Afternoon Update: Education Dept. launches antisemitism-awareness campaign

Whether professors are ready for AI; Nevadans to vote on reforming Board of Regents; ex-president quit over improper behavior with students; and more. ADVERTISEMENT [Afternoon Update Logo]( Did someone forward you this newsletter? [Sign up free]( to receive your own copy. You can now read The Chronicle on [Apple News]( [Flipboard]( and [Google News](. A RESPONSE TO HATE [Education Dept. Launches Antisemitism-Awareness Campaign]( As part of the Biden administration’s sweeping [national strategy]( to [counter antisemitism]( announced today, the department released a [Dear Colleague letter]( that, among other things, reminds colleges of their obligations under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Department officials will also visit colleges to draw attention to those that are responding, effectively or ineffectively, to the rising tide of antisemitism. (News releases) ADVERTISEMENT TEACHING [Are Professors Ready for AI?]( By Beth McMurtrie [STORY IMAGE]( A case study and a real-life controversy highlight how fraught the field is becoming. GOVERNANCE [Nevadans to Vote on Ballot Measure About Constitutional Status of Board of Regents]( The elected board, which oversees eight public institutions, including the University of Nevada system, was the subject of a similar ballot question in 2020 that was narrowly rejected. Under the new measure, which will appear on the 2024 ballot, the board would be removed from the state’s Constitution and would be reconfigured by the Legislature. (The Center Square) LEADERSHIP [Former President Quit After Inquiry Uncovered ‘Inappropriate’ Behavior With Students]( Ben Raimer resigned last year as president of the University of Texas Medical Branch after an investigation by the university system found multiple examples of such interactions, including inviting male mentees to his home for haircuts, suggesting they spend the night, and disclosing confidential information to them about campus business, documents show. (Houston Chronicle) THE DONOR [College Trumpets Opening of Gallegly Archive, but Ex-Congressman Says He Wasn’t Told]( California Lutheran University inaugurated its Gallegly Center Archive and Collection. The news, however, came as a surprise to Elton Gallegly, a former longtime member of Congress who left office in 2013 and has had a [bumpy relationship]( with the university. (Ventura County Star) THE GRADUATES [Zelensky Is Surprise Speaker at Johns Hopkins U. Commencement]( The Ukrainian president spoke on a livestream for about 10 minutes and was awarded an honorary doctorate. (The Washington Post) THE NAME GAME [George Washington U. Changes Nickname to ‘Revolutionaries’]( The university in Washington, D.C., decided last June to retire the previous name, “Colonials.” Critics had said the name, intended to honor the university’s namesake, actually glorified international colonialism, slavery, and racial discrimination. (USA Today) EVENTS [Browse Upcoming and On-Demand Virtual Events]( [STORY IMAGE]( Join a discussion with national experts and leading practitioners on how to navigate an uncertain future and what new ideas your institution can pursue. NEWSLETTER [Sign Up for the Teaching Newsletter]( Find insights to improve teaching and learning across your campus. Delivered on Thursdays. To read this newsletter as soon as it sends, [sign up]( to receive it in your email inbox. UPCOMING PROGRAM [The Chronicle's Strategic-Leadership Program for Department Chairs] [Join us in June]( for a virtual professional development program which will provide the space, time, and tools to help department chairs take on the challenges and opportunities of the role. Through workshops, high-level seminars, and individual development plans, chairs will think strategically about their departmental and institutional impact. [Register today!]( SPONSOR CONTENT | University of North Carolina at Charlotte [Paths Forward on Challenging Issues in Higher Education]( ADVERTISEMENT FROM THE CHRONICLE STORE [Reimagining the Student Experience - The Chronicle Store]( [Trouble at the Top]( Many leaders and industry observers say it has been decades since the heat on presidents has been this intense. [Order your copy today]( to explore what today’s presidents are up against, how things are changing, and how to navigate new challenges. 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. © 2023 [The Chronicle of Higher Education]( 1255 23rd Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20037