Afternoon Update: The college-admissions TikToker who tried to crack the code

Supreme Court ruling has major implications for federal higher-ed regulations; new data on proportions of minority faculty members; and more. ADVERTISEMENT [Afternoon Update Logo]( You can also [read this newsletter on the web](. Or, if you no longer want to receive this newsletter, [unsubscribe](. A VAGUE PROCESS [The College-Admissions TikToker Who Tried to Crack the Code]( By Erin Gretzinger [STORY IMAGE]( Daniel Lim was sure there had to be a reason why some kids get into highly selective colleges and others don’t. His quest to find an answer consumed him. ADVERTISEMENT [The College-Admissions TikToker Who Tried to Crack the Code]( LANDMARK REVERSAL [Supreme Court Shifts Power Over Federal Regulations From Agencies to Judges]( In [a 6-to-3 decision]( the court overturned a 40-year-old precedent under which judges deferred to federal agencies that issued rules resolving ambiguities in laws enacted by Congress. Judges will now have much broader power to strike down regulations. The decision has major implications for many policies important to higher ed, including student-debt relief, Title IX, and student visas. (Politico) DATA [What Is the Share of Minority Instructors at Colleges With the Most Full-Time Faculty Members?]( [STORY IMAGE]( A look at changes in average annual percentages of full-time instructors who were members of specific racial and ethnic groups in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022, by degree-granting college. JUST UPDATED [DEI Legislation Tracker]( By Chronicle Staff [STORY IMAGE]( We’ve updated the tracker with bills in Arizona that seek to dismantle colleges’ diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. COLLECTIONS [Valparaiso U. Closes Its Art Museum Amid Controversial Plan to Sell Paintings]( The Indiana university also dismissed the director of its Brauer Museum of Art as it considers cuts of academic programs to close a $9-million deficit. Its plan to sell off paintings by Georgia O’Keeffe, Frederic Edwin Church, and Childe Hassam, worth about $20 million, drew criticism from museum associations and a lawsuit alleging a violation of the intent of the paintings’ donor. (ArtNews) GOVERNANCE [Judge Kicks Indicted Lawyer Off the Rutgers U. Board of Governors]( William Tambussi, a prominent New Jersey lawyer, was recently indicted on a racketeering charge in connection with a Democratic power broker in the state. A county judge, ruling in a lawsuit filed by the public university’s faculty union, removed Tambussi from the board, the more powerful of two such bodies that oversee Rutgers. (NJ.com) 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]( SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHRONICLE Enjoying the newsletter? [Subscribe today]( for unlimited access to essential news, analysis, and advice. Virtual Events: Tune In Live MENTAL HEALTH IN HIGHER ED [Student Mental Health and Safety]( [STORY IMAGE]( UPCOMING: July 16, 2024 | 2 p.m. ET: Amid a mental-health crisis on campus, how can safety officers, mental-health professionals, and the campus police work to ensure student safety? Join us for a free forum. With Support From AT&T. [Register here.]( AI IN HIGHER ED [How to Develop a Chatbot to Serve Your Students]( [STORY IMAGE]( UPCOMING: July 17, 2024 | 2 p.m. ET. Colleges are already seeing improved enrollment and retention with chatbots, but many higher-ed leaders still wonder where to begin. Join us to learn how to get started. With Support From AWS. [Register here.]( ADVERTISEMENT FROM THE CHRONICLE STORE [Overcoming Student Loneliness - The Chronicle Store]( [Overcoming Student Loneliness]( Students are especially vulnerable to loneliness, which can be difficult to measure and hard to combat. [Order this report]( for expert insights to foster stronger social connections on your campus. JOB OPPORTUNITIES [Search jobs on The Chronicle job board]( [Find Your Next Role Today]( Whether you are actively or passively searching for your next career opportunity, The Chronicle is here to support you throughout your job search. Get started now by [exploring 30,000+ openings]( or [signing up for job alerts](. 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