The Florida Board of Governors recently confirmed three new university leaders with political connections, notably Jeanette Núñez, Marva Johnson, and Manny Diaz Jr. None have prior university leadership experience, and their expedited approval follows the rejection of Santa Ono, who had significant support due to his advocacy for diversity and inclusion initiatives. Concerns about political influence in higher education are growing, as half of Florida's public university presidents are now linked to Republican Governor Ron DeSantis or his administration.
On Wednesday, the Florida Board of Governors swiftly confirmed Jeanette Núñez, Marva Johnson, and Manny Diaz Jr. as university leaders, raising eyebrows over their political backgrounds.
The rejection of Santa Ono, who had universal backing for his experience and focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion, highlighted a growing political trend in university leadership.
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