Student Health Services
Description of the Location:FGCU Student Health Services offers a variety of resources for students enrolled at FGCU. Student Health Services works to provide care for sick students, provide vaccines, and educate students on living healthy lifestyles[1]. FGCU’s Student Health Services are accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care. When visiting Student Health Services, students can take advantage of many free services such as HIV testing, routine medical care, family planning advice and referrals to psychological services[2]. Students can also take advantage of services that are offered for a low cost, such as vaccinations, laboratory tests for many diseases and minor surgeries, including stitches.2 A full list of services is available by clicking here or on the “Student Health Services” Pamphlet.Students can access the Student Health Services by going to garage two, and finding Health Services directly adjacent and behind the art and Music building [3]. Upon entering Student Health Services, there will be a set of friendly staff waiting to greet you at the check in desk, located directly in front of you, when entering through the only entrance. To use Student Health Services, students must make an appointment. Students are able to make an appointment through the following phone numbers.3Routine Appointments: (239) 590-7966Immunization Appointments: (239) 590-1254 While some walk in appointments are available, these are not available on a regular basis. However, if you have an urgent need, Student Health Services will not refuse service[4].On top of providing health care to students, Student Health Services provides a wealth of information about wellness and healthy lifestyles. Student can go to the wellness center and pick up pamphlets about common diseases, smoking, disease prevention and immunizations. These pamphlets can be found all over the waiting room, specifically over on the right wall when walking into Student Health Services. Student Health Services also provides condoms and Plan B pills.4 Students can make an appointment and visit Student Health Services free of charge, regardless of their insurance[5]. Student can purchase most medications or lab services for low prices in a variety of ways, such as Flex Dollars, cash or money previously put on their Eagle ID card.5Access:Student Health Services is open during the following hours:[6]Mon. - Thurs.: 8:15AM - 4:45PM Friday: 9:00AM - 4:45PMWhen going to Student Health Services, you need to bring an Eagle ID and a payment method for any medications or labs required.3 There is also a twenty-five dollar “No Show Fee” for any appointments that are canceled two hours before they start or that are not attended.3Important People to Talk To[7]Nutritionist: Joan Faris who is a registered Dietitian Physicians: Dr Rebecca Johnson MD, Dr Greg Listoe MD, Dr Val Richey-Klein MD[1] Student Health Services, www2.fgcu.edu/studenthealth/index.html.[2] “Routine Care.” Student Health Services, www2.fgcu.edu/studenthealth/routine-care.html.[3] “Make An Appointment.” Student Health Services, www2.fgcu.edu/studenthealth/make-an-appointment.html.[4] “Frequently Asked Questions.” Student Health Services, www2.fgcu.edu/studenthealth/frequently-asked-questions.html.[5] “Insurance and Billing.” Student Health Services, www2.fgcu.edu/studenthealth/insurance-and-billing.html.[6] Student Health Services . Student Health Services . Basic Overview of Student Health Services Pamphlet[7] Gustafon, Mary Ellen. “Student Health Services Staff Interview.” 16 Oct. 2018.
Library and Library Lawn
Description of Location/Something interesting The library is located on campus at 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Fort Myers, FL 3396. It is directly across from the Cohen center. It is a four story high building with different amenities for students on each floor. The library has a starbucks at the front of it and inside there are things such as the ArtLab Gallery, Center for Academic Achievement, Lucas Center for Faculty Development, Veterans Space, Writing center, classrooms, and study rooms that can be reserved for groups of students who want a private space to study and work. It is a very important location for students who want a quiet place to study and need extra help with papers and research. Directly outside the library is the library patio with tables and chairs to enjoy the beautiful view of the lake. The library lawn is located right in front of the library and is surrounded by other building such as The Cohen Center and The Marketplace and is at the end of all of the other classroom buildings. It is also next to the lake. The library lawn is primarily used for events held by clubs, greek chapters, or boards such as the programming board. There are trees conveniently placed on the border of the library lawn great for hanging up a hammock and and relaxing. The library lawn is an important place for students to get the opportunity to get involved in fun events and social activities. It is also an open area for students to hang out and enjoy the fresh air.Services provided/ Access hours At the library you have access to computers, printers, group study rooms, books, and research guides. There is also a writing center for people who struggle with writing where they can get one on one help. You are allowed to rent out books for either a couple of hours or up to a week. The library is open for 24 hours Monday through Thursday. It closes at 8pm on Friday, opens at 8 am and closes at 6pm on Saturday, and opens at 11am and closes at 1am on Sunday. The reference desk where you can ask questions is open at 9am and closes at 8pm Monday through Thursday, opens at 9am and closes at 5pm on Friday, and opens at 1pm and closes at 5pm on Saturday and Sunday. The writing center is open Monday through Friday from 10am to 5pm. The CAA( Center for Academic Achievement ) is open Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm.Directions relation to other places Main Campus Entrance-With a car you would enter the university through the main entrance with the FGCU pillar, there are no parking lots near the library, so the nearest place to park would be garage 4, to get there you would turn left on to the fgcu loop and keep following the loop and garage 4 will be on your right before the light. After you park you would walk towards campus by following the paths, find an open area… that will be the library lawn, after that you just need to keep going forward.Sovi Housing-With the shuttle, you would take the shuttle in front of the palmetto building in sovi, you would get off on the first stop (the arts building) and walk towards the back of the library from that, which is right in front of you hard to miss If you decide to walk, bike or skateboard, you would leave your building and pass the sovi bridge, cross the street and turn right into the parking lot, after that you will just follow the path and find the back of the library building.Alico Arena-With a car you take the street towards northwest and take a left at the intersection towards main campus, and park at garage 4 that would be on your right. After you park you would walk towards campus by following the paths, find an open area… that will be the library lawn, after that you just need to keep going forward.Important people -As a first year student, trying to navigate the library could be very daunting. However, the staff in the library are very useful and are always willing to help in any way they can. The librarians are on each floor of the library and are their for those who need them. They are full of knowledge that students don’t necessarily know of, and are the most resourceful. For example, librarians are aware of library hours, how to reserve study rooms, where certains books are, and much more! As well as the librarians, the library also has staff that are in charge of specific functions inside. Below are some important staff names that could be useful for students here at Florida Gulf Coast University and how to reach them:-Sheila Allen: Customer Service AssistantMail to:sallen@fgcu.edu-Linda Colding: Head of Reference Mail to:lcolding@fgcu.edu-Kathleen Miller: Dean, Library ServicesMail to:kmiller@fgcu.edu-Heather snapp: 1st Year Experience/ Outreach LibMail to:hsnapp@fgcu.edu InterviewsI was able to interview some of the staff in the library and ask a few common questions. Below are the questions and each staff members responses.QUESTIONS:How many books are students able to check out at one time? How do you reserve a study room? What are the library hours? Why is the library an essential place to visit as a college freshman? What is the most useful part of the library?-Kathleen Miller: 1. There is no limit for FGCU students.2. Study rooms are reserved on the library website here: http://library.fgcu.edu/dibs3. The Library opens at 7am Monday and stays open through Friday at 8pm. Saturday hours: 8am-9pm; Sunday hours: 11am-1am4. Because 1) the library has the information resources first year students need to complete assignments, 2) the librarians have the expertise to help students find and use the best resources, and 3) the spaces and technology students need for group projects are in the Library. Bonus: Starbucks is here, too!5. The librarians are the most useful because they want to help students succeed and they have the tools, expertise, and talent to make it happen.-Sheila Allen:As many as you can carry! We use a system called D!bs! You can access it on our website or we have a desktop at or Circulation desk. Monday: 7am- Friday 8pm (24-4)Saturday: 8am-6pmSunday: 11am-1am 4. We have so many resources to help make your first year at FGCU a huge success. It is a meeting place, and our librarians love to help in any way they can. 5. The librarians and other staff, plus all the cool places that have been created, and the technology!-Heather Snapp:You can check out as many as you can carry. No limit. Go to the blue button on our website (library.fgcu.edu) that says Group Study Rooms. It will bring you here: http://library.fgcu.edu/dibs Choose which time and room you’d like and then fill out the reservation. You must use an FGCU email account for it to work. These are always right on our home page. We open on Mondays at 7:00am and are open 24 hours until Friday at 8:00pm. Saturdays 8am-6pm and Sundays 11am-1am. There are so many resources and services that we offer. We have a physical book collection of about 250,000 items in addition to millions of online materials. We offer study rooms; computers/printers; individual and group study space around the library; course reserve textbooks, loanable technology such as calculators, headphones, laptop and phone chargers, and a GoPro camera. We even have skeletons that can be checked out in addition to dry erase markers for our white boards. We have drop-in research help at our Reference Desk. It is important for freshmen to start using the Library so they can be comfortable with it early on and realize all the potential it has to offer them. In addition to our many resources that can be checked out, I think the librarians are the most valuable part of our library. Students can drop in at the Reference desk when they need help locating sources for their research papers and projects. We also offer a consultation service if students would like to have a longer, more in-depth session with a subject specialist. And, students can chat, text, call or email the librarians as well.Citations:“Explore Library Spaces.” FGCU Library, library.fgcu.edu/admin/spaces.html.“About Us.” FGCU Library, library.fgcu.edu/admin/about.html.
Center for Academic Achievement (CAA)/Writing Center
Description of the Center for Academic Achievement Center: The CAA is the Center for Academic Achievement Center at FGCU located in the library in room 103 West. To get to the CAA, if you’re walking from the Cohen Center, you go straight to the library and go to the entrance to the right of the Starbucks and there you will find it directly to your left. Now you may wonder what types of services are available at the CAA and how it would benefit a student to go there. Some of the services the CAA provides are academic coaching, instructional support tutoring, supplemental instruction, and soar to success workshops. Each of these different types of services allows for students to receive help in many different aspects of their life in order to help them manage their life as a college student.FGCU CAA Hours of Operation: The CAA is open Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm. However, it isn’t a place where you can just walk in and get immediate help. At the CAA you must have your Eagle I.D and you must schedule an appointment at least one day in advance and you are only allowed two appointments a week. In order to schedule an appointment, you can walk in or you can call them at (239)-590-7906 and for updates on the CAA you can follow them on all social media @fgcu_CAA.CAA Services Research: First, one of the services the CAA offers is academic coaching which is instruction that helps to provide a learning environment to help the students to develop skills that in which are directly correlated to academics as well as skills that are indirectly correlated. Some of these skills include how to study effectively as well as taking a test, how to develop the motivation for success, how to utilize campus resources, and organization strategies. Another service provided by the CAA is supplemental instruction. Supplemental Instruction is another way for students to enhance their ability to understand the concepts of a class by attending sessions with a student that received at least a B+ in the class in which you are looking for help in and there are regularly scheduled review sessions where you can meet people taking the same class and can even develop study groups of your own. Tutoring is also provided by the CAA in which there is one on one tutoring for a specific class which is a scheduled appointment. The tutoring can also be a small group walk-in format as well if you didn’t make an appointment. If you have any questions about tutoring you can feel free to email or call Gail Mishler the Tutoring Services Coordinator at gmishler@fgcu.edu or (239)-745-4407. There are also scheduled workshops open to everyone that range from a variety of different topics like writing skills and on how to stay focused throughout the school year.Sources:Center for Academic Achievement, www2.fgcu.edu/CAA/academiccoaching.html.Center for Academic Achievement, www2.fgcu.edu/caa/.Center for Academic Achievement, www2.fgcu.edu/CAA/tutoring.html.Center for Academic Achievement, www2.fgcu.edu/CAA/si.html.Center for Academic Achievement, www2.fgcu.edu/CAA/workshops.html.Writing CenterDescription of Writing Center:The FGCU Writing Center is a place for anyone who needs help with writing essays or any writing in general. You can see tutors who have great amounts of experience in the process of writing an essay and what the paper needs to have (paragraph structure, thesis Statement, different types of writing). They offer free sessions to help you build your writing skills. The location of the writing center is in the library room 202. Here is how to get there 1. Once leaving the Cohen Center walk straight to the library through library lawn 2. Once entering the library take a right to the Research Help desk 3. When you arrive at the Research Help desk take a right towards the sliding double doors 4. Once entering through the sliding double doors take a right and there will be a door to the stairwell 5. Walk up to the 2nd floor and go straight 6. You have arrived at the FGCU Writing Center.FGCU Writing Center Hours of OperationThe FGCU Writing Center is open from 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday-FridayFor walk-in sessions you will need to sign in, to check in on wait times and if there are any tutors available you can check their facebook and twitter or you can call them ahead of time at (239)-590-7141FGCU Writing Center TutorsThe FGCU Writing Center have 7 consultants who are trained in different writing backgrounds and are available to help a student understand what they need to write an excellent paper and different types of writing strategies to help students achieve their writing goals not only in college but beyond.FGCU Writing Center ResearchThe FGCU Writing Center not only offers free one-on-one sessions to help improve your writing skills but they also offer workshops, handouts, and group projects to help further improve your writing skills. The goal of the FGCU Writing Center is to improve your writing skills so you can succeed not only in college but in your profession as well. The FGCU Writing Center also helps improve your writing skills to develop college-level writing.The FGCU Writing Center offers two thirty-minute sessions per day. When you are finished with your thirty minute session it is recommended that you take a break to revise your work before coming back for another session. Before arriving if you want to check the wait times you can call or check their twitter which is has updated wait times For more information about the writing center and to schedule one-on-one or group sessions go to https://www2.fgcu.edu/writingcenter/Sources:FGCU Writing Center, https://www2.fgcu.edu/writingcenter/FGCU Writing Center,https://www2.fgcu.edu/WritingCenter/about.aspFGCU Writing Center,https://www2.fgcu.edu/WritingCenter/meetourconsultants.aspFGCU Writing Center,https://www2.fgcu.edu/WritingCenter/studentresources.aspFGCU Writing Center,https://www2.fgcu.edu/WritingCenter/index.aspFGCU Writing Center,https://www2.fgcu.edu/WritingCenter/what-to-expect.html
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
Description of LocationAt the CAPS location students can receive counseling and psychological services.CAPS is used to aid students through anything they may be going through whether it be related to home, school, or relationships. You can feel comfortable coming to CAPS to seek help.DirectionsDepending on where you park this is how you would get to CAPS. The closest place to park would be parking garage 3 or parking lot 5 and 6.Let’s say you are coming from parking lot 5, from there you will make a right and start walking straight. Next, you will see Howard Hall on your right, walk towards it. When you are in Howard Hall you will either walk up the stairs, or take the elevator to floor 2. then , when you are on floor 2 you will look for room 228. Finally, once you find room 228 you will approach their front desk, where you will be assisted.AccessYou need to bring your student ID to be helped.Phone numbers:239-590-7950239-590-1000Hours of operationAny weekday between 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.Important peopleJon Brunner, Ph.D.Executive Director, Counseling and Health Services; Director, CAPS Dr. Jon Brunner is a licensed psychologist from Florida. He is the Director of Counseling and Psychological Services and Executive Director or Counseling and Health Services (CAPS) at Florida Gulf Coast University. Michael Ghali, Ph.D.Clinical Director and Group Program Coordinator Dr. Ghali is the Clinical Director, he strives to create a supportive environment for FGCU students, CAPS staff, and the entire University community, while maintaining high standards of effective therapeutic services. Laura Wright, Ph.D. Training Director Dr. Wright created the Doctoral Internship at Florida Gulf Coast University, CAPS. She uses an interpersonal, cognitive-behavioral, and multicultural/feminist approach to therapy. Dr. Wright also specializes in working with students with eating disorder and body image issues, career development concerns, and behavioral health. Julie Rego, Ed.D., LMHC, ACS, CCPT.Director of Outreach and Prevention Dr. Rego specializes in trauma, anxiety, depression, and grief and loss. Dr. Rego enjoys incorporating art and expressive therapy into treatment, she believes in its therapeutic methods for the benefit if her clients. She believes in the potential of each and every one – that we’re all capable of much more than we think. She believes in the value of resilience, empowerment, and balance. ResearchCAPS stands for counseling and psychological services. CAPS is the main source for mental health support and psycho-therapeutic services here on campus at FGCU. Most of the services they offer are covered for students who are enrolled for the current semester. They do not offer services for students who aren’t enrolled in the current semester. If you are taking one semester off between two enrolled semesters there is a Health Bridge fee of $54 you can pay at Student Health or at the CAPS office. The CAPS website provides information on the many different services provided for example there's anything from individual counseling and mental health testing to suicide prevention programs. CAPS has a attendance policy if you do not show up or cancel less than 2 hours before your appointment, you will be charged a no show fee of $25. But if you miss your psychiatric or LD/ADHD testing you will be charged $45. The CAPS website also provides self-help tools they are used for self help purposes they are not intended to replace professional treatment. They provide links to other websites with relaxation, sleep,communication, anger, and many more. CAPS also has group counseling available for students. In a group students receive support, understandment, and encouragement. Others in the group could be facing similar issues so you will feel comfortable around them. According to their website page “Group therapy is a powerful vehicle for growth and change, and is intended to help people who would like to gain support, increase self-awareness, and learn new ways to cope with personal or interpersonal challenges.” CAPS is a very resourceful center for students to go talk even if it’s something small you can seek help.Counseling & Psychological Services (n.d) https://www.fgcu.edu/studentlife/healthandsafety/caps/Meet The Team (n.d) https://www.fgcu.edu/studentlife/healthandsafety/caps/meettheteam.aspxGroup Counseling (n.d) https://www.fgcu.edu/studentlife/healthandsafety/caps/groupcounseling.aspx
Adaptive Services
Steps to find the adaptive services website :Open up your internet browser and go to www.google.com Type in fgcu.edu and click on the first link that pops up Once you’re on the FGCU website you will go to the search icon in the upper right hand corner and type in “Adaptive Services” Select the first link that pops up in the results After you’ve done that it will take you straight to a page with all of their information including their website and telephone numbersWhat They Do:The Adaptive Services Office aims to enhance access to students, staff, and family with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations. This helps educate the campus/community whilst also promoting equal access and opportunity.Policy:FGCU promotes diversity and knows how important it is to provide services and accommodations to individuals who have disabilities. Individuals with a documented disability will be provided accommodations that will supplement their learning styles, and help them in becoming academically, professionally, and personally successful. Adaptive Services advocates for guiding each individual receiving assistance to become more independent and successful learners.Office Information:Phone number: 239-590-7956Fax number: 239-590-7975Video phone for deaf/hard of hearing: 239-243-9453Email: adaptive@fgcu.edu Fall/Spring Semester Hours- 7:30am-7:00pm Monday-Thursday- 7:30am-5:00pm Friday- Office will be closed when the University is closedSummer Hours/Classes not in Session:- 8:00am-5:00pm Monday-FridayOffice Staff: Cori Bright-KerriganDirector, Adaptive Services/ ADA CoordinatorE-mail: cbright-kerrigan@fgcu.eduOffice: Wellness Building 103Zabrina Cockrell-BlackOHI CoordinatorPhone: 239-590-7932Email: zcockrell-black@fgcu.eduOffice: Wellness Building 127 Barbara M. FuentesAccommodation CoordinatorPhone: 239-590-7997Email: bfuentes@fgcu.eduOffice: Wellness Building 126 Dodie JeterAssistant Director, Adaptive ServicesPhone: 239-590-7993Email: djeter@fgcu.eduOffice: Wellness Building 119 Janice NevarezExecutive SecretaryPhone: 239-590-7956Email: jnevarez@fgcu.eduOffice: Wellness Building 101 Georgia WillisTesting CoordinatorPhone: 239-745-4356Email: gwillis@fgcu.eduOffice: Wellness Building 103Rights and Responsibilities: The Office of Adaptive Services reserves a number of rights, to deny accommodations for valid reason and to request documentation as proof of any disability.Individual Responsibility; The individual must provide proper documentation for evidence of disability, and is responsible for working with the Office. In order to register with the Office of Adaptive Services, the individual must make an appointment for initial consultation with a case manager and provide proper documentation. After initial appointment and discussion, it is recommended that the individual meet with their case manager at the beginning of each new semester.Responsibilities of the Office: It is the responsibility of the Office to supply and aid the individual as quickly and effectively as possible within the given parameters. The Office is to always act upon an issue to the best of their ability, and always practice confidentiality with the individual’s case and records.Accommodation Definition: An accommodation is defined by the Office of Adaptive Services as a provided service or piece of equipment that aids a student in achieving their academic goals. Accommodations that lower academic standard, threaten a student or faculty member, or fiscally burden the university are prohibited and will not be provided.Accommodations Provided: Accommodations provided by the Office range greatly to aid a wide variety of disabilities. Aids are available to offer services such as note taking, tutoring, interpretation and more. Altered teaching is available, such as extended time for tests and course substitution. Technological accommodations are also available in the form of speech text programs, specialized calculators, and audiobooks. A full list of accommodations is available on the official website of the Office of Adaptive Services.Disability Resources/ References: Scholarships are offered to help students have access to a higher education. All the information and more can be found here: https://study.com/resources/college-resource-for-students-with-disabilitiesThis guidebook of Higher Education for Students with Disabilities includes additional financial aid, scholarship, and government resources for students with disabilities. This guide can be found here: https://study.com/resources/college-resource-for-students-with-disabilitiesUniversity ADA Committee:The ADA Advisory Committee at Florida Gulf Coast University is a representation of staff, faculty, and students, and its purpose is to advise the University Administration on matters of accessibility and accommodations related to people with disabilities. Areas evaluated by the Committee include, campus design, construction, policies, procedures, training, and disability awareness.Contact InformationCori Bright-Kerrigan-ChairDirector, Adaptive Services/ ADA Coordinator Wellness Building10501 FGCU Boulevard, SouthFort Myers, Florida 33965-6565Phone: (239)590-7941VP: (239)243-9453Fax: (239)590-7975E-Mail: cbright-kerrigan@fgcu.edu Precious Gunter, Interim DirectorOffice of Institutional Equity and ComplianceFlorida Gulf Coast UniversityEdwards Hall 11410501 FGCU Boulevard, SouthFort Myers, Florida 33965-6565Telephone:( 239)745-4366 or TTY: 711Fax: (239)590-7470Email: pgunter@fgcu.edu Adaptive Services, www2.fgcu.edu/adaptive/“Higher Education for Students with Disabilities Rights, Resources and Accredited Online Schools.” College for Students With Disabilities: Choosing the Right School , www.accreditedschoolsonline.org/resources/best-accredited-colleges-schools-for-students-with-disabilities/.“Supporting Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students Tools, Technology and Key Resources to Cultivate Academic Success.” Scholarships & Resources for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students, www.accreditedschoolsonline.org/resources/deaf-and-hard-of-hearing-students/.Adaptive Services, Policies, Accommodations and Services,https://www2.fgcu.edu/Adaptive/files/Adaptive_Services_Policies_Updated_2017.pdfAdaptive Services, Student Accessibility Handbook Manual,https://www2.fgcu.edu/Adaptive/files/Student_Accessibility_Resource_Manual_Revised_2015.pdfAdaptive Services, Adaptive Services at FGCUhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dB1cicvieVg
Cohen Center
Description The Cohen center is basically a “hub” here at FGCU. The Cohen Center meets all of student’s needs, from student evolvement and entertainment, to school supplies and dining. This place offers a bunch of different programs, activities and services that give a great example of the University as a whole. The Cohen center is also a great place to just relax and hang out, you can do homework at the picnic tables and get a great view of the lake that is just outside. Located in the Cohen Center is Jamba Juice, Brahma, Einstein Bros, Chick fila, and Papa Johns, along with other snacks in the vending machine inside of the FGCU Bookstore, everything is right there for you. Inside the Cohen Center there is also televisions hanging on the walls that keep you up to date with all of the newest FGCU news, including games and events that are coming up.To encourage student involvement, the Office of Student Involvement, Student Government and the Office Greek Life are available just up the stairs in Cohen. Other offices located in the Cohen Center include the Campus Reservations, Division of Student Affairs, Career Services, Business Operations and the Multicultural Services offices.After turning off of Ben Hill Griffin Road, continue straight until you hit the T in the road and go left. Keep following the road around until you reach parking lot 5 on the right. Park and walk into the Cohen Center!Access:The Cohen Center is open on weekdays Mondays - Friday 7:00 am to 10:00 pm and on weekends Saturday- 10:00 am to 8:00 pm and Sunday 12:00 am - 10:00 pm. To enter the building, you don’t need any sort of identification, if you are buying books for class they may ask you for your Eagle Id card. In the Cohen Center there are multiple services being offered to you as a student.The bookstore is open on Monday- Thursday 8:00 am to 6:00 pm,Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Saturday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, and on Sundays they are closed.Einstein Bagels is open Monday- Thursday (7:00 am - 6:00 pm),Friday (7:00 am - 4:00 pm), Saturday (10:00 am - 4:00 pm), andSunday (12:00 pm - 5:00 pm).Papa John's is open Monday- Thursday (10:00 am - 10:00 pm) andFriday (10:00 am - 4:00 pm).Brahma is open Monday - Thursday (10:00 am - 7:00 pm) andFriday (10:00 am - 6:00 pm) and weekends there closed.Chick-fil-a is open Monday - Thursday (7:00 am to 10:00 pm) and Friday (7:00 am - 6:00 pm) and weekends there closed.Jamba Juice Monday thru Thursday (7:00 am - 5:00 pm) andFriday (7:00 am - 4:00 pm) and weekends there closed.Important people:Chelsea Cicero (coordinator of Cohen Center)What it is the most important place for first year students to know about? The Cohen Center in general is a very important building for incoming freshmen, even orientation is located at the Cohen Center. Freshmen will be given an ID card in eagle id office next to the bookstore. Also, for many classes here at FGCU require books for the class. The bookstore is located in the Cohen Center. Front Desk employeesWhat is the most important place for first year students to know about? The student involvement office (Clubs, Greek Life, Internships) Also, many events (Late night programming events) that people can come attend. Average Student As a first-year student what did you go to Cohen Center for? Meet up with friends and get some food and shop at the bookstore (for necessities or scantrons, etc.) BUILDING CONTACT INFORMATION Phone: (239) 590-1091 | Fax: (239) 590-1145 | Email: rmsched@fgcu.eduWorks Cited“Cohen Center Student Union.” Accounting (B.S.), www2.fgcu.edu/cohencenter/.“FGCU Bookstore.” Humber College Campus Stores Apparel, Merchandise, & Gifts, www.bkstr.com/floridagulfcoaststore/home?demoKey=d&cm_mmc=RisePaidSearch-_-NonBrndSearchSchool%2BSpecific%2BFlorida%2BGulf%2BCoastRLSAExact-_-Google-_-Store%2B710&adcampaigngroup=Bookstore_RLSA&kw=fgcu%2Bbookstore&AdCampaign=EFOL_710_Bookstore_Search_NonBrnd_FGC_Exact_RLSA&Adgroup=Book%2BStore&Source=AdWords&gclick=Cj0KCQjw08XeBRC0ARIsAP_gaQDU1ORFq3Wdw7rhNZQHwt3hAJRHZRFfc1eJ-TfGlUUz1mPUHlMyK9MaAqFwEALw_wcB&gclid=Cj0KCQjw08XeBRC0ARIsAP_gaQDU1ORFq3Wdw7rhNZQHwt3hAJRHZRFfc1eJ-TfGlUUz1mPUHlMyK9MaAqFwEALw_wcB.
Recreation Center
The FGCU Recreation center has a lot of activities to keep you in shape and have fun.Aquatic Center: You can find your way to the aquatic center by leaving from the alico arena and taking FGCU Lake Pkwy, which will be the sidewalk next to the baseball field. You can take this straight across the parking lot. There will be doors in the front which you enter in. Using either your Eagle ID or paying a small fee.Aquatics Center has a 50 meter swimming pool and a 25 yard pool/diving area. They provide swimming lessons, certification courses to become a lifeguard, a place for practices and meets as well.Operating HoursMonday: 8am- 8pmTuesday: 11am- 8pmWednesday: 8am-8pmThursday: 11am- 8pmSaturday: 10am- 2pmSunday: ClosedImportant PeopleEmma Reeners, Assistant Director, AquaticsEmail: ereeners@fgcu.eduPhone Number: 239-590-7701Suzanne Ries, Associate Director,OperationsEmail: sries@fgcu.eduPhone Number: 239-590-7709 Waterfront:After you’ve finished your tour at Alico arena, you’re gonna want to take a left on the side of the building and go straight to the waterfront. Once you’re on this path you’ll want to head down the coast till you reach the building that we call the Recreations Center. This is where all of the students are free to rent beach equipment to water equipment. With one reservation you can book yourself any of the following amenities: our campus boat, kayaks, paddle boards, jet skis, sailboats, beach equipment and more! With the ability to have all of these activities at the palm of your hand the options for fun are endless. On top of this on various days at North Lake Beach you can find activities like beach yoga, go swimming or play corn hole down by the shore. Anything beach related that you can think of, we have it! Just make sure you make a reservation ahead of time and it can all be yours. Hours: Daily: 11:30 am-5:00 pm Closed when temp is below 70 degrees Closed when wind speeds are 18 mph or higher(as well as lightning being detected in 10 mile radius) and can re open 30 mins after last lightning strike occured. Contacts: Amy Swingle: Director of campus Rec Phone #: (239)590-7936 Recreation Center/Alico Gymnasium: The Rec Center/Alico Stadium is very easy to find, once you enter the campus you will go down FGCU Blvd and take a left onto FGCU Blvd North. Then, at the first stoplight take a left on FGCU Lake Parkway West, lastly you will turn right at the first stop sign and go all the way down FGCU Lake Parkway East. In order to get into the rec center you will need your eagle ID, or if you are a guest a 5 dollar fee for the day. The Gymnasium is Home of the Eagles, where our hearts are just as big as our pride and love for the game. The games played in there are basketball and volleyball mainly. There are also intramurals that take place in this building and open court basketball games that anyone can participate in. The Recreation Center has an amazing, fully equipped Fitness Center. Group Studios for various workouts. There is something for everyone at the gym and you can work out all aspects of your body. For the group studios there are so many activities that you can participate in for example: Ab Attack Cycle Cardio Kickboxing Barre Fitness (Intense workout) Lower Body Burn And Many others…. Hours: Monday-Thursday: 6am-11pm Friday:6am-9pm Saturday: 10am-8pm Sunday: 10am-9pm Contacts: Amy Swingle: Director of campus Rec Phone #: (239)590-7936 BibliographyCitations for Places:Aquatics Center Aquatics Center, www.fgcu.edu/studentlife/campusrec/aquatics/index.aspx#FacilityAmenities.Alico arena Fitness, www.fgcu.edu/studentlife/campusrec/fitness/index.aspx.Rec Center“FGCU Campus Recreation.” FGCU Recreation, recstore.fgcu.edu/.Citations for Pictures:“11 Must-Do's For Your FGCU Bucket List.” The Odyssey Online, 13 Nov. 2017, www.theodysseyonline.com/the-fgcu-bucket-list. Campus Recreation, www.fgcu.edu/studentlife/campusrec/ “Alico Arena Expansion Earns High Scores.” FGCU 360, 4 Dec. 2017, fgcu360.com/2017/10/31/alico-arena-expansion/.
