leadership for the Emergency Services, Spring 2026

ESFF 2100

Servant-Leadership for the Emergency Services, Spring 2026

ESFF 2100

Servant-Leadership for the Emergency Services, Spring 2026

Presentations

Lindquist, Chris (Co-Presenter), Fisher, John (Co-Presenter), 37th Annual Conference of International Academy of Business Disciplines (IABD), "Teaching Artificial Intelligence in Emergency Management_ Overcoming Access and Cost Barriers", International Academy of Business Disciplines, Tempe, Arizona. (April 10, 2026)
Lindquist, Chris (Co-Presenter), Fisher, John (Co-Presenter), 9th Annual Intermountain Teaching for Learning (T4L) Conference, "Bridging and Enhancing Student Learning Through Applied Learning", Utah Valley University, Utah Valley University. (February 27, 2025)
Lindquist, Chris (Presenter Only), Fisher, John (Presenter Only), 7th Annual Intermountain Teaching for Learning (T4L) Conference, "Engaging students in a relationship-rich collaborative learning experience through group projects.", Nevada State College, Nevada State College, Henderson, Nevada.. (March 2, 2023)
Lindquist, Chris (Presenter & Author), Berge, Nichole (Presenter & Author), 4th International Scientific Conference, "Challenges in building partnerships during the COVID-19 Pandemic_ Fostering Intercultural Relationships between students of KAPS and Utah Valley University (UVU)", Kosovo Academy for Public Safety, Vushtrri, Kosovo. (November 17, 2022)
Lindquist, Chris (Presenter & Author), Berge, Nichole (Presenter & Author), Emergency Services Faculty Scholarship Meeting, "Balkans Study Abroad Experience_ Engaged in Learning. ", Department of Emergency Services, Utah Valley University. (October 5, 2022)
Lindquist, Chris (Presenter & Author), Fisher, John (Presenter & Author), 6th Annual Intermountain Teaching for Learning (T4L) Conference, "First Year Experience Integration in General Education Courses", Southern Utah University, Cedar City, Utah. (March 3, 2022)

Scholarly/Creative Works

Russell, Eric J. , Broome, Rodger , Byrnes, Andy , Eddington, Amy , Lindquist, Chris , (2023) "The Influence of a Firefighter Recruit Academy Experience_ A Case Study." (Issue: 9). International Public Safety Association Journal. https://www.joinipsa.org/resources/IPSA%20Journal/IPSA%20Journal%209th%20Edition%20July%2011%202023.pdf
Lindquist, Chris , (2022) "Dedication of Giants" . Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah Emergency Management Association. https://www.utahema.org/
Lindquist, Chris , (2022) "Make Your Bed" . Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah Emergency Management Association. https://www.utahema.org/
Lindquist, Chris , (2022) "Threading the Needle" . Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah Emergency Management Association. https://www.utahema.org/
Lindquist, Chris , (2022) "National Preparedness" . Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah Emergency Management Association. https://www.utahema.org/
Lindquist, Chris , (2022) "Emergency Management Communities" . Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah Emergency Management Association. https://www.utahema.org/

Awards

2026 Best Paper Award

IABD - April 10, 2026

At the Gala Dinner of the 2026 Conference of the International Academy for Business Disciplines held on April 10, 2026, in Tempe, Dr. John Fisher of Utah Valley University and co-author Dr. Chris Lindquist received a 2026 Best Paper Award for their paper titled “Teaching Artificial Intelligence in Emergency Management_ Overcoming Access and Cost Barriers.” The award was formally announced during the conference Gala Dinner and published in the official conference program.
The paper examined strategies for integrating artificial intelligence into emergency management education while addressing challenges related to software access, institutional costs, and equitable student participation. The study emphasized practical approaches for using low-cost and accessible AI tools to support learning, research, communication, and emergency management decision-making within higher education settings.
The recognition highlighted ongoing efforts at Utah Valley University to explore innovative instructional methods and applied uses of artificial intelligence in emergency services and public administration education.