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Survey: 87% of Jewish Parents Say Rising Antisemitism Impacts College Selection

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Adam Lehman Eighty-seven percent of those polled said the events of Oct. 7 attack; about 93% were closely following the increase with many families factoring in campus safety and security. 7 had an impact on their approach to selecting a college or university for their child, according to the survey.

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AFT Begins Nation-Wide Get-Out-The-Vote Bus Tour

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Randi Weingarten As part of the “#AFTvotes—What Kids and Communities Need” tour, union members will rally at community events, such as book giveaways, roundtables, canvassing, and door knocking. The union said it is opposed to book-banning, censoring of history, and cutting Medicare and Social Security. .

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UCLA Faculty, Staff Demand Chancellor’s Resignation

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Block said he would launch an investigation immediately following the events of April 30. Our new Office of Campus Safety — under AVC Braziel’s leadership — is also conducting a careful review of UCPD’s response to the Tuesday night attack,” he added. “Our

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GAO Report Spotlights HSI Infrastructure Needs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

An estimated 77% of HSIs have at least one deferred maintenance project that addresses a health or safety issue, while an estimated 65% have experienced at least one natural disaster or severe weather event in the past 5 years that has resulted in the need to repair or replace some facilities.

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Supporting LGBTQ+ Students as they Work to Achieve Professional and Economic Mobility

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Even before recent events, LGBTQ+ students tended to be targets of harassment, and there is strong evidence that members of the LGBTQ+ community are at a higher risk for experiencing mental health issues – especially depression and anxiety disorders. Even online institutions sometimes hold in-person events. Train Faculty and Staff.

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Here are 2 new campus safety measures colleges are buying into

University Business

But institutions are also looking to optimize campus safety amid a wave of stark reminders about how necessary it is. Last week, Howard University suspended its campus police lieutenant and fired a security officer after a mob of 20 to 50 teenagers kicked, punched and stabbed a group of university students near a residence hall.

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Parent Perspective: Navigating & Supporting My Daughter’s Study Abroad Journey

AIFS Abroad

Homesickness hit harder than expected, especially around holidays and family events. Were there any safety concerns or cultural differences that you wish you had been more aware of before your student went abroad? I know she studied Italian before going, but actually being immersed in it 24/7 was overwhelming at first.