Florida Gulf Coast University College of Business

This is the full text of a document originated by Dean Pegnetter and further developed by the USF Transition Faculty in June 1996. It served as guidance during early faculty recruiting.

Values for College Success
Florida Gulf Coast University
College of Business
Draft: June 1996

"Continuous improvement of the learning process to insure student intellectual and professional growth is the central mission of the College." This mission includes a commitment to flexibility and appropriate change.

There are three primary dimensions to learning excellence in the College of Business.

1. Providing an effective learning process and environment which is measured against identifiable standards.

Student evaluations and student success
Organization and currency of course materials
Engaging students in learning activities
Integration of the discipline across business issues
Incorporating technology in the learning process
Developing both analytical and professional skills
Successful participation in team instructional environments

2. Insuring faculty growth and competence which strengthens the mission of the College and the University.

Scholarly activity which results in publication in refereed journals, significant professional and applied periodicals, texts, software, or educational materials, government or consulting reports
Successful grant activity
Consulting success which reflects significant professional recognition and growth

3. Successful service to the College, and the University, and professional constituents where such service supports the mission of Florida Gulf Coast University and its College of Business.

Contributing membership on discipline, College, and University Committees
Membership on professional boards and committees
Community service which enhances the mission of the College or the University
Professional service which advances the external program activity of the College

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