Academe Today: The University of Austin -- Yes, That One -- Is Really Happening

Panel to rethink U. of North Carolina governance; how presidential searches weed out candidates of color; study abroad’s first-gen problem; and more. ADVERTISEMENT [Academe Today Logo]( Did someone forward you this newsletter? [Sign up free]( to receive your own copy. FROM THE GROUND UP [The University of Austin — Yes, That One — Is Really Happening]( By Tom Bartlett [STORY IMAGE]( Created with a promise to resist ideological orthodoxy, the institution was greeted by many as little more than a joke. But it’s taking shape. ADVERTISEMENT LEADERSHIP [2 Former Presidents Will Lead Effort to Rethink U. of North Carolina’s Governance]( By Sylvia Goodman [STORY IMAGE]( Both Thomas W. Ross and Margaret Spellings resigned amid political pressure on the university. Now they hope to recommend a new system for governing-board appointments. A 'HIDDEN CURRICULUM' [How Colleges’ Presidential Searches Weed Out Candidates of Color and Women]( By Oyin Adedoyin [STORY IMAGE]( The behind-closed-doors search process for leaders is adding to diversity problems in higher ed, a new report says. SPONSOR CONTENT | Independent Sector [Discussing race, identity, and personal stories in schools]( CAMPUS HEALTH [Student-Led Programs Are Key Mental-Health Resources. But More Research Is Needed.]( By Carolyn Kuimelis [STORY IMAGE]( A new report says most campus-counseling officials would embrace some type of peer support, but they’re skeptical of certain approaches. GLOBAL EDUCATION [Covid-19 Disrupted International Education, but Colleges Remain Hopeful About Global Engagement]( By Karin Fischer [STORY IMAGE]( A new report shows that a slide in American higher ed’s international outreach predates the pandemic. LATITUDES [Tackling Study Abroad’s First-Gen Problem]( By Karin Fischer [STORY IMAGE]( How one college got more students who are the first in their families to go to college to study overseas. THE EDGE [Putting ‘Digital Equity’ Into the Equation on Ed-Tech Deals]( By Goldie Blumenstyk [STORY IMAGE]( Helping low-income and underrepresented students isn’t just good ethics. It’s good for business. Virtual Events: Tune In Live CAMPUS PLANNING [Creating Campus Spaces to Support Student Success]( [STORY IMAGE]( UPCOMING: November 10, 2022 | 2 p.m. ET: In this forum, a panel of experts in architecture, campus planning, and student life will offer ideas for how colleges can rethink their campus design to better meet student needs. With Support From JLL. [Register here.]( INTERNATIONAL ENROLLMENT [Shifting International-Student Trends]( [STORY IMAGE]( UPCOMING: November 15, 2022 | 2 p.m. ET: International-enrollment trends have changed recently. 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