Academe Today: I was trapped in for-profit college hell (opinion)

New data on faculty diversity at 3,300 colleges; predictive analytics and bias against Black and Hispanic students; two admissions experts; 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 | 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]( NEWLY UPDATED [How Diverse Is Your College’s Faculty?]( [STORY IMAGE]( Explore this searchable, sortable table showing the race, ethnicity, and gender of full-time faculty members at 3,300 colleges and universities since 2018. STUDENT SUCCESS [Are Colleges’ Predictive Analytics Biased Against Black and Hispanic Students?]( By Christa Dutton [STORY IMAGE]( A new study suggests the student-success models widely used by colleges can wrongly predict that Black and Hispanic students will fail when they actually succeed. SPONSOR CONTENT | Florida International University [How FIU Ranked No. 1 in the World for Real Estate Research]( IN CASE YOU MISSED IT [The College-Admissions TikToker Who Tried to Crack the Code]( By Erin Gretzinger [STORY IMAGE]( Daniel Lim was sure there had to be a reason why some kids get into highly selective colleges and others don’t. His quest to find an answer consumed him. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT [‘There’s No Secret Sauce’: An Enrollment Leader Looks Back at 35 Years]( By Eric Hoover [STORY IMAGE]( In an in-depth conversation, Monica Inzer, who just retired as vice president for enrollment management at Hamilton College, discusses the complexity of access — and what kept her in the field. UPCOMING PROGRAM [The Chronicle's Library and Institutional Success Program | July 2024] The Chronicle is partnering with Ithaka S+R to host a brand new [professional development program for librarians]( in July. This innovative two-week program will help library leaders understand the many roles they might take on, boost the success of the campus library, and better align with their institution’s goals. Learn more about our seminars and workshops, and [register today]( 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.]( SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHRONICLE Enjoying the newsletter? [Subscribe today]( for unlimited access to essential news, analysis, and advice. SPONSOR CONTENT | CENTERS [Higher Ed’s Response to The Great Resignation]( Understand how the Great Resignation has impacted campus staffing and how outsourcing campus center operations is helping institutions adapt. Views IN CASE YOU MISSED IT [How to Tailor Your Cover Letters for Faculty Jobs]( By Jennifer S. Furlong and Stacy M. Hartman [STORY IMAGE]( It’s not easy to customize application letters. You’ll spend a lot of time asking yourself, “Am I doing this right?” ADVERTISEMENT FROM THE CHRONICLE STORE [The Future of Graduate Education - The Chronicle Store]( [The Future of Graduate Education]( Graduate education has enjoyed a jump in enrollment over the past five years, but it faces a host of challenges. [Order this report]( for insights on the opportunities and pitfalls that graduate-program administrators must navigate. JOB OPPORTUNITIES [Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost]( Oakland University [Dean, College of Arts and Sciences]( Case Western Reserve University [Associate Provost for Research and Sponsored Programs]( University of Houston - Clear Lake [Dean of the DePerro School of Health Professions]( St. Bonaventure University [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. CAREER RESOURCES [Preparing for a New Role] [Read the July collection]( for advice on preparing for a new role. Learn how you can prepare for onboarding, move into your new office, 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