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Demonstrations play a role on campuses such as The University of Texas at Austin. A university, after all, encourages students to discover and develop points of view, and to express them. These activities challenge the ways we think and feed a campus’ dynamic atmosphere. UT students have held more than a dozen peaceful protests, largely without incident, throughout this academic year. We also have a responsibility to keep the campus and its people safe, and to allow our teaching and research to continue. Our rules provide structure for this responsibility and set up conditions for the co-existence of protests, safety and education. We are constantly reviewing those rules, improving on them, and making sure they protect everyone — those who are protesting and those who are learning, working or visiting campus. These rules also protect free speech, and enforcing them uniformly and consistently keeps us from discriminating against any particular point of view. Read more about how we protect free speech and maintain a safe and conducive learning environment: https://utex.as/3UskUsJ

Boston's Emerson College is facing lowered enrollment for the fall and will implement cost-cutting measures. It cites student protests as one of the causes of the decline, but other factors are also potentially in play. #GreatCollegeAdvice #CollegeEnrollment #EmersonCollege

Boston's Emerson College is facing lowered enrollment for the fall and will implement cost-cutting measures. It cites student protests as one of the causes of the decline, but other factors are also potentially in play. #GreatCollegeAdvice #CollegeEnrollment #EmersonCollege

So it begins, the recriminations and finger pointing over how universities handled their campus demonstrations. Internal investigations have been launched amid election year politicians seeking to blame this group or that to score some points for their side. Looks--and smells--a lot like Uvalde, or Jan. 6, or any number of cities in 2020. What cops--no matter their uniform--must always understand is that when the s**t hits the fan, you'll be first in line to get covered in it. Which is why it is essential for police leaders (not managers) to prepare for that day. Training is essential, but training is not a solution for a leadership vacuum, whether it's in the LE agency or the entity it reports to. The time to know where you stand and, more importantly, where your overseers stand during such situations is best determined and understood by all before that fan starts spinning.

The ACLU’s take on freedom of speech, campus protests, and university responses. There is a lot here and it is worth reading in its entirety. https://lnkd.in/gNyzVARk #campusprotests #freespeech #highered #Gaza #Israel ACLU

📢 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

🚨 Urgent Concerns Rise as Campus Protests Intensify 🚨 Across the United States, university campuses including the University of Southern California and TU Austin are witnessing a surge in pro-Palestine demonstrations. A deeply concerning element of these protests is the marked increase in antisemitic sentiments, driving a complex and charged atmosphere that demands immediate attention. As tensions rise, public safety officers at USC have been compelled to dismantle protesters' tents, signaling a potential escalation in response measures. The critical question now looming is whether the involvement of the National Guard might become necessary if these situations continue to spiral. We must urgently address how universities can uphold safety and ensure that demonstrations do not cross into expressions of hate. It's a pivotal moment for action on how to effectively manage protest activities while sataunchly opposing antisemitism and maintaining public order. Many heads are likely to roll, on the failure to adequately address antisemitism on university campuses. #CampusSafety #Antisemitism #StudentProtests #USC #TUAustin #HigherEducation Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Statement against Hate: This post may contain hateful speech and threats. We are sharing it for awareness and to aid in the prevention of future violence. We do not endorse hate speech or violence of any kind. In fact we abhor it.

Fisher Phillips' Jennifer Boussy Carroll and Susan Guerette write: As protests erupt across college campuses, educational institutions are grappling with how to handle escalating situations and balance important interests like free speech and student safety. ... We’ll give you the key points to consider and seven tips for crafting a protest policy. #colleges #freespeech #universities #protestpolicies #studentprotests

How to do and how to not do Crisis Management at University and College Campus protests. There is an article online about many Ivy League colleges seeking advice on how to handle the latest campus protests. And there is one about how not to handle one and gives an example of one Ivy League university. I regularly chat with part time employees at the bank, at the pharmacy, at the supermarket, at stores at the mall, and ask them what they are studying. Some years ago I told a number of them to take one or more courses in Crisis Management and Communications. Great skills to acquire I told them. Did any do so? No. Then along comes Covid, and people, companies, and hospitals suddenly have a crisis on their hands. How should one handle all these protests that are sweeping campuses across the U.S.? AI could probably give you good advice on that. I thought about it, this morning I woke up with that idea for content to post. And I found this one.