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Now more than ever, trustees need clarity on how to support the strategic direction of their institutions. While board members bring a wealth of experience and expertise in their fields, it is often challenging for them to contribute meaningfully without a background in higher-education planning and processes. To help navigate the current tumultuous landscape, The Chronicle of Higher Education and the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) are partnering to offer the first of its kind forum for board members to advance their strategic thinking.

Amber Crowder, a college graduate incarcerated for federal mail fraud, felt overwhelmed after her release. A career-development program helped her re-enter society.

UPCOMING: December 14, 2023 | 2 p.m. ET: To help navigate a turbulent higher-ed landscape, The Chronicle and AGB offer this webinar for board members to advance their strategic-thinking capabilities and ensure their institutions’ long-term success. Register here.

UPCOMING: December 7, 2023 | 2 p.m. ET: Student demand for data science in the liberal arts continues to rise. A panel of experts will explore the trend and the challenges it presents, including issues of faculty shortages and course sharing. With Support From Microsoft. Register here.

Deadly shooting devastates UNLV, Penn president faces calls to resign, grades soar, and more.

One professor describes how she sets boundaries and what she thinks students need.

LeBlanc to leave Southern New Hampshire U.; overtime-pay raises will challenge colleges; student protesters should be praised, not scolded; and more.

Scholars of the Middle East are afraid to speak out; student protesters should be praised, not scolded; humanities on cutting-room floor; and more.

Students are ineligible for federal loans if any part of their academic program is virtual.

AAUP report slams Florida, records reveal details of law-school rankings revolt, and more.