New College fires librarian, second LGBTQ faculty member dismissed this year
SARASOTA — New College of Florida dismissed Helene Gold, a faculty member who was the campus associate dean of academic engagement and information librarian, marking the second LGBTQ+ faculty member to be fired from the school this year.
Gold confirmed her termination Tuesday afternoon. In a statement to the Herald-Tribune, Gold questioned New College officials' decision to terminate her after five years at the school, without notice.
“Who fires a librarian three weeks before the end of the spring semester, when our students are finishing their final research projects and theses?" Gold said.
"Firing me three weeks before the end of the semester feels like a deliberate and targeted attack on our students who need support now more than ever. Removing a key figure from the college's academic support team does not serve the college's or students' best interest and feels like it was intended to actively demoralize and destabilize our community."
https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/2023/05/03/new-college-of-florida-fires-lgbtq-librarian-weeks-before-school-ends/70174101007/
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