Dr. Santa Ono, the sole finalist for the University of Florida presidency, was rejected by the Florida Board of Governors in a 10-6 vote due to his past support for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs and his handling of anti-Israel demonstrations at the University of Michigan. Despite Ono's pledge to end DEI at UF and accelerate reforms, critics like Chris Rufo, Rep. Greg Steube, and Sen. Rick Scott raised concerns about his record, aligning with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis's broader push to combat "woke ideology" in the state's education system.
University of Florida presidential pick rejected by state Board of Governors over past DEI support
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Dr. Santa Ono, the sole finalist for the University of Florida presidency, was rejected by the Florida Board of Governors in a 10-6 vote due to his past support for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs and his handling of anti-Israel demonstrations at the University of Michigan. Despite Ono's pledge to end DEI at UF and accelerate reforms, critics like Chris Rufo, Rep. Greg Steube, and Sen. Rick Scott raised concerns about his record, aligning with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis's broader push to combat "woke ideology" in the state's education system.
Trending- 1 Last month: Dr. Santa Ono was the only finalist considered by the UF Board of Trustees and pledged to end DEI.
- 2 Recently: Florida Board of Governors voted 10 to 6 against Ono's confirmation.
- Dr. Santa Ono's rejection as UF president
- Continued political influence on Florida's education system
- Ongoing debate over DEI and academic freedom
What: The Florida Board of Governors rejected Dr. Santa Ono as the University of Florida's presidential candidate.
When: Last month (Ono's confirmation vote by UF Board of Trustees). Recently (Board of Governors' decision).
Where: University of Florida, Florida, University of Michigan.
Why: Ono's past support for DEI programs and his handling of anti-Israel demonstrations at the University of Michigan were cited as reasons for rejection. This aligns with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis's efforts to combat "woke ideology" in education.
How: The Board of Governors voted 10 to 6 against Ono's confirmation.