The American Association of University Professors said changes at the Sarasota school have “seriously impaired” faculty.
Divya Kumar
Tampa Bay Times
Higher education reporter for The Tampa Bay Times in partnership with Open Campus.
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Florida Prepaid plan cuts prices, citing years of low tuition increases
The plan also is offering refunds to long-time customers, with enrollment starting this week.
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Florida makes it official: Universities to drop sociology as a core course
The decision stems from an argument that students can be “radicalized” by the subject. An American history course will replace it.
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Florida education board votes to end diversity efforts at state colleges
The State Board of Education also downgrades sociology, identified as a topic that could “radicalize” students.
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Florida says its colleges can be a haven to all religions, not just Jewish students
The university system chancellor clarified Gov. Ron DeSantis’ remarks on Wednesday.
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DeSantis invites Jewish students fearing antisemitism to Florida universities
The governor proposes waiving application deadlines and credit requirements and an emergency order is issued.
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At USF, a mother and daughter took the commencement stage together
Sarah Starr always regretted skipping college. Then she decided to go with one of her kids.
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Florida higher education is in a ‘horrifying’ place, US faculty group says
Report paints a grim picture of a system controlled by politicians. The governor’s office calls it “a hoax.”
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Florida university leaders bash plan to downgrade sociology
The subject has been “an integral part of higher education for nearly two centuries,” they said in a statement.
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US agency investigating University of Tampa over antisemitism allegation
The Department of Education also opened a discrimination investigation involving the Hillsborough County school district.