Too many students, not enough housing
Pei 2 exterior. Photo by Catalyst staff writer.

Too many students, not enough housing

Following abrupt changes to student housing implemented in Summer 2023, New College of Florida’s administration has not solidified a solution to the issue of adequately accommodating its student body on campus. As summer nears, students find themselves once again in a state of uncertainty regarding…

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Living grass at Sainer Courtyard ripped out overnight for artificial turf
The Sainer Fine Arts Complex courtyard stripped of grass and leveled out. Photo by Veronica Jolley.

Living grass at Sainer Courtyard ripped out overnight for artificial turf

In an unexpected decision by New College President Richard Corcoran, the grass and other vegetation in the Mildred Sainer Fine Arts Complex courtyard was ripped out with no prior announcement and replaced with artificial turf. The quiet transformation of the space from its natural state…

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New College exodus: the first year at Hampshire
Hampshire College and New College, photos courtesy of the Hampshire and New College websites. Images edited by Andy Trinh.

New College exodus: the first year at Hampshire

It has been a little more than a year since the New College of Florida Board of Trustees (BOT) gained seven appointees in a move that many have described as a “political takeover.” of New College. The BOT has enacted shifts in the college’s direction,…

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Too many students, not enough counselors
Sign at the Counseling and Wellness Center front desk. Photo by Naomi Nerlien.

Too many students, not enough counselors

The Counseling and Wellness Center (CWC) serves New College by providing therapy and medical services to students. The center also holds events throughout the semester that help students establish wellness principles in their own routines. A mission such as this requires a team behind it,…

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A cross-section of the faculty shared governance process
Faculty discussion at the meeting on Feb.28. Photo by Gaby Batista.

A cross-section of the faculty shared governance process

By Veronica Jolley and Isaac Tellechea At its regular monthly meeting on March 13, the New College faculty passed a resolution highlighting "the necessity of having a Provost with qualifications, expertise, and leadership skills to both support the faculty and the academic program, and to…

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Feb. 22 BOT meeting: campus master plan, land expansion, a new master’s program and more
Members of the public hold signs with slogans including “Bunga Bunga’ boy is unfit and unqualified to lead,” “New College is a hostile educational environment” and “You give me the ick.” Photo by Riley Bucklin.

Feb. 22 BOT meeting: campus master plan, land expansion, a new master’s program and more

Tighter administrative hold on student government, removal of the campus master planning regulation, drastically low exam scores of spring admits and the removal of required application essays for new students brought public upset to New College’s Feb. 22 Board of Trustees (BOT) meeting, where concerned…

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New College gets land donation over USF Sarasota-Manatee
Aeriel view of the Crosley Estate property. Image obtained through Manatee County GIS.

New College gets land donation over USF Sarasota-Manatee

The New College Board of Trustees (BOT has approved a nine-acre land donation from Manatee County, following the Manatee County Commission’s vote in October 2023 to give the land parcel to New College of Florida. The parcel was originally promised in 2020 to the University…

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NCF students struggle to keep in touch
Big bulletin board in Hamilton “Ham” Center filled with notices and announcements. Photo by Cole Kinsley.

NCF students struggle to keep in touch

New College of Florida’s policies on student communication have undergone many restrictive changes in the past year. This includes the deletion of the opt-in student forum and revoked access to the official Students List. No more stickers on doors, flyers restricted to bulletin boards, no…

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