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

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7 attack; about 93% were closely following the increase with many families factoring in campus safety and security. Other key findings from respondents include: 84% said they are talking to their child about how to handle antisemitism on campus; 80% said they are factoring in campus safety more than they did before Oct.

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International security and student safety: Why schools are banning TikTok

University Business

“The most serious issue here is probably in the area of national security,” according to Kshetri. ” More from UB : More education leaders ban TikTok for students and employees The post International security and student safety: Why schools are banning TikTok appeared first on University Business.

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RUBEN PUENTE

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Ruben Puente Ruben Puente has been appointed chief of public safety and security at Dallas College in Texas. He served as assistant director of police for the University of Texas System.

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Sonoma State President Placed on Administrative Leave

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The action comes amid nationwide antiwar protests and concerns for upholding student and faculty rights to speech and assembly alongside ensuring their safety and security. Mike Lee was placed on administrative leave after he agreed to protesters’ demands to involve them in university decision-making and pursue divestment from Israel.

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

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This November, so much is on the ballot: our democracy and our freedoms, public education, healthcare, Medicare and Social Security, safety from gun violence, and economic security,” said Randi Weingartern, president of AFT. The tour will go west to east, ending in New York City. This is an election of contrasts.