Academe Today: Parenting on the Tenure Track -- Readers Share Their Experiences

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THE REVIEW

‘Incredibly Hard’: Readers Share Experiences of Parenting on the Tenure Track

We asked readers about their institutions’ support for parents on the tenure track. There’s room for improvement, they said.

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BACKGROUNDER

The Quiet Crisis of Parents on the Tenure Track

By Maggie Doherty

Parenthood can be punishing for academics. Too often, colleges fail them.

ADULT LEARNING

One State’s HBCUs Are Seeing More Interest From Adult Students. Here’s How They’re Responding.

By Oyin Adedoyin

Some historically Black colleges in North Carolina have seen an enrollment bump in older students — and are adding extra support around them.

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STATISTICS

Which Parts of Higher Ed Have the Most Adult Learners? Here’s the Data

Four-year for-profit institutions had the highest percentage of students 40 and over and the lowest percentage of students 21 and under, according to The Chronicle’s new Almanac.

RACE ON CAMPUS

A College’s Diversity Staff Quit. Now What?

By Sarah Brown

Turnover threatens to stymie progress at Bates College, even as some DEI efforts move forward.

TELL US ABOUT YOUR CAMPUS

Here’s a List of Colleges That Require Students or Employees to Be Vaccinated Against Covid-19

By Andy Thomason and Brian O’Leary

More colleges are mandating vaccinations. Here are the ones we know about.

Virtual Events: Tune In Live

Leadership and Innovation During a Crisis

UPCOMING: September 28 at 2 p.m., ET
Women’s colleges and small liberal-arts colleges struggled with declining enrollment and financial difficulties long before the pandemic. In this installment of the Leadership Interview Series, Agnes Scott College’s president, Leocadia I. Zak, shares her experiences leading the small women’s college through difficult times. With Support From Tableau. Register here.

Evolving Models for Predictive Analytics and Student Success

UPCOMING: September 29 at 2 p.m., ET
The pandemic has profoundly changed how students engage with their colleges — and with it the predictive-analytics models that support student success. In this virtual forum, higher-ed experts discuss how colleges can adapt their models to keep their students on the path to a degree. With Support From Harmonize by 42 Lines. Register here.

Helping Students Pay for College

UPCOMING: September 30 at 2 p.m., ET
The cost of college prevents many from achieving the goal of a college degree. What can institutions do to help students get access to financial aid? A panel of experts will examine how changes in the FAFSA and other developments may affect applicants. With Support From Oracle. Register here.

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

How to Make the Most of an Academic Conference

By Thomas J. Tobin

Advice on navigating professional meetings in all formats — in person, virtual, and hybrid.

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Adopting a Zero-Trust Security Model

Cyber attacks in higher ed have skyrocketed during the pandemic. Read to learn about the measures institutions are taking to safeguard their digital assets.

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