Afternoon Update: President steps down at Columbia College Chicago after long adjunct strike

Defining good teaching; payroll missed at Saint Augustine’s U., some professors cancel classes; Marietta College to cut three dozen jobs; 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](. LEADERSHIP [President Steps Down at Columbia College Chicago After Long Adjunct Strike]( Kwang-Wu Kim, who is also the college’s chief executive officer, will step down on July 1, after 11 years in office. His departure was announced soon after the college said it might need to cut academic programs and lay off tenured professors to close a projected $38-million deficit. During a seven-week strike last fall, adjuncts and students called for his resignation. (The Columbia Chronicle) ADVERTISEMENT TEACHING [Before Teaching Can Be Evaluated, Good Teaching Must Be Defined]( By Beth McMurtrie [STORY IMAGE]( A look at what prevents more effective ways of assessing teaching. UNIVERSITY IN TROUBLE [Some Professors at Saint Augustine’s U. Cancel Classes Over Payroll Problems]( The North Carolina university, which recently [lost an accreditation fight]( and fired its president, said it was not closed, even though it [missed its payroll]( last week. But students said emails from their professors stated that they would not work for no pay. (WTVD, The Chronicle) CAMPUS CUTS [Marietta College to Cut 3 Dozen Administrators and Faculty Members]( The private institution in Ohio [proposed cutting 10 academic programs]( last fall. Now it plans to eliminate 22 faculty jobs and 14 administrative jobs over the next three years, and to leave 13 positions vacant. (Higher Ed Dive, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel) 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. SPECIAL OFFER FOR NEW SUBSCRIBERS Enjoying the newsletter? [Subscribe today]( for less than $20 and get unlimited access to essential reporting, data, and analysis. And as a special bonus, you'll get the 2024 Trends Report, our annual issue on the major trends shaping higher education — coming in March. Virtual Events: Tune In Live STUDENT SUCCESS [Keeping Low-Income Learners on Track]( [STORY IMAGE]( UPCOMING: February 29, 2024 | 2 p.m. ET. Learn strategies for supporting low-income students and improving retention rates on campus in this coming virtual forum. With Support From Ascendium. [Register here.]( STUDENT EXPERIENCE [Building Civil Campus Conversations]( [STORY IMAGE]( UPCOMING: March 5, 2024 | 2 p.m. ET. Controversial speakers or protests can lead to conflict on campus. Join us to learn about de-escalating controversy and promoting inclusivity. With Support From Constructive Dialogue Institute. [Register here.]( CAREER SERVICES [Preparing Today’s Students for Tomorrow’s Jobs]( [STORY IMAGE]( UPCOMING: March 6, 2024 | 2 p.m. ET. At a time of rising tuition and fast-changing, uncertain career paths, does college still play a role? Join us to discuss how to prepare students for the work force. With Support From Florida Atlantic University. [Register here.]( ADVERTISEMENT FROM THE CHRONICLE STORE [The Future of Campus Safety - The Chronicle Store]( [The Future of Campus Safety]( Colleges can’t foresee and avoid every possible safety concern. Yet students, parents, and others are demanding that colleges do more to keep campuses safe. [Order this report]( to explore strategies colleges are employing to counter threats to their communities’ well-being. JOB OPPORTUNITIES [Search jobs on The Chronicle job board]( [Find Your Next Role Today]( Whether you are actively or passively searching for your next career opportunity, The Chronicle is here to support you throughout your job search. Get started now by [exploring 30,000+ openings]( or [signing up for job alerts](. 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. © 2024 [The Chronicle of Higher Education]( 1255 23rd Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20037