Academe Today: What Higher Ed’s History Can Tell Us About the Present

Hundreds of Indiana U. professors refused to help quash a grad-student strike; why pronouncing students’ names correctly is so important; and more. ADVERTISEMENT [Academe Today Logo]( Did someone forward you this newsletter? [Sign up free]( to receive your own copy. ONE MORE TALK [What Higher Ed’s History Can Tell Us About the Present]( By Scott Carlson [STORY IMAGE]( Preparing his final lecture before he retires, John Thelin hopes recent disruptions will prompt college leaders to revisit some of the sector’s most essential questions. ADVERTISEMENT WORK FORCE [A University Asked Professors to Help Quash a Grad-Student Strike. Hundreds Have Refused.]( By Abbi Ross [STORY IMAGE]( Indiana University’s graduate students will refuse to teach their classes starting on Wednesday. BACKGROUNDER [A New Force in American Labor: Academe]( By Barry Eidlin [STORY IMAGE]( One in five members of the United Automobile Workers is in higher education. SPONSOR CONTENT | University of Maryland, Baltimore [University of Maryland, Baltimore President Jarrell Outlines His Commitment to Maryland and Beyond]( RACE ON CAMPUS [Pronouncing Students’ Names Correctly Is Important. Here’s How.]( By Fernanda Zamudio-Suarez [STORY IMAGE]( Names are often tied to cultural identity. Saying them the right way conveys respect. Virtual Events: Tune In Live ONLINE LEARNING [Building Academic Integrity in Online Courses]( [STORY IMAGE]( UPCOMING: April 13 at 2 p.m., ET. Institutions are struggling to expand their online offerings while ensuring academic integrity. At this virtual forum a panel of experts examines lessons learned over the past two years. With Support From Honorlock. [Register here.]( ADMISSIONS [New Strategies for Recruitment]( [STORY IMAGE]( UPCOMING: April 14 at 2 p.m., ET. The pandemic changed admissions forever. In this forum a panel of experts will examine how colleges can reach new students and address parents’ concerns about the value of a college education. With Support From the University of Florida. [Register here.]( SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHRONICLE Enjoying the newsletter? [Subscribe today]( for unlimited access to essential news, analysis, and advice. Views ADVICE [How the Pandemic Sparked an Academic Mother’s Writing Career]( By Nadya Williams [STORY IMAGE]( Why is it so difficult for many of us to establish a daily writing habit and stick to it? (Hint: the service trap.) SPONSOR CONTENT | Florida Polytechnic University [The New Leader in STEM Education]( The secret is out about Florida Polytechnic University. ADVERTISEMENT FROM THE CHRONICLE STORE [Managing the 21st Century Parent]( [Managing the 21st Century Parents]( Engaging with parents has become a major challenge for many colleges. [Order your copy]( to explore how colleges are partnering with families to boost student success. JOB OPPORTUNITIES [Wilson China Fellowship - Non-Residential Fellowship]( Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars [Associate Editor, PRL]( American Physical Society [Editor, Physics Magazine]( American Physical Society [Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost]( Maricopa County Community College District [President]( Asian Institute of Technology [Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Accounting]( Pacific University College of Business [Assistant/Associate Professor - Plants Conservation (Native desert/economic/medicinal plants)]( Qatar University [Assistant Professor of Administrative Sciences]( Boston University Metropolitan College [Search other jobs.]( NEWSLETTER FEEDBACK What did you think of today’s newsletter? [Strongly disliked]( | [It was ok]( | [Loved it]( This newsletter was sent to {EMAIL}. [Read this newsletter on the web](. [Manage]( your newsletter preferences, [stop receiving]( this email, or [view]( our privacy policy. © 2022 [The Chronicle of Higher Education]( 1255 23rd Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20037