Afternoon Update: West Virginia U.’s board approves substantial program and faculty cuts

How diverse college staffs are; Wis. system’s enrollment grows for first time since 2014; Calif. repeals ban on travel to anti-LGBTQ states; 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](. CAMPUS CUTS [West Virginia U.’s Board Approves Substantial Program and Faculty Cuts]( Despite [widespread]( [protests]( the Board of Governors this morning endorsed a slate of [program eliminations]( and [faculty terminations]( meant to [help reduce a $45-million budget deficit](. Under [the plan]( 28 undergraduate and graduate programs will close, and three will merge into existing ones. As many as 143 faculty members could be laid off. (The Intelligencer, The Chronicle) ADVERTISEMENT DATA [How Diverse Are College Staff Members?]( By Nick Perez Statistical snapshots of minority employees, from 2018 to 2021. ONE STATE'S FIGHT [U. of Wisconsin System’s Enrollment Grows Slightly for First Time Since 2014]( Growth occurred not just on the flagship campus, in Madison, but also on some regional campuses. Meantime, the system’s standoff with the Republican-led Legislature over funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion continued, with the House speaker, Robin Vos, vowing this week that the system [would not “get another nickel”]( unless it dropped DEI programs. (Associated Press, The Daily Cardinal) LGBTQ REVERSAL [California Governor Signs Bill Ending Ban on Travel to States With Anti-LGBTQ Laws]( The legislation signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, repeals a 2016 law that prohibited California from subsidizing travel to states that discriminate “on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.” The law, which affected professors at public colleges, had a range of unintended consequences, its primary sponsor said. (The Hill) 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. REGISTER NOW [The Chronicle's Women Leading Change Program] [Join us in September]( for a groundbreaking virtual leadership series that will provide critical context, creative strategies, and guided exercises for women in leadership roles across higher ed. [Reserve your spot today!]( Virtual Events: Tune In Live ADMISSIONS [How Technology Is Changing Admissions Work]( UPCOMING: September 19, 2023 | 2 p.m. ET: A panel of experts discusses opportunities created by new advances in technology. With Support From ServiceNow. [Register here.]( VIRTUAL LEARNING [The State of Virtual and Hybrid Learning]( UPCOMING: September 20, 2023 | 2 p.m. ET: The future of the classroom remains in flux. Join us for a candid forum on the state of virtual and hybrid learning with experts across academe. With Support From HP. [Register here.]( STUDENT SUCCESS [New Strategic Directions for Student Success]( UPCOMING: September 27, 2023 | 2 p.m. ET: Ensuring positive student outcomes is a challenge for institutions. Join us to learn more about strategies for achieving that goal. With Support From Ellucian. [Register here.]( ADVERTISEMENT FROM THE CHRONICLE STORE [Restructuring a University - The Chronicle Store]( [Restructuring a University]( In 2022, Henderson State University declared financial exigency after realizing it could no longer avoid hard choices. This case study of the university’s path to near-ruin highlights lessons for any college leader contemplating a restructuring to keep an institution viable. [Order your copy]( to learn about key factors to consider in a restructuring process. 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