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Joseph Shepard
Vice President, Florida Gulf Coast University

Dr. Joe Shepard is the Vice President for Administrative Services for Florida Gulf Coast University. Prior to this appointment he served as the Dean of Students. He was one of the initial employees hired to help create a public university in Southwest Florida. Hired in 1995 to primarily assist in the creation of a Division of Student Services, he has provided leadership and assisted with the development of numerous departments including on-campus housing, disability services, international services, counseling services, health services, student life, recreation and leisure services, judicial affairs, registration, admissions, and financial aid.

Joe received his Bachelor of Science degree in math education from Northern Arizona University , holds a Master's degree in Business Administration and International Finance from the University of North Texas and a doctorate from Florida International University in public administration, where he specialized in public finance.

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