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International security and student safety: Why schools are banning TikTok

University Business

But there’s more to be worried about than simply social media trends. ” All social media applications do this to some extent, he adds, but not to the degree TikTok does. “The most serious issue here is probably in the area of national security,” according to Kshetri. currently use TikTok.

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Enhancing Traveler Safety in Education Abroad with Via Risk Alerts

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Safeguarding Global Explorations: Via TRM’s Risk Alerts for Education Abroad At Via, ensuring the safety of every traveler is at the heart of what we do, especially for those leading educational journeys abroad. This feature allows professionals to react promptly and take necessary precautions to ensure traveler safety. ?

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Political tensions erupt at Bakersfield College

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Black students who attended the meeting of a committee made up of administrators and faculty and staff members say the professors were rude to them and questioned basic measures to support them. The group has been criticized by colleagues for holding inflammatory events and making offensive comments on social media.

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Despite security concerns on the part of schools, students still lean on TikTok

University Business

” Schools and state lawmakers are concerned about how fraught with data security issues the Chinese-owned parent company is, posing a risk to national security. Students also cite the detrimental effects it would have on their social media presence. I think the university should focus its energy on a more important area.”

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FAQ’s: Spring Semester Questions Regarding Housing Returner Process, Housing Availability, and Off-Campus Housing

The Student Affairs Blog

The Division of Student Affairs received some questions this spring centered around changes to returning student housing application process for 2024-25, general availability of on-campus housing for students, health and safety in the residence halls, and navigating the local off-campus housing market. Below are responses to those questions.

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EAB Strategic Advisory Services Extends Breadth and Depth of Coverage

EAB

Administration, Finance, and Operations Institutions’ budget models often fail to reinforce campus priorities and commitments, instead locking them into damaging cost structures, underfunding strategic priorities, and creating harmful incentives.

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Reflections of the Career of a University Expatriate

Edu Alliance Journal

Those initial 2-3 years ended up stretching to 38 ½ years before I retired in March 2021, covering six countries and territories and incorporating a move from faculty to academic administration. . To some extent, this is inevitable when, say, a faculty member assumes administrative responsibilities. Flexibility is valued.