New College of Florida is considering a major expansion that involves absorbing the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art and merging with the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus. This merger could potentially double the college's physical footprint and increase its student enrollment significantly. The administration aims to enhance growth following state directives to shift the institution's direction. Concerns have emerged about the transparency of these plans and the university's ability to effectively integrate the additional campus and museum into its operations.
Current proposals suggest a merger between New College of Florida and USF Sarasota-Manatee, which could nearly double New College’s acreage and triple its enrollment.
Critics express concerns regarding transparency and whether New College can manage the expansive John and Mable Ringling Museum and an additional campus effectively.
Documents indicate preparations for a merger have been underway for months; however, questions remain about the implications of this acquisition.
The plan to absorb USF's local branch and the museum follows efforts to shift New College toward a more conservative direction.
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