Afternoon Update: I was trapped in for-profit college hell (opinion)

College chancellor, in office since 1988, is put on leave; every full-time professor resigns at Dickinson State's nursing program; 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 [I Was Trapped in For-Profit College Hell]( By Mark Rivett [STORY IMAGE]( Predatory schools tricked students like me into assuming huge debt for worthless credits. ADVERTISEMENT [I Was Trapped in For-Profit College Hell]( TEACHING [Why This Professor’s Story Has Stayed With Me]( By Beckie Supiano [STORY IMAGE]( Michael Chen loved teaching. Then it all became too much. LEADERSHIP [Chancellor of California 2-Year College, in Office Since 1988, Is Placed on Leave]( The College of the Canyons’ Dianne G. Van Hook, the longest-serving campus leader in the state system, will be on leave starting Monday, after a unanimous vote by the Santa Clarita Community College District’s board. The trustees also will start looking for a new chancellor. The moves follow complaints, from employees and trustees, about the climate under Van Hook’s leadership. (The Signal) FACULTY [Every Full-Time Faculty Member Resigns at Dickinson State U.’s Nursing Program]( The nursing professors at the university in North Dakota cited concerns on Wednesday about their workload, its impact on their licensure, and the effect on the program’s accreditation, raising questions about its viability just weeks before the fall semester begins. (The Dickinson Press) GOVERNANCE [Bluefield State U., in West Virginia, Begins Making Changes After Accreditor’s Report]( Based on the report from the Higher Learning Commission, the troubled university — a [historically Black institution that is now majority white]( — will reinstate its faculty committees and a faculty assembly, and its board will get training in shared governance. The steps follow [bitter fights]( between the faculty and Robin C. Capehart, who [resigned as president last year](. (WVVA, The Chronicle) CULTURE-WAR CASUALTY [Statue Honoring Women and Abortion Rights Is Decapitated at U. of Houston]( The 18-foot-tall artwork titled “Witness,” which anti-abortion protesters had called “satanic,” featured a gold-colored woman with thick, braided hair in the shape of ram horns. The sculpture, by the Pakistani American artist Shahzia Sikander, was vandalized on Monday, as Hurricane Beryl was hitting the city. An investigation is underway. (Houston Chronicle) Upcoming Workshop [The Chronicle's Crash Course in Academic Leadership | August 2024] If you’re curious about becoming an academic administrator, we’re once again offering The Chronicle’s Academic Leadership Crash Course, a four-hour virtual workshop designed for faculty aspiring to administrative roles. Join us in August to gain essential insights, practical tips, and valuable resources that will help you pursue your next professional step. [Learn more and register!]( SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHRONICLE Enjoying the newsletter? [Subscribe today]( for unlimited access to essential news, analysis, and advice. Virtual Events: Tune In Live MENTAL HEALTH IN HIGHER ED [Student Mental Health and Safety]( [STORY IMAGE]( UPCOMING: July 16, 2024 | 2 p.m. ET: Amid a mental-health crisis on campus, how can safety officers, mental-health professionals, and the campus police work to ensure student safety? Join us for a free forum. With Support From AT&T. [Register here.]( AI IN HIGHER ED [How to Develop a Chatbot to Serve Your Students]( [STORY IMAGE]( UPCOMING: July 17, 2024 | 2 p.m. ET. Colleges are already seeing improved enrollment and retention with chatbots, but many higher-ed leaders still wonder where to begin. Join us to learn how to get started. With Support From AWS. [Register here.]( ADVERTISEMENT FROM THE CHRONICLE STORE [Adapting to AI - The Chronicle Store]( [Adapting to AI]( Artificial intelligence has taken higher ed by storm, and the implications extend far beyond the classroom. [Order this report]( to improve your understanding of AI technologies, and explore how other colleges are adapting their policies and guidelines. 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