Some of the areas identified as needing attention include college-level grievance procedures, certain academic policies affecting students, certain faculty policies, and policies regarding contracts, grants, and consortial relationships. Technology One of the most distinctive aspects of the FGCU mission statement is the emphasis it places on technology. The infusion of technology in all functions of the university is readily apparent. Training classes are provided for faculty, staff, and students. Student records are maintained electronically.
Classrooms feature electronic podiums.
One complete program and numerous individual courses are offered through distance learning. It was appropriate, therefore, that technology should be identified as one of the major institutional issues to be addressed in this self-study. A more detailed analysis of this issue is found in Sections 4.5, 5.1.4, and 5.3 of this Self-Study Report. The Self-Study Report notes that FGCU needs to work toward the achievement of the goals in its distance learning plan. In addition, the recommendations and suggestions direct the university to provide the appropriate support to faculty in terms of training and students in terms of providing full services off campus, to ensure the success of its distance learning initiatives.