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Attorneys representing New College of Florida, which was taken over by allies of Governor Ron DeSantis as part of his "war on woke," have threatened to sue a group of former faculty members and students who have formed an alternative online institute called "Alt New College." The online institute aims to teach free and subsidized courses while preserving the original educational philosophy of the school. Attorneys argue that Alt New College may be violating the school's trademark and causing confusion. The conservative takeover of New College has led to faculty departures and student transfers, attracting national attention and criticism.
Attorneys representing New College of Florida, which was taken over by allies of Governor Ron DeSantis, have threatened to sue a group of former faculty members and students who formed an alternative online institute called "Alt New College" after leaving the school. Alt New College aims to teach free and subsidized courses while preserving the original educational philosophy of the institution. Attorneys argue that the online institute may be violating the school's trademark and causing confusion. New College of Florida has become a focal point of DeSantis' campaign against what he perceives as left-leaning "woke" indoctrination on campuses. The conservative takeover has led to faculty departures and student transfers, attracting national attention and criticism.
Students and professors at New College of Florida in Sarasota are reporting chaos and anxiety as the fall semester begins, following what critics describe as a conservative takeover of the institution. Nearly 40% of faculty members have resigned, leading to a reduction in course options and challenges for students to complete their areas of study. The new board of trustees, appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis, has abolished diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and aims to transform the college into a "classical college." Students are also facing housing issues, with some being housed in hotels due to air quality concerns in the dorms. Despite the challenges, students are determined to preserve the unique student culture at the school.
Students and professors at New College of Florida in Sarasota are reporting chaos and anxiety as the fall semester begins. Nearly 40% of faculty members have resigned, leading to a reduction in course options and challenges for students. The college's Board of Trustees, which underwent a conservative takeover earlier this year, has abolished diversity programs and is in the process of eliminating the gender studies program. Students are also facing housing issues due to air quality concerns. Despite the challenges, students are determined to preserve the unique student culture and are hopeful for future protests.
NCF Freedom, a group opposing the conservative changes at New College of Florida, has filed a federal lawsuit against the state, claiming that a new higher education law amounts to academic censorship. The law, SB 266, restricts discussion of certain topics and prohibits theories of systemic racism, sexism, oppression, and privilege. The group argues that the law threatens the existence of courses on gender studies, queer studies, and race. They are seeking a court order to block the law from being enforced, stating that it violates the First Amendment and imposes restrictions on speech.
New College of Florida has experienced a record enrollment this fall after undergoing a conservative makeover by Governor Ron DeSantis, largely driven by student-athlete recruitment. However, the increased enrollment has come at the cost of a decrease in overall grade point average and test scores, affecting the school's reputation as a top public liberal arts college. The drop in academic standards can be attributed to incoming student-athletes who, despite scoring lower on average, have received a disproportionate number of merit-based scholarships. Critics argue that the emphasis on athletics has diminished the school's academic standing and mischaracterized its identity.
The graduation ceremony at New College of Florida was marked by controversy as Dr. Scott Atlas, a controversial radiologist who served as a COVID-19 adviser to both DeSantis and former President Donald Trump, spoke for 16 minutes, relitigating the public debates that raged over his policy advice. The crowd interrupted him at several intervals with cries of “Stop making it about you” and “Murderer” as he defended his role in the White House. Students and parents stood and turned their backs to the stage, until chants of “Wrap it up” overwhelmed Atlas, causing him to pause.
Graduates of New College of Florida held an "alternative commencement" at an art gallery in Sarasota, defying the state officials who are altering the character of their school. The event was a prelude to Friday's official graduation on campus, where a new group of leaders put in place by Gov. Ron DeSantis is working to turn the liberal arts school into one with a more "classical" bent. The changes have come on top of other setbacks that have weighed heavily on this class, which has lived through three of the most tumultuous years in New College history.
Graduates of New College of Florida will hold an alternative commencement ceremony in protest of the conservative takeover of the college by Governor Ron DeSantis. The alternative ceremony will be a private event held at an undisclosed location in Sarasota. Graduates wanted a ceremony where they could have freedom of expression and feel celebrated without the influence of the college’s conservative leadership. The alternative ceremony will feature Maya Wiley, president of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, as the keynote speaker.
Students at New College of Florida have raised over $129,000 on GoFundMe to host an alternate commencement celebration in protest of what they've called a "hostile takeover" of the school by a conservative majority appointed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The official ceremony hosted by the school will be held Friday, with Dr. Scott Atlas, who served as a White House Covid adviser under then-President Donald Trump, set to deliver the commencement address.
The New College of Florida board, now dominated by conservatives appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, voted to deny tenure to five professors, despite concerns by faculty and students that the decision poses a threat to academic freedom. The school's interim president, DeSantis ally and former state House Speaker Richard Corcoran, said he wanted the professors' tenure denied or delayed in part because of administrative changes and a renewed focus on ensuring the college is moving towards a more traditional liberal arts institution. The conservative takeover has gained national attention, prompting a visit in April by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom of California in which he sharply criticized DeSantis and the changes underway at New College.
The New College of Florida board, now dominated by conservatives appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, voted to deny tenure to five professors, despite concerns by faculty and students that the decision poses a threat to academic freedom. The school's interim president, DeSantis ally and former state House Speaker Richard Corcoran, said he wanted the professors' tenure denied or delayed in part because of the administrative changes and because of “a renewed focus on ensuring the college is moving towards a more traditional liberal arts institution.” The conservative takeover has gained national attention, prompting a visit in April by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom of California in which he sharply criticized DeSantis and the changes underway at New College.
California Governor Gavin Newsom visited New College of Florida and expressed support for students and faculty protesting the conservative takeover of the school by trustees appointed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Newsom criticized DeSantis and his initiatives, including the appointment of high-profile conservatives to the New College board of trustees and the banning of books. He also challenged fellow Democrats to speak out against DeSantis' attempts to ban an Advanced Placement course in African American studies. Newsom denied further political ambitions and said he was taking his sons on a tour of the South during their spring break.
California Governor Gavin Newsom made a surprise visit to Sarasota, Florida, where he met with students from New College of Florida who are upset about Governor Ron DeSantis' effort to transform their school. Newsom criticized DeSantis' conservative higher education experiment and argued that red state leaders are erasing decades of progress on voting rights, civil rights, LGBTQ rights, abortion rights, and contraceptive rights. DeSantis' spokesperson called Newsom's visit a stunt, but many students expressed frustration with the national attention on their small school. New College has become the epicenter of the culture wars between the left and right, and a prime target for Newsom's ongoing feud with DeSantis.