Afternoon Update: Diversity Spending Is Banned in Florida's Public Colleges

Biden taps new NIH director; 'shorter contract' for Florida Gulf Coast president; the allure of a rural campus; and more. ADVERTISEMENT [Afternoon Update Logo]( Did someone forward you this newsletter? [Sign up free]( to receive your own copy. You can now read The Chronicle on [Apple News]( [Flipboard]( and [Google News](. POLITICS AND HIGHER ED [Diversity Spending Is Banned in Florida’s Public Colleges]( By Eva Surovell [STORY IMAGE]( The anti-DEI measure had been a priority for Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican, who signed the bill into law on Monday. ADVERTISEMENT LEADERSHIP [Board Member Suggests ‘Shorter Contract’ for New President of Florida Gulf Coast U.]( The comment came from Manny Diaz, Florida’s education commissioner and a member of the State University System of Florida’s Board of Governors, because the selection was contentious. The board selected Aysegul Timur as president by a single vote over [Henry Mack III]( who works for Diaz. (WGCU, The Chronicle) CANCER FIGHTER [Biden Administration Taps New NIH Director]( The nomination of Monica M. Bertagnolli — a cancer surgeon, director of the National Cancer Institute, and a breast-cancer patient — heads to the U.S. Senate. If approved to lead the National Institutes of Health, Bertagnolli would fill a position that has been vacant for over a year. (The New York Times) VIDEO [Country Roads: The Allure of a Rural Campus]( [STORY IMAGE]( Students describe the support they feel at West Virginia U. No matter where you are from, they say, the campus feels like home. THE REVIEW [The Late Ian Hacking Making People Up]( By Len Gutkin [STORY IMAGE]( On the great philosopher of science. ADVICE [How to Become a Mobile-Mindful Teacher]( By James M. Lang [STORY IMAGE]( Instead of giving in to frustration over cellphones in the fall, maybe it’s time to put them to good use in class. SHUTTING DOWN [Medaille U. Will Close in August After Merger Fails]( The private institution in Buffalo, N.Y., was to be acquired by nearby Trocaire College; the two institutions announced a deal last month. But Trocaire officials called off that plan last week. (WGRZ) $50,000 LAWSUIT [UCLA Shuts Down Summer Camp Amid Accusations of Sexual Assault and Hazing]( The long-running camp hosted up to 80 alumni families per week; around 50 students helped run the program. University officials say they’ll pause operations while they look into the allegations, which were made in a recent lawsuit filed by two students. (CBS News) 'LACK OF TRANSPARENCY' [Faculty Members at Northland Community and Technical College Vote No Confidence in President]( Some professors say Sandra Kiddo, who has been led the Minnesota institution since 2021, exercised poor financial stewardship and lacked transparency in decision-making. (Grand Forks Herald] EVENTS [Browse Upcoming and On-Demand Virtual Events]( [STORY IMAGE]( Join a discussion with national experts and leading practitioners on how to navigate an uncertain future and what new ideas your institution can pursue. NEWSLETTER [Sign Up for the Teaching Newsletter]( Find insights to improve teaching and learning across your campus. Delivered on Thursdays. To read this newsletter as soon as it sends, [sign up]( to receive it in your email inbox. UPCOMING PROGRAM [The Chronicle's Strategic-Leadership Program for Department Chairs] [Join us in June]( for a virtual professional development program which will provide the space, time, and tools to help department chairs take on the challenges and opportunities of the role. Through workshops, high-level seminars, and individual development plans, chairs will think strategically about their departmental and institutional impact. [Register today!]( SPONSOR CONTENT | Florida Atlantic University [Recognizing the importance of female role models for women in STEM.]( ADVERTISEMENT FROM THE CHRONICLE STORE [Reimagining the Student Experience - The Chronicle Store]( [Trouble at the Top]( Many leaders and industry observers say it has been decades since the heat on presidents has been this intense. [Order your copy today]( to explore what today’s presidents are up against, how things are changing, and how to navigate new challenges. 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. © 2023 [The Chronicle of Higher Education]( 1255 23rd Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20037