Afternoon Update: American Colleges Are Warned Against Surveillance of Chinese Academics

Some presidents have supported the foreign scholars, but scrutiny of them has still escalated as tensions flare between the U.S. and China; and more. [Afternoon Update] Research [Higher-Ed Groups Are Warning Colleges Against ‘Surveillance’ of Chinese Academics. On Some Campuses, That’s Already Begun.]( By Lindsay Ellis Some college presidents, in recent letters, have signaled support for their foreign scholars. But scrutiny of foreign visitors has already escalated, as economic and political tensions flare between America and China. (PREMIUM) ADVERTISEMENT [advertisement]( Backgrounder [How University Research Landed on the Front Lines of the Fight With China]( By Lindsay Ellis and Nell Gluckman An international science partnership between the United States and China that has grown stronger over 40 years suddenly seems to be decaying. (PREMIUM) In Case You Missed It [2 More Faculty Members Lose Their Jobs Over Contacts With China]( By Lindsay Ellis and Nell Gluckman The latest are at Emory University, which investigated the professors following a warning from the National Institutes of Health about foreign influence on American research. (PREMIUM) Subscribe Today Without premium access, you are missing critical reporting and analysis on the news, policies, and controversies that are shaping the academic landscape. [Subscribe Today]( Order Your Copy [The Successful President of Tomorrow]( College leaders’ roles have changed. No longer are they merely stewards; now they must transform colleges as enrollment suffers, budgets shrink, and public trust erodes. This report lays out the five skills that leaders must have, based on advice from presidents of top colleges. It’s essential reading for presidents, provosts, deans, and other current and aspiring leaders. Buy a copy in the Chronicle Store. What’s Popular on The Chronicle’s Website [The Admissions Activists Are Here to Make You Uncomfortable]( By Eric Hoover An online community wants admissions leaders to confront racism and inequity. Yes, it’s supposed to feel awkward. PREMIUM [The Revolt of the Feminist Law Profs]( By Wesley Yang Jeannie Suk Gersen and the fight to save Title IX from itself. PREMIUM [How to Make Your Teaching More Inclusive]( By Viji Sathy and Kelly A. Hogan This comprehensive guide offers a road map to make sure your classroom interactions and course design reach all students, not just some of them. [Want Students to Care About General Education? Ask Them to Help Explain Why It Matters]( By Beth McMurtrie Boise State University knew it had a communication problem when it came to its University Foundations program. So it enlisted student researchers to help convey the value of general education to fellow undergraduates. Latest Jobs Visit [ChronicleVitae.com]( to view the latest jobs in higher education. --------------------------------------------------------------- [Sign up]( for other newsletters, [stop receiving]( this email, or [view]( our privacy policy. © 2019 [The Chronicle of Higher Education]( 1255 23rd Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20037 [The Chronicle of Higher Education](