Florida Governor Ron DeSantis intervened in the University of Florida's search for a new dean after reports surfaced of the candidates' allegedly progressive views on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Following outreach from a conservative group, the university's interim president announced the suspension of the search, stating it was wise to wait until a new university president was appointed. DeSantis's administration expressed concerns over the candidates' previous statements on DEI, emphasizing implications for higher education quality under Florida law.
It's definitely a difficult time, and I'm sorry that our country is in this space where this is happening right now for our students.
The candidates' previous statements related to DEI raised concerns regarding their ability to administer quality higher education under Florida law.
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