Academe Today: The Problem Nobody’s Talking About: The Male-Graduation Gap

Town-gown spat at Arizona State pits students against lifelong learners; how Roe’s demise will weaken colleges; white accountability groups; and more. ADVERTISEMENT [Academe Today Logo]( Did someone forward you this newsletter? [Sign up free]( to receive your own copy. RETENTION MATTERS [The Problem Nobody’s Talking About: The Male-Graduation Gap]( By Kelly Field [STORY IMAGE]( Men have trailed women in degree completion for decades. Why aren’t colleges doing anything? ADVERTISEMENT BACKGROUNDER [The Missing Men]( By Kelly Field [STORY IMAGE]( The gender gap among college students only worsened during the pandemic. Is it a problem people have the will to solve? ‘JUST BUY EARPLUGS’ [At Arizona State, a Town-Gown Squabble With a Twist]( By Rachel Leingang [STORY IMAGE]( Some residents and undergraduates are annoyed by demands of “lifelong learners.” SPONSOR CONTENT | University of Denver [University of Denver is a Catalyst for Positive Change]( THE REVIEW | OPINION [The Demise of ‘Roe’ Will Weaken American Colleges]( By Janet Koven Levit [STORY IMAGE]( The clock is ticking. RACE ON CAMPUS [The Case for White Accountability Groups]( By Katherine Mangan [STORY IMAGE]( The campus groups have drawn the ire of conservative critics, but proponents say they can be safe spaces for uncomfortable conversations. Virtual Events: Tune In Live CURRICULUM REFORM [Curricula for the Future]( [STORY IMAGE]( UPCOMING: June 15 | 2 p.m. ET: The skills required to succeed in the job market are constantly evolving. In this forum, experts will discuss what colleges can do to prepare their students for future employment. With Support From USF. [Register here.]( CONTINUING EDUCATION [The Future of Lifelong Learning]( [STORY IMAGE]( UPCOMING: June 22 | 2 p.m. ET: Covid has changed expectations in higher ed. In this forum, learn how college programs can serve students who have credits but no degree or who are studying to advance their careers. With Support From LinkedIn. [Register here.]( ATHLETICS [The Legacy of Title IX for College Athletics]( [STORY IMAGE]( UPCOMING: June 23 | 2 p.m. ET: The passage of Title IX 50 years ago changed how we think about women and sports. In this forum, experts discuss how colleges can create equitable opportunities for female athletes. With Support From TIAA. [Register here.]( UPCOMING EVENT [Join us August 2-19]( 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 Path to Full Professor: The Department’s Obligation]( By Dana S. Dunn and Jane S. Halonen [STORY IMAGE]( In seeking the top faculty rank, what help should you expect from your chair and senior colleagues? SPONSOR CONTENT | University of South Florida [Higher Influence: How a free certificate program connected 135,000 people to one university]( Learn about a free online certificate program that explores methods to grow a workforce that includes differing races, religions, ages, genders and sexual orientations, and persons with disabilities. ADVERTISEMENT FROM THE CHRONICLE STORE [Building a Faculty That Flourishes]( [Building a Faculty That Flourishes]( Colleges and universities cannot be successful without vibrant and engaged faculties. Now is the time to figure out sustainable ways to recruit, support, and diversify the faculty. [Order your copy today.]( JOB OPPORTUNITIES [Export Control Compliance Specialist, Coordinator I, Coordinator II or Manager]( University of Nebraska-Lincoln [Marshall University CFO]( Marshall University [Physical Therapy Program Director]( Mary {NAME} University [Search other jobs.]( NEWSLETTER FEEDBACK [Please let us know what you thought of today's newsletter in this three-question survey](. 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