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International security and student safety: Why schools are banning TikTok

University Business

Dr. Nir Kshetri , a professor at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro whose research focuses heavily on international cybersecurity and international relations, says the app poses substantial risks in terms of consumer data. “The most serious issue here is probably in the area of national security,” according to Kshetri.

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Study: Community College Housing Program Produced Better Life Outcomes

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The authors of a study produced a diagram of student needs that must be met to achieve whole student success, which includes nine vital ingredients: safe and affordable housing, food security, time, childcare, transportation, health supports, quick and streamlined access to programs, respect and empathy, and safety.

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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. Public safety – 4.56 Government administration – 26.12

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The Mobile Generation is Evolving

University Business

Developing tech, maturing users In this year’s survey results, the most commonly desired function for digital technology is “safety”, cited by 58 percent of students, and followed by “ease of use” at 28 percent. Our third annual survey provides valuable research to inform higher ed professionals administering services across campus.

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For the Common Good

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As researchers, practitioners, and healthcare workers reflect on the events of the last two and a half years, programs related to public health have become a priority at many colleges and universities. Examples of possible careers in the field include nursing home administrators and health quality managers, according to Ongeri.

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Oppenheimer

SRHE

Oppenheimer was primarily a university teacher, researcher, and administrator, before the war mostly at Berkeley and after the war as the Director of Princeton’s Institute for Advanced Study, where his staff included Einstein, Bohr and Dirac. Hard to decide which of these factors is the least likely to apply in Britain today.

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Why Worry?

Confessions of a Community College Dean

” Although the AAUP is highly concerned about post-tenure review programs that could lead to faculty members’ termination, it is even more concerned about the replacement of tenured with contingent positions, said the organization’s senior researcher. Staffing Does Stanford have more administrators than undergrads?