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FOES WERE 'GUNNING FOR HER' By Zachary Schermele  New hires are typically matters reserved for deans, chairs, and a few others. Not so at Texas A&M. ADVERTISEMENT  BACKGROUNDER By Susan King  In 2021 it was Nikole Hannah-Jones. Now it’s Kathleen McElroy. CURRICULA By Maggie Hicks  The discipline offers a potential model for integrating ChatGPT and other artificial-intelligence tools into the curriculum. THE REVIEW | OPINION By Davarian L. Baldwin and Joshua Clover  Why the controversy over Atlanta’s “Cop City” development should concern academics. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT By Eric Hoover  Some colleges are adjusting their essay prompts — boldly or subtly.
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Virtual Events: Tune In Live RETHINKING STUDENT RECORDS  UPCOMING: August 16, 2023 | 2 p.m. ET: For years, tech experts have anticipated a new kind of transcript that would work more like a digital wallet, collecting credits, credentials, and skills. Join us to learn more. Register here. TRANSFER STUDENTS  UPCOMING: August 17, 2023 | 2 p.m. ET: This forum will feature experts sharing their thoughts on how colleges can better support transfer students’ journey to a four-year degree. With Support From Ascendium. Register here.  UPCOMING: August 29-31 | 12:30 p.m. ET: How can colleges embrace new partnerships and approaches, put students at the center, and deliver on the value of a degree? Join this year’s festival and hear from top thinkers and leaders about ideas that will reshape colleges. Register here.
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Views IN CASE YOU MISSED IT By Kevin Gannon  There’s never a bad time to re-examine and rethink how to write your syllabus. This guide walks you through everything you need to know, with specific tips and strategies, to craft an effective syllabus. READER VOICES ADVERTISEMENT 
FROM THE CHRONICLE STORE  In 2022, Henderson State University declared financial exigency after realizing it could no longer avoid hard choices. This case study of the university’s path to near-ruin highlights lessons for any college leader contemplating a restructuring to keep an institution viable. Order your copy to learn about key factors to consider in a restructuring process.
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CAREER RESOURCES  Read this month's collection about new beginnings — first impressions, settling in at a new job, and thinking about what could be next.
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