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education2 years ago

Florida College Faces Legal Battles Amidst DeSantis' Controversial Reforms

New College of Florida, a public school known for its unconventional approach, has undergone significant changes since Governor Ron DeSantis initiated an overhaul to transform it into a bastion of conservatism. The changes include the introduction of an intercollegiate athletics department, the departure of faculty members and students, and the elimination of programs and offices related to diversity and gender studies. These changes have sparked legal challenges, with lawsuits alleging free-speech violations, discrimination, and academic censorship. While the board of trustees and the interim president view the overhaul as a success, critics argue that the changes have been implemented too quickly and without considering the impact on the college's unique culture.

via The New York Times|
#conservative-transformation#education#lawsuits
education2 years ago

Controversy Erupts at New College Graduation Over Keynote Speaker and Conservative Takeover

Former Trump adviser Dr. Scott Atlas was met with boos and jeers during his keynote speech at the New College of Florida's graduation ceremony, which comes amid a conservative takeover of the liberal arts college. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis replaced nearly half of the college's board of trustees with conservative allies, leading to the abolition of diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. In protest, students held an alternate commencement ceremony where they heard remarks from Maya Wiley, president of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights.

via CNN|
#conservative-takeover#education#florida
education2 years ago

"New College of Florida Students Protest Conservative Takeover with Alternative Commencement"

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has installed a group of culture-war veterans to the board of trustees at New College of Florida, a small liberal arts college known for its LGBTQ inclusivity. The board has fired the college's president, provost, and chief DEI officer, disbanded the DEI office, and reassigned remaining employees to new jobs. Students have organized rallies, teach-ins, town halls, and trips to Tallahassee to lobby legislators against the changes, but their efforts have done little to slow the takeover of their campus. Some students are considering direct actions, while others are considering transferring out of the college.

via Rolling Stone|
#education#florida#lgbtq
education2 years ago

Florida universities receive millions in funding boost from DeSantis-backed budget.

Florida lawmakers have approved more than $34 million in funding for New College of Florida, a school that Governor Ron DeSantis is seeking to transform into a conservative-leaning institution. The money will be used for scholarships, building repairs, and school operations. DeSantis appointed six new trustees to reshape the school as a “Hillsdale of the South,” a reference to the conservative Christian college in Michigan. The trustees have already made a noticeable impact on the Sarasota campus, dismantling diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, denying tenure to faculty members, and firing the school’s librarian.

via POLITICO|
#conservative#education#florida