Physical Plant Endowed Scholarship
Strengthening partnerships between Physical Plant and business collaborators to support students pursuing education in shared fields of interest.
History of the Scholarship Fund
The Physical Plant Endowed Scholarship was created through the collective generosity of Physical Plant employees and community partners who recognized the importance of supporting FGCU students pursuing meaningful academic and professional goals. Over time, continued contributions have strengthened the fund, reflecting the department’s long‑standing commitment to service, collaboration, and student success. This shared effort ensures that the scholarship remains a lasting resource that uplifts students while honoring the values and dedication of the Physical Plant team.
Scholarship Mission
The mission of the Physical Plant Endowed Scholarship is to recognize and support FGCU students whose academic goals reflect the department’s commitment to service, stewardship, and collaborative engagement across the university community. In alignment with these values, the fund offers financial assistance that helps reduce barriers and empowers students to continue their academic progress with confidence and purpose.
Contributors to the Physical Plant Scholarship Fund
- Physical Plant Employees
- Rich & Jennifer Housch
- ATP Engineering South
- B & I Contractors, Inc.
- Commercial Air Management
- OCI Associates, Inc.
- Johnson Controls
- USSI
- United Mechanical, Inc.
- Office Furniture & Design
- Ajax Building Corporation
- FGCU Foundation
- Maddox Construction Company
- ABC Fire Equipment
- Page Mechanical Group
- Service Contracting Solutions
- Wayne Wiles Floor Coverings
- Chris-Tel Company of Southwest Florida, Inc.
- Harvard Jolly, Inc.
- Suffolk Construction
B & I Contractors
B&I Contractors has installed mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems in buildings on the FGCU campus.
ATP Engineering South
ATP Engineering South retrofitted the chilled water system, which resulted in energy savings throughout campus.
Service Contracting Solutions
Service Contracting Solutions has been providing FGCU with premier commercial painting and waterproofing for the last 15 years.
Commercial Air Management
Commercial Air Management is a local family owned business that has provided heating, ventilation, and air conditioning services to FGCU since the university opened.
USSI
USSI has been the contracted custodial firm at FGCU since July 2003, and provides custodial services to campus facilities, including Housing, and for special events such as Basketball and Volleyball Games, and Commencement.
Contributions
The potential to transform the lives of students is in the many hands of our community.
Please join us in our commitment to student success. Your contribution to the fund
helps tremendously; please mail your tax deductible donation to:
Florida Gulf Coast University
Physical Plant, Attn: Vikki McConnell
10501 FGCU Blvd. South
Fort Myers, FL 33965
239-590-1314, vmcconnellniarchos@fgcu.edu
