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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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Landon Frim, Ph.D.
Expert in philosophy of politics, religion and ethics
Landon Frim studies Enlightenment philosophy, Judaism, political toleration of minorities and religious freedom.
Antisemitism Catholicism Islam Middle East Philosophy Toleration Santeria Christianity Hinduism Populism Palestine Israel Religion The Alt-Right Judaism Socialism Politics Ethics
Diane Kratt, Ed.D.
Expert in expanded school mental health
Diane Kratt works to support student well-being and create inclusive classroom environments.
Professional Development Schools (PDS) Teacher's Role in Expanded School Mental Health Inclusive Classroom Environment Field Experience and Student Teaching Student Field Experience Student Teaching Clinical Instructor Teacher Training
Charles "Billy" Gunnels, Ph.D.
Expert in animal behavior and urban ecology
Billy Gunnels examines the interaction between humans and animals.
Animal Behavior Urban Ecology Wildlife Ecology Biological Stats Wasps Tropical Ecology Dogs Amphibians Ants Birds Bees Reptiles mammals
Jennifer Manegold, Ph.D.
Expert in organizational behavior
Jennifer Manegold studies the workplace with a focus on civility, mentorship and team building.
Mentoring Civility Team Building Management & Leadership Organizational Communication Organizational Behavior and Leadership Work and Family Linkages Organizational Justice
Gene Hoyt, M.S.
Expert in mobile applications and information systems
Gene Hoyt has managed organizational technology domestically and internationally.
Veteran Entrepreneurs Software and Development Computer / Network Security Database Management Passenger Analysis Customs Inspection Computer Information Systems Systems Management Customs Enforcement Mobile Applications Telecommunication Computer & Internet Security/Privacy Entrepreneur
Molly Nation, Ph.D.
Expert in environmental education
Molly Nation explores environmental issues within formal education settings.
Women in S.T.E.M. fields Curriculum Development Water Resilience Education Science Education K-12 Education Climate Change Education Environmental Education
Joseph T. Liu, Ph.D.
Expert in human resources, management and organizational behavior
Joseph Liu studies the people-related issues in modern industry.
Minorities in the Workplace Leadership Global Human Resources Compensation Staffing Conflict and Negotiation Management Human Resources Employee Benefits Organizational Behavior
Lyn Millner, M.F.A.
Expert in news literacy, journalism, writing and cults
Lyn Millner is an author whose specialties include Florida history and narrative journalism.
Editing Journalism History News Literacy Mobile Journalism Grammar Science Writing Print Journalism Creative Writing Narrative Journalism Cult Science Journalism Audio Journalism
Michael Martin, Ph.D.
Expert in the economics of education and international development
President Emeritus Mike Martin is an expert in higher education leadership, the economics of education and education's impact on economics.
Higher Education Leadership Morocco North Korea Yemen Logistics Rural Development International Development International Trade Native Americans in Higher Education Land Grant Institutions
Lyndsay V. Rhodes, Ph.D.
Expert in cellular, molecular and cancer biology
Lyndsay Rhodes' research focuses on understanding breast cancer.
Breast Cancer Research Natural Compounds Cancer Biology Molecular Biology Stem Cell (Adult) Cell Biology