Located just south of Fort Myers and north of Naples on the Southwest Florida coast, Florida Gulf Coast University encompasses 800 acres on which academic buildings, residence halls and athletics facilities share space with wetlands, pinewoods and boardwalks in a natural setting. FGCU serves 16,000 students and offers more than 95 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. It emphasizes a university-wide commitment to sustainability and service learning, with students having completed more than 4 million hours of service since the university opened in 1997. With six colleges, FGCU is committed to serving Southwest Florida with academic programs designed to meet the workforce demands of the five-county region. Growing interdisciplinary programs include The Water School and the Daveler & Kauanui School of Entrepreneurship. 

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Award from the Southwest Academy of Management

2023 Distinguished Educator Award

Nominated by the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce

2024 Young Professional of the Year Award Nominee

2023 Gulfshore Business 40 Under 40 Honoree

Dr. Meagan Baskin is an Associate Professor of Management and the Director of the Southwest Florida Leadership Institute at Florida Gulf Coast University. In her role as the Director of the Southwest Florida Leadership Institute, Dr. Baskin brings the classroom back to the community by developing leadership and workforce training opportunities for regional organizations and community members to increase workforce sustainability in southwest Florida. Her areas of training include organizational culture, ethical decision-making, time theft, and conflict and communication.
 
Since moving to SWFL Dr. Baskin has been recognized by Gulfshore Business as a 40 under 40 honoree (2023), and Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce Young Professional of the Year nominee (2024). Dr. Baskin is also an award-winning researcher and teacher. Her research has been featured in a variety of local and national news outlets and has won several teaching awards, including the 2023 Distinguished Educator Award from the Southwest Academy of Management, a career achievement award for excellence in teaching.

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