Afternoon Update: Student activism is integral to the mission of academe (opinion)

Colleges lawyer up to face Congress and campaigns; mandatory DEI statements as ideological pledges; colleges get $1.3 billion in earmarks; 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 | OPINION [Student Activism Is Integral to the Mission of Academe]( By Amna Khalid and Jeffrey Aaron Snyder [STORY IMAGE]( Some think protests and politics are beside the point. They’re wrong. ADVERTISEMENT THE REVIEW | OPINION [Mandatory DEI Statements Are Ideological Pledges of Allegiance]( By Randall Kennedy [STORY IMAGE]( Many, many academics resent them. PLAYING DEFENSE [Colleges Are Lawyering Up to Avoid Becoming the Next Harvard]( Your college’s general counsel has [never been more powerful]( or influential. But now, with [Congress]( and [political campaigns]( intensifying their [fight]( against higher-education institutions, colleges are hiring new professional help. (Politico, The Chronicle) FEDERAL SPENDING [Congress Sends $1.3 Billion to Colleges in Federal Earmarks]( The directed funding, sometimes called academic pork, appears in the federal budget for the 2024 fiscal year, whose final parts were enacted only last month. The money will go to [more than 700 projects]( including equipment purchases and airport-runway extensions. (Inside Higher Ed) SEEKING HAVENS [Most Jewish Applicants Have Rejected a College Over Rising Antisemitism, Survey Finds]( Sixty-four percent of Jewish parents polled by Hillel International say their student has eliminated from consideration at least one college, 96 percent say they [worry]( about campus [antisemitism]( and 80 percent say they are focused on [campus safety]( in the search process. (The Hill, The Chronicle) CAMPUS SAFETY [Dorm Shooting Injures Student at North Carolina Central U.]( The university was on lockdown for two hours after the shooting on Tuesday night, while the police searched for an “armed and dangerous person.” There have been no arrests. (Associated Press) 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 EDUCATION [The Student-Success Journey: Amping Up Orientation]( [STORY IMAGE]( UPCOMING: April 17, 2024 | 2 p.m. ET. Orientation can promote inclusion and respect on campus and showcase a college’s values. Join an expert panel on what worked and what didn’t when updating orientation. With Support From Mongoose. [Register here.]( INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT [Emerging Markets in Overseas Recruitment]( [STORY IMAGE]( UPCOMING: April 23, 2024 | 2 p.m. ET. Many colleges are seeking to recruit beyond popular nations like India and China. Join us for a forum on international recruiting. With Support From Keystone Education Group. [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