Academe Today: After 50 Years, Black Protesters Return to Be Heard

Education Dept. would let students question rape accusers (some colleges already do); anti-harassment activist faces ironic allegations; and more. [Academe Today] Was this newsletter forwarded to you? [Please sign up to receive your own copy](. You’ll support our journalism and ensure that you continue to receive our emails. Students [50 Years Ago, the College Tried to Silence Them. Now Black Protesters Are Returning to Campus to Be Heard.]( [Image]( By Nell Gluckman and Marc Parry A gathering at the University of Mississippi offers a chance to heal the wounds left by mass arrests at a peaceful demonstration in 1970. (PREMIUM) ADVERTISEMENT [advertisement]( Campus Safety [The Education Dept. Would Let Students Question Their Rape Accusers. At Some Colleges, That’s Already How It Works.]( By Bennett Leckrone The University of Michigan at Ann Arbor says a court ruling forced it to put the policy in place, but victim advocates say the process retraumatizes assault victims. (PREMIUM) Faculty [A Prominent Activist Against Harassment in Science Is Facing Fresh Accusations of Harassment]( [Image]( Lane Turner, The Boston Globe via Getty Images By Francie Diep Complainants say the same problems with the founder of MeTooSTEM, BethAnn McLaughlin, have cropped up publicly before. (PREMIUM) Backgrounder [Tougher Rules, Higher Stakes: What’s Next for #MeToo on Campus]( By Emma Pettit The momentum of #MeToo on campuses has encouraged advocates to push for a broader definition of misconduct, more-lasting consequences for perpetrators, and accountability to the community. (PREMIUM) Paid for and Created by University of Queensland [Improving Life for Australia’s Most Vulnerable]( Although Australia is well known for being a prosperous country, more than one million residents experience low income, unstable housing, poor health, and more. Subscribe Today The Chronicle’s award-winning journalism challenges conventional wisdom, holds academic leaders accountable, and empowers you to do your job better — and it’s your support that makes our work possible. [Subscribe Today]( Views The Chronicle Review [Why Academics Love to Hate Mayor Pete]( By Oliver Traldi On a toxic stew of self-recognition, projection, and narcissistic disavowal. ADVERTISEMENT [advertisement]( Advice [The Impossibility of Revising Your Own Work]( By Rachel Toor Repeat this mantra if you are struggling with revisions: We all need editors, all the time. In Case You Missed It [21 Dos and Don’ts for Journal Writers and Reviewers]( By Sarah Schoppe-Sullivan and Wendy Troop-Gordon Peer review is an inherently imperfect process, but here are some steps that would make it better. Paid for and Created by UC San Diego [UC San Diego Encourages Entrepreneurs]( UC San Diego’s entrepreneurship program ensures campus innovators are supported in their endeavors, able to learn valuable skills, and have a safe place to test out their ideas. New in the Store [The Recession-Proof College]( This brief explores how institutions can create financial stability, adapt to an ever-evolving market, and emerge from an economic downturn stronger and savvier. Some institutions never fully recovered from the last recession, but with strong leadership, strategic mission-driven planning, and a continued emphasis on student success, they can be better equipped to mitigate the impact of the next economic downturn. Job Opportunities [Postdoctoral Scholar for Marine Biogeochemistry in the Joint Institute for the Study of the Atmosphere & Ocean]( University of Washington [President]( University of Wisconsin System [Assistant/Associate Professor]( Towson University [Vice President for Enrollment Management]( Southern Connecticut State University [Associate Professor, Tenure System - Quantitative Fisheries Scientist]( MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY [Assistant Professor, Curriculum and Instruction]( University of Northern British Columbia [Search the Chronicle's jobs database](. --------------------------------------------------------------- [Sign up]( for other newsletters, [stop receiving]( this email, or [view]( our privacy policy. © 2020 [The Chronicle of Higher Education]( 1255 23rd Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20037 [The Chronicle of Higher Education](