Florida Gulf Coast University - The Founder's Story

Florida Gulf Coast University - The Founder's Story
Tuesday, November 24^th | 10:00 am 

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 fundraising, 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 this special presentation and take a virtual tour of the FGCU campus. Registration limit of 20 participants. Zoom option available - contact the Activities Offices for more information.