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Three more DeSantis allies to take the helm of public universities in Florida

Discussion in 'Too Hot for Swamp Gas' started by G8tas, Jun 20, 2025 at 11:48 AM.

  1. Jun 20, 2025 at 11:48 AM #1
    G8tas

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    The state board that oversees Florida’s public universities has confirmed three more allies of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis to become university presidents.

    It's a move supporters say will grant the schools the political capital to secure critical state funding and navigate a rapidly shifting legal landscape, and one that critics see as another sign that alignment with the governor's conservative education agenda has become a prerequisite for academic leadership in the state.

    The elevation of two Republican former lawmakers and a lobbyist comes after the state Board of Governors rejected the nomination of a longtime academic to lead the University of Florida, amid conservative backlash against his past support for diversity, equity and inclusion programs that board members viewed as unacceptable liberal ideology.

    Three more DeSantis allies to take the helm of public universities in Florida

    How much money do you think this group will end up stealing/wasting from constituents? Also, the spreading of propaganda continues
     
  2. Jun 20, 2025 at 1:50 PM #2
    ncargat1

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    Don't know, but the stupid people keep voting for politicians who are bound and determined to destroy education in the state/country. They get what they vote for.
     
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  3. Jun 20, 2025 at 1:53 PM #3
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  4. Jun 20, 2025 at 3:49 PM #4
    Gator515151

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    How dare them, we know education is supposed to run by liberals so they can sway our children and lead them in their direction.
     
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  5. Jun 20, 2025 at 4:20 PM #5
    gatorjnyc

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    Please. If education is run by liberals and "swaying our kids to lead them in their direction", how'd you evade their evil, dastardly plans? Or, is this your way of telling us you and your conservative ilk are not educated. Can't have it both ways.
     
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  6. Jun 20, 2025 at 4:49 PM #6
    GatorRade

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    Right here
    I would say education is supposed to be run by educators. 10 years ago, I don’t think I even knew the politics of any university president. Now for some reason political leaning is the major consideration.
     
  7. Jun 20, 2025 at 6:09 PM #7
    Gator515151

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    I took the easy way out, the engineering route is the best way to avoid the social science disciplines.
     
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