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Goldsborough, Reid – Black Issues in Higher Education, 2004
Identity theft via bogus e-mail links, or "phishing," is escalating, with criminals becoming ever more brazen and sophisticated in their online schemes to trick people into revealing their personal information. People do get scammed. Phishing messages that appear to be sent by trusted companies dupe 3 percent of the people who receive…
Descriptors: Credit (Finance), Internet, Computer Security, Crime Prevention
Ruffins, Paul – Black Issues in Higher Education, 2000
Examines the life of Rae Carruth, honored as an Arthur Ashe Sports Scholar, but later charged with first-degree murder, as an example of the higher propensity for violence by athletes. Notes development of intervention programs to teach athletes nonviolent ways to solve problems, but also notes a lack of commitment by coaches and teams to solving…
Descriptors: Athletes, Black Students, Crime Prevention, Higher Education
Keels, Crystal L. – Black Issues in Higher Education, 2004
Crime is increasingly characterizing the contemporary college experience. In a post-Columbine, post-Sept. 11 world, the "It can't happen here" response to such violence has been replaced with "Oh Lord, not again." In response to the loss of their daughter, and the lack of institutional support they received, Howard, and Connie Clery filed suit…
Descriptors: Campuses, Educational Environment, School Safety, Higher Education
Malveaux, Julianne – Black Issues in Higher Education, 2004
Every graduation is the result of a set of decisions made by parents and by students, implicit and explicit. The choice of which neighborhood to live in, of school to attend, of classmates to hang out with, of organizations to join, each one of these decisions increases or decreases a young person's chances of completing an educational path.…
Descriptors: African American Students, Violence, Graduation, Urban Areas
Winbush, Donald E. – Black Issues in Higher Education, 1995
The city of Atlanta (Georgia) has taken a tougher stance on enforcing laws in 1995 during "Freaknik," an annual spring street revel that involves college students and others. Concerns include serious traffic congestion, sexual exhibitionism, and the public image of African American students. New focus is being placed on responsible fun.…
Descriptors: Black Students, College Students, Crime Prevention, Higher Education
Phillip, Mary-Christine – Black Issues in Higher Education, 1993
Campus vandalism has become extremely costly for colleges and universities. Most vandalism occurs on weekends and during special events and is committed by both students and outsiders. Its results affect the entire campus community, either immediately or in increased costs. Successful preventive measures include penalties, police patrols, and good…
Descriptors: College Buildings, College Environment, Costs, Crime Prevention
