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Colleges have stopped putting students on academic probation; groups demand fully functional FAFSA this fall; Vance’s ambivalent intensity; 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](. 'IN FLUX' [The Age of Interims]( By Adrienne Lu [STORY IMAGE]( Temporary appointments are everywhere. The costs are real. ADVERTISEMENT [The Age of Interims]( STUDENT SUCCESS [More Colleges Are No Longer Putting Students on ‘Academic Probation.’ Here’s Why.]( By Kate Hidalgo Bellows [STORY IMAGE]( The University of California system and other institutions are changing the language used to label students who are struggling in their classes. FEDERAL-AID CRISIS [Better Late Than Broken: Associations Say ‘Fully Functional’ FAFSA Is Paramount for the Fall]( By Eric Hoover [STORY IMAGE]( In a letter to the Education Department, five groups delivered a clear message: Fix the federal-aid form, even if requires further delays. SPONSOR CONTENT | University of Florida [UF's Digital Twin Partnership with NVIDIA Transforms Urban Planning]( BACKGROUNDER [How the New FAFSA Created a Crisis]( [STORY IMAGE]( The botched rollout of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid was bad news for the many colleges that must meet enrollment targets to balance their budgets. It also nixed many students’ plans for college. THE REVIEW [J.D. Vance’s Ambivalent Intensities]( By Len Gutkin [STORY IMAGE]( What Trump’s VP pick portends. 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!]( Virtual Events: Tune In Live [Chronicle Festival: The Road Ahead to 2035]( [STORY IMAGE]( UPCOMING: September 10-12, 2024 | Join us for our annual ideas summit, on how higher ed must plan for student demographic shifts, tech change, an uncertain labor market, and more. What can your institution do to adapt? With Support From Workday, University of South Florida, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Florida International University, Google, and Strada. [Register here.]( SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHRONICLE Enjoying the newsletter? [Subscribe today]( for unlimited access to essential news, analysis, and advice. SPONSOR CONTENT | Iowa State University [How ISU is Building a Thriving Entrepreneurial Ecosystem]( Dive into Iowa State's culture of innovation, where groundbreaking ideas fuel growth and inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs. Views IN CASE YOU MISSED IT [My University Closed. Now What?]( By Brittany Carlson [STORY IMAGE]( What it’s like to go back on the faculty job market when financial troubles shutter your institution. 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 [Search thousands]( of faculty, administrative, and executive job openings and [upload your resume]( to be searchable by employers! [Senior Vice President for Enrollment and Student Engagement]( Stephen F Austin State University [Faculty Positions]( Towson University [Assistant Professor of Indigenous Horticulture]( Washington State University [Vice President for Finance & Administration]( Southeast Missouri State University 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 The Chronicle of Higher Education is academe’s most-trusted resource for independent journalism, career development, and forward-looking intelligence. Our readers lead, teach, learn, and innovate with insights from The Chronicle.