US EditionDeSantis hits roadblock as he installs allies to purge 'ideology’ from state universities
- Gov. Ron DeSantis is facing a bill that would limit his authority over university president appointments, filed by Sen. Alexis Calatayud and Rep. Michelle Salzman.
- The proposed legislation would give universities more independence and impose term limits on governing board members, as outlined in HB 1321 and SB 1726.
- Critics are concerned that DeSantis' political influence on university leadership might undermine academic freedom and independence from ideological bias.
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DeSantis hits roadblock as he installs allies to purge 'ideology’ from state universities
Florida governors have long held sway over the selection of state university presidents, but Gov. Ron DeSantis has taken extra care to install political allies with limited higher education experience in these well-paid jobs, including his former Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez. Now, a bill filed for the 2025 regular session of the Florida Legislature would limit the governor’s authority, giving universities more autonomy in selecting their leaders. Se…
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Ron DeSantis installs allies with limited experience in purge of ‘ideological study stuff’
Florida governors have long held sway over the selection of state university presidents, but Gov. Ron DeSantis has taken extra care to install political allies with limited higher education experience in these well-paid jobs, including his former Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez. Now, a bill filed for the 2025 regular session of the Florida Legislature would limit the governor’s authority, giving universities more autonomy in selecting their leaders. Se…
DeSantis installs allies at state universities in purge of 'ideological concepts' • Florida Phoenix
Jeanette Nuñez, until recently lieutenant governor, is becoming interim, and likely permanent, president of Florida International University. (Photo via FIU)Florida governors have long held sway over the selection of state university presidents, but Gov. Ron DeSantis has taken extra care to install political allies with limited higher education experience in these well-paid jobs, including his former Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez. Now, a bill filed fo…
DeSantis installs allies at state universities in purge of ‘ideological concepts’
Florida governors have long held sway over the selection of state university presidents, but Gov. Ron DeSantis has taken extra care to install political allies with limited higher education experience in these well-paid jobs, including his former Lt. Gov. Jeanette…
DeSantis Installs Allies at State Universities in Purge of ‘Ideological Concepts’
Florida governors have long held sway over the selection of state university presidents, but Gov. Ron DeSantis has taken extra care to install political allies with limited higher education experience in these well-paid jobs, including his former Lt.
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