Afternoon Update: The triumph of "equity" over "equality" (opinion)

Education Dept. delays "gainful employment" deadline; Calif. colleges lose millions to student-aid fraud; 85 faculty contracts not renewed; and more. ADVERTISEMENT [Afternoon Update Logo]( You can also [read this newsletter on the web](. Or, if you no longer want to receive this newsletter, [unsubscribe](. THE REVIEW | ESSAY [The Triumph of ‘Equity’ Over ‘Equality’]( By Darrin M. McMahon [STORY IMAGE]( Academic ideals have shifted in recent decades. ADVERTISEMENT THE REVIEW [Scientists Accused of Harassment]( By Len Gutkin [STORY IMAGE]( Plus: A Times reporter says he was deceived. FEDERAL RULES [Education Department Delays ‘Gainful Employment’ Deadline]( Colleges will now have until October 1 to report data to the department that are required by the [gainful-employment]( and [financial-value]( transparency regulations. The department said on Friday that the delay would allow colleges to focus on student aid amid the [chaotic rollout]( of a [revamped FAFSA](. It said it “still intends” to produce metrics based on the data in 2025. (Politico, The Chronicle) RIP-OFF ARTISTS [California Community Colleges Are Losing Millions to Worsening Financial-Aid Fraud]( The scammers, known as “[Pell runners]( have been [around for years](. But their schemes, abetted by online technology, spiked during the pandemic, and artificial intelligence is only making them better at avoiding detection. (CalMatters, The Chronicle) COLLEGE IN TROUBLE [85 Faculty Members’ Contracts Won’t Be Renewed at Eastern Gateway Community College]( The [financially troubled college]( in Ohio said on Friday that the instructors would be employed only through July 31. Some are seeking jobs at Youngstown State University, which is planning to pick up much of the college’s course load. The college said last month it was [withdrawing]( from the accreditation process, suggesting it [might close soon](. (WKBN, The Chronicle, Higher Ed Dive) FACULTY ACTIVISM [Professor at Boise State U. Was Behind Extremist Website That Spread Conspiracies]( Documents obtained through open-records requests show that Scott Yenor, a political scientist, ran Action Idaho, which attacked LGBTQ+ people and Republicans seen as insufficiently conservative. Yenor, who responded to a request for comment with “personal abuse,” has [drawn attention]( for [years]( with [comments]( widely [viewed]( as offensive. (The Guardian, The Chronicle, The New York Times) NEWSLETTER [Sign Up for the Teaching Newsletter]( Find insights to improve teaching and learning across your campus. Delivered on Thursdays. To read this newsletter as soon as it sends, [sign up]( to receive it in your email inbox. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHRONICLE Enjoying the newsletter? [Subscribe today]( for unlimited access to essential news, analysis, and advice. Virtual Events: Tune In Live SAFETY AND SECURITY [What It Takes to Improve Campus Safety]( [STORY IMAGE]( UPCOMING: April 10, 2024 | 2 p.m. ET. Amid growing threats to physical campuses, administrators must prioritize safety efforts and do so ethically. Join us for a virtual forum on campus safety. With Support From AT&T. [Register here.]( EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING [Experiential Education for All]( [STORY IMAGE]( UPCOMING: April 11, 2024 | 2 p.m. ET. Programs like experiential education help expand creativity and independence. Join us to discuss how to re-engage students with such programs. With Support From the Illinois Institute of Technology. [Register here.]( LEARNING MODELS [Global Leadership Perspective]( [STORY IMAGE]( UPCOMING: April 16, 2024 | 2 p.m. ET. Research shows many learning models are outdated, but Southern Cross University’s model has succeeded. Join us for more from SCU’s vice chancellors. With Support From Southern Cross University. [Register here.]( ADVERTISEMENT FROM THE CHRONICLE STORE [The Future of Campus Safety - The Chronicle Store]( [The Future of Campus Safety]( Colleges can’t foresee and avoid every possible safety concern. Yet students, parents, and others are demanding that colleges do more to keep campuses safe. [Order this report]( to explore strategies colleges are employing to counter threats to their communities’ well-being. JOB OPPORTUNITIES [Search jobs on The Chronicle job board]( [Find Your Next Role Today]( Whether you are actively or passively searching for your next career opportunity, The Chronicle is here to support you throughout your job search. Get started now by [exploring 30,000+ openings]( or [signing up for job alerts](. NEWSLETTER FEEDBACK [Please let us know what you thought of today's newsletter in this three-question survey](. This newsletter was sent to {EMAIL}. [Read this newsletter on the web](. [Manage]( your newsletter preferences, [stop receiving]( this email, or [view]( our privacy policy. © 2024 [The Chronicle of Higher Education]( 1255 23rd Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20037