Academe Today: How to Solve the Student-Disengagement Crisis

Uses and abuses of identity politics; a more open presidential search at Oregon State; the best career advice that mentors ever gave; and more. ADVERTISEMENT [Academe Today Logo]( Did someone forward you this newsletter? [Sign up free]( to receive your own copy. ADVICE | FORUM [How to Solve the Student-Disengagement Crisis]( [STORY IMAGE]( Six experts diagnose the problem — and suggest ways to fix it. ADVERTISEMENT BACKGROUNDER [A ‘Stunning’ Level of Student Disconnection]( By Beth McMurtrie [STORY IMAGE]( Professors are reporting record numbers of students checked out, stressed out, and unsure of their future. THE REVIEW | CONVERSATION [On the Uses and Abuses of Identity Politics]( By Rebecca Tuhus-Dubrow [STORY IMAGE]( The philosopher Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò on the academy, the elite, and the future of politics. SPONSOR CONTENT | University of Virginia [Bold Predictions for a Brave New World]( PRESIDENTIAL SEARCH [Will a More Open Search Produce a Better President at Oregon State?]( By Eric Kelderman [STORY IMAGE]( The last president didn’t last a whole year. Now, the university’s Board of Trustees is taking a different approach to find and appoint his successor. LATITUDES [Complicating the Narrative on Confucius Institutes]( By Karin Fischer [STORY IMAGE]( Instructors at the China-funded language centers get little political instruction before going overseas but toe the party line anyway, a study finds. THE EDGE [Can Digital Courseware Promote Equity?]( By Goldie Blumenstyk A new project with 18 partners aims to reduce disparities in gateway courses that now enroll millions of students. Virtual Events: Tune In Live STUDENT FIT [Helping Students Find the Right ‘Fit’]( [STORY IMAGE]( UPCOMING: May 12 | 2 p.m. ET: The notion of finding the right “fit” is on the rise among college applicants and their parents. A panel of experts examines how colleges are responding — and the potential implications. With Support From CampusReel. [Register now.]( CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS [The Changing Credential Landscape]( [STORY IMAGE]( UPCOMING: May 17 | 2 p.m. ET: More students are showing interest in certificate programs. How can colleges ensure the programs provide value to students and employers? A panel of experts clears up the confusion in this virtual forum. With Support From Blackboard. [Register now.]( INCLUSIVE TEACHING [Teaching for Inclusivity: What College Leaders Need to Know]( [STORY IMAGE]( UPCOMING: May 19 | 2 p.m. ET: Inclusive teaching gives all students a voice and the opportunity to participate fully in class. How can colleges encourage it? Our panel of experts discusses the issue in this virtual forum. With Support From Adobe. [Register now.]( UPCOMING EVENT [Join us June 7-24]( for a virtual professional development program on overcoming the challenges of the department chair role and creating a strategic vision for individual and departmental growth. [Reserve your spot now](. Space is limited. Views ADVICE [The Best Career Advice My Mentors Ever Gave Me]( By Aaron Basko [STORY IMAGE]( Mentoring is vital in administrative careers, too. Here are five “rules” to shape your career or aid someone else’s. SPONSOR CONTENT | Academic Intelligence [Improving the Student Experience]( How to build a seamless campus to engage learners 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 [Visiting Professor, African American Studies with specialization in Film/Media (non-tenure track)]( Ohio University [Visiting Professor, African American Studies with specialization in Historical content (non-tenure)]( Ohio University [President]( Calhoun Community College [President]( Spring Hill College [Professor and Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering]( Carnegie Mellon University [Assistant Dean, Finance & Administration]( The University of Texas at Austin [ASSOCIATE MEDICAL DIRECTOR]( University Health Services [Lecturer / Senior Lecturer (College of Design and Engineering)]( National University of Singapore [Associate Director for Outreach, SEAA]( North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority [Assistant Professor of Experimental Organic Chemistry]( Jackson State University [ADJUNCT FACULTY FOR INTEGRATED MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS, NYU School of Professional Studies]( New York University School of Professional Studies [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