With term limits approaching, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will exit office in less than four months, marking the end of what detractors describe as an eight-year campaign against “woke” culture within the state’s higher education system. Despite his impending departure, the ideological transformation he championed is expected to persist, safeguarded by a network of hand-picked allies now occupying key administrative roles.
In the most recent development, Alex Kelly, who previously served as the governor’s deputy chief of staff and currently holds the position of Florida commerce secretary, was identified last week as the sole finalist for the presidency of Pensacola State College. This appointment represents the twelfth instance in which a close DeSantis confidant has secured a prestigious leadership position within the state’s educational institutions.
Critics argue that these placements ensure the continuity of the governor’s political agenda long after his tenure concludes, effectively embedding his influence deep within the bureaucracy of Florida’s colleges and universities.
I guess the real test will be whether these appointees actually improve education or just enforce political conformity.
This isn’t about ‘woke’ culture anymore; it’s purely about consolidating power for the next election cycle. Pretty transparent.
Wait, Pensacola State College’s president finalist is the commerce secretary? That sounds like a clear conflict of interest to me.
Twelve loyalists in key roles? That is a staggering amount of institutional capture before he even leaves office.