The University of Florida plans to hire the president of the Santa Ono school far from the University of Michigan
Gainesville, Florida – THE University of Florida plans to hire the president of the Santa Ono school far from the Michigan University.
Ono was recommended as the only finalist of the research committee to be examined by the board of directors on Sunday evening.
“The register experienced by Dr ONO of academic excellence, innovation and collaborative leadership in world class institutions has made it our unanimous choice,” said Rahul Patel, president of the School Research Committee.
The school board of directors selects the president and the appointment is subject to confirmation of the Florida Board of Governors, according to the law of the State.
Ono should be on campus on Tuesday for a series of possibilities to connect with students, teachers and administrators.
“Few moments in higher education are as exciting as it at the University of Florida,” said Ono. “No other public university combines the momentum of the UF, its role as an flagship of one of the most important states in the country, the extraordinary support of heads of state and a shared vision in all its community.”
Ono should replace Kent Fuchs, who became the acting president of the school last summer after the former senator of the United States Ben Sasse resigned. Sasse left the American Senate, where he represented Nebraska, to become the president of the university in 2023.
Sasse announced in July that he was leaving work to focus on his family after his wife was diagnosed with epilepsy.
Shortly after, it was reported that Sasse gave six former staff members and two former jobs of republican officials with wages that have exceeded comparable positions and past $ 1.3 million On private catering for sumptuous dinners, football hayons and extravagant social functions during its first year of work.
The amount was about double the expenses of its predecessor, Fuchs, which was brought back to the university temporarily.
“If I could select a dream candidate for the next president of the university, it would be Santa Claus,” said Fuchs. “His successful record of success in the best universities, his style of leadership and his attentive personality allowed him to work effectively with teachers, students, former students, staff and other stakeholders wherever he was.”
Almost three years ago, the University of Michigan hired ono After managing the University of British Columbia. Previously, he was president of the University of Cincinnati and Vice-Prévôt Principale and assistant to the Provost of Emory University in Georgia.
While American colleges are retreating Diversity, equity and inclusion practices when they respond to the Trump administration orders against diversity practicesThe University of Michigan was among the first schools to make major DEI declines to avoid a federal examination. Ono had declared that the school would find other ways to support students, including expansion of scholarships for low -income students.
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