Academe Today: Fall’s Looming Child-Care Crisis

Many colleges hold fast to reopening plans; U. of Arizona acquires Ashford U.; Pete Buttigieg's next act, on Notre Dame faculty; 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](. PARENTS [Fall’s Looming Child-Care Crisis]( By Katherine Mangan [image] With school, day care, and college schedules in constant flux, academic parents brace themselves for a chaotic fall. ADVERTISEMENT THE ANGST OF AUGUST [As Safety Concerns Mount, Many Colleges Hold Fast to Reopening Plans]( By Michael Vasquez [image] Some leaders are gambling that the benefits of bringing students back outweigh the risks. If they’re wrong, the losses could be incalculable. BUSINESS [U. of Arizona Expands Reach With Acquisition of Ashford U.]( By Dan Berrett [image] The deal between land-grant and for-profit institutions would result in a new nonprofit entity called University of Arizona Global Campus. A CASE OF IDENTITY [Did the Founder of MeTooSTEM Create a Fake Online Persona — and Then Kill It Off?]( By Francie Diep [image] BethAnn McLaughlin quickly rose to prominence for her outspoken activism against sexual harassment in science, but some who worked with her said she bullied nonwhite volunteers. Now her story has taken a bizarre turn. CHRONICLE INTERVIEW [Mayor Pete Joins the Faculty]( By Vimal Patel [image] The former presidential candidate talks to us about his new job and how colleges can regain public trust. PANDEMIC [Live Coronavirus Updates: Why Reopening Priorities Are Upside Down]( [image] The fall is days away, and Covid-19 is surging. The Chronicle is tracking developments across higher ed here. Read on for daily live updates and information. WATCH FOR NEW UPDATES [Here’s Our New List of Colleges’ Reopening Plans]( By Chronicle Staff [image] The Chronicle is teaming up with Davidson College’s College Crisis Initiative, which has collected reopening plans for nearly 3,000 institutions, to present a fuller view of the fall. 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]( Views PREPARING FOR THE NEW TERM [How to Create a Syllabus]( By Kevin Gannon [image] There’s never a bad time to re-examine and rethink how to write your syllabus. This guide walks you through everything you need to know, with specific tips and strategies, to craft an effective syllabus. Paid for and Created by Stony Brook University [People, Process, Technology]( Individualized and at scale, Stony Brook’s Finish in 4 program connects with vulnerable students through vet-focused outreach, one-on-one advising, and coordinating care across different units. ADVERTISEMENT COVID-19 [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. Paid for and Created by Southeastern Conference [SEC Professors highlight conference’s academic excellence across array of fields]( Built on a strong foundation of teaching and research, the SEC has a strong history of recognizing and supporting academic success across an array of fields. job announcement Postdoctoral Fellow position available at Eastern Kentucky 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 [Multiple Tenure-Track Positions]( North Carolina State University [Executive Director Online Learning]( The University of Tulsa [Assistant Clinical Professor, University Honors]( University of Maryland [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