Afternoon Update: Feds release guidance in wake of Supreme Court’s ruling on admissions

Sex-bias complaints on Qatar campus are latest controversy for Texas A&M; the presidential-fitness test; authoritarians attack the academy; 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](. ADMISSIONS & FINANCIAL AID [Feds Release Guidance in Wake of Supreme Court’s Ruling on Admissions]( By Eric Hoover [STORY IMAGE]( The Biden administration said on Monday that colleges had lost one crucial tool — race-conscious admissions — but they shouldn’t abandon broader efforts to enroll and support diverse students. FACULTY CLIMATE [Sex-Discrimination Complaints at Qatar Campus Latest in a String of Controversies for Texas A&M]( By Karin Fischer [STORY IMAGE]( Two former faculty members link troubles overseas to broader mismanagement. 'YOU NEED BALANCE' [The (College) Presidential Fitness Test]( By Kate Hidalgo Bellows [STORY IMAGE]( These leaders aren’t just sweating over their jobs. THE REVIEW | OPINION [Authoritarians Come for the Academy]( By Jennifer Ruth [STORY IMAGE]( Right wingers like Dan Patrick and Christopher Rufo seek to erode academic power. THE REVIEW [West Virginia University’s Budgetary Implosion]( By Len Gutkin [STORY IMAGE]( On top of layoffs and department closures … a loyalty oath? 'CALLOUS INDIFFERENCE' [Professor With Heart Transplant Should Have Been Able to Teach From Home, Judge Says]( Stephen Oross III sued Kutztown University of Pennsylvania over its refusal to allow him to work remotely during the pandemic. “Instead of showing compassion to a valued tenured professor … the university showed callous indifference,” the judge wrote. But the judge did not grant summary judgment on damages, and Oross is asking the court to reconsider that. (The Philadelphia Inquirer) TITLE IX [Education Dept. Reaffirms Baylor’s Religious Exemption From Harassment Complaints]( The Baptist university in Texas had asked the federal agency to dismiss sexual-harassment complaints filed under Title IX by LGBTQ+ students, arguing that their claims infringed on Baylor’s religious beliefs. (The Texas Tribune) ATHLETIC ACADEMIC [Peyton Manning, Former NFL Star, to Become Professor at U. of Tennessee at Knoxville]( Manning, a UT alumnus who is now a media personality, entrepreneur, and sports commentator, will be a professor of practice in the university’s College of Communication and Information, where he “will join select classes during the academic year as a featured expert.” (News release) 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!]( SPONSOR CONTENT | The James Irvine Foundation [Economic Justice Means Reimagining the Justice System]( FROM THE CHRONICLE STORE [College as a Public Good - The Chronicle Store]( [College as a Public Good]( 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