May 26, 2023
The Chronicle of Higher Education Volume 69, Issue 19cover story
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Learning That ConnectsStudents Are Disoriented by Gen Ed. So Colleges Are Trying to Fix It.
It’s a tall order, but it’s crucial.
highlights
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Who Is This For?
The ROI Riddle
Federal and state officials are pushing for new clarity on career outcomes, but that may not matter to many. -
The Review | Essay
The False Promise of Colorblind Admissions
You can’t stop racial discrimination without considering race.
Also in the issue
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5-Hour Phone Sessions
‘Calls’ and ‘Meetings’: How Ben Sasse Spent His First 7 Weeks as U. of Florida President
The former U.S. senator from Nebraska, who took office at a tumultuous time for higher education in the state, has been seen infrequently on campus. -
Chilling Effect
Statehouses’ Targeting of Diversity and Tenure Is Starting to Scare Away Faculty Job Candidates
Applications are down, and some prospective professors are rejecting job offers even if they don’t have others in hand, say union representatives in Florida and Texas. -
The Pecking Order
What the New ‘U.S. News’ Law-School Rankings Reveal About the Rankings Enterprise
Top-ranked institutions can afford to take risks that others can’t. -
Data
Share of Hispanic College Students Has Nearly Doubled Since 2005
The rise correlates with a rapidly growing number of Hispanic-serving institutions, which has tripled since the 1990s. -
The Review
Hysteria, Contagion, and the Vicious Student-Admin Feedback Loop
Why campus leaders are making noises about free speech now. -
The Review | Opinion
Higher Ed’s DEI Lip Service
On my disillusioning experience as a chief diversity officer. -
The Review | Opinion
I’m a Student. You Have No Idea How Much We’re Using ChatGPT.
No professor or software could ever pick up on it. -
Advice
5 Lessons for Higher Ed’s Least Powerful Administrators
What department chairs can learn about leadership from Everything Everywhere All at Once.
