ENTREPRENEURSHIP HIGHLIGHTS

OBJECTIVE 1:

FOCUS on growing the Institute for Entrepreneurship so that it serves as the nucleus of all campus-wide entrepreneurial initiatives, which could be expanded further into an interdisciplinary college

• Private gift led to naming the Daveler & Kauanui School of Entrepreneurship

• Opened 3-story building (Lucas Hall) in July 2021

• Increased Princeton Review ranking from #29 to #15 nationally in 2022

• 1,017 majors and minors enrolled through academic year 2021-22

• 134 sections of entrepreneurship courses offered for academic year 2021-22

• 227% positive change in student contact hours from fall 2017 to fall 2022

• Graduated 140 students in academic year 2021-22

• Launched the M.S. Entrepreneurship Program (fall 2021)

• The Digital Media Design (B.A.) moved to the School of Entrepreneurship

$10.5 Million Raised

OBJECTIVE 2: FOCUS on creating an entrepreneurial mindset throughout the University community

• 166 Runway Program participants in academic year 2021-22

• Since 2016, students have created 374 businesses and have generated over $111.2 million in gross revenue

• Active alumni participation in the Runway Program

• Partnership with Tel Aviv University summer program for students

• 59 Entrepreneurship Faculty Fellows from 22 FGCU Departments infused entrepreneurship mindset to the FGCU curriculum

OBJECTIVE 3:

FOCUS on FGCU becoming the catalyst of entrepreneurship within Southwest Florida and the state

• Veterans Entrepreneurship Program (3 cohorts annually)

• Since 2016, veterans have started 125 businesses and have generated over $40 million in gross revenue collectively

• Expanded partnerships with Immokalee Foundation (ENT. Summer Camp), Pick-Up-The-Ball (Dunbar), Babcock Ranch, Quality of Life Center, Veterans Florida, the Collier County Public Schools -a High School Competition-, and Junior Achievement (CEO Camp)

• Robust mentorship program: 80+ mentors

• Created dual-enrollment programs for area high schools

• Entrepreneurial Mindset Micro-credential and Digital Badge Program to be offered to all learners

OBJECTIVE 3:

FOCUS on FGCU becoming the catalyst of entrepreneurship within Southwest Florida and the state

“The Daveler & Kauanui School of Entrepreneurship at FGCU gave me the skills and knowledge I need to succeed in the next chapter of my life. The faculty at FGCU guided, assisted, and motivated me during times when I felt like giving up. Additionally, if I ever need help sometime in the future, I know I have a home in FGCU that will welcome me with open arms.”

Andre Green Entrepreneurship Major