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Higher Education Faced Mounting Enrollment and Security Challenges in 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The report also highlighted new additions to the top risks list, including public safety (9th place) and a three-way tie for 10th place between general premises safety, Title IX compliance, and political and societal pressures. out of 7 respectively.

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College Students Face Widespread Basic Needs Insecurity, New Report Finds

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Basic needs security is foundational to learning; without it, students are unable to fully engage in their studiesundermining their academic success and their ability to achieve economic security," the report notes. The survey reveals significant disparities among different student populations.

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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.

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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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DeSantis Allocates $10 Million for 'Facility Hardening Needs' at Four HBCUs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Additionally, the budget allocated $10 million for funding and “security and equipment upgrades” for Jewish Day schools in Florida. Yet, DeSantis’ proposed budget comes up short in addressing security needs of HBCUs, said Sen. Our goal must be safety across the board – not just for some communities.”

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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.

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What are colleges worried about most right now?

University Business

Data security fell to second place, identified by 56% of institutions, down from 73% last year. Institutions are encouraged to protect themselves by focusing on improving cybersecurity , offering effective data security training and maintaining a data governance strategy. The survey found variations across institution types, as well.