FGCU Blogs & News (Omnichannel)

Deborah Wiltrout... on University Marketing & Communications (UMC)

January 27, 2021 / Social Distance Coffee Club / Tags: 2021, SDCC, Social Distance Coffee Club

Deborah Wiltrout... on University Marketing & Communications (UMC). Join us for our first coffee of the new year, when Deborah Wiltrout, FGCU’s Associate Vice President for Marketing and Communications, presents Lutgert’s new branding initiative. She’ll discuss the process, which will include focus groups which we’d like to convene early this semester. For it to be effective, we need your feedback and thoughts on what should be Lutgert’s brand.

Book Bytes Vlog - Episode 04

January 21, 2021 / Dr. Diane Marks

This book review vlog by Dr. Diane Marks discusses High-Impact Practices in Online Education: Research and Best Practices edited by Kathryn E. Linder and Chrysanthemum Mattison.

Local Foundation Helps Hospitality Majors

January 20, 2021 / Lutgert News / Tags: Event, Resort & Hospitality, Scholarships

Lutgert’s School of Resort & Hospitality Management received a welcome holiday gift from the Culinary and Hospitality Education Foundation (CHEF) of Southwest Florida: $20,000 in scholarships for students majoring in Resort & Hospitality Administration!

Student Spotlight of the Week

January 19, 2021 / Tags: Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy Student, Student Spotlight

This week's Student Spotlight goes to third year Physical Therapy Student, Jordan Ingalsbe!

Registration Open! Southwest Florida Symposium on Teaching and Learning

January 15, 2021 / Instructional Design Team / Tags: Active Learning, Digital Learning, Elearning, Instructional Design, Lucas Center

This year’s symposium will focus on the myriad ways in which faculty and staff can build connections in virtual environments. Whether connecting with students or colleagues in a synchronous or asynchronous remote setting, building good working relationships is integral to teaching, learning, and fostering motivation and morale. Connecting virtually isn’t a new concept but has certainly made its way more profoundly into our daily lives.

FGCU Internal Quality Matters (QM) Online Course Design Review

January 14, 2021 / Instructional Design Team

Learn more about how Faculty and instructional designers can work together to review and improve online course design.

Respondus Training Webinars

January 14, 2021 / Instructional Technology Team / Tags: Respondus, Training, Webinar

This month, Respondus is offering training webinars on LockDown Browser, Respondus Monitor, and Respondus 4. Learn how to use these applications to address exam integrity and the creation of online tests.

The Attack on the Capitol and Other Challenging Moments: Talking with Students

January 13, 2021 / Bill Reynolds, PhD / Tags: capitol, election, teaching resources

As the Capitol was attacked last week, educators struggled to find words to explain to their students what was happening. As an educator, having the capacity to explain an assault on democracy while managing one’s own emotions is no small feat. We need immediate responses to current events, but we need to also look long-term at how teachers and school communities can be leaders in facilitating dialogue on challenging topics like antiracism and white privilege. Educators wear many hats, but schools and school leaders are uniquely positioned to be public diplomats by applying discourses of peace and reconciliation processes and public diplomacy to educational spaces.

Upcoming Changes to Canvas

January 04, 2021 / Department of Digital Learning / Tag: Canvas Release

Learn about new and recent changes to the Canvas learning management system.

Book Club Review: A Concise Guide to Teaching with Desirable Difficulties

December 16, 2020 / Brian Johnson, PhD

FGCU School of Nursing Faculty selected as a 2020 Florida Nurses Association Icon Award Recipient

December 14, 2020 / Tag: FGCU School of Nursing

Congratulations to Tina Ellis MSN, RN, CTN-A, on being selected as a 2020 Florida Nurses Association Icon Award Recipient. Tina received the Mary Cash Award. The Mary Cash Award recognizes an individual nurse who has made outstanding contributions to cultural diversity in nursing and health care. Fantastic Work Tins! Thank you for your ongoing contributions to the field of nursing.

Guest Speaker: Karen Costa - Creating Connections in Remote Environments

December 14, 2020 / Diane Marks, PhD, and FGCU Digital Learning Team

The Lucas Center invited Karen Costa, the author of 99 Tips for Creating Simple and Sustainable Educational Videos to join us virtually for an hour-long session about creating connections in remote environments. Ms. Costa did not disappoint! The hour was full of engaging conversation and provided a plethora of diverse resources on the topic.

Combating Racism Panel Discussions

December 11, 2020 / Lutgert News / Tags: Micro-Credentials, Webinars

Together with the Uncommon Friends Foundation, the Newton Ethical Leadership Initiative, and the Southwest Florida Community Foundation, FGCU co-sponsored a three-part webinar series on the role of SWFL businesses in combating racism.

Lutgert Alumni Among Gulfshore Business '40 Under 40' Honorees

December 11, 2020 / Lutgert News / Tags: 2020, 40 Under 40, Accounting, Alumni, Award, MBA, Marketing

Each year Gulfshore Business magazine recognizes 40 business professionals younger than 40 for their impact on Southwest Florida. A panel of judges selects the final group from among hundreds of deserving nominees submitted by the local business community. This year’s 40 Under 40 includes three distinguished Lutgert alumni who are using the skills they learned at FGCU to shape the world around them.

2020 SWFL Economic Almanac Series

December 11, 2020 / Lutgert News / Tags: Economics & Finance, RERI, Reports, Research

Lutgert’s Regional Economic Research Institute (RERI) has released the 2020 edition of its Southwest Florida Economic Almanac. Compiled by Lutgert faculty and student researchers working with the institute, the almanac covers agriculture, charitable giving, demographics, employment, finance, education, the environment, government spending, health, housing, income and poverty statistics, real estate, and other topics vital to the economic environment of the region.

Finance Major Passes CFP Exam - A Big Thank You!

December 11, 2020 / Lutgert News / Tags: Economics & Finance, Finance, Undergraduate

The Department of Economics and Finance’s new concentration in Financial Services has already begun sowing student success. May 2020 graduate Nicole Emery contacted mentor Dr. Steve Fraser with exciting news: She passed the notoriously difficult CFP exam.

New Course Teaches Professional Development Skills

December 11, 2020 / Lutgert News / Tags: Accounting, Advertising, Agribusiness, Economics, Finance, Information Systems & Operations Management, Management, Marketing, Mentorship, New Course, PGA Golf Management, Real Estate, Resort & Hospitality, Sales, Undergraduate

The Lutgert College of Business remains in constant contact with industry partners to make sure our graduates have the knowledge employers are looking for. This consistent communication has led to new majors in Supply Chain Management and Data Analytics, integration of advanced MS Excel skills into the accounting curriculum, and a new concentration in International Business for management majors. Yet the most frequent request across disciplines and majors is the need for “soft skills”: networking with clients, giving effective presentations, writing professional communications. Even a handshake can make the difference between clinching a deal or losing a client.

Getting Started with Team Based Learning

December 08, 2020 / Mark Erickson / Tags: Lucas Center, book club, review, team based learning

The Lucas Center hosted a book club for this book during Fall 2020. This book along with others is available to be rented out from the Lucas Center. We host book clubs each semester and would love to have you participate in or facilitate one of them.

Streaming Movies in Class with SWANK

December 03, 2020 / Rachel Cooke, MLS, MA (Education & Arts Librarian) / Tags: Library, Video

Did you know? We have streaming Movies on SWANK! Find Hollywood classics, modern favorites, literary adaptations, and more! These films are not licensed for public performance but are for classroom or personal use.

Laura Birou and Amir Neto... on Academic Excellence

December 02, 2020 / Social Distance Coffee Club / Tags: 2020, SDCC, Social Distance Coffee Club

At the Social Distance Coffee, we will have occasional meetings to discuss what we are doing in the classroom, with a focus on experiments or strategies we have attempted—both those that have succeeded and those that have failed (we learn from both outcomes). On Wednesday, Dec. 2, at 11am, Laura Birou and Amir Neto will share their efforts with students in this regard. Please come and share your own teaching strategies as well, as part of a college-wide discussion about Academic Excellence—an FGCU pillar—at Lutgert.

Student Spotlight of the Week

November 30, 2020 / Tags: DPT Student, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Physical Therapy, Student Spotlight

This week's Student Spotlight goes to Ciera Howard, DPT Student.

Congratulations to our Technology Survey Winners!

November 30, 2020 / Department of Digital Learning / Tags: Digital Learning, Student Technology Survey, Students, Survey, Technology

The Department of Digital Learning successfully completed the 12th Annual Student Technology Survey this Fall. Thank you to all the students who shared their technology preferences and opinions with us.

Exercise Science Graduate featured in FGCU 360

November 25, 2020 / Tags: Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Exercise Science, FGCU 360, Graduate

Exercise Science graduate, Mathieu Knapp, was featured in FGCU 360.

Student Spotlight of the Week

November 24, 2020 / Tags: DPT, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Physical Therapy, Student Spotlight

This week, our Student Spotlight goes to Meghan Precord in the DPT program.

Lutgert Chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma Earns Highest Honors Status

November 23, 2020 / Lutgert News / Tags: 2020, BGS, Beta Gamma Sigma

Lutgert proudly hosts a chapter of the international honor society Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS), open by invitation to the top 20% of junior and senior business majors and top 10% of MBA candidates. In September the chapter learned it had qualified for Highest Honors Status for the 2019-2020 academic year.

Collaborative Rulemaking in the World of Water Management

November 20, 2020 / Daniel Fernandez / Tags: 2019, Accounting, LCOB Top Tier Award, Law

Administrative agencies have traditionally used the “command-and-control” rulemaking model, often resulting in litigation. Traditional rulemaking reflects a top-down approach. However, in 2006, Florida’s three largest water management districts concluded that in a region where these districts’ boundaries meet, the growth in public water supply over the next 20 years within the area from traditional groundwater sources is not sustainable. This disconcerting situation led to the formation of an area called the Central Florida Water Initiative, and a cooperative effort among two state agencies.

Comparing Email and SNS Users: Investigating Online Servicescape, Customer Reviews, Trust, Loyalty, and E‑WOM

November 20, 2020 / Gina Tran / Tags: 2019, LCOB Top Tier Award, Marketing

Satisfied or dissatisfied customers function as trusted branding faces for organizations as they transmit messages through E-WOM, which can impact marketers. With customer data of an e-tailer, this research enriches our understanding of how e-servicescape and E-WOM capture the online environmental factors of websites. Two forms of E-WOM are examined: emails and social network site postings. Customer reviews were investigated as a sub-dimension of e-servicescape. Findings suggest that customer reviews play an integral role in e-servicescape, that e-servicescape positively impacts trust, and that trust positively influences E-WOM and customer loyalty. Results indicated differences between email and SNS users.

The Meaning of Furloughs on Family Identity

November 20, 2020 / Ashley Mandeville / Tags: 2019, LCOB Top Tier Award, Management

This paper utilizes and extends the Meaning Maintenance Model (MMM) by elucidating the meaning employees provide to both work and family during a furlough. Findings suggest that a furlough is associated with increases in perceived psychological contract breach, an indication that the meaning of work is being threatened. Following the furlough, employees’ family identity salience significantly increased. Further, rumination about the furlough increased the shift in family identity salience.

Blurring the lines: Exploring the work spouse phenomenon

November 20, 2020 / Ashley Mandeville / Tags: 2019, LCOB Top Tier Award, Management

Despite widespread media attention, the work spouse phenomenon has not garnered much attention among organizational scholars. This manuscript aims to conceptualize the work spouse as a unique interpersonal workplace relationship worthy of scholarly attention. We provide theoretical framing using boundary management, methodological considerations, and a novel research agenda, encouraging more work in this area.

Every Flow has it Ebb: The Impact of Flow on Adjustment and Conflict

November 20, 2020 / Jase Ramsey / Tags: 2019, LCOB Top Tier Award, Management

Despite an increase in psychology research on the mental state of flow, little is known within the area of organizational studies about its “dark side.” We use conservation of resources theory to argue that, while expatriates in the state flow may accumulate resources that lead to positive work outcomes, they may also experience unintended negative work–family conflict consequences. Being in the state of flow can improve expatriates' work adjustment because they can concentrate on the task at hand in an unencumbered way, yet the exclusive concentration on work tasks and the distortion of time while in the state of flow may reduce psychological and time resources available to the family.

Cross-Market Integration and Sabotage

November 20, 2020 / Yabing Jiang / Tags: 2019, Information Systems & Operations Management, LCOB Best Paper Award

Sabotage activities often raise regulatory concerns due to the potential negative effects on competition and social welfare. These concerns are amplified when firms serving complementary markets integrate since the integrated firm may engage in multi-market sabotage. Interestingly, we find that the integrated firm may not have the incentive to engage in sabotage at all. It prefers to engage in sabotage only when it has cost advantages over its rivals in at least one of the markets. At the extreme, the firm’s sabotage actions could force some products out of the market and thus, there might be a need for regulatory intervention.

Perform Better, or Else: Academic Probation, Public Praise and Students' Decision-Making

November 20, 2020 / Nicholas Wright / Tags: 2019, Economics, LCOB Top Tier Award

Many colleges utilize the Dean’s list and academic probation policies to encourage student success. However, not much research has been done to evaluate the impact of these performance standards on students’ behavior. In this paper, I examine the way students’ decision-making is affected when they receive public recognition or written reprimand based on their academic performance. I find that students who are named to the Dean’s list or placed on academic probation during their first year significantly improved their academic performance. To achieve this improvement, treated students are induced to strategically select courses and instructors that award grades more leniently.

Is Love Really Blind? The Effect of Emotional Brand Attachment on the Perceived Risk of Really New Products

November 20, 2020 / Khaled Aboulnasr and Gina Tran / Tags: 2019, LCOB Top Tier Award, Marketing

*LCOB Top Tier Award* | This study investigates the role of emotional brand attachment in consumers’ evaluation of really new products (RNPs) that represent technological innovation. Utilizing survey data in a quantitative study approach, the researchers developed and tested a framework using structural equation modeling that included emotional brand attachment, brand trust, product incongruity, product familiarity, perceived risk, willingness to try, product evaluation and word-of-mouth intentions. Results support the role of brand attachment in the diffusion of technological innovation. Specifically, results show that brand attachment reduces perceived risk and increases brand trust. Both constructs shape willingness to try innovation, word-of-mouth intentions, and product evaluation.

Reconciling the historical divide between strategy process and strategy content

November 20, 2020 / Craig Randall and Eric Dent / Tags: 2019, LCOB Top Tier Award, Management

A long-standing, well-recognized gap exists between Strategy Process (how strategy is done) and Strategy Content (tools/frameworks used when doing strategy). Contributions include: 1. Quantitatively revealing the contemporary core of strategy content in pedagogy and research. 2. Quantitatively exposing inconsistencies in their emphasis, linkage, and application within strategy process. 3. Demonstrating that all constructs of strategy content and strategy process follow two dimensions, level of analysis and stage of activity. 4. Proposing a 2x2 generic framework with level of analysis and stage of activity axes that fully reconciles the two components of strategy.

Leveraging the employee voice: A multi-level social learning perspective of ethical leadership

November 20, 2020 / Joseph Liu / Tags: 2019, LCOB Top Tier Award, Management

We investigate individual and team-level mechanisms that mediate the effect of ethical leadership on employee voice. At the individual-level, we suggest that an ethical leader acts as an ethical role model. At the team-level, team ethical leadership fosters an ethical climate, which will create a moral context that impacts employees’ behaviors. In both instances, employee voice behaviors will be enhanced. We also show that employees are more likely to regard their ethical leaders as ethical role models in high ethical climate teams. Results obtained from 47 managers and 211 subordinates in China support our model.

Investigating the Marketing Impact of Consumers' Connectedness to Celebrity Endorsers

November 20, 2020 / Gina Tran / Tags: 2019, LCOB Top Tier Award, Marketing

Consumers enjoy following famous media personalities and subsequently model their consumption behaviors accordingly. Marketers are aware of such celebrity admiration and frequently use celebrities as endorsers. Grounded in parasocial relationship and social connectedness theories, this study tests a model of connectedness to the celebrity, attitude toward the celebrity, receptivity toward the celebrity‐endorsed message, and purchase intentions of the celebrity‐endorsed market offering. These relationships were investigated using structural equation modeling. The findings indicate an individual’s level of connectedness to their favorite celebrity is positively linked with both their receptivity toward the celebrity‐endorsed message and purchase intentions of the celebrity‐endorsed market offering.

Student Spotlight of the Week

November 17, 2020 / Tags: DPT Student, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Physical Therapy, Student Spotlight

Physical Therapy Student, Kelsey Habermehl, is our Student Spotlight of the week this week.

FGCU Instructor Wins Award for Vectra Digital AI Case Study

November 16, 2020 / Lutgert News / Tags: 2020, Award, Management

Florida Gulf Coast University Management Instructor Dr. Chrissann Ruehle has won the Best Student-Authored Case Study Award from the North American Case Research Association (NACRA) for work based on her partnership with Vectra Digital. Her case study, “Vectra Digital: Capturing Artificial Intelligence Value After Adoption,” was presented to a NACRA roundtable in October.

Occupational Therapy Students Win FOTA Scientific Rigor Award

November 16, 2020 / Tags: Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, FOTA, Florida Occupational Therapy Association, Occupational therapy, Research

Congratulations to Dr. Sarah Fabrizi and Occupational Therapy Students for winning the FOTA Scientific Rigor Award for their poster.

POD Conference Presentation

November 13, 2020 / Brenda Thomas and Bill Reynolds, Ph.D / Tags: POD Conference, faculty development, negotiated curriculum

Dr. Bill Reynolds and Brenda Thomas give a presentation on faculty development programs at Florida Gulf Coast University.

Terumi Rafferty-Osaki... on FGCU’s Office of Competitive Fellowships

November 12, 2020 / Social Distance Coffee Club / Tags: 2020, SDCC, Social Distance Coffee Club

Are there future Fulbright Scholars in our classrooms? Terumi Rafferty-Osaki from FGCU’s Office of Competitive Fellowships joins us to talk about the activities and goals of his office, fellowship opportunities for our students, and things Lutgert and our business networks can do to help in the OCF’s endeavors to support student success and academic excellence.

FGCU BSN STUDENTS OUTPERFORM AT FNSA VIRTUAL CONVENTION

November 12, 2020 / Sharon Y. Wright, PhD, RN, CNE, CHSE / Tags: BSN, FGCU NURSING, FGCU School of Nursing

Nine FGCU BSN students attended the 2020 FNSA Convention held virtually last October 22-24th along with assistant professor Dr. Sharon Wright, and successfully reached commendable accomplishments. FGCU’s NSA won the Breakthrough to Nursing award highlighting the dedication to service projects at FGCU and in the community. Also, FGCU nursing student Margaret Eardley was awarded a scholarship. Fantastic work NSA and Congratulations to Ms. Eardley. Nursing Students also played Kahoot with FGCU’s very own NSA President Carolyn Barrow holding the lead of the trivia challenge for several rounds. An additional notable gain, student Anna Albers won a Hurst NCLEX review in a raffle. In addition to all of these achievements, FGCU had 2 BSN students run for positions on the FNSA Executive Board with Chloe Paman being elected to the Region 7 Director position. Congratulations to Chloe Paman. We were allotted 1 delegate, Dante Ashpole, who represented FGCU in the House of Delegates by voting for us on four resolutions and the elections of the new FNSA officers. As always, we are proud of our FGCU BSN students for their commitment to community and academic excellence. We are equally proud of the commitment our faculty, administration and community partners fulfill to support student success. Go Eagles!!!

Student Spotlight of the Week

November 10, 2020 / Tags: DPT Student, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Physical Therapy, Student Spotlight

This week, our Student Spotlight goes to DPT Student, Bridget Forster.

Using SPoI to Demonstrate Teaching Excellence

November 06, 2020 / Bill Reynolds, PhD / Tags: faculty development, spoi

On 11/2 we had a conversation about Student Perception of Instruction. Here you can see the video recording from that conversation.

Congratulations to Dr. Jaffe on Her Recent Publication

November 04, 2020 / Tags: Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Journal of Occupational Therapy Education, Occupational therapy

Congratulations to Dr. Lynn Jaffe on her most recent publication.

The History of Lutgert with Gary Bonvillian

November 04, 2020 / Social Distance Coffee / Tag: History

To understand where Lutgert is today, it helps to know where it came from. This week we speak with Gary Bonvillian, who served as an associate dean under Dean Pegnetter, and Hudson Rogers, who served as Dean between the administrations of Pegnetter and Beatty. We’ll talk about the plucky origin of what some people called “College in the Swamp” and some of the hurdles it faced before and after it became a named college.

Digital Learning e-Book Collection

November 03, 2020 / Department of Digital Learning

The Digital Learning Department has worked with the library to provide electronic access to books related to digital learning pedagogy and research. We will continue to add to this library.

Student Spotlight of the Week

November 03, 2020 / Tags: Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Exercise Science, Student Spotlight

This week, we have another Exercise Science Student Spotlight.

Responding to Student Mental Health Concerns During Challenging Times

October 29, 2020 / Counseling and Psychological Services / Tags: Covid, Faculty Development, Mental Health

The Counseling and Psychological Services department provided information about helping students during these challenging times. The included powerpoint gives information about what mental health concerns are prevalent amongst students as well as how to deal with those effectively.

Call for Proposals – SWFL Symposium on Teaching and Learning

October 29, 2020 / Instructional Design Team / Tags: Active Learning, Digital Learning, Elearning, Instructional Design, Lucas Center

Call for Proposals – SWFL Symposium on Teaching and Learning

Enrollment with Lisa Johnson

October 29, 2020 / Social Distance Coffee / Tag: Enrollment

Lisa Johnson, Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management, returns visit to the Social Distance Coffee to review how we did in Fall 2020, our goals for Fall 2021, and ways we in Lutgert can help achieve them. 

Upcoming Training and Professional Development

October 28, 2020 / The Department of Digital Learning / Tags: Canvas, Digital Learning, Professional Development, Training

The Department of Digital Learning will be offering a variety of training and professional development opportunities for faculty. Please review the list of workshops and academies and decide which opportunities will best fit your needs.

DPT Students Compete in FPTA Battle of the Brains

October 28, 2020 / Tags: DPT Student, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, FPTA, Physical Therapy

DPT Students competed in a virtual event hosted by the FPTA called Battle of the Brains.

Student Spotlight of the Week

October 26, 2020 / Tags: Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Exercise Science, Student Spotlight

This week, we feature an Exercise Science student for our Student Spotlight of the Week

Addressing Student Complaints with Monique McKay

October 21, 2020 / Social Distance Coffee / Tag: Ombuds

Addressing student complaints are an inevitable—and probably growing—part of modern faculty life. FGCU’s Ombuds Monique McKay joins Social Distance Coffee again to discuss them and provide tips and some general coaching on how to react to them. Afterward, we’ll continue our discussions about issues we’re facing this semester.

Congratulations to Dr. Hogg for his Recent Publication in the Journal of Human Evolution

October 21, 2020 / Tags: Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty Research, Journal of Human Evolution, publication

Congratulations to Dr. Russell Hogg on his recent publication in the Journal of Human Evolution.

Dr. Valerie Weiss Recognized as Outstanding Faculty

October 21, 2020 / Tags: Anatomy, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Student Body Senate, faculty spotlight

Congratulations to Dr. Valerie Weiss for being recognized as an outstanding faculty member at Florida Gulf Coast University.

Exercise Science Program Hosts Virtual Information Session

October 20, 2020 / Tags: Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Exercise Science, Information Session, Virtual

Join the Exercise Science program for their annual Information Session regarding the application process.

Student Spotlight of the Week

October 19, 2020 / Tags: DPT Student, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Student Spotlight

This week our Student Spotlight goes to DPT Student, Bailey Gulash.

Congratulations to Exercise Science Student for Receiving the Department Scholarship

October 19, 2020 / Tags: Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Exercise Science, Scholarship, Student Success

A big congratulations to Exercise Science student, Emily O'Connor, for receiving the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences Scholarship Endowed Fund

Physical Therapy Students Learn How To Use Lift Equipment

October 19, 2020 / Tags: DPT, DPT Student, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Lee Health, Lift Equipment, Physical Therapy

Last week, our DPT students went to Lee Health to learn how to use lift equipment.

Emergency Management's COVID Prep for the Fall Term with Ruth Rodrigues

October 15, 2020 / Social Distance Coffee / Tag: Emergency Management

Ruth Rodrigues—FGCU’s Director for Emergency Management (and unofficial COVID Response Czar) talks about her work in getting the campus ready for this fall term, and what she expects for the Spring, Summer, and Fall 2021. She answers our questions about policies and procedures in the classroom and on campus too.

Charles Wang Interview

October 13, 2020 / Charles Wang / Tags: Lucas Center, faculty development, faculty fellow, online teaching

Dr. Charles Wang was selected to be a Lucas Center faculty fellow for the 2020-2021 year. Learn more about him through this video

Student Spotlight of the Week

October 12, 2020 / Tags: DPT Student, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Physical Therapy, Student Spotlight

Maya Rose, Physical Therapy Student, is our student spotlight this week.

John Roth Interview

October 09, 2020 / John Roth

John Roth was selected to be a Lucas Center Faculty Fellow for the 2020-2021 year. Watch more about him here.

Burcu Izci Fellow Interview

October 08, 2020 / Burcu Izci

Burcu Izci was selected as a faculty fellow for the 2020-2021 year. Read more about her and her fellowship here.

Congratulations to Dr. Reuter for his Recent Publication

October 08, 2020 / Tags: Anatomy, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Physiology, publication

Congratulations to Dr. Peter Reuter for his recent publication in the Summer 2020 edition of the HAPS Educator.

Free Virtual Academic Integrity Conference November 6th

October 08, 2020 / Instructional Design Team

The Southeast chapter of the International Center for Academic Integrity (ICAI) is hosting a FREE conference on Nov. 6, and you’re invited to present! Technically, USF (via ATLE) is hosting this conference, and it's all online.

2020 Lucas Center Faculty Fellow: Megan McShane

October 06, 2020 / Megan McShane

Megan McShane was selected as a Lucas Center Faculty Fellow for 2020-2021. Here is some more information about Megan.

Online Book Club - Fall 2020

October 05, 2020 / Instructional Design Team

Our reading community will take place entirely online in Canvas over a four-week period. This semester, we will read 99 Tips for Creating Simple and Sustainable Educational Videos by Karen Costa.

Student Spotlight of the Week

October 05, 2020 / Tags: Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Occupational therapy, Student Spotlight

This week, our Student Spotlight goes to second year Occupational Therapy student, Abigail Eischen.

High Quality Online Course Design

October 02, 2020 / Susan Baurer / Tag: Online Courses

The 2025 State University System of Florida Strategic Plan for Online Education (2015) identifies the best practices of an online instructor to include: Quality design; development and delivery of an online course; and participation in professional development. In order to develop and maintain quality online instruction, best practice dictates a review of the online course.

Dr. Craddock Featured on Wink News

October 02, 2020 / Tags: Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Wink News

Dr. Jason Craddock was interviewed this week by Wink News during a Health Segment

Inaugural Associate Deans Meet and Greet

October 02, 2020 / Susan Baurer / Tags: Associate dean, meet and greet

Inaugural Associate Meet and Greet with the Deans.

Dr. Elaine Nicpon Marieb Celebration of Life

October 02, 2020 / Susan Baurer / Tags: Dr. Elaine Nicpon Marieb, Marieb College

The Blooming Success of the Programs at the Marieb College is represented with the blooming of your tree that honors our generous benefactor Dr. Elaine Nicpon Marieb!

Adaptive Services with Cori Bright-Kerrigan

September 30, 2020 / Social Distance Coffee / Tag: Adaptive Services

Cori Bright-Kerrigan, Adaptive Services Director, joins us to discuss some her office’s resources, both in general and especially in response to the special situations required by the pandemic. Are there underutilized solutions to learning disabilities that Adaptive Services provides? What about the pandemic-related special cases that have arisen this semester? We discuss our experiences working with Adaptive Services during these interesting times.

CanvasCon Online 2020

September 29, 2020 / Instructional Design Team / Tags: Canvas, Online Teaching

CanvasCon is a FREE global conference for educators, EdTech experts, Canvas lovers, and Canvas lurkers. And for the health and safety of all attendees, it's virtual.

Department Faculty Invited to Present at United Nations General Assembly

September 28, 2020 / Tags: Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Occupational therapy, United Nations

Dr. Annemarie Connor was invited to present at the Global Science Collaboration Conference at the 75th United Nations General Assembly.

Online Learning Academy - Fall 2020

September 28, 2020 / Instructional Design Team / Tags: Digital Learning, Online Learning Academy, Online Teaching

Next session taking place online beginning October 13th! The Online Learning Academy (OLA) seeks to meet faculty where they are in their experience and understanding of online instruction.

Student Spotlight of the Week

September 28, 2020 / Tags: DPT Student, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Physical Therapy, Student Spotlight

This week's Student Spotlight goes to one of the Department's second year, DPT students, Savannah McAloose.

DR. ANNEMARIE CONNOR APPOINTED DIRECTOR OF NEW MARIEB FOCUS AREA – The Community Autism Network at FGCU

September 27, 2020 / Tags: Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Occupational therapy, The Community Autism Network

Dr. Annemarie Connor as been appointed Director of New Marieb College Focus Area; The Community Autism Network at FGCU.

Rehab Science Students are Full of Service

September 21, 2020 / Tags: Beach Clean Up, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Food Pantry, Student Service, service learning, volunteer

This past weekend, students in the Rehabilitation Sciences department participated in national beach clean up day, and made donations to the FGCU food pantry.

Student Spotlight of the Week

September 21, 2020 / Tags: DPT Student, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Physical Therapy, Student Spotlight

This week's student spotlight is another Physical Therapy student, first year Emily Repka!

Fall 2020 Dates for Student Perception of Instruction (SPoI)

September 18, 2020 / Instructional Technology Team / Tags: SPOI, Survey

Dates are provided for custom questions to be created and student availability. You can also find helpful resources for SPOI.

FGCU Community Counseling Center - Telecounseling

September 17, 2020 / Susan Baurer / Tag: Counseling and Telecounseling

FGCU Community Counseling Center - Telecounseling

Book Bytes Vlog - Episode 03

September 17, 2020 / Instructional Design Team

This book review vlog by the Instructional Design team discusses 99 Tips for Creating Simple and Sustainable Educational Videos: A Guide for Online Teachers and Flipped Classes by Karen Costa.

Undergraduate Scholarship with Charles William Gunnels

September 16, 2020 / Social Distance Coffee / Tag: Undergraduate Scholarship

Charles William Gunnels, FGCU’s Director of Undergraduate Scholarship and an Associate Professor of Biology, joins us to discuss some of his office’s opportunities for us to partner with him—including QEP, FGCUScholars, and other initiatives—to promote student success (as well as our own research agendas).

Student Spotlight of the Week

September 14, 2020 / Tags: DPT Student, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Physical Therapy, Student Spotlight

This week's Student Spotlight goes to Penelope Regalado, DPT student.

Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusivity Task Force at Marieb College (JEDI)

September 11, 2020 / Susan Baurer

Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusivity Task Force at Marieb College (JEDI)

Various Student Engagement Initiatives Happening this year in Lutgert with Tifarah Pardue and Jennifer McGurk

September 10, 2020 / Social Distance Coffee / Tags: Careers, Employers, Internships, Networking

Tifarah Pardue (Coord, Corporate Programs) discusses various student engagement initiatives happening this year in Lutgert, including internships and career fairs—among other important activities our students should know. She also shares her perspectives on the job market our students are facing and their challenges in competing for entry-level positions in the covid and post-covid job market. Jennifer McGurk also discusses challenges facing our Hospitality students and employers. Afterwards, we all share with Tifarah what we’re hearing from our own employer networks and connections, which helps inform our efforts as a College to promote our students’ success.

Student Spotlight of the Week

September 08, 2020 / Tags: DPT, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Kinesiology, Physical Therapy, Powerlifting, Strength and Conditioning, Student Research

This week's Student Spotlight goes to Kass Lawrence.

Flash Back Friday - Class of 2012 Geared in PPE

September 04, 2020 / Tags: DPT, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, PPE, Physical Therapy

DPT Graduate shares photo of Class of 2012 graduating class in PPE Gear.

Another Shady Rest Scholarship Recipient in the Department

September 02, 2020 / Tags: Athletic Training, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Physical Therapy, Scholarship, Shady Rest

Dimitar Dimitrov is the latest recipient of the Shady Rest Scholarship.

Issues Related to Equity, Bias, Discrimination, Diversity, and Inclusion with Precious Gunter

September 02, 2020 / Social Distance Coffee / Tags: Bias, Discrimination, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, OIEC, Title IX

Precious Gunter, FGCU’s Title IX Coordinator and Director of Equity, Ethics, and Compliance, will meet with us for Social Distance Coffee on Wednesday, Sept. 2, at 10am. She will cover issues related to equity, bias, discrimination, diversity, and inclusion that we need to know as faculty and staff. She will also discuss the resources, training, and events available from Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance (OIEC). Of course, she’ll answer our questions too.

5 Types of Simple Instructor Videos

September 01, 2020 / Department of Digital Learning

We recommend five super simple types of videos that are effective for building rapport and connection between students and instructors.

Congratulations Dr. Annemarie Connor

August 31, 2020 / Tags: Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty Research, Occupational therapy, publication

Congratulations to Dr. Annemarie Connor on her recent publication

Student Spotlight of the Week

August 31, 2020 / Tags: DPT, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Physical Therapy, Student Spotlight

This week's Student Spotlight goes to Zoi Barnes.

Rehab Science Faculty Coauthors Nutrition Research Article

August 31, 2020 / Tags: Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty Research, Nutrition, Obesity

Dr. Ahmed Elokda helped coauthor a research article on The Effect of Low-Carbohydrate Diet on Macrovascular and Microvascular Endothelial Function in Women with Obesity

Dean's List and President's List Summer 2020

August 28, 2020 / Grace Billington / Tags: dean's list, president's list

Faculty Spotlight Friday

August 28, 2020 / Tags: Cardiovascular Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Exercise Science, Lymphologist, NYIT, Physical Therapy, medical journal

Today our Faculty Spotlight goes to Dr. Ahmed Elokda.