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New College's Rightwing Takeover
New College of Florida's transformation into a conservative institution under Governor Ron DeSantis, involving controversial hiring practices and ideological shifts.
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PoliticsUs PoliticsControversyHigher EducationIdeologyFaculty
New College Of FloridaHeritage FoundationNational Association Of Scholars (Nas)Claremont InstituteHillsdale College
Ron DesantisChristopher RufoRichard CorcoranBruce GilleyRobert Allen
- Summarize the main changes that have occurred at New College of Florida.
- The rightwing takeover of New College of Florida has involved replacing faculty with ideologically aligned individuals, often bypassing standard hiring procedures and expertise.
- What controversies have arisen from the changes implemented at New College?
- The changes at New College have led to controversy, including plummeting national rankings, book removals, and invitations to controversial speakers, triggering pushback from faculty.
- What are the ideological affiliations of some of the newly hired faculty and staff?
- Several newly appointed faculty members at New College have connections to rightwing media, think tanks, and the 'New Right', reflecting the institution's ideological shift.
- How is the transformation of New College viewed by some within the Republican party?
- Governor Ron DeSantis's efforts to transform New College into a conservative institution have been seen as a model by some Republicans, raising concerns about similar actions at other universities.
- What internal complaints have been raised regarding the hiring processes at New College?
- Internal complaints at New College cite arbitrary hiring practices, including open-field searches without PhD requirements and appointments without search committee recommendations.