Faculty leaders fear it will lead to restrictions on collective bargaining as the state targets higher education.
Divya Kumar
Tampa Bay Times
Higher education reporter for The Tampa Bay Times in partnership with Open Campus.
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Florida universities provide little gender-affirming care, reports show
The records were ordered by Gov. Ron DeSantis, who has questioned why public institutions offer such treatment.
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DeSantis roundtable hammers diversity programs at Florida universities
Led by the governor, members of the panel say the programs lower standards and devalue merit.
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USF urged to drop charges against 4 people arrested during campus protest
President Rhea Law said the matter will be reviewed but added the protest was not peaceful.
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USF officials try to ease fears over Florida’s targeting of diversity programs
“We are absolutely committed to fostering an inclusive environment,” university President Rhea Law says.
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USF police clash with protesters in march over diversity programs. 4 arrested.
Videos taken by students show protesters and officers tussling, grabbing, shouting and falling to the floor.
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New College trustees, led by DeSantis appointees, dismantle diversity office
Former Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran takes over as interim president.
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Why is diversity the hot issue in Florida higher education? 4 things to know.
Gov. Ron DeSantis has set out to dismantle diversity, equity and inclusion programs at state colleges and universities.
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Does New College have money to pay Richard Corcoran’s salary? Some have doubts.
Leaders of the school’s foundation say the funds may not be available as the interim president prepares to start work.
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Florida bill would end diversity programs, ban majors, shift power at universities
The measure in the Florida House mirrors recent proposals by Gov. Ron DeSantis.