Afternoon Update: Why transferring credits can be one of higher ed’s most stubborn barriers

New findings on community-college enrollment; U. of Kentucky Title IX lawsuit; an auctioning; and more. ADVERTISEMENT [Afternoon Update Logo]( You can also [read this newsletter on the web](. Or, if you no longer want to receive this newsletter, [unsubscribe](. THE INVISIBLE HURDLE [Why Transferring Credits Can Be One of Higher Ed’s Most Stubborn Barriers]( By Scott Carlson [STORY IMAGE]( Bureaucracy, institutional self-interest, and seemingly minor systemic snags can make moving from community college through a four-year institution almost unbearably difficult. ADVERTISEMENT THE REVIEW | ESSAY [My Days of Alcoholism and Academic Sabotage]( By Ed Simon [STORY IMAGE]( An alcoholic Milton scholar on the loose in London. A NEW STUDY [Community-College Enrollment Declines When Minimum Wage Increases, Research Finds]( The new working paper, published by the National Bureau of Economic Research, examined what happened the year after a minimum-wage increase. Two-year college enrollment dropped by more than 4 percent, while four-year colleges did not see such drops. (Forbes) ATHLETICS [Trial Begins in U. of Kentucky Title IX Lawsuit]( Two former college athletes sued the university in 2019, alleging that Kentucky doesn’t offer enough athletic opportunities for women. The university has argued that, based on student surveys, its current sports selection satisfies the interests of its undergraduates. (Louisville Courier Journal) LEGAL PROCEEDINGS [Judge Says Former UC-Davis Student Charged in Stabbings Can’t Go on Trial]( The defendant has severe mental illness, the judge ruled on Friday, and must first be treated at a psychiatric facility. He has been charged in a series of stabbings that killed two people, a student and a well-known local resident, earlier this year. (The New York Times) EVERYTHING MUST GO [Shuttered Iowa Wesleyan U. Is Auctioning Off Much of Its Campus]( On Monday, items from the student union — including “full weight room and equipment,” “electric lift,” and “so much more” — were up for grabs in the online auction. Tuesday’s edition will feature numerous pianos and other instruments from the music department. (WQAD) LAWSUITS [Former UC-San Diego Doctor Awarded $39 Million in Donation Dispute]( The jury’s verdict came after the university sued Kevin Murphy, a former oncologist, and accused him of using a $10-million donation from a former patient to benefit himself. Murphy then countersued after the university declined to renew his contract in 2020, alleging that the university tried to cut off his access to the money even though it was supposed to support his research. (Times of San Diego) 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 Bootcamp for Future Faculty Leaders] [Join us in September]( for a professional development program tailored to the needs of midcareer faculty. Experienced academic leaders and faculty members will provide insights on the diverse professional paths that might be taken by faculty members in this one-day virtual program. [Register today!]( ADVERTISEMENT FROM THE CHRONICLE STORE [The Future of Advising - Buy Now]( [The Future of Advising]( Good advising is widely seen as central to student success, but it is one of the most misunderstood and under-supported divisions on campus. [Order your copy]( to learn how university leaders can improve advising systems to help close equity gaps, and ensure students effectively navigate their path to a degree. 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