The University of Florida A &M Marva Johnson, a financial dinar, an executive official and a former educational official for the state, as President of 13 in the wake of the controversial research process that was closely seen and that sparked extensive and extremist criticism from members of the Famo community.
Johnson, a citizen of Winter Garden and a member of Alpha Capa Alpha from Naksi, was chosen with a vote from 8 to 4 during the meeting of the Board of Trustees held on May 16, according to WCTV. Its appointment is only the second time in the history of Famo, which women were chosen to lead the institution. Mira Manjom, who held the position of president from 2014 to 2016.
The decision comes after weeks of hot debate, university campus visits, and the increasing opposition of students, graduates and members of society who questioned Johnson’s qualifications and their relationships with Republican political figures. Johnson previously worked as a political assistant during the era of the Florida Governors Rick Scott and Ron Desantis. Currently she works as Vice President of the Group at Communications Charter (Democrat).
The search for a new president began after the departure of Larry Robinson, who stepped down in the wake of the controversy surrounding the donation of $ 237 million. Interim President Timothy Bird has worked in the role since August 2024.
Johnson was chosen more than three other final contestants: Donald Palm, the current CEO of Famo and Operations Manager; Gerald Hector, Senior Vice President at the University of Central Florida; And Rondal Allen, Provember at the East Marland University beach. Palmir, who received four votes from the Board of Directors, expressed public confidence that he would be appointed as Chairman (WCTV).
The tensions of Johnson’s nomination have been clear in recent weeks. More than 1,2500 people, including Famo students and graduates, signed a petition in the name of “Famu deserves the best: Students and graduates oppose Marva Johnson to President Famo“Eally Hook created.
At a meeting in the city hall hosted by the Lyon Bill Brouter Province Commissioner, speakers expressed their concerns about Johnson’s lack of academic experience and criticized it as a political standard (WCTV). Almost a month ago, the Board of Directors discussed whether he would stop searching completely, but he eventually voted from 8 to 5 to continue (Democratic Talhaasi).
At the May 14 forum on the campus, Johnson addressed the criticism directly. She said, “It was not sent here to dismantle Famo.” “I love the opportunity to work with you and develop Famu” (Democrat).
I took Famo to the official Social media channels To announce the situation:
The Board of Directors approved a compensation scale between 450,000 dollars and 750,000 dollars for the next president of the university. Johnson requested a first salary at the top of this range – much higher than her predecessor and other candidates (WCTV).
It is expected to negotiate and end it next month before sending it to the Florida Governor Council to confirm.
