Academe Today: Higher ed’s work-force-retention problems aren’t going away

Colorado College will accept students from anti-DEI states; Dartmouth athletes seek to unionize; tailoring cover letters for faculty jobs; 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](. JUMPING SHIP? [Higher Ed’s Work-Force-Retention Problems Aren’t Going Away]( By Megan Zahneis More than half of staff members said they’re at least somewhat likely to look for a new job in the coming year, a new survey finds. ADVERTISEMENT OFFERING A HAVEN [Colorado College Encourages Students to Transfer From States With Anti-DEI Laws]( By Amita Chatterjee The private institution announced an initiative Thursday for students who feel ostracized by the policies in Florida, North Carolina, North Dakota, Tennessee, and Texas. LABOR [Dartmouth’s Basketball Team Wants to Unionize. 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