Afternoon Update: Why everybody hates higher education

Plus, learn how to reconnect with your students. ADVERTISEMENT [Afternoon Update Logo]( You can also [read this newsletter on the web](. Or, if you no longer want to receive this newsletter, [unsubscribe](. POLITICAL FOOTBALL [Why Everybody Hates Higher Education]( By Karin Fischer [STORY IMAGE]( Neither political party is happy. They just diagnose the problems differently. ADVERTISEMENT [Why Everybody Hates Higher Education]( FROM THE ARCHIVE [The College Degree Is Dividing America]( By Eric Kelderman [STORY IMAGE]( What does that mean for higher education? LATITUDES [Congressional Report Slams U.S. Research Partnerships with China]( By Karin Fischer [STORY IMAGE]( Plus, a grad student had his visa terminated. Is this a test case for foreign students and protest? ADVICE [How to Rebuild a Broken Connection With Students]( By Kristi Rudenga [STORY IMAGE]( What to do when they aren’t responding to your tried-and-true teaching strategies. FROM THE ARCHIVE [A ‘Stunning’ Level of Student Disconnection]( By Beth McMurtrie [STORY IMAGE]( Professors are reporting record numbers of students checked out, stressed out, and unsure of their future. Upcoming Workshop [The Chronicle's Career Pathways Workshop | October 2024] Join The Chronicle’s Career Pathways Workshop this October! This half-day virtual program will provide individuals at every stage of the career exploration journey with the necessary insights and tools needed to consider diverse career opportunities beyond the faculty. [Learn more and register today.]( Limited-Time Offer for New Subscribers Enjoying the newsletter? [Subscribe today]( and save 50% on a year of unlimited access. As a bonus, you'll receive a digital copy of our new article collection, Decision 2024: The Presidential Election and Higher Ed. Virtual Events: Tune In Live ENROLLMENT AND ADMISSIONS [Where the Humanities Are Thriving]( [STORY IMAGE]( UPCOMING: October 2, 2024 | 2 p.m. ET. Headlines about the state of the humanities make dire predictions. But some colleges are seeing enrollment increases in these disciplines. Join us to explore the future of the humanities.With Support From Teagle. [Register here.]( ENROLLMENT AND RECRUITMENT [‘Pick Us’: Enrollment and Recruitment Strategies to Set Your Institution Apart]( [STORY IMAGE]( UPCOMING: October 15, 2024 | 2 p.m. ET. With the enrollment cliff already affecting higher ed, what can colleges do today to deal with further challenges in attracting students? With Support From Watermark. [Register here.]( 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 [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](. Read Our Other Newsletters [Latitudes]( | [Race on Campus]( | [The Review]( | [Teaching]( | [Your Career]( | [Weekly Briefing]( | [The Edge]( Newsletter Feedback [Please let us know what you thought of today's newsletter in this three-question survey](. [The Chronicle of Higher Education Logo]( 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