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Higher Education Faced Mounting Enrollment and Security Challenges in 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This surge likely reflects increased scrutiny from federal and state governments over higher education practices and policies. These changes reflect growing concerns about campus security and the increasingly complex political environment surrounding higher education. 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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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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Watch for these 5 high-impact trends shaping higher education business in 2025

University Business

Coming off one of the most challenging years for the higher education business in recent memory, it would be easy to carry a glass-half-empty outlook into 2025. Here are five key trends shaping higher education this year, offering a roadmap for resilience as only higher education can do.

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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Beyond cost concerns, mental health (cited by 56% of parents) and student safety are significant concerns noted in the paper. Concerns over student safety were higher for families of color with 58% of Black parents including a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as part of student safety.