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Showing 1 to 17 of 17 for “"campus safety"”.
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Rowan University students' perceptions of campus safety
… study was to explore students' perceptions of campus safety, including use of campus safety services and the professionalism of Department of Public Safety officials. The study examined the perceptions of 1,070 students at Rowan University in Glassboro, NJ during Spring semester 2011. The study …
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Student perceptions of Campus Safety in Northern New Jersey Colleges: Recommendations for Campus Police Leadership
… study was to examine student perceptions of campus safety at two private colleges in northern New Jersey: one college that had employed an unarmed security force and one college that had employed an armed police force. The findings from this study indicated that there were significant …
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The American University: Attitudes about Safety and the Impact of Gun Regulations on Campus
… for all who attend and operate there, but what safety looks and feels like to the individual can vary to a great degree. There are many factors that campus safety departments consider when designing their campus safety policies and regulations. One way universities in the U.S. have chosen to …
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Faculty and Staff Perspectives of a Behavior Assessment Team: A Case Study Evaluation
… and prevent violence from occurring. On many campuses those teams have developed into Behavior Assessment Teams (BATs) that evaluate threats as well as support students by identifying concerning behavior and strategically implementing interventions to reduce the risk of violence. Many of those …
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Perceptions of personal safety on university campuses
… of fear of crime and victimisation on university campuses. Furthermore, research has recognised that positive feelings of safety can be engendered through changes to the physical environment of the campus. However, existing campus safety research focuses predominantly on student vulnerability and …
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Evaluation of Survey Data and Subsequently the Word of Mouth Advertising Method to Increase Ridership within the Campus Escort Service at UNR
Campus safety is a major concern for many colleges across the nation, including the University of Nevada Reno. In order to promote and facilitate campus safety, the Associated Students of the University of Nevada (ASUN) funds a program called Campus Escort. This program drives students to and from …
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Perceptions of Special Constables on University Campuses
… as part of their efforts to create safe campus environments. These officers engage in a variety of responsibilities, and are often the first to respond to students, staff, and faculty experiencing safety concerns. This thesis examines the role of special constables in Ontario …
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Campus crime : an examination of its relationship to student, institutional and community characteristics /
… are facing growing pressure with regard to campus crime. Furthermore, there is a rising public concern about campus safety and security. Hence, institutions are seeking ways to promote safer environments on college campuses so that they can continue to offer quality education, carry out …
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“I've never felt physically unsafe, but I've felt mentally and professionally unsafe”: Teaching Assistants' Affective Experiences with Safety and Student Incivility
… unsafe, and why. It also examined the impact of campus culture and sexual violence on perceptions of safety. TAs hold unique perspectives of the institution, as they as both employees and students and there occupy a “liminal” space. This research examined how the unique institutional knowledge of …
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Differences in Perceptions of Student Experiences Between Residential and Commuter Sub-Populations in Higher Education
… enrolled collegians nationally, do not reside on campus during their tenure. </p><p>In an effort to better understand some of the contemporary student experiences and their perceptions, this study utilized NASPA Assessment and Knowledge Consortium instruments to determine whether student …
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An exploratory study on crime prevention initiatives at a selected rural University in South Africa
Ensuring safety on university campuses is a matter of utmost importance, with the need for effective crime prevention measures becoming increasingly evident. Studies indicate that the surge in campus crime is a complex issue, influenced by a combination of social, environmental, and institutional …
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Analysis of University Personnel's Perception of Institutional Factors Impacting Student Persistence/Retention
… were library services, registration services, campus safety and security services, and instructor effectiveness.</p> <p>Conclusions</p> <p>Based on this study (1) the new instrument yielded adequate statistical results, (2) in general, university personnel perceived institutional factors …
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A Campus Situational Awareness and Emergency Response Management System Architecture
… history of university, college, and high school campuses is eventful with man-made tragedies ensuing a tremendous loss of life. Virginia Tech's April 16 shooting ignited the discussion about balancing openness and safety in open campus environments. Existing campus safety solutions are …
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Examining how comfortable Students are in Contacting Campus Police at Central Washington University
… study examined students’ willingness to contact campus police at Central Washington University. The dataset used to conduct the research study was the Fall 2019 survey collected by the LAJ department. Using Tyler's procedural justice model as a theoretical base, the current study examines …
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An Examination of Clery Crime Statistics at Four Year Public Institutions of Higher Education Served by or Without Dedicated University Police Departments
… environment. While college and university campuses are not immune to crime, similar to society as a whole, they are statistically safer places by which learning can occur. </p> <p>The college years are instrumental in shaping the lives and mindset of America’s youth by exposing them to a …