Academe Today: Professors wonder if they're just grading robots

AI and the death of student writing; protesters barricade building at CSU-Los Angeles; the value of learning to do things you're bad at; 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](. THE CHANGING CLASSROOM [Professors Ask: Are We Just Grading Robots?]( By Beth McMurtrie [STORY IMAGE]( Some are riding the AI wave. Others feel like they’re drowning. ADVERTISEMENT [Professors Ask: Are We Just Grading Robots?]( THE REVIEW | ESSAY [AI and the Death of Student Writing]( By Lisa Lieberman [STORY IMAGE]( The move away from true hands-on scholarship feels tragic. CAMPUS UNREST [Pro-Palestinian Protesters Barricaded a Building. The University’s President Was Inside.]( By Kate Hidalgo Bellows [STORY IMAGE]( Late on Wednesday, protesters at California State University at Los Angeles, calling for divestment from Israel, blocked the exits to the building where the president’s office is located. SPONSOR CONTENT | Virginia Commonwealth University [Immersing Students in Real-life Challenges from Top Brands like Peloton and Amazon Music.]( NEWLY UPDATED [More Than 100 Colleges Saw Protests Demanding Divestment From Israel This Spring]( By Sonel Cutler, Alecia Taylor, and Amelia Benavides-Colón [STORY IMAGE]( Encampments and sit-ins proliferated across the country in April, May, and June. Our map has been updated to include recent encampments at Wayne State University, the University of California at Santa Cruz, and a handful of other institutions. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT [Is This Famous Misinformation Expert Spreading Misinformation?]( By Stephanie M. Lee [STORY IMAGE]( Joan Donovan claims that Meta’s influence cost her a job at Harvard. Does her story stand up to scrutiny? UPCOMING PROGRAM [The Chronicle's Library and Institutional Success Program | July 2024] The Chronicle is partnering with Ithaka S+R to host a brand new [professional development program for librarians]( in July. This innovative two-week program will help library leaders understand the many roles they might take on, boost the success of the campus library, and better align with their institution’s goals. Learn more about our seminars and workshops, and [register today]( Views IN CASE YOU MISSED IT [Do Things You’re Bad At]( By Rachel Trousdale [STORY IMAGE]( How pushing yourself to learn skills outside of your comfort zone can improve your teaching. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHRONICLE Enjoying the newsletter? [Subscribe today]( for unlimited access to essential news, analysis, and advice. ADVERTISEMENT FROM THE CHRONICLE STORE [The Athletics Advantage - The Chronicle Store]( [The Athletics Advantage]( For tuition-driven institutions, sports are often a key recruiting tool. [Order this report]( for insights on how small colleges are using athletics to drive student enrollment, engagement, and retention. JOB OPPORTUNITIES [Online Learning Librarian]( New Mexico State University [Director of Clinical Education, Assistant Professor - Respiratory Care]( Oregon Tech [Director of Clinical Education]( Oregon Tech [Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor]( Miami University (Ohio) [Student and Faculty Ombudsperson - Office of the Provost]( Carnegie Mellon University [Part-Time Lecturer Position within the Department of Black Study]( University of California, Riverside [Search other jobs.]( Stay ahead of the game and upload your resume to our job board. You'll be visible to hiring managers who are actively seeking top talent like you. [Upload your resume today.]( CAREER RESOURCES [Read the June collection]( for advice on finding a job as a new PhD grad. Learn how you can manage job market expectations, dually apply for industry and academic roles, 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. © 2024 [The Chronicle of Higher Education]( 1255 23rd Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20037