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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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Navigating the U.S. College Application Process as an International Student in 2024

Great College Advice

Visa Application Right after admission, securing a student visa should become your top priority. Solution: To steer away from these, use social media groups and online forums where students share their experiences inside their university and Orlando student housing. embassy or consulate. How can amber help you?

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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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Political tensions erupt at Bakersfield College

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Opponents of the group, including professors and community members, described interactions at the meeting as the latest incident in a pattern of bad behavior by institute members—including peddling hate speech on social media, criticizing and stalling campus diversity initiatives, and souring the campus climate for minority students.

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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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Why Worry?

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The Future of English Departments Faced with sharply falling numbers of majors, many English departments are downplaying the traditional canon and pre-1800 (and sometimes pre-1900) literature and instead emphasizing Creative Writing, communication, media studies, global English language literature, and non-Western literature.