May 27, 2025

TOP NEWS

Tee up your game: Exclusive golf opportunities for FGCU faculty and staff 

The PGA Golf Management program at FGCU is launching a specialized golf communications list designed exclusively for our campus community.

Join the golf e-blast list to stay informed about sales, summer golf access opportunities, potential clinics, and other golf-related news throughout the year. The private list sends only a handful of golf-related messages and allows you to unsubscribe at any time.

Sign up today: forms.gle/LwNS9h8XMeCuURKK8

Current exclusive discounts available to FGCU faculty and staff

• Ibis Landing – Lehigh Acres: Just $39 all day including cart. Simply mention you work at FGCU when booking.

• The Club at New Westminster: Faculty, students, and staff receive 30% off published rates (currently around $45 for morning rounds, $30 for afternoon tee times).

Questions? Email Dr. Tara McKenna, FGCU's director of PGA Golf Management.

Faculty Spotlight. Are you a FGCU faculty member who has achieved a recent milestone or an accolade? Email us: academicaffairs@fgcu.edu.

Access past editions of the Academic Affairs newsletter: Academic Affairs Event

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Take note of the dining hours for May 2025

Questions? Contact: Business Services

About the Creamery



FGCU's student-operated ice cream business offers a unique, hands-on learning experience that empowers students to develop practical skills in all aspects of entrepreneurship.

From sourcing ingredients and overseeing production to crafting marketing strategies and delivering exceptional customer service, students gain firsthand knowledge of managing a business. 

This experience builds expertise in leadership, financial management, teamwork, and innovation while instilling a strong sense of accountability and ownership.  

It’s more than just a business lesson—it’s about applying those lessons in a real-world setting, building confidence, and preparing for future success.

Dendritic Summer Academy on AI and Data Science

Learn about the present and future of AI and Data Science at our Summer Academy. This innovative program combines trainings, workshops, and webinars to provide a flexible and thorough learning experience for both academic and industry participants.

2025 Registration Now Open!

Click below to view Calendar and register. Seats are limited. You can register for one or more activities.

FGCU Outbound Mobility

2026 Faculty-Led Study Abroad Program Proposals - Due June 2, 2025

Faculty interested in leading a study abroad program during Spring Break, Summer or Fall 2026 may request a proposal packet by e-mailing the Study Abroad Office at studyabroad@fgcu.edu.  

Faculty proposing new programs or who have not previously led a program at FGCU should also schedule a meeting with Dr. Dechen Albero (dalbero@fgcu.edu) or Dr. Michael McDonald (mmcdonal@fgcu.edu) to discuss their plans.

Proposals and supporting documents are due via e-mail to studyabroad@fgcu.edu by June 2, 2025.

University Library

UPCOMING EVENTS

Special Needs Swim Safety Event

Saturday, May 31, 2025 

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Lee County/FGCU Aquatic Center

10501 FGCU Boulevard South Aquatics Center, Fort Myers, FL 33965

This event is designed to provide vital water safety education and resources for families and individuals with special needs and abilities. Our shared goal is to enhance safety in and around water for our special needs population, ensuring a safer summer for everyone, regardless of their abilities.

Space is limited, so please encourage interested families to register soon!

Office of Research & Sponsored Programs (ORSP) Announcements

Notice of Hanover Grant Academy 2025-2026



The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (OSRP) is soliciting nominations for the Hanover Grant Academy. The goal is for eight faculty to undergo an intensive proposal development plan over a one-year time frame. 

The Academy consists of approximately 4-6 in-person meetings during the year and one-on-one meetings with the Hanover experts. The requested information for application is listed below. A key factor in selection will be the goal of submitting a proposal for extramural funding. 

Hanover will provide grantsmanship training, proposal critique, guidance on project and alignment with grant opportunities, and proposal revision assistance. Faculty selected are expected to submit a proposal for extramural funding at the completion of the grant academy. 

Faculty are permitted to apply for an additional round of intensive proposal development assistance provided an application for extramural funding was submitted during their previous participation. 

The deadline is September 15, 2025, by 5 PM. Please submit  the application as a single pdf to Dr. Rosemary Higgins (rhiggins@fgcu.edu). Questions can be referred to Dr. Higgins. 

FGCU continues to use our negotiated Federal Rate Agreement

The indirect rates continue to be 43% for on-campus activities and 19% for off-campus activities. ORSP staff will work with faculty to ensure proper rates are applied.

Please reach out to ORSP if you have questions.

Opportunities for Your Students

News from Career Development Services

This May, the FGCU Career Development Services office is offering a series of virtual Career Prep Workshops. These opportunities are designed to support graduating students as they make their final preparations for entering the workforce, and to help underclassmen begin their journey toward career success.

1. From Campus to Career: Job & Internship Search Strategies

When: Tuesday, May 27 | 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM ET

What You’ll Learn: Effective search strategies to stand out as a top candidate and secure your next opportunity.

🔗 Join Zoom Meeting

• Meeting ID: 951 8969 1989| Passcode: 050987

Submission requests must be sent to academicaffairs@fgcu.edu by end of business on the Wednesday of the prior week. Submissions received after this deadline will not be shared until the following newsletter.

Please send attachments as either a .PNG or .JPEG file 250kb or less.

.PDFs are NOT accepted.

Disclaimer: The views, opinions, and content expressed in these programs, events, and materials are those of the author(s)/presenter(s) and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views, positions, or endorsements of Florida Gulf Coast University's Academic Affairs Division.