'"Disappointment': Head of Florida school quits, as Ron DeSantis crusade gathers speed."
University of West Florida President, Martha Saunders, will resign months ahead of the expiration of her contract on Dec. 31, she announced Monday morning. She has served as president since 2017.
The resignation came after Gov. Ron DeSantis made clear …
'"Disappointment': Head of Florida school quits, as Ron DeSantis crusade gathers speed."
University of West Florida President, Martha Saunders, will resign months ahead of the expiration of her contract on Dec. 31, she announced Monday morning. She has served as president since 2017.
The resignation came after Gov. Ron DeSantis made clear his intention to overhaul the Pensacola university, including controversial trustee appointments and criticisms of university research and student activities.
“In accordance with the terms of my contract, and after thoughtful reflection, I have made the decision to conclude my presidency,” Saunders wrote in a letter to the university community. “This was not an easy choice. I know it may come as a surprise, and for some, a disappointment. Please know I did not make it lightly. I believe this is the right time — for me and for UWF.”
DeSantis (and Board of Governors) appointees to the UWF Board of Trustees caused a stir this legislative session, with one rejected by the Senate and two others resigning before the Senate could vote on their confirmation.
DeSantis said last month there are “big changes” in store for UWF, while bragging about the political overhaul of New College of Florida. (Continued)
'"Disappointment': Head of Florida school quits, as Ron DeSantis crusade gathers speed."
University of West Florida President, Martha Saunders, will resign months ahead of the expiration of her contract on Dec. 31, she announced Monday morning. She has served as president since 2017.
The resignation came after Gov. Ron DeSantis made clear his intention to overhaul the Pensacola university, including controversial trustee appointments and criticisms of university research and student activities.
“In accordance with the terms of my contract, and after thoughtful reflection, I have made the decision to conclude my presidency,” Saunders wrote in a letter to the university community. “This was not an easy choice. I know it may come as a surprise, and for some, a disappointment. Please know I did not make it lightly. I believe this is the right time — for me and for UWF.”
DeSantis (and Board of Governors) appointees to the UWF Board of Trustees caused a stir this legislative session, with one rejected by the Senate and two others resigning before the Senate could vote on their confirmation.
DeSantis said last month there are “big changes” in store for UWF, while bragging about the political overhaul of New College of Florida. (Continued)
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