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MEA CULPA

Mistakes Were Made

By Tom Bartlett

It’s been quite a year for institutional expressions of regret, those carefully couched statements that attempt to tamp down a brewing controversy, explain away an egregious misstep, or own up to profound historical injustice.

ADVICE

How to Have a Restorative Holiday Break During a Pandemic

By Aisha S. Ahmad

This can still be a wonderful time of year — if you resist the urge to bury yourself in the distractions of work.

PANDEMIC

Live Coronavirus Updates: One in 4 Outbreaks in D.C. Linked to Colleges; Biden’s CDC Pick Criticized College Leaders

The fall semester is nearing its end on many campuses, and Covid-19 is surging. The Chronicle is tracking developments across higher ed here. Read on for daily live updates and information.

RACE ON CAMPUS

When Quitting Is the First Step Toward Change

By Fernanda Zamudio-Suaréz

Diversity seemed little more than lip service at their colleges. These administrators spoke up and walked out.

EVENTS

What Do Equity and Inclusion Really Mean?

Join us on Thursday at 12 noon, Eastern time, to discuss how colleges can take meaningful action on race and class diversity, and build more-supportive environments.

Virtual Events: Tune In Live

Win over a skeptical public. Sign up here for today’s forum on how colleges can increase trust in higher education.
Rethink your physical footprint. Register here for tomorrow’s forum on how campuses will need to change in the post-pandemic era.
Foster a sense of belonging on campus. Sign up here for Thursday’s conversation, our final session in this year's series on race, class, and higher education.
Update your college’s response to the pandemic. Register here for Friday’s forum on how the latest policy and vaccine developments could affect higher education in the new year.

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One word, one line, one verse

Celebrating literary excellence and creativity across all genres, the Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize brings young international writers to Swansea to engage with their students and community.

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A Delegate Situation

With students expecting an innovative blend of traditional and remote learning now and in the future, CIOs will need to take a more strategic and holistic approach when developing IT solutions for higher ed institutions.

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The Chronicle's Featured Report: The Post-Pandemic College

Leading experts examine how the pandemic will shape higher education in the years to come and what the college of the future may look like. To recover well, colleges must develop a more externally-focused business model, direct resources to expand professional development in online teaching, and continue to expand mental-health services.

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