Afternoon Update: Colleges Have Shed a Tenth of Their Employees Since Pandemic Began

Halloween seen as source of campus infections; Biden’s win and international students; teaching vs. covering material; writing vs. hiring; and more. ADVERTISEMENT [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](. THE WORK FORCE [Colleges Have Shed a Tenth of Their Employees Since the Pandemic Began]( By Dan Bauman [image] Federal data show an unprecedented contraction in the higher-education work force as colleges continue to buckle under Covid-19 pressure. ADVERTISEMENT [Advertisement]( NEWS [Live Coronavirus Updates: 2 Colleges Cite Halloween Parties as Cause of Surge in Infections]( [image] The fall semester is underway, and Covid-19 is surging. The Chronicle is tracking developments across higher ed here. Read on for daily live updates and information. GLOBAL EDUCATION [Biden’s Victory Has Elated International Students. But the Road to Lasting Reform Is Long.]( By Karin Fischer [image] The president-elect has pledged to end the Muslim ban and has called for overhauling the immigration system. He’ll face many barriers. ADVICE [Are You Teaching Content, or Just Covering Material?]( By Terry McGlynn [image] A new book on science teaching makes the case for focusing on a smaller set of concepts to produce deeper learning. THE REVIEW [‘Changing How We Write Is Not Going to Solve the Hiring Crisis’]( By Len Gutkin [image] Rita Felski on enjoyment, criticism, attachment, and the future of literary studies. EVENTS [Upcoming and On-Demand Virtual Events]( [image] In the wake of the Covid-19 crisis, The Chronicle is convening college leaders to explore its many impacts across academe. This continuing series of virtual events is hosted by The Chronicle with campus leaders and higher-education experts. 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]( sponsored by Ascendium [What It Takes to Be a Student-Centered Institution Now]( How are higher ed institutions continuing to put students’ needs first during this time of uncertainty and constant change? Hear what changes college leaders are making at their institutions in order to best serve their communities today. ADVERTISEMENT [Advertisement]( Job Announcement Director of Human Resources opening at American University of Iraq – Baghdad. [Visit jobs.chronicle.com]( for more details. The Chronicle's Featured Report: The Post-Pandemic College [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 [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