The mission of the Office of Curriculum and Instruction (OCI) is to support and advance the strategic initiatives of Academic Affairs and the University. OCI is committed to maintaining and advancing academic excellence in curricular development and assessment, program planning, student learning, and civic engagement. OCI brings a university-wide perspective to the development and evaluation of academic programs and facilitates the planning and development of cross-college initiatives. OCI collaborates with faculty in the development of new programs and curricula and offers support services to enhance student learning.

OCI was created in 2005 by Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Bonnie L. Yegedis to provide coordinated oversight of broad curriculum issues and student learning assessment. The impetuses for this reorganization were (a) the report of the Undergraduate Studies Task Force, which concluded that the University would benefit from the creation of a division that would coordinate the assessment of undergraduate student learning and promote student learning at its highest priority, and (b) the recognition that curriculum development, assessment, and revision must be directly linked to the academic mission and student learning purposes of the University.

The following programs and services are offered through OCI:

• Academic Learning Compacts describe expected core student learning outcomes for graduates of each baccalaureate degree program. Expected core student learning outcomes focus on content/discipline knowledge and skills, communication skills, and critical thinking skills.
• The American Democracy Project (ADP) is an initiative of the America Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU). FGCU is involved in the following ADP initiatives: Stewardship of Public Lands; Strategies for Encouraging Voting; Constitution Day; The New York Times Readership Program, and Deliberative Polling.
• The Center for Academic Achievement (CAA) provides academic retention programs, Supplemental Instruction services, and tutor-facilitated learning labs. The CAA also manages the Eagle Wings Mentoring Program and provides numerous workshops including career exploration, study skills, time management, and stress reduction.
• The Center for Civic Engagement and the Service-Learning Program facilitate civic engagement; encourage community responsibility through active, reciprocal, and reflective learning; and promote sensitivity to cultural, economic, and social needs and differences.
• The Collegiate High School (CHS) provides motivated and academically talented high school juniors and seniors from the five-county service area (Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry, and Lee counties) with opportunities to complete high school graduation requirements while simultaneously earning college credit.
• Curriculum Development includes development, review, and approval of courses, degree programs, minors, and certificates; staff support for the Undergraduate Curriculum Team and the Graduate Curriculum Team; publication of the university catalog; maintenance of numerous academic policies; and oversight of the degree audit system (CAPP).
• The First Year Reading Project helps students develop critical thinking and writing skills and become better prepared for a rigorous academic experience. All incoming first-year students read a common book in the summer, usually a novel or work of non-fiction, and complete related writing in course work.
• The General Education Program encompasses course work in the areas of composition, mathematics, humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. Students develop a wide range of content knowledge and disciplinary perspectives, along with important academic skills.
• The university-wide Honors Program is open to superior students at the freshman through junior levels. Students and faculty mentors work together to develop challenging programs that support students' academic and professional goals.
• The New Student Convocation provides an opportunity for students to celebrate the beginning of their college experience. Historically, the guest speaker at the convocation is either the author of the book selected for the First Year Reading Project or an individual associated with the book's topic.
• The Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) was developed as part of the University's reaffirmation of accreditation with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The mission of the QEP is "to develop in students an ecological perspective and foster community involvement through experiential learning, scholarly dialogue, and interdisciplinary engagement."
• The Writing Center serves all graduate and undergraduate students and faculty. It offers one-on-one tutoring to help students improve their knowledge of writing strategies and their ability to write and revise independently. The center also offers specialized programs for students and faculty.