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 brings a university-wide perspective to the development, delivery, and evaluation of academic programs and services and facilitates the planning and development of cross-college initiatives.

OCI has administrative responsibility for the following functions and units: New Program Development; Curriculum Systems; CAPP (electronic degree audit); University Catalog; the Writing Center; the Center for Civic Engagement/Service Learning; the American Democracy Project; the First Year Experience; Academic and Event Technology Services; Web, e-Learning, and Publication (WEP) Services; the General Education Program; the Honors Program; New Student Convocation; the Center for Academic Achievement; FGCU Collegiate High School; and the Quality Enhancement Plan.

During the 2009/2010 Academic year, Dr. Gray-Vickrey is responsible for the General Education Program; the Honors Program; New Student Convocation; the Center for Academic Achievement; FGCU Collegiate High School; and the Quality Enhancement Plan.

During the 2009/2010 Academic year, Dr. Cathy Duff is responsible for New Program Development; Curriculum Systems; CAPP (electronic degree audit); University Catalog; the Writing Center; the Center for Civic Engagement/Service Learning; the American Democracy Project; the First Year Experience; Academic and Event Technology Services; and Web, e-Learning, and Publication (WEP) Services.

 Below are descriptions of programs and services offered through OCI:

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• 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.
• Academic and Event Technology Services provides support for academic and event technology for the entire university. 
• 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."
• Web, e-Learning, and Publication (WEP) Services Provides instructional design services to faculty, offers regular workshops on a variety of technical and pedigogical topics, assists faculty with the integration of technology into online, hybrid, and web enhanced courses. WEP is also responsible for ovesight of the FGCU internet, and provides print, multimedia, and web related services for the entire university.
• 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.