Academe Today: Presidents get in trouble for cutting deals with protesters

One college touts its quiet campus; Title IX officer suspended for saying he'd enforce the law; teaching in an "era of volatility"; 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](. DISCIPLINED FOR DIPLOMACY [College Presidents Are Getting in Trouble for Cutting Deals With Protesters]( By Kate Hidalgo Bellows [STORY IMAGE]( Critics say the agreements excuse protesters’ rhetoric and violations of campus policy. ADVERTISEMENT WHAT LEADERS SAY [As Student Protests Roil Campuses, One College Touts Its ‘Quieter Atmosphere’]( By Sonel Cutler [STORY IMAGE]( The president of East Georgia State College says he wants to reassure students and families. But communication experts caution against playing the comparison game. POLITICAL SCUFFLE [A University Title IX Official Is Suspended After Saying He’d Comply With Title IX]( By Sarah Brown [STORY IMAGE]( The action by the Texas A&M University system underscores an escalating conflict over the federal law, which governs how colleges handle complaints of sexual harassment and other sex-based discrimination. SPONSOR CONTENT | Denison University [Denison University Revamps Its Approach to Career Exploration and Readiness]( TEACHING [Teaching in an ‘Era of Volatility’]( By Beckie Supiano [STORY IMAGE]( Experts share advice for navigating a crisis — and preparing for future ones. NEWLY UPDATED [DEI Legislation Tracker]( By Chronicle Staff [STORY IMAGE]( We’ve updated the tracker with bills in Iowa, South Carolina, and Tennessee that seek to dismantle colleges’ diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. 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 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 | Washington State University [Charting a Path for Climate Action]( Learn what inspired climate scientist Deepti Singh to try to understand the forces driving severe weather. Discover how the WSU Climate Extremes Lab she leads operates in this developing discipline. Views IN CASE YOU MISSED IT [Ask the Chair: ‘Should I Apply for a Deanship?’]( By Kevin Dettmar [STORY IMAGE]( How to balance your sense of obligation to your department with what you really want out of your career. ADVERTISEMENT FROM THE CHRONICLE STORE [The Future of Diversity Training - The Chronicle Store]( [The Future of Diversity Training]( Diversity training for faculty and staff members is widely used across higher education. Yet there’s little agreement on whether such training is effective. [Order this report]( for insights to improve your college’s approach to building a culture that supports diversity. JOB OPPORTUNITIES [A. B. Freeman School of Business and Dean Paulo Goes are seeking research-oriented faculty]( Tulane University [Assistant or Associate Librarians]( Arizona State University Libraries [Vice President for Marketing and Communications]( Alumni Association of the University of Michigan [DIVISION DIRECTOR]( National Science Foundation [Federal STEM Grants and Agreement Specialist]( TechGlobal, Inc. [Director, Interdisciplinary Center for the Study of Global Change (ICGC)]( University of Minnesota [Search other jobs.]( Stay ahead of the game and upload your resume to our job board. You'll be visible to hiring managers who are actively seeking top talent like you. [Upload your resume today.]( 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