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Higher Education Faced Mounting Enrollment and Security Challenges in 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A new report from United Educators reveals that enrollment concerns reclaimed the top spot as the most pressing risk facing colleges and universities in 2024, with 71% of institutions identifying it as a major challenge. This represents an increase from 67% in the previous year. out of 7 respectively.

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College Students Face Widespread Basic Needs Insecurity, New Report Finds

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

When broadening the definition of basic needs to include mental health, transportation, internet access, and childcare, the percentage of students experiencing insecurity jumps to 73%, painting a stark picture of the challenges college students face while pursuing their education.

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Report: Parents of Prospective College Students Worry about Cost and Safety

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Michael Koppenheffer EAB, formerly the Education Advisory Board, periodically surveys parents of students applying to college to understand their attitudes and the factors that influence their behaviors. Beyond cost concerns, mental health (cited by 56% of parents) and student safety are significant concerns noted in the paper.

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Compton College Addresses Student Homelessness and Basic Needs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Its about the absence of opportunity, the absence of safety, the absence of stability, says Louden. We wanted the amenities to be easy to get to, a combination of both indoor and outdoor spaces, and a sense of security. HPI has a long history of serving higher education and, specifically, larger community colleges.

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Unpacking the Role of AI in Physical Security

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

Safety and security have always been a priority in educational settings, but with the help of artificial intelligence, todays physical security technologies offer proactive monitoring that can alert security personnel of potential issues before they occur.

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What are colleges worried about most right now?

University Business

2024 shed insightful light on the top risks faced by colleges and universities, according to a new report from United Educators: “Top Risks Report: Insights for Higher Education.” Data security fell to second place, identified by 56% of institutions, down from 73% last year.

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Liberty University Fined $14M for Clery Act Violations

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Department of Education’s Federal Student Aid (FSA) office has imposed a $14 million fine, resulting from a settlement agreement with Liberty University for material and ongoing violations of the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, known as the Clery Act.