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Campus News 4 EAGLE NEWS 2010 How to navigate the library system By Jenny Tavery Contributing writer N avigating the Li- brary can be a daunting task. Fol- low these steps and you will be checking out books in no time. First, locate the row of computers just before the entrance of the com- puter lab. These comput- ers are usually available and there are pencils with scrap paper next to each computer to jot down book information. The home page of these computers should be the library website. Under the “Find” heading, click on “Books and Media.” Then click on the “Library Cat- alog” link. Search for books using the title, author, keywords, etc. The search should re- turn a numbered list of book titles with publish- ing information. (Hint: there is a “cite this” link at the bottom that comes in handy for writing re- search papers.) Within this listing is a line with a light gray back- ground. This line tells you where the book is located, the call number, and the availability as well as a link to a floor map. Look to see if the book is available, then write the call number on scrap pa- per. The location doesn’t specify which floor the book is found on, only whether it is found in the general collection, refer- ence section, or other ar- eas. To find out what floor it’s on, just click on “Floor Map,” which is right after the call number. Once on the correct floor, the books are orga- nized in alphanumeric or- der by call number. For ex- ample, to find a book with the call number BF95.P77 you would find the section that begins with B and work your way through the letters and numbers left to right. If your book is avail- able and not listed as “In- Library Use Only,” take it to the desk at the first floor entrance. You will need your eagle ID card to check out the book. If your book was list- ed as checked-out in the library catalog, there will be a “place a hold” option under the availability. When the book is returned the library will e-mail you and hold the book for one week. Stock photo Rentals continued from page 1 If textbooks are not returned to the book store by the return date, Rent A Text will charge the student’s credit card a non-re- fundable fee as well as a processing fee. The fees will cover the expenses of finding an additional copy of the book. However, Rent A Text will send students reminder emails at the end of the semester to prevent this from hap- pening. “It’s going to be- come the most attrac- tive option,” Disatola said. Renting from the campus bookstore pro- vides students with more options and is therefore more conve- nient. All forms of pay- ment will be accepted from cash to credit to college I.D. cards to fi- nancial aid. But students must be 18 years of age with a valid driver license and college I.D. card. Renting as opposed to buying will save stu- dents, on average, 50 percent of total costs. The services will be offered to students this fall. It is the first time that the university Bookstore has offered this type of service to FGCU students. “You’re going to spend money on a book, sell it back, and get half of what you origi- nally paid for it. If you rent a book, you’re get- ting your money back up front and there’s no hold up,” Disatola said. Failed continued from page 1 “Every field I can think of uses statistics. It is a good basic course,” he said. Vehse feels that he, and other professors, may ben- efit from understanding why students withdraw from their courses. “They (students) just disappear,” Vehse said. “That information might be useful for instructors.” When a student with- draws from individu- al courses they are re- quired to complete a form that fails to ask why they dropped the course. Students are only re- quired to provide a reason of withdrawl if they are dropping an entire course load. Currently instruc- tors get no information on withdrawals. Math courses top the listed of “most failed courses,” but humanities classes are not far behind. Understanding Visu- al and Performing Arts is only offered to students online, presenting pros and cons to professors and students. “Understanding Visu- al and Performing Arts requires students to be able to read dense prose fairly well, follow direc- tions, write at a basic level and be organized and self- starting, but otherwise no special skills are needed to do well in this class,” said Anne-Marie Bouche, Art History instructor. Bouche encourages students who are strug- gling to ask for help. “Online classes pose special challenges for pas- sive students who don’t self-monitor well,” said Bouche. “Many of those (students) we can work with, if they are motivated to seek out help, but there are some who do not come forward.” Like Understanding Visual and Performing Arts, Composition 1 must be taken by all students seeking a degree. Jason Elek, Composi- tion 1 instructor, is teach- ing the course this semes- ter, but did not instruct the class in the fall 2009. “I think it’s proba- bly a little harder for stu- dents to get motivated for a course that doesn’t seem to build in a clear way to- ward their majors. It may not seem practical from their perspective,” Elek said. “Let’s face it -- most people don’t do a whole lot of college-style essay read- ing or writing for pleasure or in their spare time. But just like anything else, practice makes perfect.” These statistics are based on the numbers provided to Eagle News by the Institute of Research and Analysis. The numbers are based on the number of students who received an “F.” The num- bers do not include students who withdrew or received a “D.” This article was first published in Volume 8 Issue 19 Becoming a student employee Human Resources T here are a few things to think about if you plan to work during you time at FGCU. Most employers, including FGCU, require an application, new hire paperwork, and I-9 documen- tation when you start a new job. Let’s break down 3 steps to keep in mind during this process: Step 1: The application is available at the FGCU website, The application site is called Self- managed Online Automated Re- sources, or SOAR. There you can create an application for a posi- tion at FGCU and you view avail- able jobs. If you are hired on cam- pus you will need to print, sign, and bring this application to your “Getting On-Board” session. Step 2: Attend some type of On-Boarding session once you are hired. At FGCU we have posted the “Getting On-Board with HR “schedule and new hire paper- work on our website. FGCU con- ducts “Getting On-Board ses- sions” 5 days a week at varying times to accommodate different schedules. Student can attend any posted session once they are hired with FGCU; no appointment is necessary. The Human Resource Department is located in Modular 2, near parking garage 2 on cam- pus. Step 3: This may be the most important step with the process; bringing the correct documenta- tion to your “Getting On-Board session”. The Department of Homeland Security requires that all employees working in the US present documentation of eligibil- ity to work in the U.S. on or before their first day of work. A list of ap- propriate I-9 documentation is in- cluded in the “Getting On-Board” paperwork. Per the federal gov- ernment, an employer must see original legal documents. Even though you may be concerned with losing valuable documents, and may not want to carry these with you, there are times when only the original will do. In addi- tion to these important documents direct deposit is strongly encour- aged so remember to bring a void- ed check to attach to your direct deposit form. Direct deposit is the “green way” to go; it prevents the need to print thousands of checks each pay period and is the most convenient way to receive your pay. -Information courtesy of Sandy Zablackas, department of human resources
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Campus News4 EAGLE NEWS 2010
How to navigate the library systemBy Jenny TaveryContributing writer
Navigating the Li-brary can be a daunting task. Fol-
low these steps and you will be checking out books in no time.
First, locate the row of computers just before the entrance of the com-puter lab. These comput-ers are usually available and there are pencils with scrap paper next to each computer to jot down book information.
The home page of these computers should be the library website. Under the “Find” heading, click on “Books and Media.” Then click on the “Library Cat-alog” link.
Search for books using the title, author, keywords, etc. The search should re-turn a numbered list of book titles with publish-ing information. (Hint: there is a “cite this” link at the bottom that comes in handy for writing re-search papers.)
Within this listing is a line with a light gray back-ground. This line tells you
where the book is located, the call number, and the availability as well as a link to a floor map.
Look to see if the book is available, then write the call number on scrap pa-per.
The location doesn’t specify which floor the book is found on, only whether it is found in the general collection, refer-ence section, or other ar-eas. To find out what floor it’s on, just click on “Floor Map,” which is right after the call number.
Once on the correct floor, the books are orga-nized in alphanumeric or-der by call number. For ex-ample, to find a book with the call number BF95.P77 you would find the section that begins with B and work your way through the letters and numbers left to right.
If your book is avail-able and not listed as “In-Library Use Only,” take it to the desk at the first floor entrance. You will need your eagle ID card to check out the book.
If your book was list-ed as checked-out in the library catalog, there will
be a “place a hold” option under the availability.
When the book is returned the library will e-mail you
and hold the book for one week.
Stock photo
Rentalscontinued from page 1
If textbooks are not returned to the book store by the return date, Rent A Text will charge the student’s credit card a non-re-fundable fee as well as a processing fee.
The fees will cover the expenses of finding an additional copy of the book.
However, Rent A Text will send students reminder emails at the end of the semester to prevent this from hap-pening.
“It’s going to be-come the most attrac-tive option,” Disatola said.
Renting from the campus bookstore pro-vides students with more options and is
therefore more conve-nient.
All forms of pay-ment will be accepted from cash to credit to college I.D. cards to fi-nancial aid.
But students must be 18 years of age with a valid driver license and college I.D. card.
Renting as opposed to buying will save stu-dents, on average, 50 percent of total costs.
The services will be offered to students this fall.
It is the first time that the university Bookstore has offered this type of service to FGCU students.
“You’re going to spend money on a book, sell it back, and get half of what you origi-nally paid for it. If you rent a book, you’re get-ting your money back up front and there’s no hold up,” Disatola said.
Failedcontinued from page 1
“Every field I can think of uses statistics. It is a good basic course,” he said.
Vehse feels that he, and other professors, may ben-efit from understanding why students withdraw from their courses.
“They (students) just disappear,” Vehse said. “That information might be useful for instructors.”
When a student with-draws from individu-al courses they are re-quired to complete a form that fails to ask why they dropped the course.
Students are only re-quired to provide a reason of withdrawl if they are dropping an entire course load.
Currently instruc-tors get no information on withdrawals.
Math courses top the listed of “most failed courses,” but humanities classes are not far behind.
Understanding Visu-al and Performing Arts is only offered to students online, presenting pros and cons to professors and students.
“Understanding Visu-al and Performing Arts requires students to be able to read dense prose fairly well, follow direc-tions, write at a basic level and be organized and self-starting, but otherwise no special skills are needed to do well in this class,” said Anne-Marie Bouche, Art History instructor.
Bouche encourages students who are strug-gling to ask for help.
“Online classes pose special challenges for pas-sive students who don’t self-monitor well,” said Bouche. “Many of those (students) we can work with, if they are motivated to seek out help, but there are some who do not come forward.”
Like Understanding Visual and Performing Arts, Composition 1 must be taken by all students seeking a degree.
Jason Elek, Composi-tion 1 instructor, is teach-ing the course this semes-
ter, but did not instruct the class in the fall 2009.
“I think it’s proba-bly a little harder for stu-dents to get motivated for a course that doesn’t seem to build in a clear way to-ward their majors. It may not seem practical from their perspective,” Elek said.
“Let’s face it -- most people don’t do a whole lot of college-style essay read-ing or writing for pleasure or in their spare time. But just like anything else, practice makes perfect.”
These statistics are based on the numbers provided to Eagle News by the Institute of Research and Analysis. The numbers are based on the number of students who received an “F.” The num-bers do not include students who withdrew or received a “D.”
This article was first published in Volume 8 Issue 19
Becoming
a student
employee
Human Resources
There are a few things to think about if you plan to work during you time at FGCU.
Most employers, including FGCU, require an application, new hire paperwork, and I-9 documen-tation when you start a new job. Let’s break down 3 steps to keep in mind during this process:
Step 1: The application is available at the FGCU website, The application site is called Self-managed Online Automated Re-sources, or SOAR. There you can create an application for a posi-tion at FGCU and you view avail-able jobs. If you are hired on cam-pus you will need to print, sign, and bring this application to your “Getting On-Board” session.
Step 2: Attend some type of On-Boarding session once you are hired.
At FGCU we have posted the “Getting On-Board with HR “schedule and new hire paper-work on our website. FGCU con-ducts “Getting On-Board ses-sions” 5 days a week at varying times to accommodate different schedules. Student can attend any posted session once they are hired with FGCU; no appointment is necessary. The Human Resource Department is located in Modular 2, near parking garage 2 on cam-pus.
Step 3: This may be the most important step with the process; bringing the correct documenta-tion to your “Getting On-Board session”. The Department of Homeland Security requires that all employees working in the US present documentation of eligibil-ity to work in the U.S. on or before their first day of work. A list of ap-propriate I-9 documentation is in-cluded in the “Getting On-Board” paperwork. Per the federal gov-ernment, an employer must see original legal documents. Even though you may be concerned with losing valuable documents, and may not want to carry these with you, there are times when only the original will do. In addi-tion to these important documents direct deposit is strongly encour-aged so remember to bring a void-ed check to attach to your direct deposit form. Direct deposit is the “green way” to go; it prevents the need to print thousands of checks each pay period and is the most convenient way to receive your pay.
-Information courtesy of Sandy
Zablackas, department of human resources
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By Samantha LeagueNews editor
After a long year of re-searching, applying and finally choosing a college,
you have decided on Florida Gulf Coast University. While your rea-son is your own, there are a few key characteristics separating FGCU from the rest that may have influenced your decision.
Of these characteristics, FGCU’s commitment to envi-ronmental sustainability is one of the most renowned. But, exactly how strong is FGCU’s commitment to the environ-ment?
In the 2009-10 year alone, FGCU has accomplished mul-tiple projects on both adminis-trative and student levels:
nOn 350 Day (Oct. 24), about 30 volunteers planted 200 bald cypress trees and 150 water plants between the rec-reation fields and library. 350.org is a coalition of about 200 countries, working together to make an international state-ment about the environment.
nIn December, the Eagles Love Tap Water campaign was successfully launched. 2,000 aluminum water bottles were purchased and handed out to students as an alternative to plastic water bottles.
nAlso in December, FGCU completed a 15-acre solar field that provides 85 percent of the power needed by three campus buildings: Lutgert Hall, Holm-es Hall and Academic Building 7. $700,000 will be saved annu-ally.
nAcademic Building 7, which opened for spring 2010,
is the first LEED certified building on the academic cam-pus. Specialized light fixtures outside the building reduce glare, no refrigerants that are harmful to the ozone layer are used, and more than 75 per-cent of the construction waste for this building was recycled instead of being sent to a land-fill.
nOn Jan. 9, FGCU was the second school in Florida to be accepted as an official Tree Campus USA university. The program is sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation and rec-ognizes campuses that manage their campus trees effectively and encourage the communi-ty to foster healthy, urban for-ests.
nStudents who drive low-emission vehicles are now eli-gible for a parking decal that will allow them to park closer to buildings as the campus ex-pands. For more information, visit Parking Services.
nIn the Recyclemania 8-week competition that ended in March, FGCU earned 64th place out of 267 participating universities.
General Green Facts spe-cific to FGCU:
nIn 2001, FGCU was iden-tified by the National Wildlife Federation as a national-lead-ing school in developing an environmentally sustainable campus.
nThe layout of the campus buildings allows for natural air movement by utilizing ex-terior courtyards.
nThe campus buildings have tinted exterior windows to reduce solar heat gain.
nThere are approximately 20 solar-powered trash com-pactors on FGCU’s academic campus.
nAt night, when electric rates are lower, FGCU gener-ates huge quantities of ice in its chiller plant to cool water, which is then pumped through an underground loop to cool the buildings.
nThere are currently two locations in North Lake Vil-lage to recycle paper, plastic, aluminum, glass and metal, and each South Village build-ing has a recycling center at the side of the building.
nBiscayne Hall’s water is pumped to the building’s roof-top, where it is heated by solar energy and stored until stu-dents need it.
nThe campus swimming pools are heated and cooled by geothermal energy.
nThe Physical Plant on-ly uses reclaimed paper, and hasn’t bought paper in more than a year.
nThe Fine Arts 2 Building is designed and constructed in accordance to LEED-Silver certification.
nStudent Government has agreed to fund a Student Gar-den project that will launch in the fall.
These facts were compiled from FGCU’s website and with the help of Vikki McConnell, the assistant director for the Physical Plant. For information on how to get involved, contact the Physical Plant, Student Involvement or Student Government.
What makes FGCU a sustainable university?
FGCU greenery. EN photo/Mike Ricci
FGCU ATHLETICSSeason: November-MarchCoach: Dave BalzaKey Players: Anthony Banks, Reed Baker, and Sherwood BrownLocation: Alico ArenaStory Line: A-Sun All-Freshman forward Banks aims to !rmly establish himself as a force in the post on a team scrambling for an identity, coming o" a season in which he led the 8-21 (5-15 A-Sun) Eagles with 12.9 points per game, and 6.6 rebounds per game.
GO EAGLES!
Season: November-MarchCoach: Karl SmeskoKey Players: Kelsey Jacobson, Katlyn Payne, and Shannon MurphyLocation: Alico ArenaStory Line: After posting a 24-7 overall record (17-3 A-Sun) in a season that cul-minated with their third straight WNIT appearance, the Eagles look to make fur-ther gains towards national prominence. They’re already on their way, as ESPN.com columnist Charlie Creme ranks them 55th nationally in his pre season rank-ings for 2010-2011.
Season: September-NovemberCoach: Dave NicholsKey Players: Jacqueline Cowden, Holly Youngquist, and Anna WagnerLocation: Alico ArenaStory Line: The volleyball team’s 18-13 record (15-5 A-Sun) record last season was not enough to overtake rival Lipscomb, which has won 22 consecutive A-Sun matches, in the conference title game. Ending that streak would give the Eagles an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.
Season: September-FebruaryCoach: Neal StuddKey Players: Vicky Cadge, Danielle Beaubrun, and Leah DanielLocation: FGCU Aquatics CenterStory Line: With their resume becoming gaudier by the meet, having won back-to-back CCSA Championships, compiling a 12-3 record (6-0 A-Sun) last season, and beating powerhouse Miami, the Swimming and Diving team can smell na-tionals. Unfortunately, being new to Division I, the Eagles must wait one more season to become eligible for the NCAA National Championships, but another CCSA title will do.
Season: September-NovemberCoach: Bob ButehornKey Players: Matthew Smith, Cristian Raudales, and Matthew O’ShaughnessyLocation: FGCU Soccer ComplexStory Line: Second Team All-Atlantic Sun Conference honorees’ goalkeeper Smith, defensemen O’Shaughnessy, and mid!elder Raudales helped the Eagles move closer to a A-Sun championship last season, as they !nished third with a 6-3-0 record (8-7-1 overall). They look to continue to excel in high pro!le exhibi-tion matches, a forum where they have defeated the United States U-17 National Team two years in a row.
Season: September-November Coach: Jim BlankenshipKey Players: Katherine Correllus, Danielle Faller, and Stephanie PowersLocation: FGCU Soccer ComplexStory Line: Goalkeeper Powers and defensemen Correllus led the women’s soc-cer team to an A-Sun high nine shutouts. They had their second 11-win season, !nishing 11-5-3 (6-2-2 A-Sun), good for third in their conference, as they await eligibility for postseason play during their on-going transition to Division 1.
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FGCU ATHLETICS
Follow the teams and get total coverage by visiting the following websites:www.eaglenews.org/ensports www.fgcuathletics.com
Season: February-MayCoach: Dave TolletKey Players: Zach Max!eld, Tim Roberson, and Richie ErathLocation: Swanson StadiumStory Line: Amidst a vigorous schedule designed to prepare them for their !rst chance at post-season play, the Eagles look poised for their third consecutive A-Sun title at the min-imum. Sustained success into next season will depend on how the team reacts to the probable loss of potential Major League Baseball !rst-round draft pick Chris Sale.
Season: February-AprilCoach: Dave DeirosKey Players: Courtney Platt, Catherine McDaniel, and Mariah FernandezLocation: FGCU Softball ComplexStory Line: The core of 2009’s headline grabbing 47-9 team- one that was ranked as high as 18th in the nation. Fernan-dez, labeled by her team as Newcomer of the Year for 2010, looks to follow the lead of her predecessors in improving on a 24-28 (12-8 A-Sun) record.
Season: January-AprilCoach: J. Webb HortonKey Players: Matthew Rock, Carlo Checchia, and Sebastian LeitzLocation: FGCU Tennis ComplexStory Line: Number one doubles team Thibaud Aime and Rock were an exception to the mediocrity that de!ned last season, winning 12 of 17 matches on their way to earning Second Team All-Atlantic Sun honors.
Season: March-DecemberCoach: Jennifer GabouKey Players: Jen Evans, Jessica Sweeting, and Iris RendonLocation: FGCU Tennis ComplexStoryline: After completing the most successful season since entering the Atlantic Sun Conference, where the women’s tennis team !nished 9-9 (6-4 A-Sun), expectations naturally begin to rise. Second Team All-Atlantic Sun doubles team Ev-ans and Sweeting, and A-Sun All-Freshman Morgan Bechtel provide reason for bolder ambitions.
Season: September-AprilCoach: Cassandra Goodson Key players: Taylor Cooke, Megan Thies and Kyle BrunetteAchievements: The men’s and women’s teams competed in 10 competitions this past season, nine of them in the state of Florida. The team also boasts 10 athletes who were named to the Fall 2008 A-Sun Conference All-Academic Team.
Season: September-AprilCoach: Dr. Jim Suttie Key Players: Brandon Pena, Lina ElmsaterStoryline: Suttie, who has tutored a number of PGA Tour members including Paul Azinger, led his team to a second place !nish at the 2010 A-Sun Men’s Golf Championship, where Pena shot the lowest !nal round score in the confer-ence’s history. The women’s team took !fth in their year-end tournament, but yearns for stability, as they must replace Brittany Bertilson, who resigned as head coach Aug. 31.
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By Katie SatorisA&E editor
It’s good to be an Eagle. Fort My-ers and the surrounding areas are prime locations for college kids.
From night clubs to the FGCU cam-pus, there are tons of perks you can get with just your college ID. And there are plenty of adventures around town to be had. You’ve just got to know where to go.
Gulf Coast Town Center has just about everything you can imagine. From restaurants to shoe stores to candy shops and the Dollar Tree, there’s something for everyone.
Bass Pro: If you’re in the mood for an adventure, there’s no better place to go than the Bass Pro Shop Outdoor World. There, you can shop for anything outdoors – camping, fish-ing, boating, hunting. Even if you’re not looking for a camouflage rifle, the massive Bass Pro has enough to mys-tify anyone.
Blu Sush: Blu Sushi is a popu-lar sushi restaurant around the ar-ea. With their unique and creative su-shi rolls and excitingly modern décor, walking into Blu is like nothing you’ve ever experienced. Their all-you-can-eat $14.95 sushi lunch special draws in crowds of people, many of whom are our own Eagles.
Regal Cinemas: Catching a new movie on a Friday night is always a great end to a hectic school week. Re-gal Cinemas, our closest movie theater
is located in GCTC. And, they have an IMAX theater.
Bar Louie: Bar Louie isn’t just a bar. On Mondays, wings are 35 cents, making it an awesome wing house. On Tuesday nights, the restaurant trans-forms into a burger joint as it’s swarm-ing with FGCU students buying the delicious $1 burgers.
Moe’s : Welcome to Moe’s! On Mon-days at Moe’s you can get an awesome burrito, a drink, chips and salsa for on-ly $5.99 from 3 p.m. to close. Wednes-days, though, are college nights. From 3 p.m. to close on Wednesdays, you can get a burrito, any two tacos, a salad or a quesadilla, chips and salsa and a drink for $5.99 with your high school or college ID.
On Campus, there’s even more great fun to be had for free. Wheth-er you’re into beaching it for a day or playing indoor sports, the campus it-self offers plenty of activities.
FGCU Waterfront: You don’t need to go down to Fort Myers beach for a great day on the water. All you have to do is go into FGCU’s backyard, and there you are. At the Waterfront, you can rent out canoes, sailboats, paddleboats and more. You can even reserve time-slots to water ski, tube, wakeboard, sit-ski, wake surf and kneeboard. Check out the Waterfront’s website for more details. http://www.fgcu.edu/CampusRec/Outdoors/wa-terfront.html
FGCU Intramurals: If you’re looking for a great way to stay in
shape, meet tons of FGCU students and have a great time, then FGCU In-tramurals can work for you. Intra-mural sports include basketball, vol-leyball, soccer, kickball, water polo, tennis, football and more. The size and number of the teams vary for each sport as do the night they’re all played on. Keep an eye on the Intramurals’ webpage to see when sign-ups are for each semester. http://www.fgcu.edu/CampusRec/Intra/index.html
FGCU Swimming Pools: In North Lake Village, there are two swimming pools that are open to stu-dents. One is at the Commons, locat-ed in the middle of NLV. On the pool deck, you can find a gas grill open to any and all of housing which makes it a perfect spot for a barbecue. The oth-er pool is located in our Aquatics cen-ter, which is across from Alico Arena and is our biggest swimming pool on campus. The aquatics center offers everything from water basketball to massive diving boards to sun-bathing. With a valid student ID, Eagles get in for free. http://www.fgcu.edu/Aquat-ics/index.html
FGCU Sporting Events: FGCU athletics are sights to see. As an Ea-gle, you can get into FGCU sporting events for free – just as long as you present your valid ID at the game. Show some support to the Eagles and get yourself out to the games. You’ll be in for a thrill.
By Katie SatorisA&E editor
If you’re looking for a great night out, try checking out one of the fol-lowing clubs. Each is guaranteed to
give you a different experience from the others, and not one of them will disap-point.
Johnny Malloy’s: If you’re look-ing for an awesome hang out on almost any night of the week, Malloy’s is the place to be. With the casual sports-bar feel, Malloy’s tends to anyone’s style. Malloy’s is the closest of the most pop-ular FGCU students’ hotspots and is a fairly new addition to students’ night life. Since opening, it has become well-known for themed parties. Malloy’s has held tons of parties in the past that have gotten the attention of FGCU night-lifers. Recently, Malloy’s threw a foam party in the bar where soap suds were spewed all over the party’s guests as they danced to the beats of Scrappy from 105.5 the Beat. “Johnny Malloy’s is cool,” said Gregory Howard, a re-cently graduated senior who majored in Sports Management.
Malloy’s is definitely a student hotspot. They throw a party for almost every occasion – big or small. Make sure to become a fan on Facebook so
you can stay in-tune with all of the awe-some upcoming parties.
Directions: Turn left out of the main entrance of FGCU and head to Stoney-brook Golf Club. Before the entrance, turn left into Malloy’s parking lot.
Ultra: If you’re looking for a magi-cal night to remember, Ultra is the place to be. The club offers a classy feel to it with sleek black leather couches and an upscale VIP section. Every week, Ultra has a College Night, a Ladies’ Night and a Latin Night. Wednesday night is col-lege night, and all 18+ college students get into the club for a discounted price with their student IDs. Fridays are La-dies’ Nights, where 18 and up ladies get in free until 12. On Saturday, Ultra hosts Latin Night where the music, dancing and atmosphere is sure to satisfy any-one looking for a good time.
There’s something going on at Ul-tra almost every night and students make up a big part of their nightly at-tendance. They also have a Facebook page that can keep you updated on their nightly events. They’ve also created a website to keep you informed: ultrana-ples.com.
Directions: Turn left on 41 and take it all the way to Bonita Springs and the club will be on your right.
Skeeter B’s : Skeeter B’s is some-what similar to Malloy’s in the scen-ery. It also has a sports bar-esque feel. Famous for their Wednesday night col-lege nights, Skeeter B’s opens their doors to the college kids around town. Ethan Ramsey, a junior majoring in Sports Management thinks that Skee-ter B’s is different from other bars and clubs around the area. Ethan, among other FGCU students is a huge fan of karaoke. “I like the fact that, unlike most clubs, it has karaoke,” he said. On Wednesday nights, Skeeter B’s is the place to be.
Check out Skeeter B’s to meet and mingle with other FGCU students and belt out a few of your favorite tunes.
Directions: Turn right on 41 and take it a couple miles down the road. Skeeter B’s will be on your left.
Your first year as an Eagle, you’ll be curious about FGCU and the surround-ing areas. The best times you’ll have are the ones where you set out on an un-planned adventure and stumble upon something great. Take a couple of these suggestions to start out your adven-tures but don’t limit yourself to them. So go out and explore, have an awesome time and enjoy your first year at FGCU.
Food and Entertainment GuideWith several shopping malls, a variety of restaurants, clubs and many student-geared outdoor and indoor activities, students have plenty to do on and around campus
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By Katie SartorisA&E editor
Toss out those Ramen noo-dles and leave those fast-food drive-through win-
dows in the dust. Arthur King, a sophomore at Gainesville State College in Georgia, has start-ed his own cooking show in his own kitchen and wants to share his recipes with the world of col-lege students.
Everyone knows that it’s so easy to fall into a food rut, espe-cially for college students, and even more specifically for fresh-men.
Being out on your own and having to make food decisions for yourself for the first time can be challenging.
For a quick meal, there’s a good chance that you’ll throw some Ramen into the micro-wave or head to the nearest fast-food joint.
Not only are these choices putting a strain on your bank account, but they’re putting a strain on your health. “I am try-ing to get college students away from having fast food, Ramen Noodles and frozen food on a regular basis. They get old and can cost more in the long run,” King said.
King experienced living off of Ramen noodles and fast food the first couple months of col-lege.
“Not only did they not quench my need for good taste but they aren’t the healthiest
things in the world,” he said. He saw his friends facing these same struggles, and knew he needed to do something about it. So, he started cooking for them. Soon, he began putting his own spin on your everyday recipes and made them his own. “I have always enjoyed cooking. My dad also loves to cook, so I guess it just rubbed off on me,” he said.
The idea of the show start-ed out as a joke. One day, King made sandwiches for him and his girlfriend, Kira Glass-er. “She liked it and I joked, “I know it’s good, I should have my own cooking show.” We did some research and filmed the first episode within the week,” King said.
With the show, he started his
own website, cookinforcollege.com which features his cook-ing show, “Cookin’ for College.” On the site, he offers some reci-pes and tips for college students, and also links to his Youtube page, which features tons of dif-ferent recipes for college meals and snacks. King films new rec-ipes one to two times per week.
“My recipes are very easy to mass produce; and the more you buy, the cheaper it is. So I rec-ommend a couple of friends all pulling together and splitting the cost. As to eating right, aw-wlmost anything can be baked instead of fried. The flavor is still there, and it is a lot healthi-er,” King said.
Cooking made easy
1 lb. ground meatSalt and Pepper PaprikaSeason SaltSoy SauceTeriyaki baste and glace or sauceFew Squirts of Hot Sauce (depend-ing on how much spice you like)Garlic PowderOnion Powder Place meat in mixing bowl with desired amount of soy sauce, teriyaki, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and season salt. Use hands and mix together well. Pack meat into baseball size balls, and smash "at. Heat frying pan or George Foreman, and spray with cooking spray. Heat burner to medium
high. Put patties in pan, and cook until brown all the way through the patty. It’ll take 5-7 minutes most likely.
Trick: They’re done when the juice that comes from them looks clear once pressed on.
For more recipes and info on “Cookin’ For College,” please visit cookinforcollege.com, and follow Cookin’ for College on Facebook.
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By Jenny TaveryContributing writer
Getting along with roommates can be difficult for both new and experienced college stu-
dents. Although there are some simple tools to ease the tension, roommates can disagree on almost anything.
“[My roommate] was a physics ma-jor, but physics and math majors are always in a constant duel,” said Ka-lz Daniel, a junior majoring in math-ematics. “He always said physics is better than math,” Daniel said. While this issue is uncommon, cleanliness and disquiet are struggles that room-mates face more frequently.
Cleaning is an issue where most roommates seem to have clashing ideas. Andrea Hosler, a freshman ma-joring in criminal justice, said she gets along with her roommates most of the time.
“We don’t agree on who pays for what on necessities like cleaning sup-plies,” Hosler said.
These issues can range from very moderate to severe. Ethan Silver, a sophomore majoring in communica-tion, said of his roommates, “They’re so dirty I stopped using the living room and the kitchen.”
Noise can also be a source of con-flict for those living together, made worse by the thin walls of dorms and off-campus housing.
“I’m a very quiet person and [my roommates] are not. At times it got me really upset,” said Chris Ballinger, a junior majoring in athletic training.
Resident Assistant Jason Hope, a senior majoring in mathematics, thinks that problems can arise when roommates don’t respect one another, but that opening the lines of commu-nication can help.
In resolving these problems, con-necting and communicating are key factors. “All of us hang out once in a while. We have a movie night or game night,” said Claudia Sanchez, a fresh-man majoring in biology. “I had a group of boys that had taco Tuesdays,” said Kelly Henry, a junior majoring in child development who has been a resident assistant for two years. Hen-ry said finding shared interests, like joining a club or having taco night, can help roommates thrive.
Thus, roommate relations can be loud and foul, but dealing with the is-sues doesn’t always have to be. Instead of holding a roommate meeting or cre-ating a chore chart, try grabbing a bite to eat, getting involved on campus, or just hanging out in the living room to-gether.
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1-2 lbs. ground beef1 can of black beans1 can of kidney beans2 cans of tomato sauceSalt & PepperGarlic Powder1 can of corn1 can of diced tomatoes and jalap-enos (you can just get tomatoes if you want)1 packet of taco seasoningChili powderPaprikaRed pepper seasoning
Brown the meat, drain, add a little water, and season with taco seasoning packet. Open and drain beans, tomatoes, and corn. Pour beans, tomatoes, and corn, and both
cans of tomato sauce into pot. With every can of tomato sauce, #ll a can with water and add. Turn heat to low or low-medium. Pour meat into mixture and stir. Add seasoning to taste. (Remember you can always add more seasoning, but you can’t take it out! So, add it slowly until it tastes good) Stir together, and place top on pot. Let sit 30-45 minutes until thick enough. Taste, season, and stir spo-radically. Served good with cheddar cheese, sour cream, and crackers.
For more recipes and info on “Cookin’ For College,” please visit cookinforcol-lege.com, and follow Cookin’ for College on Facebook.
Grilled Cheese Hamburgers Taco Chili
Simple, cheap recipes for college students by a student
Recipes from www.cookinforcollege.com Roommate tips
n Be realistic. Don’t expect your room-mate to be your best friend and constant companion. Continuous close contact can strain even the best of friendships.
n Remember your RA is there to help.Although most RAs prefer that students try and work out disagreements on their own #rst, they are always available to help mediate serious con"icts.
n Entertain guests without infringing upon the rights of your roommate or community.
n If necessary, make a list of ground rules concerning such issues as music, smoking, and visitors. This will lessen the chance of arguments over simple misun-derstandings.
n If your roommate is doing something you don’t like, express your feelings.
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Sara Gottwalles Opinion Editor
Allison Gagliardi Editor-in-Chief
By Je!rey HautStaff writer
Attention all Baby Boomers—Generation Y is now in college!
Your little babies are no longer watching Power Rangers in their PJs on Satur-day mornings. We are no longer in the Safety Patrol at our elementary school, or participat-ing in field day at our middle school. Nor, are we biting our nails down to the quick over the SATS, ACTS or any other T’s. We are now fur-thering our education and expanding our ho-rizons.
We can imagine what it feels like to see your precious darlings move out of the house, and begin their lives anew. However, we won-der if you know what it feels like for us?
Booze, cigarettes, sex, term papers, all-nighters, vending machine snacks at one in the morning —these are our new stresses. Not to worry though, a team of educators and Resi-dent Assistants here at FGCU are present to help us transition into our new found way of life! For freshmen, the First Year Resident Experience (FYRE) program at FGCU is life-changing.
Students who are residents of Biscayne or Everglades Hall have a support network of highly trained and dedicated staff to make sure that they do not fall off the wagon. FYRE plans parties, special activity nights and are always at the front desk when you need help,
are bored or just cannot sleep.Professors are quick to help us if we get an
“F” on our first in-class essay. If not, master’s degree students are on call at the writing cen-ter to get us on track. After class, tutoring is available if we do not understand how to find the statistical average whilst adjusting for the standard deviation for 50 different sets of data.
Even for the real tough subject matter, such as death or breaking up with one’s boy-friend/girlfriend, Counseling and Psychologi-cal Services is on call five days a week. CAPS is staffed with PhDs and certified counselors available at no expense. Better yet, if we get a little sniffle, we can just stop by the Wellness Center for a free check up. If we want to lose some of our “freshman five” (or freshman 10 for that matter,) we can attend a free spinning class at Alico Arena’s gym along with numer-ous other health programs.
At FGCU, we are in safe hands! Yep, FGCU has it all— it even offers scheduled massage therapy!
Therefore dear parents, you have no rea-son to fret! We will be safe, clean and healthy at our fine university. We may even occasion-ally study!
Jeffrey Haut is a freshmen majoring in Political Science. He plans to attain his law degree from a Florida university after he graduates. He is a member of Kappa Sigma and feels that leadership is the truest test of one’s character.
By Mandie RainwaterStaff writer
Starting college is a huge milestone that many people look forward to for years. But sadly they also fail to see that the move can cause
distress once the realities of workload, peer pres-sure, and simple homesickness set in..
Tragically, college freshmen feel that if they talk about these issues and ad-mit there is a problem, they will be letting down those who sup-port them. And those who are supportive sometimes think that if they ask if there is a problem, the student will sense that they are expected to fail.
Any of these things can lead to a student’s depression, re-gardless of their class year. In some cases depression leads to suicidal thoughts. I am a vol-
unteer for C.A.R.E.S., Lee County’s only suicide prevention and resource center. The organiza-tions main focus is to educate and prevent sui-cide. One out of every 12 college students develops a suicide plan. This statistic is frighteningly real. In Lee County in of April 2010, of the 24 people who have died by suicide, five of those were 18-22 year olds. This is not an issue that can be ignored. C.A.R.E.S. is actively combating these odds by going into local schools with an educational program called “In-the-Dash” that shows young people in crisis that there are options. C.A.R.E.S. offers this program free to organizations along with another program called “QPR.” Q is for question, how to ask someone about suicide. P is for persuade, how to get a person to seek help. R is for refer, how to get the person the help they need. Until students or groups they belong to ask
C.A.R.E.S. to present one of these free programs, there are some warning signs we should all keep in mind. Threatening to hurt one’s self, seeking access to firearm or pills, feelings of hopelessness, unexplainable rage, acting reckless, feeling trapped, increase in alcohol or drug use, or withdrawing from friends or family are all among the signs that there may be a problem. If students, roommates, or parents notice these warning signs they can call 1-800-273-TALK, a national suicide hotline. They can also call UPD or 911 if they feel that there is an immediate danger to a person they are concerned about. There are websites, such as www.theTrevorproject.org, where they can chat with a professional anonymously about their thoughts and feelings. Facebook has also developed an alert page to report suicidal status postings, videos and notes. But all of this is no good if we don’t all recognize that suicidal thoughts don’t discriminate and open dialogues about it before a crisis arises. I wish all of you reading this the best success for your future. I hope that this helps open up a conversation with those you care about and love, allowing you to let each other know that many people share these feelings and that there are resources to help combat them. Suicide is not a solution and unwillingness to talk about the subject is no longer acceptable. Start the conversation; let people know they are cared about, and remind each other that perfection is not required, just their best efforts.
Mandie Rainwater is a sophomore. She is majoring in secondary education with a focus in social sciences. She is married with two children and is an active volunteer for C.A.R.E.S. suicide prevention.
Organization C.A.R.E.S. to prevent suicide
By Sara GottwallesOpinion editor
I have been at FGCU since the fall of 2006. I am on what I like to call “the second coming of Christ plan.”
During my time here, I have racked up a few degrees, tak-en dozens of classes and have been super-vised by numerous professors. I have learned some tricks I’d like to pass on to incoming Eagles.
Naturally, my advice is not all in-clusive. You are go-ing to encounter your own little tips and have different
experiences. I simply hope that I can provide some pointers and things to think about. I’m going to let the cat out of the bag here — we are fortunate to have many outstanding, qualified and caring professors on our campus. But shh — it’s a secret. Your professors (at least most of them) do not want you to fail. If you and a professor just do not click, it could be that you two are from totally different ends of the spectrum. Try to make your way through the course always giving your best effort and completing work that you stand behind. However, if you feel that you are turning in good work and are performing well in a course and the professor is still being difficult, there could be a problem. Talk to your instructor after class or during his or her office hours. If the issue persists or if you feel uncomfortable, I urge you to speak with the department head or the dean. No one will ever know there is a problem unless someone sounds the alarm. Like other institutions, FGCU does not have a spotless track record— we’ve had some problematic instructors. No one on campus has the right to treat you unfairly or discriminate against you because of your differences. Think before you speak. Try to realize political, cultural and ethical differences. Rather than sounding off and being a jerk, shoving away ideas that do not fit into your comfort zone, be open minded. Part of the college experience is to become aware of new concepts and ideas. You need to go into situations with an open mind willing to learn. Take part in new things and be willing to understand the other side. Also, as a courtesy to your peers, don’t argue with the professor over a topic that is not important. Now, if your professor is claiming that Grant was a general for the South, then feel
free to call them out. Otherwise, talk to the professor after class. It could spark an interesting conversation or lead to an academic relationship. You don’t really want to burn bridges with professors. After you complete your course with them— even after you graduate, if you have a good relationship with a professor you always have a mentor or adviser to come back to. You never know how beneficial this can be in the future. Speaking of advisers, try to form a good relationship with yours. I can e-mail my adviser and have a question answered or a schedule issue resolved without stepping foot into the office. But this can be done because I have met with my adviser numerous times and she knows my goals and requirements. Now that you are in college, time management skills are a must-have. Go through your syllabi and enter all important dates into a schedule book. If a professor decides to push back a due date, simply correct the entry. Its when a due date is threatened to be pushed up that things get shady. Take control of your education. Know the requirements of the class and uphold them, but also require the professor to stick to them. My final piece of advice is to be aware of services and organizations on campus. It’s great to get involved in a club or organization if you have the time. There are numerous honor societies to get involved in as well. Do some checking and see what fits you. You can perform a search at studentservices.fgcu.edu. We have a friendly, knowledgeable library staff that can help you find books or reference pieces to complete that paper. First Year Advising helps new students make the transition into the college lifestyle. What I feel to be one of the most beneficial services on campus, Counseling and Psychological Services, CAPS, offers free counseling, meditation classes, career counseling and more. If you are having a rough semester or just need help getting over a bump in life, counselors are available for free — there’s no reason to not take advantage of the service. Those are just a few services FGCU offers. With each semester you will learn more tricks of where to hang out, study and make friends. Always be aware of what is going on around you, and take advantage of any and all opportunities— you never know where they may lead!
Sara Gottwalles is a senior. She is majoring in history with a minor in education and philosophy and holds a BA in communication. She likes to look into different philosophies of life and gives more credit to the unorthodox than “the norm.”
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It is important that you are careful and thoughtful when deciding wheth-er or not Greek Life is right for you, as well as which organization best suits your personality and lifestyle.
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Sorority Recruitment
Recruitment is the process by which the organizations open their doors to recruit interested women.
The formal recruitment period starts shortly after school begins in the fall and lasts for five days. At 9 p.m. Aug. 30 through Sept. 5
interested members must attend a mandatory orientation in the Student Union Ballroom. For four exciting days, women, just like you, will have the opportunity to take a closer look at sorority life at the university.
Recruitment is a time to meet sorority members, discuss Greek life, and start new friendships. Through informal conversations, skits, and songs, you’ll have the opportunity to learn more about each group.
At the end of the recruitment period, invitations, called bids, are handed out for young ladies to join. Recruitment is a period where you can have your questions about sorority life answered and decide if Greek life is right for you. For a complete schedule visit Greek Life at fgcu.edu
Fraternity Recruitment
For information on Fraternity Recruitment visit the Greek Life web page at www.fgcu.edu
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Kappa Delta is FGCU’s newest ad-dition to Greek Life. Recruitment for Kappa Delta will begin in the fall of 2010
Chi Omega Nickname: Chi-OChartered at FGCU: February 2008National Founding Date: April 5, 1895National Founding Location: University of ArkansasOpen Motto: “To be womanly always, to be discouraged never”National Philanthropy: The Make A-Wish Foundation
Colors: Cardinal and StrawFlower: White Carnation
For more information:Email Address: [email protected] website: http://chaptersites.chiomega.com/default.aspx?site=228National website: http://www.chiomega.com/
Zeta Tau Alpha Nickname: ZetaChartered at FGCU: April 2004National Founding Date: Oct. 15, 1898National Founding Location: Longwood CollegeOpen Motto: “Seek the noblest”National Philanthropy: Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer
FoundationColors: Turquoise-Blue and Steel-GreyFlower: White Violet For more information:Email Address: [email protected] website: http://www.fgcuzta.com/
Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha Nickname: SIAColonized at FGCU: Fall 2009National Founding Date: Sept. 29, 1990National Founding Location: State University of New YorkOpen Motto: Semper Unum et Inseparabilis (Always One and
Inseperable)Colors: Red, Gold, Royal Blue, White and BlackSymbols: Unicorn and PegasusFlower: Red Rose
For more information:Email address: [email protected] Website: http://www.hermandad-sia.org/
Delta Delta Delta Nickname: Tri-DeltaChartered at FGCU: October 2003National Founding Date: Nov. 27 1888National Founding Location: Boston UniversityOpen Motto: “Let us steadfastly love one another”
National Philanthropy: St. Jude Children’s Research HospitalColors: Silver, Gold, and Cerulean BlueFlower: Pansy
For more information:Email Address: [email protected] Chapter website: http://tridelta.fgcu.edu/National website: http://www.tridelta.org/
Pi Kappa Alpha
Nickname: Pike Colonized at FGCU: April 16, 2006 Purpose: To develop men of integrity, intellect, and high moral character and to foster a truly lifelong fraternal experience.Philantrophy: Relay for Life, MS Walk, and Habitat for
Humanity
For more information:Email Address: [email protected] website: http://www.fgcupikes.com/National website: http://www.pikes.com
Sigma Lambda Beta
Nickname: BetasEstablished at FGCU: Fall 2009Purpose: As a Latino based fraternity with multicultural membership, our purpose is to provide cultural awareness to our FGCU student population through our programs and collaborations with fellow RSOs.Philanthropy: Cardiopulmonary
resuscitation (CPR) AwarenessFor more information:Email Address: [email protected] National website: www.sigmalambdabeta.com
Sigma Phi Epsilon
Nickname: SigEpRe-Established at FGCU: Spring 2007Purpose: “Building Balanced Leaders for the World’s Communities” Philanthropy: Youth AIDS
For more information:Email Address: [email protected] website: http://www.fgcusigep.org/National website: http://www.sigep.org/
Sigma Chi
Nickname: Sigma Chi Colonized Fall 2008 Chartered: Spring 2010
Purpose: To be the preeminent leadership development organization — aligned, focused, and living our core values. Philanthropy: Huntsman Cancer Institute
For more information:Email Address: [email protected] Website: http://www.sigmachi.org/Local Website: www.sigmachifgcu.com/
Kappa Alpha Order
Nickname: KA, Southern GentlemenChartered at FGCU: April 10, 2005Purpose: To create a lifetime experience that centers on reverence to duty, honor, character, social, brotherhood and gentlemanly conduct as
inspired by our founders.National philanthropy: Adopt-A-Road, Muscular Dystrophy Association but we also donate and support American Cancer Society and the Susan G. Komen breast cancer awareness center.
For more information:Email Address: [email protected] website: http://www.kazetapi.org/National website: http://www.kappaalphaorder.org/
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Fraternities
SororitiesKappa Delta Nickname: KDChartered at FGCU: May 2010National Founding Date: Oct. 23, 1897National Founding Location: Longwood UniversityOpen Motto: “Let us strive for that which is honorable, beautiful and highest.”National Philanthropy: Girl Scouts of the USA
Colors: Olive Green and Pearl WhiteFlower: White Rose For more information:National website: http://www.kappadelta.org/
This is the first semester that Kappa Delta will be part of the FGCU Greek Life community.
Offices and Services/University Bookstore30 EAGLE NEWS 2010
The FGCU bookstore has the texts students need for success in the classroom, great merchandise to show Eagle pride, and other useful items. Texts are typically available one
month before the beginning of the semester. Stu-dents can visit the bookstore’s website to order books online.
The on campus bookstore offers many of the services that students need to get their semesters started right. The bookstore staff is always avail-able to assist students — from the first week of school until graduation.
Ordering onlineOnce a student determines what classes they
will be taking, the online service can be used through Gulfline. In the Gulfline registration menu, choose the option for book ordering and the book-store Web site will appear. The online shopping cart will automatically be filled with the books list-ed for a student’s specific courses. Students can review their shopping carts and make any chang-
es they need.Students can choose to have the books de-
livered or to pick up the texts at the bookstore. When retrieving material from the bookstore, stu-dents need to bring their photo ID.
Returning books and buy backsIn the event that a student changes a class or
the professor changes the text, the bookstore of-fers a refund period at the beginning of each se-mester. Typically, students are eligible for a full re-fund for texts purchased from the FGCU bookstore through the day after drop/add ends each term. Please visit the store for the specific date for each semester and for more details.
Year-round cash buy back is offered. The value of a text is determined by the future demand for that book on campus. If a book has been request-ed for any class the next semester, a student can receive up to half of the original buy back price.
Ask bookstore associates for more informa-tion.
University Bookstore
Offices and ServicesOffice of Campus Involement (OSI)
Campus Involvement provides lead-ership development and experiences so students who choose to become involved in the co-curricular program can transfer their learned skills to their professional and community involvement after grad-uation.
In order to accomplish this, the Of-fice of Campus Involvement will continue to plan, implement, evaluate and support programs designed to meet the needs of students.
Extracurricular activities include: con-certs, dances, lectures, movies, hypno-tists, sports, comedians, and other live performances.
Students not only have the opportu-nity to participate in these extracurricular activities, but to plan them as well. These experiences provide sound leadership de-velopment and make for lasting friend-ships and memories. The four functional areas of our office are: Registered Stu-dent Organizations, Fraternity & Sorority Life, Leadership Development, and the Student Programming Board (BEEP).
The Office of Student Involvement is located in the Student Union room 215 You may contact OSI by telephone at 239-590-7739. OSI’s summer hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday and our Fall/Spring hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays.
The Office of New Student Programs
The mission of The Office of New Stu-dent Programs is to provide accurate, useful, and timely information along with transitional assistance to new students and their families. We deliver services through progressive academic counsel-ing, undergraduate orientation program-ming that facilitates a purposeful, car-ing and spirited experience, and through
parent and family outreach. The Office of New Student Programs is located in McTarnaghan Hall 223. You can reach the office at 239-590-7865
The Office of New Student Programs includes three interrelated units: Eagle View Orientation, First Year Advising, and Parent and Family Programs.
First Year Advising
First Year Advisers guide new stu-dents in their transition into and naviga-tion of the university experience. Our staff helps students clarify their interests, skills and values in the context of class selection, major choice, and curriculum planning. We empower students to make informed academic decisions while help-ing them interpret policy and understand the university resources available to as-sist in their academic success.
The mission of The Office of New Stu-dent Programs is to provide accurate, useful, and timely information along with transitional assistance to new students and their families. We deliver services through progressive academic counsel-ing, undergraduate orientation program-ming that facilitates a purposeful, caring and spirited experience, and through par-ent and family outreach.
Student Support Services (SSS)
Student Support Services (SSS) is a program funded by the Federal Depart-ment of Education for eligible students who are first-generation in college, low-income and/or students with disabilities evidencing need for support services. The program provides opportunities for aca-demic development, assists students with basic college requirements, and serves to motivate students toward the successful completion of their postsecondary educa-tion. The goal of SSS is to increase the
college retention and graduation rates of its participants and help students make the transition from one level of higher ed-ucation to the next. All services are of-fered at no charge to participants. Ser-vices offered include workshops, a Peer Advocate program, resource lending li-brary, computer lab, and additional grant aid for students who qualify for a Pell grant. In exchange for services, SSS students are required to actively partici-pate in the Program. Eligible participants must be enrolled in classes at FGCU, be US citizens or permanent residents, and complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
The Office of Outreach Programs and Student Support Services is located in Room 202 of McTarnaghan Hall, adja-cent to the Student Union. Our office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more in-formation, please contact Julie Rose at 239-590-7809.
Writing Center
The Writing Center provides free, ac-cessible, learning-based consultations for student writers. Our primary goals are to help students improve their abilities to think independently and write critically. Writing consultants also explain effec-tive writing strategies and how to imple-ment them.
Writing consultants are graduate stu-dents pursuing M.A. degrees in English and Instructors of Composition, Profes-sional Writing, Journalism, and Creative Writing. Writing consultants assist stu-dent writers with brainstorming, formu-lating clear thesis statements, develop-ing ideas, revising, and identifying issues of style and mechanics. In each 30-min-ute session, Writing consultants provide strategies and practice to help students improve as writers.
Hours of Operation: Summer A 2010: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thurs-
day (Closed Monday, May 31 in obser-vance of Memorial Day.) Summer B 2010: To be announced. Fall 2010: To be announced. Visit our website for up-dated hours of operation.
Location: Library West 202 C (directly above the Center for Academic Achieve-ment)
Contact information: 590-7141The Writing Center provides an in-
valuable resource to students regardless of their level of writing or major field of study. Please stop by this fall and/or visit our website at http://www.fgcu.edu/Writ-ingCenter/ for more information about our services.
Prevention and Wellness
Prevention & Wellness is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. You can reach Preven-tion and Wellness by telephone at 239-590-7733
Services include:1. Wellness programming for campus
community on topics such as stress, al-cohol, sexual health, nutrition, etc.
2.Events such as our Annual Health Fair and Gazebos—look for our tent in front of the Wellness Center every other Wednesday for lots of info, fun games and free stuff on a different wellness top-ic each time!
3. Free resource area in our lobby, which includes access to our collection of wellness brochures, handouts and more, as well as free items such as pens and stress balls.
4. Eagles Rise for Sober Rides, a pro-gram from Prevention & Wellness and Student Government that encourages students to use sober drivers and be so-ber drivers by working with area restau-rants to provide free non-alcoholic drinks to the sober driver.
5. Massage services and nutritionist services, provided by Prevention & Well-ness and Student Health Services.
6. Peers CARE, a wellness peer ed-ucation group, an excellent opportunity for students interested in wellness and leadership.
7. Mystudentbody.com, which is a free, interactive, personalized and confi-dential resource for FGCU students. Topic areas: Stress, Nutrition, Sexual Health, Alcohol, Drugs and Tobacco. Use school code: fgcueagles.
Student Health Services
The mission of Student Health Ser-vices is to promote the overall health of students. SHS strives to provide compre-hensive quality health care to students in a cost-effective, efficient, and accessible manner. We assist students in their ac-quisition of the knowledge and skills to promote healthy behaviors and lifestyle choices.
FGCU offers enrolled students the op-portunity to purchase health insurance. Health insurance coverage is strongly rec-ommended for FGCU students whether offered through the university or from another source. Students interested in health insurance may pick up applica-tions at the clinic. Distance learning stu-dents are excluded. The following are services provided to students free of charge: Physical examinations, health education, health screenings, routine medical care. pre-ventative medicine, referrals for special-ist care, female exams, family planning consultants and nutrition counseling. The following are services available for a nominal cost: Immunizations, Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR), Tetanus, TB screening, Flu (season), Hepatitis A and B vaccine, Meningitis vaccine, Varicella vaccine.Student Health Services is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Students talk at the Student Club Fair. Photo courtesy of James Greco and Bob Klein Students use their laptops on campus. Photo courtesy of James Greco and Bob Klein
Eagle Dining 2010 EAGLE NEWS 31
Eagle Dining
n Real Food on Campus-- The PerchStudent Union
(239) 560- 7570
SUMMER
7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
FALL
Monday through Thursday,
7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Friday
7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday:
Closed
nEinstein Bros. BagelsStudent Union
(239) 590-1158
SUMMER
Monday through Friday,
7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
FALL
Monday through Thursday,
7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday
7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturday
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
n Subway Subway at Howard Hall
(239) 590-1164
SUMMER
Monday through Friday
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
FALL
Monday through Thursday
10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday
Closed
nTaco BellTaco Bell at Howard Hall
(239) 590-1164
SUMMER
Closed
Monday through Thursday
11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Friday
11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Saturday through Sunday
Closed
n Starbucks In the Library(239) 590-7635
SUMMER
Closed
FALL
Monday through Thursday
7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Friday
7:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturday through Sunday
Closed
nThe Fresh Food CompanySoVi Dining at South Village
Housing
(239) 590-1573
SUMMER
Closed
FALL
Monday through Friday
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday through Sunday
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
nPizza and Wing Pick-UpSoVi Dining at South Village
Housing
(239) 590-1568
A Joint Venture of The Richard E. Jacobs Group and CBL & ASSOCIATES PROPERTIES, INC.
I-75 and Alico Rd239.267.0783 GulfCoastTownCenter.comTop: AP Photo
Bottom right: A chef at The Perch prepares a meal for a student. Stock photoBottom left: Stock Photo
Campus Recreation32 EAGLE NEWS 2010
FGCU Campus Recreation is dedi-cated to fulfilling the recreational needs of our students. We pro-vide diverse activites that en-
hance personal development, healthy lifestyles, education and a positive campus experience. We accomplish this by promoting social interaction, competitiveness, personal wellness, and most of all, fun.
Campus Recreation encompass-es six diverse departments: Aquatics, Fitness, Intramurals, Outdoors, Sport Clubs and informal recreation. There is never a dull moment at Campus Recre-ation as we offer more than 100 pro-gramming events a year. That’s more than any other school in the state of Florida.
We are proud of our state-of-the-art facilities that are continually grow-ing to serve the increasing demands of our students, faculty and staff. The best part — almost everything Campus Recreation offers is free to students.
Campus Recreation also prides it-self on being the largest on-campus employer with more than 100 students on staff. Our diverse departments call for lifeguards, referees, marketing and
promotional staff, personal trainers, customer service clerks and more. If you are looking for a job, this is the place to be. We offer a relaxed atmo-sphere, an amazing professional staff and opportunities for promotion and personal growth.
Sports Clubs
FGCU Sport Clubs are recreation-al and/or competitive clubs dedicated to various sports. Some of our sports clubs have been very successful in the past two years, winning a national ti-tle in the 275-pound weight class for power lifting in 2008. The FGCU Hock-ey Club has also competed very well at the national level and hosted na-tionals in 2007. If you’re looking for some competition with your fellow stu-dents at FGCU and around the coun-try, then a sports club may be for you. Is your favorite sport not available? The Campus Recreation Sports Club Department is always willing to help serious students create their own stu-dent organization.
FGCU Outdoors
FGCU Outdoors is one of our youngest departments, encompass-ing both waterfront and outdoor pur-suit trips. It has been in existence for three years now and served more than 10,000 students last year.
Looking for adventure this fall? There are Outdoor Pursuit Trips to look forward to in the Fall semester (most trips include a nominal fee).
Why not spend a day at the beach ... on campus! FGCU Outdoors offers the students, faculty and staff of FGCU an opportunity to explore their limits on campus providing kayaks, canoes, paddle boats, sailboats and more free of charge.
Intramurals
Looking to get active on campus, stay fit and meet new friends? There is no better way than playing Intramural Sports here at FGCU.
Sign-ups will be held the first and second weeks of the Fall semester. Stop by the Fitness Center or visit any of the sign-up tables that will be on
campus the first two weeks of class to register your team. Spots fill up fast, so don’t delay! For more information call 239-590-7938.
Intramurals will also be hosting its annual Madden Football Tournament, King and Queen of the Court Volleyball, and the 3 V 3 Bring It On The Black-top Basketball Tournament. Keep your eyes peeled in the Fall semester for dates and times of these events. They will be posted in the Fitness Center as soon as they are set.
Fitness Center
The hub of Campus Recreation with more than 100,000 customers last year, the Fitness Center prides it-self on being your source for all infor-mation regarding Campus Recreation. Ever have a question about an upcom-ing event? Stop by or give us a call and we will help you out.
The Fitness Center got a face lift over the summer and now boasts the following upgrades: tinted windows, new precor ellipticals with cardio the-ater systems, LCD TV’s, more new products, new classes and expanded
hours. You asked for it and we got it!Programming for the Fall semes-
ter will include a Fall Race Series, Full Moon Spinning, daily Group Fitness, Personal Training programming includ-ing the always popular Xtreme Boot Camp, nutrition and wellness semi-nars, and more.
Aquatics
The FGCU Aquatics Center offers students, faculty and staff a plethora of aquatic opportunities. Come lay out by the pool, go for a swim or jump off the diving boards seven days a week. The pool is available to both universi-ty and community members and is a great way to get into shape. Aquatics also offers a few intramural sports for students such as water polo.
For more information on any of the activities and services offered by Cam-pus Recreation, please visit the Water front, Fitness Center or Aquatics Cen-ter. Students can also find out more at www.FGCU.edu/Campusrec.
Campus Recreation
Active sports clubsStudents have the option of starting a sports club if they contact the Sports Clubs department. The following are sports clubs at FGCU. FGCU Bowling Club, FGCU Dancing Divas, FGCU Fencing Club, FGCU Hockey, FGCU Martial Arts, FGCU Paintball Club, FGCU Power Club, FGCU Run-ning Club, FGCU Sailing, FGCU Swimming Club, FGCU Wrestling, FGCU Tennis Club and FGCU Water Polo.
If you go...The Aquatics Center has both 25-meter and 50-meter pools as well as diving boards. For those looking for CPR and lifeguard certifications the Aquatics Center offers several classes during the year for certifications.
If you go...FGCU Outdoors offers a number of water and outdoor related activities including kayaking, canoeing, sailing, swiming and wakeboarding. During the spring the waterfront hosts the Semester Shakedown, an opportunity for students to enjoy the amenities and relax. The Outdoors department also offers some trips for students to participate in, so check at the waterfront for the latest information.
If you go...The Fitness Center offers students all the amenities of a gym free of charge. To enter the gym students need an Eagle ID card.
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Top right: Stock PhotoTop left: Students gather at the waterfront for the annual Semester Shakedown. EN photo Mike RicciMiddle left: Stock photoBottom: The hockey team plays aganist Duke. Stock photo
Academic Colleges 2010 EAGLE NEWS 33
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.): Anthropology, Art, Biology, Chemistry, Communication, English, Environmental Studies, History, Marine Science, Mathematics, Music, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology, Spanish and Theater.
Bachelor of Arts (B.S.): Biology, Biotechnology and Mathematics
Master of Science (M.A.): English, History, Environmental Studies
Master of Science (M.S.): Environmental Science, Mathematics
The College of Arts and Sciences provides academic advising to students from the beginning of their sophomore year through graduation. The following services are available to students:
-ences
To schedule an appointment with an academic adviser in the College of Arts and Sciences call Patricia Rice at (239) 590-7196 or email [email protected] or stop by Academic Building 7 Room 109.
Advisers:
Carvajal, Lucero [email protected] Room AB7 102
Fitch, Laura [email protected] Room AB7 106
Stanis, [email protected] Room AB7 107
Swanson, [email protected] Room AB7 108
Horton, [email protected] Room AB7 105
Dear Florida Gulf Coast University students,
The College of Arts and Sciences was founded with a strong liberal arts perspective, embracing a vision of qual-ity educational programs and emphasizing the integration of knowledge across disciplines. Our programs offer students the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills, and values necessary for success in their professional careers along with the philosophical, scientific, and artistic habits of mind indis-pensable for a democratic society and a rewarding personal life. The faculty in the College continues to teach a majority of the General Education Program serving first and second year students. In any given semester, over 60 percent of the students at FGCU are enrolled in CAS courses. With 20 un-dergraduate majors, the College has expanded to meet the needs of the growing student population. In keeping with the FGCU mission, CAS offers graduate programs: an MS in Envi-ronmental Science, an MA in Environmental Studies, an MA in English, an MA in History and a new MS in Mathematics to be offered in Fall 2010.
Dr. Donna P. HenryDean of Arts and Sciences
Arts and Sciences
Dedicated to providing a quality liberal arts education that is the foundation for a free and just society.
College of
Dr. Donna P. HenryDean of Arts and Sciences
Established: 1997Total number of professors: 208 in 2010 108 in 2009Total number of enrolled students: 3,200Building locations:
Advising: Main O!ce: Website:
FROM THE DEAN
CAMPUS LOCATOR
MAJORS OF STUDY
ADVISING
Photo courtesy of Bob Klein and James Greco
KEY FACTS
CONTACT INFORMATION
Academic Colleges34 EAGLE NEWS 2010
Advising: (239) 590-7945Main O!ce: (239) 590-7070Website: www.fgcu.edu/cob/
Photo courtesy of Bob Klein and James Greco
Business
Undergraduate Majors: Accounting, Computer Information Systems,Finance, Management, Marketing and Economics.
Undergraduate Minors: Advertising, Computer Information Systems, Economics, Management, Marketing and Real Estate.
Graduate Majors: MS Accounting and Taxation, MS Computer Information Sys-tems, MBA and Executive MBA.
The Lutgert College of Business Advising Office is located in Lutgert Hall, Suite 1300. LCOB academic advisers are available from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The Lutgert College of Business Advising Office provides the following ser-vices:n Academic advising and program information for current and potential stu-dents n Referral to faculty mentors and campus resources for career planning n Consultation regarding internship opportunitiesn Orientation for students applying for admission to the college n Assistance with issues related to registration and academic standing n Evaluation of academic transcripts and articulation of transfer credits n Maintenance of academic advising records and degree audits n Certification of graduation
Advisers:
Ms. Marisa L. Ouverson Director, Enrollment [email protected]
Ms. Paula MachlinAcademic [email protected]
Mr. Andy MacDiarmidAcademic [email protected]
The dawn of the 21st Century has revealed one of the most dynamic national and international economic environ-ments imaginable.
Consequently, a modern business school must prepare students with two skill sets.
The first is to provide them with excellence in basic busi-ness knowledge, taught by an outstanding faculty. The second, especially important in today’s business world, is to prepare business graduates to successfully deal with change.
Florida Gulf Coast University’s College of Business takes both of these educational challenges very seriously. Building on the foundation of quality recognized in our recent accredi-tation by AACSB International, the college links its classroom activities to a powerful connection with the area business com-munity and our international partners.
The result is a business graduate who has the ability to adjust to moving targets throughout his or her career, to capi-talize on new opportunities, and to constantly add strength and productivity in any type of organization.
Dr. Richard PegnetterDean of Business
Dedicated to providing progressive educational programs for university students and working professionals.
Dr. Richard Pegnetter, Dean of Business
FROM THE DEAN
CAMPUS LOCATOR
MAJORS OF STUDY
ADVISING
KEY FACTSEstablished since: 1997Total number of professors: 60Total number of enrolled students: 2,800 Building location: Lutgert HallStudent Organizations:
CONTACT INFORMATION
College of
Reprinted from 2009
Academic Colleges 2010 EAGLE NEWS 35
Undergraduate Studies Degree Programs
Child Development (B.S.)Early Childhood Education (B.A.)Elementary Education (B.A.)Secondary Education (B.A.): Biology, Mathematics, Social ScienceSpecial Education (B.A.)
Minor: Education
General Requirements for Entry and Graduation
nAn overall GPA of 2.5 on all hours attempted. nPass all subsections of the CLAST, FTCE General Knowledge Test, or Praxis I. No exemptions can be considered. nSatisfy all General Education requirements. nSatisfy Gordon Rule requirements. nSatisfy common prerequisite requirements.
Undergraduate Studies Advising
Advisers are assigned according to the student’s last name. Student should call 590-7778 to make an appointment.
Keiana Desmore, 239-590-7759, [email protected]
Olivia Hung-Simons, 239-590-7790, [email protected]
Dear Education Majors!Welcome to the College of Education. Talk to other ed-
ucation majors about our College and you will hear words like “exciting,” “dynamic,” “hands-on,” and “engaging.” It is true: a wonderful, rewarding experience awaits you as you begin the journey to become a teacher. Stellar faculty passionate about education and your academic success will guide you on this journey.
You have chosen the noblest career, teaching. We look forward to assisting in fulfilling your dream to be a teach-er.
Dr. Marcia GreeneDean of Education
Providing diverse environments of excellence that support dynamic learning experiences.
Dr. Marcia GreeneDean of Education
FROM THE DEAN
CAMPUS LOCATOR
MAJORS OF STUDY
ADVISING
Advising: (239) 590-7778Main O!ce: (239) 590-7781Website: http://coe.fgcu.edu/
EN photo/Carlos Calante
Education
Established:
Total number of faculty and sta":
Total number of enrolled students: 1,095Building location:
College of
KEY FACTS
CONTACT INFORMATION
Academic Colleges36 EAGLE NEWS 2010
HealthProfessions
Advising: (239) 590-7495 and (239) 590-7750Main O!ce: (239) 590-7074Website: www.fgcu.edu/chp
College of
Bachelor in Science Programs: Athletic Training, Clinical Lab Science, Commu-nity Health, Health Science and Human Performance and Nursing.
Master’s: Acute Care. Health Sciences, Nurse Anesthesia, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Primary Health Care
General Requirements for Entry and Graduation: Baccalaureate degree programs in the College of Health Professions (CHP) are selective or limited access (Athletic Training and Nursing). Acceptance is highly competitive, and all applicants may not be admitted. The application process requires two separate applications, first to the University, and upon admittance a supplemental application to the specific degree program by the appropriate deadline. Applications will be considered when the following requirements have been met:
nCompletion of the University General Education requirements or its equivalent, e.g. an AA degree from an approved Florida community college or state univer-sity or a bachelor’s or higher degree from approved accredited post-secondary institutions. nCompletion of state-mandated program common prerequisite courses. nSatisfaction of the minimum GPA requirement(s) for the specific degree pro-gram (see degree program listings).
Advisers:
Anne Young, [email protected]@fgcu.eduSchool of Nursing239-590-7455BHG 150
Lorie [email protected] of Health and Rehabilitation239-590-7456BHG 149
Dear new and returning students,
On behalf of the faculty and staff of the College of Health Professions, I welcome you to Florida Gulf Coast University. The 2010/2011 academic year is shaping up to be a banner year for the College of Health Professions (CHP). We have many things to celebrate, including the planning and design of a new academic building for the college. As it is now called, “Academic Building 8” will provide state-of-the-art educational facilities for faculty and students. This building will be located on the campus green, be-tween Lutgert Hall and Academic Building 5. Ground breaking will take place during the 2010/2011 academic year. Another mile-stone is that the Physical Therapy program will graduate its first class of Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students in May 2011. These will be the first doctoral graduates of the university!
The CHP takes great pride in the quality of its faculty and academic programs. At the present time, 70 percent of our pro-grams are fully accredited. Maintaining program accreditation is an important indicator of a quality educational program. In ad-dition, our graduate pass rates on licensure and certification ex-ams is at or above the national average.
I wish you the very best as you begin this new academic year. I hope you will take the time to learn more about our exciting plans and our quality programs.
Dr. Peg Gray-Vickrey Interim Dean of Health Professions
Providing students with health professions education grounded in academic excellence.
Dr. Peg Gray-Vickrey, Interim Dean of Health Professions
FROM THE DEAN
CAMPUS LOCATOR
MAJORS OF STUDY
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
ADVISING
Established since: August 1997Total number of professors: 47 in 2010 44 in 2009Total number of enrolled students: 1,314Building location:
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Undergraduate: Criminal Justice, Criminal Forensics Studies, Legal studies,Resort and Hospitality Management, Professional Golf ManagementSocial work, Political Science
Graduate: Criminal Justice, Criminal Forensics Studies, Social Work, Public Af-fairs,
Certificate: Compliance Specialist Graduate Certificate
Office hours from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
B.S. in Criminal Forensics, B.S. in Criminal Justice, B.A. in Political Science and Bachelor of Social WorkMs. Christina Jordan-Watkins, [email protected], (239) 590-7766Office: AB 3, Room 153A
Welcome to the College of Professional Studies. I feel for-tunate to have the opportunity to highlight some specifics of the college. The College of Professional Studies has a proud history of providing students with positive educational opportunities, and we are proud of the quality of our programs, faculty, staff, and most of all our graduates. In the College of Professional Studies, we offer a faculty of learners that builds on knowledge, practice and reflection to produce exemplary practitioners/students.
The College has a distinguished record of service to the local, state, and federal sector and gains its strength through outstand-ing faculty who are engaged in cutting-edge teaching, research and partnerships regionally and nationally.
In the College of Professional Studies, we are committed to a culture that fosters and reinforces ethical and professional be-haviors for a diverse, democratic society. Due to this commit-ment, we set our goals high and strive daily to achieve them. We are committed to high standards, best practices, scholarly activity and individual and collaborative efforts.
We invite you to explore the diverse academic offerings in the College of Professional Studies and learn about the programs and people that make Florida Gulf Coast University a great place to live, work, and learn. We try very hard to make certain that upon graduation; you will be comfortable entering a career with much confidence.
Dr. Tony A. Barringer Interim Dean of Professional Studies
ProfessionalProfessions Studies
Committed to training broad-based service professionals in the public and private sectors.
Dr. Tony BarringerInterim Dean of Professional Studies
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Advising: (239) 590-7827 and 7766Main O!ce: (239) 590-7724Website: cps.fgcu.edu
College of
Established: 1997Total number of professors: 32 in 2010 28 in 2009Total number of enrolled students: 1,693Building location: Academic Building 3
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Undergraduate: Admission to the College of Professional Studies is open to all stu-dents who have been accepted to Florida Gulf Coast University, are in good stand-ing, and have completed the common prerequisites with a grade C or higher.
Graduate: Applicants to graduate degree programs or post-baccalaureate pro-grams are required to meet minimum university admission requirements that are in accordance with system-wide admission requirements. Individual programs may set additional criteria or more selective requirements. Consequently, meet-ing minimum university admission requirements does not guarantee admission to a particular program. Refer to the appropriate academic program section of the catalog or contact Graduate Studies or the college/program regarding addi-tional admission requirements.
Graduation: For all graduation requirements please view the individual programs in the catalog or contact the college adviser(s). For graduate programs, see fac-ulty advisers for the respective programs.
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Advising: (239) 590-1445Main O!ce: (239) 590-7390Website: www.fgcu.edu/cob/eng/
EngineeringU.A. Whitaker School of
Bioengineering (B.S.)Civil Engineering (B.S.C.E.)Environmental Engineering (B.S.Env.E.)Computer Science (B.S.)
Engineering Program Admission Requirements
n Admission to FGCU as a degree-seeking student in good academic standing.nAttendance at a Freshman Transition Workshop or Transfer Student Orienta-tion session.nCompletion of one semester at FGCU with a minimum GPA of 2.0 and comple-tion of at least 30 earned hours with a minimum GPA of 2.0. nSatisfaction of College-Level Academic Skills Test (CLAST) requirements through testing or exemption.nComplete the following courses with a grade of C or higher: Composition I (ENC 1101), Composition II (ENC 1102), Calculus I (MAC 2311)*, Calculus II (MAC 2312)*, General Chemistry I (CHM 1045C)*, and General Physics I (PHY 2048C)*. Also, complete the four courses denoted with an asterisk (*) with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. Exceptions may be made for AP/IB credit with approval of the WSOE Academic Advisor.nSubmission of the U.A. Whitaker School of Engineering Application for Accep-tance into a Major upon completion of the above steps 1 through 5 before the start of registration in any given semester.
Computer Science Program Admission Requirements
n Submit a FGCU Application for Admission and satisfy all applicable university admission requirements. n Satisfy Common Prerequisites (COP 2006, MAC 2311, MAC 2312, PHY 2048C, PHY 2049C and two science courses for science majors) with a grade of C or higher and be in good academic standing. n Attend an orientation session.
The Advising Office for the U.A. Whitaker School of Engineering is located in the First Floor Advising Suite of Lutgert Hall. Mrs. Diana Stoppiello, [email protected], is the academic adviser for engineering and computer science students. Call 239-590-1445 to schedule appointments for Monday through Friday. Busi-ness hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Welcome to the U.A. Whitaker School of Engineering, which is located in Holmes Hall. Holmes Hall opened in Jan-uary 2009 and was specifically designed for student-centered teaching of engineering and computer science courses in an active and collaborative learning environment. The building includes a student lounge with club rooms and study areas where students can gather. Our 17 outstanding faculty mem-bers include the recipients of FGCU’s 2008 Senior Faculty Teaching Award, 2009 Faculty Service Award, 2010 Junior Scholarship Award, and 2010 Advising Excellence Award. We offer B.S. degrees in computer science, bioengineering, civil engineering, and environmental engineering. The employment outlook for our degree programs is among the best with 72 percent growth in projected employment anticipated in bio-engineering (also called biomedical engineering), 31 percent in environmental engineering, and 24 percent in computer science and civil engineering between 2008 and 2018 (www.bls.gov/oco/). We welcome you to the exciting worlds of engi-neering and computer science!
Dr. Susan M. BlanchardDirector of Engineering
Producing students in selected engineering and computing disciplines with superior technical competence and business skills.
Dr. Susan M. Blanchard, Director of Engineering
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Established since: Fall 2005Total number of professors: 17 in 2010 16 in 2009Total number of enrolled students: 500 by Fall Building location: Holmes Hall
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Dean of StudentsStudent Affairs
The Dean of Students’ Office at Florida Gulf Coast Univer-sity welcomes you to FGCU!
The Dean of Students’ Office works directly with students to help solve problems and to assist in individual and group crisis management.
The Dean of Students’ Office actively promotes student in-volvement, diversity and retention through our more than 120 registered student organizations that range in orientation from service, fraternities and sororities, media, student governance, performance, multicultural and academic interest.
The Dean of Students’ Office is a general resource for all students and will advocate for students when appropriate. Staff in the Dean’s Office assists in establishing standards of con-duct, as well as disseminating and enforcing University rules, regulations and policies.
Michele YovanovichDean of Students
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Promoting involvement, leadership development, a responsible and respectful campus community, and students’ long-term success.
The Dean of Students’ Office includes the following units and functions: College Reach Out Program, Fraternity and Sorority Life, Judicial Affairs, Multicultural Student Services, Student Involvement, Student Government, Eagle News, Student Support Services and Scholars Club.
DEPARTMENTS
Main o!ce: (239) 590-7900Website: http://studentservices.fgcu.edu/dos/
CONTACT INFORMATION
The Dean of Students’ Office is located in the Student Union, room 104. Other departments within the Dean of Students’ Office are located on the second floor of the Student Union, and the sec-ond floor of McTarnaghan Hall.
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