New College of Florida Sanctioned by Professors' Group for Academic Standards Violations

The American Association of University Professors sanctions New College of Florida, citing a politically motivated takeover and violations of academic governance.

The American Association of University Professors unanimously voted to sanction New College of Florida, accusing the state and Governor Ron DeSantis of an unprecedented politically motivated takeover.
The sanctions highlight violations of widely accepted standards of academic government, including the elimination of the gender studies program and attacks on tenure.
The AAUP's action is a response to the restructuring of New College of Florida and the appointment of six new members to the college board of trustees by Governor DeSantis in January 2023.
Faculty and students express fear and concern over the intellectual and physical implications of the state's actions, describing it as an 'intellectual reign of terror.'
The AAUP also sanctioned Spartanburg Community College, marking a broader concern over academic freedom and governance in public higher education institutions.