University of West Florida trustees Zack Smith and Adam Kissel have confirmation hearings this week. They appear before the Senate Appropriations Committee of Higher Education at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 25.
- They also need to be confirmed by the Senate Ethics and Elections Committee, which is chaired by Sen. Don Gaetz. However, they are not on today’s agenda.
The local Concerned Argonauts have sent letters to both committees “outlining many concerns for both Adam Kissel and Zach Smith being potential trustees for the University of West Florida.”
ZACK SMITH
February 23, 2026
RE: Confirmation of Zach Smith to the University of West Florida Board of Trustees
Dear Senator Harrell and Members of the Appropriations Committee of Higher Education,…