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📢 New Blog Alert: "Navigating Campus Safety and Protests: Lessons from Recent Events" 🚨 written by Dr. Jack W. Moorman Our latest blog dives deep into effective strategies for ensuring campus safety amidst protests. From proactive preparation to maintaining officer impartiality, the post covers critical aspects that institutions need to consider for a balanced approach to security and free speech. 📚 🗯 Highlights include: 🚓 Proactive planning with campus police 🗣️ The importance of open communication 🛡️ Techniques for managing potential backlash 🤝 Advice on maintaining neutrality and professionalism 📱 Utilizing technology for better coordination 📋 Crafting a comprehensive operations plan Plus, insights on handling non-student protestors and learning from current events to refine protest management strategies. 🌍 Read the full blog for in-depth strategies and actionable tips. Check it out now on our website! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gBUKU_XW #CampusSafety #FreeSpeech #UniversityLife #ProtestManagement #CampusSecurity #SafetyEverywhere #UniversityProtests

I'm of two minds of the focus on the funding on the pro-Palestinian campus protests. On the one hand, I do think there's been a strategic effort from those opposing to protests to assign more significance to the power & influence of funders than they likely warrant, which as this article suggests, denies the grass-roots nature of the activism that fueled them. On the other, I don't think any movement should be immune to scrutiny regarding funding, if not as part of an effort to delegitimize them than to understand how the movement developed organizationally and whose interests it is serving (or not serving). This can't be a discretionary concession. And certain funding mechanisms--DAFs and fiscal sponsorships--do make it harder to follow the money. So I think the questions being asked are appropriate--even if they are not always asked in good faith.

Last week's anniversary of October 7 was a reminder of the difficult year in higher ed and the country. As the protests and demonstrations continue, remember to listen, understand, and support your audiences using these helpful strategies and resources. - Remember the importance of language. - Understand the climate. - Evaluate the sources. - Review campus policies. - Remain focused on your values and mission. #HigherEdChallenges #CampusCommunity #ValuesAndMission https://hubs.li/Q02TfwNf0

This is a really thoughtful article by Justin J. on the protests we are seeing across the country and how leaders should acknowledge the sentiments behind the activism while supporting all students on their campus. Brown University cited for their approach to leading all students and team members through these challenging times. "In a moment where many institutional leaders are hesitant to comment at all, this acknowledgement doubles as recognition for anyone who has felt the emotional toll of the war and the protests...This stands out as a bold, empathetic example of executive comms a time when examples seem few and far in between. It’s also an acknowledgment of the fact that students’ rights to be heard and protest can co-exist within campus codes of conduct, committees for reviewing divestment, and other mechanisms put in place to protect civil, solution-oriented discourse. Brilliant wisdom here, worth a read. #leadership #protests #executivecommunications

5 books to help you better understand today's campus protests in the context of history https://lnkd.in/ecpZpFaG

Poor work ethic, few practical skills, and pro-Palestine protest participation are all factors, according to new data from Intelligent. Thirty percent of all those surveyed said they have greater concerns about hiring recent graduates because of the pro-Palestine protests specifically. Over a fifth (22%) of business leaders are less likely to hire a recent college graduate if they discover the candidate participated in a pro-Palestine protest. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/evhe5qeG

The national narrative has been a lot to take in the past couple of weeks. I've been an advocate of DEI programs and of making the tent as big and welcoming as possible for lots of reasons, and it's all being mocked from the top. Then there's the question of whether to boycott Target, which is simple to some, fraught to others. No real answers on my substack, but if you're interested in how I'm processing all of this, please check out my article. https://lnkd.in/gPUTZd-n

As college students return to campuses reshaped by last year's protests, new policies are in place to navigate a changing landscape. Awareness and dialogue remain crucial for creating inclusive environments. Discover more about this ongoing journey: https://okt.to/T45ZV3

Nearly 30 percent of students who participated in pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses say they have had a job offer rescinded in the last six months, and two-thirds believe that it likely had to do with their activism, according to a new report by Intelligent.com. Even so, more student protesters say their activism has had a net positive impact on their job hunt (55 percent) than say it’s had a negative (15 percent) or neutral (33 percent) effect. Still, the majority of pro-Palestinian student activists said they preferred not to talk about their activism in interviews. Twenty-eight percent of respondents said they either always or often told potential employers about their participation in this year’s protests, while 25 percent said they sometimes did; almost half—47 percent—said they rarely or never did. Full report by my colleague Johanna Alonso.