 S7: "Florida Gulf Coast University - The Founder’s Story"
January 16, 2018 | 10:00-1:00 pm
Description: Dr. Roy McTarnaghan was Vice-Chancellor of the State University System of Florida and was deeply involved in the planning and development for Florida Gulf Coast University including its legislative approval in 1991. He subsequently served as Founding President of FGCU helping develop the land use plan, establishing a private foundation for fund-raising, hiring of faculty and staff and establishing policies including non-tenure appointments for faculty,public service experience requirement for students, a PBS Radio and TV station, and a significant commitment to online and distance learning. The university’s enrollment is presently 15,000. Join Dr. McTarnaghan for a tour of the FGCU campus and have lunch where the students do in South Village Dining Hall. Participants will need to bring $6 for lunch (cash only) and provide their own transportation to the FGCU campus.
Designed for: Anyone interested in learning more about the history of FGCU
Facilitator: Dr. Roy McTarnaghan
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