Spending Soars, Rankings Fall at New College of Florida

And he picked us because we were an easy target,” said one New College faculty member. More than two years into a conservative takeover of New College of Florida, spending has soared and rankings have plummeted, raising questions about the efficacy of the overhaul. A Spending SpreeTo support the overhaul, the state has largely issued a blank check for New College, with little pushback from officials. And he picked us because we were an easy target,” one New College of Florida faculty member said, speaking on the condition of anonymity. Part of the push behind such recruiting efforts, the faculty member said, is because of retention issues.