Assistant Vice President for Veteran and Military Programs Search

FGCU is seeking candidates for the position of Assistant Vice President for Veteran and Military Programs, a position that is responsible for providing strategic leadership of military and veteran student success, university-based officer training programs, partnerships for veteran's clinical services and FGCU's engagement with the military and veteran community in our region.

Chair

  • Dr. Heather Skaza-Acosta | Director, Whitaker Institute for STEM Education

Members

  • Captain Brian Jones | Law Enforcement Captain, University Police Department
  • Dr. Dawn Kirby | Associate Provost, Academic Programs and Curriculum Development
  • Cindy Learned | Assistant Vice President, University Advancement
  • Lauren Leister | Deputy Athletic Director, Chief Operating Officer / SWA, Athletics
  • Sylvia Mitchell | Director, Military & Veteran's Success
  • Collin Noel | Facilities and Space Planning Manager, Facilities Planning
  • Dr. Eric Tack | Associate Vice President of Academic Engagement, Student Success & Enrollment Management

Scheduled Meetings

Meeting DATE Time location

Search Committee Meeting

Thursday, April 9

8:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

Edwards Hall, Room 210

Search Committee Meeting

Thursday, April 2

1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Edwards Hall, Room 309

Search Committee Meeting

Tuesday, March 24

1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Edwards Hall, Room 309

Minutes

Meeting Agenda Minutes
Search Committee Meeting - April 2, 2026 04-02-2026 Agenda 04-02-2026 Minutes
Search Committee Meeting - March 24, 2026 03-24-2026 Agenda 03-24-2026 Minutes

Contact Us 

Julie Eacho
Support Coordinator
Office of the President
Committee support for Assistant Vice President for Veteran and Military Programs search
Phone: 239-590-1049 | Email: jeacho@fgcu.edu