The Goings On at College of the Florida Keys are a Microcosm of DumbSantis’ Destruction of Higher Ed State-wide
Florida politics.com looks at another intrusion of Executive power.
If you thought last week’s shenanigans by the “trustees” of the College of the Florida Keys were about Key deer, think again.
The firing of popular CFK President Jonathan Gueverra is not unique in Florida’s higher education system.
In fact, to me it represents another windmill for the anti-woke, anti-DEI ilk to tilt; I am not sure if you noticed, but Dr. G doesn’t look anything like the members of the board that ousted him; nor does he resemble the underling they replaced him with.
It is just another example of how troglodytic boards of trustees appointed by MAGA darling Ron DeSantis have wreaked havoc from Gainesville to Tallahassee and beyond. Now DeSantis continues his unholy crusade at New College of Florida. And Florida Politics has that covered.
From FloridaPolitics.com:
Aggrieved alums — The New College Foundation Governance Committee has unanimously recommended amending its governing documents to replace the existing Alumni Committee with an Alumni Engagement Committee, according to information provided to Florida Politics. The Foundation Board is expected to consider the proposal July 29. “The change reflects a broader mission, one that emphasizes meaningful alumni participation, lifelong learning, student engagement, philanthropy, and community building, while strengthening coordination between alumni leaders and Foundation staff in support of the College’s mission,” New College spokesperson Jamie Miller said. Vice President of Advancement David Rancourt elaborated on that vision, describing the proposal to create a broader and more coordinated alumni engagement program. Current Alumni Association leadership contends the changes would reduce the alumni organization’s independence and limit its ability to criticize the Foundation, trustees or college administration. Association Chair Chris Van Dyk told Florida Politics that the Alumni Association met Wednesday and unanimously voted to oppose the proposal, with all eight Board members in attendance supporting the motion.
