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Walking the Fine Line: Dilemmas and Decision Making in International Student Security Policy

This article explores the challenges and decision-making involved in ensuring the security of international students studying in a complex geopolitical context. It discusses issues such as limiting geographical areas of activity, profiling demographics, conveying security-related information, maintaining security without creating fear, respecting surrounding culture vs. freedom of expression, and balancing respect for partner institutions with the local perception of the situation.

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Walking the Fine Line: Dilemmas and Decision Making in International Student Security Policy

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  1. Walking the Fine Line: Dilemmas and Decision Making in International Student Security Policy Jonathan Kaplan, Vice Provost, RIS Hebrew University of Jerusalem

  2. Rothberg International School • Began activity in mid-1950s • 2,400 students per year from 80 countries • Pre-academic, Undergraduate, Graduate, Short-term, and Hebrew Language Programs • Permanent staff of about 50 + 300 teachers • Experienced periods of war (1967, 1973, 1982), conflicts in the region (1991, 2014) and local violence (2000-2002) • Close relations with home universities

  3. Jerusalem – Arab and Jewish Areas Municipal Jerusalem Jewish areas outside Jerusalem Arab neighborhoods in Jerusalem Arab areas outside Jerusalem Old City Hebrew University

  4. Jerusalem – Old City Muslim Quarter Christian Quarter Temple Mount Jewish Quarter Armenian Quarter

  5. West Bank/Judea and Samaria

  6. Should we limit geographical areas of activity?Should we profile a particular demographic? Maintaining Security vs. Facilitating a Rich International Experience

  7. Should we convey to the students information on specific security-related events?How do we word these announcements?How do we convey information?How do we inform partners? Maintaining Security vs. Creating Fear

  8. Should we tell students to adhere to a dress or grooming code?Should we tell students to adhere to a code of behavior? Respect for Surrounding Culture vs. Freedom of Expression

  9. Under what circumstances should we pull the plug on a current program?Should we follow the State Department travel advisories? Respect for Partner Institutions vs. Local Perception of the Situation

  10. Thank you!

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