Academe Today: College presidents behaving badly (opinion)

The Chicago Principles and the right to protest; changes in staff pay over time; updates to our tracker on the dismantling of campus DEI; and more. ADVERTISEMENT [Academe Today Logo]( You can also [read this newsletter on the web](. Or, if you no longer want to receive this newsletter, [unsubscribe](. THE REVIEW | OPINION [College Presidents Behaving Badly]( By Thomas J. Sugrue [STORY IMAGE]( Calling the police doesn’t dampen protests. It accelerates them, often with devastating consequences. ADVERTISEMENT BACKGROUNDER [Why Encampments Scare College Presidents]( By David Jesse [STORY IMAGE]( In ordering demonstrators to disperse, leaders are motivated by concerns about safety, legal risk, and perception. But sending in the police can backfire. THE REVIEW | OPINION [The Chicago Principles Are Undemocratic]( By Anton Ford [STORY IMAGE]( Freedom of expression must include the right to deliberate, and to protest. SPONSOR CONTENT | Thomas Jefferson University [How Universities Can Impacted Society Through Innovation]( DATA [We Looked at How Campus Staff Salaries Have Changed Over Time. Where Does Your College Land?]( [STORY IMAGE]( Our analysis offers a sector-by-sector look at changes in average annual pay for workers in noninstructional jobs from 2012-13 to 2022-23. NEWLY UPDATED [Tracking Higher Ed’s Dismantling of DEI]( By Erin Gretzinger and Maggie Hicks [STORY IMAGE]( We have updated our database of ways colleges are dropping their diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts to include Ashland University, Louisiana State University at Baton Rouge, and the Universities of Arkansas at Fayetteville and of Central Florida. THE REVIEW [Should Columbia Be Worried About Title VI?]( By Len Gutkin [STORY IMAGE]( Plus: A gun goes off. UPCOMING PROGRAM [The Chronicle's Strategic-Leadership Program for Department Chairs | June 2024] [Join us in June]( for a professional development program tailored to the needs of department chairs. Experienced academic leaders will provide insights on the the current trends in higher ed, effective ways to manage a department, strategic planning, and more. [Register today!]( Virtual Events: Tune In Live LIBRARIES AND TECH [The Strategic Value of Libraries]( [STORY IMAGE]( UPCOMING: May 9, 2024 | 2 p.m. ET. Amid higher ed’s challenges, how can libraries play a greater role in student success and other strategic goals? Join us for a forum on how libraries are adapting. With Support From the University of South Florida. [Register here.]( COLLEGE INTERNSHIPS [The Future of Academic Internships]( [STORY IMAGE]( UPCOMING: May 15, 2024 | 2 p.m. ET. What if colleges offered internship opportunities to every student who wanted one? Join us to discuss the future of college internships. With Support From Strada. [Register here.]( STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP [Working Together to Improve the Institution]( [STORY IMAGE]( UPCOMING: May 23, 2024 | 2 p.m. ET. How can colleges succeed in challenging, hypercompetitive times? The answer may be cohesion and cooperation, says a new survey on shared governance. Join us to discuss it. With Support From Huron. [Register here.]( SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHRONICLE Enjoying the newsletter? [Subscribe today]( for unlimited access to essential news, analysis, and advice. SPONSOR CONTENT | University of Maryland [The Progress Machine: Building a Do Good Campus]( A call to action for public research universities Views IN CASE YOU MISSED IT [You Don’t Have to Mull the Retirement Question Alone]( By G. Anne Bogat, Kathleen McCartney, and Rena Repetti [STORY IMAGE]( Three professors share lessons learned from joining a support group to “workshop” the decision on when to retire. ADVERTISEMENT FROM THE CHRONICLE STORE [Fostering Students' Free Expression - Buy Now]( [Higher Education in 2035]( Higher education is facing an array of challenges: economic headwinds, political pressures, and shifting demographics. [Order your copy]( to help your institution prepare for what’s ahead, and discover how the sector will evolve in the coming decade. JOB OPPORTUNITIES [Visiting Assistant Professor or Lecturer of Computer Information Systems]( Lander University [Vice President of Student Services]( Midland College [Search other jobs.]( CAREER RESOURCES [May article collection about moving into administration ] [Read the May collection]( for insights on moving into administration. Find out what you need to know before starting a senior position, the rewards of being in administration, and more! 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