New College of Florida Faculty Resignation Quiz

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How many faculty members resigned from New College of Florida before the fall semester of 2023?

41 (correct)

31

51

61

What was the percentage of faculty members who resigned from New College of Florida before the fall semester of 2023?

60%

30%

40% (correct)

50%

Who was abruptly removed as the president of New College of Florida?

Nicholas Clarkson

Ron DeSantis

Patricia Okker (correct)

None of the above

What was Ron DeSantis' role in the events at New College of Florida?

He was the governor of Florida who appointed political allies to the board of trustees. Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason behind the transformation of New College of Florida?

To align the college with Ron DeSantis' conservative agenda Signup and view all the answers

What was the overall tone of the passage regarding the events at New College of Florida?

Negative Signup and view all the answers

What is Vivian Cargille's major?

Marine biology Signup and view all the answers

Which college did Olivia Pare decide to transfer to?

Evergreen State College Signup and view all the answers

What was Olivia Pare's reason for transferring from New College?

Both A and B Signup and view all the answers

What is Clarkson's concern regarding the situation at New College?

He is concerned about the long-term implications for higher education in the United States. Signup and view all the answers

What does Clarkson believe the situation at New College represents?

A test case for a conservative overhaul of higher education Signup and view all the answers

What is the implication of Clarkson's statement: "It isn't going to stay isolated to New College or Florida"?

The situation at New College will have broader consequences beyond the college itself. Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason given by a DeSantis-appointed trustee for abolishing the gender studies program at New College?

The program was too ideologically driven. Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the absent faculty members at New College had already planned retirements or sabbaticals before Governor DeSantis made changes at the college?

75% Signup and view all the answers

How have the student recruitment and housing policies changed under the new leadership at New College?

The college has increased the percentage of student-athletes in the incoming class and assigned many of them to well-appointed dorms previously reserved for upperclassmen. Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason cited by Clarkson for his departure from New College?

The abolition of the gender studies program by the trustees. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is TRUE about the changes in student enrollment at New College?

Approximately 125 undergraduates have transferred to other colleges or dropped out. Signup and view all the answers

What was the response of Clarkson to the trustees' decision to abolish the gender studies program?

Clarkson condemned the decision as a reactionary attempt to prevent cultural shifts. Signup and view all the answers

What action did Hampshire College in Massachusetts take in response to the changes at New College?

Hampshire College guaranteed admission to all applicants in good academic standing at New College and pledged not to increase their existing tuition costs. Signup and view all the answers

What is the stated goal of the new leadership at New College, according to the college's recently appointed vice-president of communications and marketing?

To reinforce the college's traditional 'passion for creating lifelong learners'. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the change in student housing policies at New College?

The change has resulted in a shortage of housing for juniors and seniors, forcing the college to use off-campus hotel rooms. Signup and view all the answers

What is the new commissioner of education of Florida, Manny Diaz, Jr., attempting to do with regards to the future of New College?

Diaz is aiming to reshape New College along the lines of Hillsdale College, a private, conservative and Christian-oriented institution. Signup and view all the answers