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One woman’s trek for education across two countries; just-updated tracker of DEI legislation; associate professors' "second-book problem"; 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](. JUST UPDATED [Explore the Latest Federal Data on Faculty Pay for All Ranks at Thousands of Colleges]( By Brian O’Leary [STORY IMAGE]( Here’s a sector-by-sector look at changes in average annual pay for faculty members at institutions of higher education from 2012-13 to 2022-23. The results are both searchable and sortable. ADVERTISEMENT VIDEO [The Borderlander: One Woman’s Journey Across 2 Countries in Pursuit of Education and a Brighter Future]( [STORY IMAGE]( The first-generation college graduate Viviana Mitre travels back and forth from Mexico to Texas every weekday to build a life and a career. JUST UPDATED [DEI Legislation Tracker]( By Chronicle Staff [STORY IMAGE]( We’ve updated the tracker with bills in Kentucky, South Carolina, Wisconsin, and Wyoming that seek to dismantle colleges’ diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. ADVICE [Associate Professors and the ‘Second Book Problem’]( By Danielle A. Macdonald and Laura M. Stevens [STORY IMAGE]( How a new writers institute aims to help faculty members complete book two and earn promotion. ONLINE LEARNING [Education Dept. Is ‘Concerned’ About Potential OPM Failures Amid Alarms on 2U]( A spokesperson for the department said it was worried about the effect on students of the possible failure of the beleaguered [online-program manager](. The comment followed an open letter from advocacy groups that called on the agency to [protect students]( from [the company’s]( “looming collapse.” (Higher Ed Dive, The Chronicle) COLLEGE IN TROUBLE [Northland College Declares Financial Exigency, Delaying Decision on Whether to Close]( The small Wisconsin institution had said it would be forced to close if it could not raise $12 million in the 24 days ending this past Wednesday. A declaration of exigency allows a college to take drastic steps to deal with a crisis. The board said it would meet in two weeks to decide Northland’s future. (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) IN CASE YOU MISSED IT [‘It’s Become My Family’: A Foster Child Finds a Home at College]( [STORY IMAGE]( With the help of a program that targets students with foster-care backgrounds who attend Virginia’s 23 community colleges, David Billhimer has found something like a family of his own at college. 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.]( 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.]( HIGHER-ED WORK FORCE [Preventing Faculty Burnout]( [STORY IMAGE]( UPCOMING: April 24, 2024 | 2 p.m. ET. A recent Chronicle survey found differing views of burnout between faculty members and administrators. Join us to learn how colleges can help prevent it. With Support From NCFDD. [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