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Black students have less access to selective public colleges now than 20 years ago, report says; colleges' fall plans and layoffs; and more. ADVERTISEMENT [logo] We’ve made some changes and improvements to [chronicle.com]( such as ending the distinction between free and premium articles. Now free registration is all that’s required to read any Chronicle article. [Read about these and other changes](. 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. [Read this newsletter on the web](. THE CHRONICLE REVIEW [On a Knife’s Edge]( By Maximillian Alvarez [image] Four professors debate the erosion of faculty power and the fight for the future of higher education. ADVERTISEMENT NEWS [Black Students Have Less Access to Selective Public Colleges Now Than 20 Years Ago, Report Finds]( By Vimal Patel [image] Colleges in states with large Black populations are the least accessible — and 4 other takeaways. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT [The U. of South Carolina Wants Its Share of Black Students to Mirror the State’s Black Population. There’s a Long Way to Go.]( By Audrey Williams June [image] African Americans make up about 27 percent of the state’s populace but account for just 10 percent of the flagship’s undergraduate enrollment. Nationwide, the gap is wider in some states. EVENTS [What All Colleges Can Learn From Minority-Serving Institutions]( Join us on Thursday at 12 noon, Eastern time, to discuss how best to provide student support and promote equity in this tumultuous time. NEWLY UPDATED [Here’s a List of Colleges’ Plans for Reopening in the Fall]( By Chronicle Staff [image] Our searchable list, now with cumulative analysis, tracks whether institutions expect to have in-person or online-only classes or some mix of the two. Tell us what your campus is doing. DATA [As Covid-19 Pummels Budgets, Colleges Are Resorting to Layoffs and Furloughs. Here’s the Latest.]( By Chronicle Staff [image] We’ve tallied at least 50,000 employees affected by layoffs or furloughs at colleges across the country. See the full list. EVENTS [Virtual Events, Live and On Demand]( [image] Browse our recent and coming topics, and join a discussion with national experts and leading practitioners on how to chart a course forward. SPECIAL REPORTS [Coronavirus Hits Campus]( [image] As colleges and universities have struggled to devise policies to respond to the quickly evolving situation, here are links to The Chronicle’s key coverage of how this worldwide health crisis is affecting campuses. Subscribe to the Chronicle Our mission, at a time of crisis and uncertainty, is to ensure you have the information you need to make the best decisions for your institution, your career, and your students. Please consider subscribing today to sustain our continuing coverage. [Subscribe Today]( Paid for and Created by The Institute for Humane Studies [Ramping Up Online Teaching Capabilities]( With colleges pivoting toward virtual learning at an alarming rate due to the current environment, teaching resources are in high demand. A new video series helps faculty teach philosophy, politics, and economics. ADVERTISEMENT job announcement Director of Admissions position available at Athens State University. [Visit jobs.chronicle.com]( for more details. The Chronicle's Latest Featured Report: Preparing For Tough Conversations The coronavirus pandemic has been the catalyst for exceptionally tough conversations between campus leaders and their faculty, staff, and students. [This Chronicle brief]( offers strategies and advice for approaching sensitive topics and leading difficult dialogues. Job Opportunities [Search the Chronicle's jobs database]( to view the latest jobs in higher education. What did you think of today’s newsletter? [Strongly disliked]( // [It was OK]( // [Loved it](. [logo]( This newsletter was sent to {EMAIL}. [Manage]( your newsletter preferences, [stop receiving]( this email, or [view]( our privacy policy. © 2020 [The Chronicle of Higher Education]( 1255 23rd Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20037