The Battle for Florida's Colleges | Jason Jewell

Join me for an insightful conversation with Dr. Jason Jewell, Chief Academic Officer of the State University System of Florida, as we dive into the bold reforms transforming higher education in the Sunshine State. From Governor Ron DeSantis’ efforts to eliminate ideological influences to the creation of a new accrediting agency, we explore how Florida is reshaping its universities to prioritize academic excellence and efficiency. Learn about Florida's innovative steps toward a new accreditation model, its post-tenure review policy, and the fight against administrative bloat. 

CHAPTERS:
(00:00 Introduction)
(01:15 Dr. Jason Jewell’s Background)
(04:44 Role of the Board of Governors)
(08:41 DeSantis’ Higher Ed Reform Goals)
(12:29 Creating a New Accrediting Agency)
(31:50 Post-Tenure Review Policy)
(43:07 Tackling Administrative Bloat)
(48:00 Conclusion)

JASON JEWELL'S LINKS:
🌐 Governor Ron DeSantis Announces First-of-its-Kind Alternative University Accreditor - https://www.flbog.edu/2025/06/26/icymi-governor-ron-desantis-announces-first-of-its-kind-alternative-university-accreditor/
🌐 No “Brain Drain” from the SUS’s Post-Tenure Review - https://www.flbog.edu/2025/07/21/no-brain-drain-from-the-suss-post-tenure-review/
🌐 Jason Jewell's Substack - https://jasonjewell.substack.com/

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