Students and faculty around the state gathered to speak out against the governor’s new policies on 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 students plan statewide walkout to protest DeSantis’ education policies
The largely symbolic action will be accompanied by speeches and teach-ins by professors on topics including history.
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How does Richard Corcoran’s New College of Florida salary compare to other school leaders?
These charts show the former education commissioner will earn significantly more than presidents at larger institutions.
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Florida bills target ‘political loyalty tests’ in college diversity efforts
The legislation follows Gov. Ron DeSantis’ proposals for changes in higher education.
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Saint Leo University to close 8 satellites, cut staff and degree programs
School officials said the measures were part of a streamlining effort to enable growth in new areas.
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USF says pandemic problems caused $8.6M glitch over ‘distance learning’ fees
Students also face a hike in housing fees as university officials cite rising costs.
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USF halts search for diversity chief amid uncertainty over DeSantis’ plans
“There are too many unknowns to proceed,” USF President Rhea Law said in a letter to the university community.
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Students urge USF to reject DeSantis request for data on gender-affirming care
Their petition drew 2,400 signatures, but the university said it is legally bound to hand over the information.
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Change comes swiftly to New College as DeSantis appointees replace president
A majority of new trustees asserts its power, and students are stunned.
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DeSantis proposes sweeping higher education measures aimed at ‘indoctrination’
His plans include tighter controls on faculty hiring and prohibitions on diversity, equity and inclusion programs.