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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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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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These states and cities are the most competitive for students seeking an internship

University Business

California is the most competitive state for students looking to secure an internship; city-wise, it’s New York City. Students who secured at least one internship during their time in college bucked the trend, as they were 49% less likely to be underemployed. Media production – 4.94 Public safety – 4.56

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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. Former U.S.

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Monthlong Temple strike enters possibly pressing week

Confessions of a Community College Dean

At the end of the release, TAUP also mentions TUGSA’s continued lack of a contract and ongoing public safety concerns. And so—for both the strikers, who face tuition bills, and for university administrators, who face the possible no-confidence vote and further national media criticism—the week ahead looms.

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Reflections of the Career of a University Expatriate

Edu Alliance Journal

Those initial 2-3 years ended up stretching to 38 ½ years before I retired in March 2021, covering six countries and territories and incorporating a move from faculty to academic administration. . To some extent, this is inevitable when, say, a faculty member assumes administrative responsibilities. Flexibility is valued.