In the wake of controversy and calls for removal from students and faculty, Naydeen González-De Jesús, President of San Antonio College, has been reassigned to a new district-wide role. González-De Jesús faced scrutiny following the cancellation of a “Teach-In for Palestine” event back in October, which was eventually rescheduled. The complaint centered around disagreements on the event's titling and the financial arrangement with a speaker, as reported by the San Antonio Report.
The President's reassignment comes just over an a year into her tenure. In her new role, González-De Jesús will serve as the presidential project executive within the Alamo Colleges District, focusing on initiatives for various community demographics, including those who are incarcerated and Spanish-speaking families, according to a district statement.
The interim president, Francisco Solis, takes over after his retirement last year. Until recently, Solis served as the interim vice president for academic success at San Antonio College, bringing to the position a wealth of experience from within the institution. As González-De Jesús transitions into her new role, Solis is tasked with handling the college's daily operations.
The reshuffling at San Antonio College comes at a pivotal time when higher education institutions are responding to growing calls for inclusivity and the support of a diverse student body. Both González-De Jesús and Solis will play crucial roles in steering the college through its current challenges and working towards a more equitable future for its students and the community it serves.
