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Via in the Field: Inside the OSAC Academic Sector Committee Meeting

Via's

One might think from the name that a meeting of the OSAC (Overseas Security Advisory Council) Academic Sector Committee would showcase a rigid bureaucracy, particularly given its connection with the U.S. Department of State’s Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) and security professionals from U.S. Department of State.

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10 Ways GPS and RFID-Based College Bus Management Systems Ensure Safe Transportation

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10 Ways GPS and RFID-Based College Bus Management Systems Ensure Safe Transportation admin Fri, 08/16/2024 - 18:35 With Higher Education GPS, RFID-based bus tracking in College Bus Management Systems navigating the complexities of student transportation, safety is revolutionized and parental concerns are dispelled.

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

AIFS Abroad

Were there any safety concerns or cultural differences that you wish you had been more aware of before your student went abroad? I addressed this by encouraging Stephanie to follow travel safety tips, such as keeping valuables secure and being aware of her surroundings. Additionally, the language barrier was a concern.

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The Ultimate A to Z NYC Student Housing 37-Step Checklist!

Student Housing Works

Well, let’s face it: you’ve got to secure NYC student housing. Because it’s easy to get overwhelmed with what seems like an endless list of tasks, decisions and choices swirling around your head when it comes to securing your Manhattan student housing. Security & Privacy. It’s time to figure out your health insurance.

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20+ Questions to Ask When Choosing an Internship Program Provider

AIFS Abroad

Does the internship program provider prioritize health and safety? You need to ensure that the internship program provider you choose has comprehensive health and safety protocols, and communicates them clearly. Your safety abroad should be their #1 priority. Another internship program provider’s fees may not.

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AIFS Abroad Named Top Rated Study Abroad Provider of 2023 by GoAbroad

AIFS Abroad

With inclusions such as tuition, housing , insurance, excursions and activities, on-site staff, and emergency support, you’ll have a stress-free global education experience. On top of stellar academic programming and pre-professional experiences abroad, our programs include a lot.

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California universities launch abortion services

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Bartow said that those funds were used for everything from new security to ensure student safety to better signage to help students more easily locate their campus’s health center. In the report, some campuses reference purchasing new security cameras.

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