Core Values and Principles

At FGCU we share the following core values and principles:

• Diversity, equity and inclusion are central to our commitment to excellence.

• We value, embrace and protect people of all races, ethnicities, genders, religions, abilities and sexual orientations.

• We collectively stand against any individual or group that practices any form of racism, discrimination, intolerance, hate expressions or disrespect.

• We expect that as individuals and as an institution we exhibit the highest levels of respect, integrity, fairness and honesty.

• We have a fundamental responsibility to educate beyond our campus and serve as leaders by modeling our values and principles in our community.

• We serve to be a convener of informed, critical and respectful conversation that leads to diversity, inclusion, equity and justice as part of social transformation.

• We support other organizations in SWFL who share our values, principles and commitments.