The University of Florida Faculty Senate approved a no-confidence resolution Thursday on the selection process to appoint US Senator Ben Sasse as the next president. The 67 to 15 vote comes after Sasse, a Republican senator from Nebraska, became the only person considered for the high-ranking position at one of Florida's largest universities. His candidacy sparked controversy on campus partially due to his 2015 comments on LGBTQ+ rights after the US Supreme Court ruled to guarantee same-sex marriage at the federal level. The Independent Florida Alligator reported that when pressed about the comments during an on-campus forum earlier this month, Sasse said the decision was 'the law of the land,' adding that 'it wasn't going to change in the near future.' When asked about promoting diversity at the university, Sasse said, "I want us to figure it out by listening to our community and our conversation, who is not feeling included and how do we tackle those problems and reduce those barriers." Following the high court's landmark decision on same-sex marriage, Sasse took the stance that only a man and a woman should get married and create a family. The emergency meeting Thursday included an extensive discussion on the selection process for president, including requests for more clarity on the process. Ultimately, the faculty senate voted to approve the no-confidence resolution. #education
University of Florida Faculty Has ‘No Confidence’ Vote Against Anti LGBTQ+ Senator Ben Sasse
- Bobby Huen
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