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A community college’s new approach to confronting housing insecurity; a provost’s advice on working with faculty; 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](. TURNING TIDES [Can Shaun Harper Save DEI?]( By J. Brian Charles [STORY IMAGE]( He built his career advocating for underrepresented students. Now his movement is under organized attack. ADVERTISEMENT [Can Shaun Harper Save DEI?]( 'THESE ARE PEOPLE' [What Happened When One Community College Confronted Housing Insecurity in a New Way]( By Eric Hoover [STORY IMAGE]( A prominent researcher examined the potential and limitations of a novel basic-needs intervention. DATA [How Much Do Noninstructional Employees Earn?]( [STORY IMAGE]( Here’s how wages have changed over the past five years for those who work in sectors such as business and financial operations, management, and education services. SPONSOR CONTENT | Florida International University [How FIU Ranked No. 1 in the World for Real Estate Research]( THE REVIEW [A Harvard Dean Attacks Academic Freedom]( By Len Gutkin [STORY IMAGE]( Laurence Bobo’s proposed abrogation of scholarly speech rights is not popular. NEWLY UPDATED [Tracking Higher Ed’s Dismantling of DEI]( By Erin Gretzinger and Maggie Hicks [STORY IMAGE]( We have updated our database of ways colleges are dropping their diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts to include Kent State University, Oklahoma University at Norman, and the University of Utah. 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 ADVICE [The Provost Files: How to Work With the Faculty]( By George Justice [STORY IMAGE]( A key part of the academic vice president’s job is interacting with professors, without stepping on the toes of deans and chairs. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHRONICLE Enjoying the newsletter? [Subscribe today]( for unlimited access to essential news, analysis, and advice. ADVERTISEMENT | The University of Adelaide [Killing Salmonella in Seconds]( Discover the new weapon to prevent food poisoning outbreaks developed by Adelaide researchers. SPONSOR CONTENT | University of Pittsburgh [Pitt Partnerships Foster Life Sciences Startups]( Discover how the University of Pittsburg’s partnership with LifeX is supporting and burgeoning businesses in the life sciences, while also giving them a reason to keep their businesses in Pittsburgh. ADVERTISEMENT FROM THE CHRONICLE STORE [Adapting to AI - The Chronicle Store]( [Adapting to AI]( Artificial intelligence has taken higher ed by storm, and the implications extend far beyond the classroom. [Order this report]( to improve your understanding of AI technologies, and explore how other colleges are adapting their policies and guidelines. JOB OPPORTUNITIES [OPEN RANK FACULTY MARKETING]( Northwestern University [Senior Director - Foundation Relations]( Morehouse School of Medicine [Senior Director - Corporate Philanthropy & Sponsorship]( Morehouse School of Medicine [Philanthropy Proposal Writer]( Morehouse School of Medicine [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