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Professor who lied about being Black resigns; outbreaks and quarantines are rife; athlete dies of Covid-19; dodging predatory professors; and more. ADVERTISEMENT [logo] 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](. HIRING AND RETENTION [Diversity Without Dollars]( By Megan Zahneis [image] You think you can’t afford to transform your faculty? The University of Houston begs to differ. ADVERTISEMENT FACULTY [George Washington U. Professor Who Lied About Being Black Resigns]( By Emma Pettit [image] Jessica A. Krug’s colleagues in the history department had called on her to resign. Failing that, they said, her tenure should be rescinded and she should be fired. PANDEMIC [Live Coronavirus Updates: 46 Outbreaks Tied to U. of Wisconsin; 2,000 Quarantine at Tennessee; Athlete Dies of Covid-19]( [image] The fall semester has begun for many colleges, and Covid-19 is surging. The Chronicle is tracking developments across higher ed here. Read on for daily live updates and information. ADVICE [How to Detect and Dodge a Predatory Professor]( By Aisha S. Ahmad [image] Isolation is part of the disease of sexual harassment in academe. Connection and community are part of the cure. TEACHING [Why Is It So Hard to Spread Innovative Teaching Practices?]( A new study finds that innovative instructors prefer to talk to like-minded people, suggesting that colleges need to think strategically if they want effective teaching strategies to spread across campus, writes Beth McMurtrie. EVENTS [What Students Need to Be Successful This Semester]( Join us today at 2 p.m. Eastern time to discuss how colleges can look at the educational experience from students’ perspective — and better support them. Virtual Events: Tune In Live - Increase retention rates and close equity gaps. [Sign up here]( for today's forum on how to create student-centered institutions. - Improve global experiences and learning after the pandemic. [Register here]( for Monday’s forum on the future of international education. - Tackle sexual misconduct more effectively. [Sign up here]( for Tuesday’s forum on how to improve prevention and response efforts. 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 IN CASE YOU MISSED IT [When Should You Recruit Again? How About Now?]( By Mike J.R. Wheless [image] If your institution has a critical leadership position open, your best chance of attracting top candidates might be while other campuses have suspended all hiring amid Covid-19. Paid for and Created by New York Institute of Technology [Reinventing the Student Experience]( Enhancing their students’ learning experience, New York Tech faculty and staff are developing new skills, deepening their knowledge about pedagogies, and continuing a longstanding culture of collaboration among administrators, faculty, and students. ADVERTISEMENT Paid for and Created by Degree Analytics [How to build a pandemic response plan]( Providing increased visibility into student presence and engagement on campus, Degree Analytics enables support and data to promote student success, health and safety. Job Announcement Gender, Women, and Sexualities Studies Affiliate/Part-Time Instructor position available at Metropolitan State University of Denver[Visit jobs.chronicle.com]( for more details. The Chronicle's Latest Featured Report: The Post-Pandemic College [JUST RELEASED] [Leading experts examine how the pandemic will shape higher education]( in the years to come and what the college of the future may look like. To recover well, colleges must develop a more externally-focused business model, direct resources to expand professional development in online teaching, and continue to expand mental-health services. Job Opportunities [Drake University Faculty Positions for Fall 2021]( Drake University [Multiple Tenure-Track Positions for 2021]( Colorado College [Associate Dean for Faculty]( Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide [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