Blogs

Why 2025 is Higher Education’s Tipping Point

The global higher education sector is at a tipping point. Challenges are stacking up, from dropping enrollment rates and tighter budgets to unpredictable policy swings and changing student expectations. At first glance, it might feel like college campuses worldwide are facing an uphill battle. But there’s a different side to this story. A side filled with resilience, innovation, and institutions finding ways to adapt and evolve.

Protecting Your People: Why Partial Security Solutions Fall Short in Healthcare

Healthcare organizations constantly face the challenge of balancing rising demands for safety with tightening budgets and stretched resources. This has made "doing more with less" a critical strategy, especially as the industry grapples with growing incidents of WPV. It’s clear staff don’t just want conversations about safety or vague assurances; they want tangible action that demonstrates commitment. This article covers how to do just that.

Breaking the SASH Silence: Prioritizing Safety & Accountability Across Workplaces, Campuses, and Communities

Sexual assault and harassment (SASH) are pervasive issues affecting workplaces, universities, and healthcare, revealing systemic failures in ensuring safety for all. Survivors often face barriers to reporting incidents, while institutions fail to prioritize accountability and real-time support systems. Addressing this crisis requires urgent cultural and structural change to create environments that protect and empower individuals, fostering a culture of safety and justice.

Webinar: Fostering a Culture of Safety & Wellbeing: A Strategic Approach to Recruitment & Retention

Institutions that prioritize safety and wellbeing not only enhance student and staff experiences but also gain a strategic advantage in recruitment and retention. This webinar recording explores how a proactive approach to campus safety—encompassing physical security, mental health resources, and inclusive well-being initiatives—can create a supportive environment that protects brand reputation, attracts prospective students and ensures long-term retention.

Why Campus Safety is Key to Student Retention and Recruitment

Choosing a university is a big decision, and for many students and their families, safety is now one of the top priorities—right up there with academic reputation and career prospects. But universities are facing some of the toughest conditions in years. Budget cuts, layoffs, and increasing competition for students mean that simply having a strong brand is no longer enough.

Investing Wisely in Campus Safety Amid Federal Funding Uncertainty

Recent volatility in higher education funding has caused significant unease among university leaders, prompting some institutions to pause or reduce their planned investments. However, now is precisely the right time for universities to strategically invest in technology and campus safety programs, and here's why...

Civic Engagement for Safer Communities with SafeZone

In an era of reduced funding for local policing and public services, organizations must rethink how resources are utilized. Rather than reducing services, institutions can work together to share assets and bridge the gaps left by budget cuts. By fostering collaboration, we can create safer, more supportive environments that address community needs holistically.

SafeZone Regional Meeting at Leeds University

On Wednesday, 29th January, CriticalArc held a highly engaging and informative regional meeting at Leeds University, bringing together current and prospective customers to explore a variety of thought-provoking topics and discussions.