Academe Today: Colleges Brace for More-Widespread Outbreak of Coronavirus

U.S. warnings prompt flurry of activity; the payoff for colleges that foster Fulbright applications; what works to close the completion gap; 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. Campus Health [Colleges Brace for More-Widespread Outbreak of Coronavirus]( [Image]( AP Images By Karin Fischer In the wake of federal warnings, they are putting plans and cautions in place and even preparing to close, if necessary. (PREMIUM) ADVERTISEMENT [advertisement]( Benefits of Study Abroad [These Colleges Encourage Their Students to Seek Fulbrights. Here’s How It Pays Off.]( [Image]( Georgetown U. By Jonathan Custodio While winning awards can raise institutional prestige and even provide a recruiting edge, fellowship advisers say students reap the biggest gains by putting themselves through the process of applying. (PREMIUM) Background Data [Here Are This Year’s Top Producers of Fulbright U.S. Scholars and Students]( The Chronicle List Eight doctoral, two master’s, seven baccalaureate, and two special-focus institutions were top producers of both U.S. scholars and U.S. students in 2019-20. Hiring Trends [Colleges Are Raising the Profile of Online Leadership]( By Julia Piper Leaders of online campuses place students first, technology second. (PREMIUM) Paid for and Created by TouchNet [Future-Proof Your Campus]( TouchNet and ECSI provide schools the strategies needed to create seamless payment interactions, improve student retention and drive operational efficiencies. 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 Advice [We Know What Works to Close the Completion Gap]( [Image]( Getty Images By David Gooblar Why is it so rare to find “diversity initiatives” that have anything to do with teaching? ADVERTISEMENT [advertisement]( Backgrounder [Fixing the Courses Everyone Loves to Hate]( By Beth McMurtrie Large introductory courses are notorious for being tedious, confusing, and even harmful. The University of Michigan at Ann Arbor is betting it can change all that. (PREMIUM) Paid for and Created by Texas A&M University [A Life-Changing Visit]( Connecting prominent scholars from universities across the globe, the Hagler Institute provides a catalyst to enrich the intellectual climate and educational experiences for faculty and students at Texas A&M, offering advanced study and collaborative opportunities. 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 [Director of the Center for Water Policy]( University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee [William & Mary, Non Tenure-Track Lecturer Faculty Positions]( William & Mary [Assistant/Associate Professor of Marketing]( University of Sioux Falls [Assistant Professor of Graphic Design]( Siena Heights University [Assistant Professor or Associate Professor, Nursing]( Towson University [Tenure-Track Faculty Position, Exercise and Disability in Kinesiology]( University of Michigan [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](