Academe Today: Where the public sees value in higher ed — results of a new Chronicle survey

Whether academic calendars embrace more religious holidays; the U. of Arizona's major financial problem; new coalition on foreign students; and more. ADVERTISEMENT [Academe Today Logo]( You can also [read this newsletter on the web](. Or, if you no longer want to receive this newsletter, [unsubscribe](. AMERICA'S VIEWS ON COLLEGE [Where the Public Sees Value in Higher Ed]( By Jacquelyn Elias and Brian O’Leary [STORY IMAGE]( The Chronicle asked more than a thousand adults how well colleges serve students and society. Explore the data to find points of confidence and doubt, consensus and divergence. ADVERTISEMENT SPECIAL REPORT [The Public-Perception Puzzle]( [STORY IMAGE]( A series by The Chronicle to examine higher ed’s public-perception problem — and the solutions to it. CAMPUS CULTURE [Should the Academic Calendar Include More Religious Holidays?]( By Amita Chatterjee [STORY IMAGE]( Colleges are facing pressure to acknowledge non-Christian faiths and adopt more flexible, accessible policies for attendance and coursework. SPONSOR CONTENT | Johnson & Wales University [Taking Responsibility for Making the World a Healthier Place]( MONEY WOES [U. of Arizona Has a ‘Major Problem’ With Finances, Its President Says]( By Calli McMurray [STORY IMAGE]( The university says it has $240 million less in reserves than originally calculated. Financial aid will be scaled back, and the athletics department could face “draconian cuts.” LATITUDES [A New Coalition Will Advocate for a Coordinated National Strategy on International Students]( By Karin Fischer [STORY IMAGE]( Also, Republican lawmakers want to revive a federal investigation into academic ties to China. 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. Virtual Events: Tune In Live INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT [International-Student Recruitment Trends]( [STORY IMAGE]( UPCOMING: November 15, 2023 | 2 p.m. ET: As global student trends shift and recruiting in China falls, colleges must consider alternative targets. Join us to explore the latest data. With Support From World Education Services. [Register here.]( RECRUITMENT STRATEGIES [Recruiting for Cybersecurity Programs]( [STORY IMAGE]( UPCOMING: November 16, 2023 | 2 p.m. ET: Job openings in the field have grown by 350 percent in the last decade. Join experts to discuss programs colleges can create on evolving threats and specialized areas. With Support From ACI Learning. [Register here.]( SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHRONICLE Enjoying the newsletter? [Subscribe today]( for unlimited access to essential news, analysis, and advice. Views IN CASE YOU MISSED IT [Why Are We So Squeamish About Teaching ‘Skills’?]( By Leonard Cassuto [STORY IMAGE]( Professors have always preferred to teach content over skills. But shifting that focus might just revive our graduate programs. SPONSOR CONTENT | Texas Christian University [Building a Better Campus: A Five-Part Blueprint]( Five concepts for campus planning that have transformed TCU and can be applied at any institution. ADVERTISEMENT FROM THE CHRONICLE STORE [Fostering Students' Free Expression - Buy Now]( [Fostering Students' Free Expression]( Many colleges are trying to expose students to views and ideas that challenge their own thinking. [Order your copy]( to explore how professors and administrators are cultivating environments that encourage discussion of difficult topics — in the classroom and beyond. JOB OPPORTUNITIES [Associate Provost, Institutional Research and Effectiveness]( North Park University [Lecturer of Physics at Alfaisal University]( Alfaisal University [Assistant or Associate Professor of Drama History - (FAC003132)]( University of Houston - Downtown [Instructor of Graphic Design]( South Dakota State University [Professor of Engineering Practice]( Purdue University [Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) in Human Resource & Organizational Development]( University of Louisville [One Tenure-Track Assist Professor of Nursing and two Nursing Clinical Instructors.]( College of Education and Human Services [Chair, Department of Biomedical Sciences]( Meharry Medical College [Chancellor]( University of Wisconsin-La Crosse [Search other jobs.]( CAREER RESOURCES [Career Resources]( [Read the November collection]( to make the most of the pre-interview phase. You'll discover insights into the dynamics of interviews, strategies to conquer impostor syndrome, and more! 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