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The Survey of Entering Student Engagement (SENSE) helps colleges focus on students’ experiences in the critical first few weeks of college. Grounded in research about what works in retaining and supporting entering students, SENSE collects and analyzes data about institutional practices and student behaviors.SENSE 20242024 SENSE Key Findings (PDF)2024 SENSE Culture of Caring (PDF)2024 SENSE Benchmark Findings (PDF)2024 SENSE Hispanic Student Consortium (PDF)SENSE 20222022 SENSE Key Findings (PDF)2022 SENSE Main Survey Benchmarks (PDF)2022 SENSE Transfer Module (PDF)2022 SENSE Hispanic Student Success Module (PDF)2022 SENSE Academic Advising and Planning Module (PDF)SENSE 20202020 SENSE Key Findings (PDF)2020 SENSE Main Survey Benchmarks (PDF)2020 SENSE Main Survey All Results (PDF)2020 SENSE Covid-19 Impact Module (PDF)2020 SENSE Guided Pathways Module (PDF)SENSE 20182018 SENSE Key Findings (PDF)SENSE 20162016 SENSE Key Findings (PDF)2016 SENSE Benchmark Scores Report - All Students (PDF)2016 SENSE Benchmark Scores Report - By Enrollment Status (PDF)2016 SENSE Means Report - All Students (PDF)2016 SENSE Means Report - By Enrollment Status (PDF)2016 SENSE Frequency Distributions - All Students (PDF)2016 SENSE Frequency Distributions - By Enrollment Status (PDF)SENSE 20152015 SENSE Key Findings (PDF)2015 SENSE Benchmark Scores Report - All Students (PDF)2015 SENSE Benchmark Scores Report - By Enrollment Status (PDF)2015 SENSE Means Report - All Students (PDF)2015 SENSE Means Report - By Enrollment Status (PDF)2015 SENSE Frequency Distributions - All Students (PDF)2015 SENSE Frequency Distributions - By Enrollment Status (PDF)SENSE 20142014 SENSE Key Findings (PDF)2014 SENSE Benchmark Scores Report - All Students (PDF)2014 SENSE Benchmark Scores Report - By Enrollment Status (PDF)2014 SENSE Means Report - All Students (PDF)2014 SENSE Means Report - By Enrollment Status (PDF)2014 SENSE Frequency Distributions - All Students (PDF)2014 SENSE Frequency Distributions - By Enrollment Status (PDF) SENSE 20132013 SENSE Key Findings (PDF)2013 SENSE Benchmark Scores Report - All Students (PDF)2013 SENSE Benchmark Scores Report - By Enrollment Status (PDF)2013 SENSE Means Report - All Students (PDF)2013 SENSE Means Report - By Enrollment Status (PDF)2013 SENSE Frequency Distributions - All Students (PDF)2013 SENSE Frequency Distributions - By Enrollment Status (PDF)SENSE 20122012 SENSE Key Findings (PDF)2012 SENSE Benchmark Scores Report - All Students (PDF)2012 SENSE Benchmark Scores Report - By Enrollment Status (PDF)2012 SENSE Means Report - All Students (PDF)2012 SENSE Means Report - By Enrollment Status (PDF)2012 SENSE Frequency Distributions - All Students (PDF)2012 SENSE Frequency Distributions - By Enrollment Status (PDF)

Florida College System (FCS) Accountability Measures

The FCS Accountability Measures provide for the systematic and ongoing assessment of quality improvement of Florida College System institutions. Follow the links below to explore these measures.Accountability and Reporting Community College and Technical Center Management Information Systems (CCTCMIS) Florida Education & Training Placement Information Program (FETPIP)

Community College Survey of Student Engagement (CCSSE)

The Community College Survey of Student Engagement (CCSSE) provides information on student engagement, a key indicator of learning and of the quality of colleges. The survey, administered to college students, asks questions that assess institutional practices and student behaviors that are correlated highly with student learning and student retention.CCSSE 20232023 CCSSE Key Findings (PDF)2023 CCSSE Main Survey (PDF)2023 CCSSE Hispanic Student Success Module (PDF)2023 CCSSE Mental Health Impact Focus Module (PDF)CCSSE 20212021 CCSSE Key Findings (PDF)2021 CCSSE Main Survey (PDF)2021 CCSSE Covid-19 Impact Focus Module (PDF)2021 CCSSE Hispanic Student Success Module (PDF)CCSSE 20192019 CCSSE Key Findings (PDF)CCSSE 20172017 CCSSE Key Findings (PDF)CCSSE 20162016 CCSSE Key Findings (PDF)2016 CCSSE Benchmark Scores Report - All Students (PDF)2016 CCSSE Benchmark Scores Report - By Enrollment Status (PDF)2016 CCSSE Means Report - All Students (PDF)2016 CCSSE Means Report - By Enrollment Status (PDF)2016 CCSSE Frequency Distributions - All Students (PDF)2016 CCSSE Frequency Distributions - By Enrollment Status (PDF)CCSSE 20152015 CCSSE Key Findings (PDF)2015 CCSSE Benchmark Scores Report - All Students (PDF)2015 CCSSE Benchmark Scores Report - By Enrollment Status (PDF)2015 CCSSE Means Report - All Students (PDF)2015 CCSSE Means Report - By Enrollment Status (PDF)2015 CCSSE Frequency Distributions - All Students (PDF)2015 CCSSE Frequency Distributions - By Enrollment Status (PDF)CCSSE 20142014 CCSSE Key Findings (PDF)2014 CCSSE Benchmark Scores Report - All Students (PDF)2014 CCSSE Benchmark Scores Report - By Enrollment Status (PDF)2014 CCSSE Means Report - All Students (PDF)2014 CCSSE Means Report - By Enrollment Status (PDF)2014 CCSSE Frequency Distributions - All Students (PDF)2014 CCSSE Frequency Distributions - By Enrollment Status (PDF)CCSSE 20132013 CCSSE Key Findings (PDF)2013 CCSSE Benchmark Scores Report - All Students (PDF)2013 CCSSE Benchmark Scores Report - By Enrollment Status (PDF)2013 CCSSE Means Report - All Students (PDF)2013 CCSSE Means Report - By Enrollment Status (PDF)2013 CCSSE Frequency Distributions - All Students (PDF)2013 CCSSE Frequency Distributions - By Enrollment Status (PDF)CCSSE 20102010 CCSSE Key Findings (PDF)

Archived Reports

Student Achievement Measure (SAM) The SAM tracks student movement across postsecondary institutions to provide a more complete picture of under-graduate student progress and completion within the higher education system. SAM is an alternative to the federal graduation rate, which is limited to tracking the completion of first-time, full-time students at one institution.Voluntary Framework of Accountability (VFA) The VFA is the principle accountability framework for community colleges with measures defined to encompass the full breadth of the community college mission and the diversity of students' goals and educational experiences.

Frequently Asked Questions

Payment and Financial Aid QuestionsHow do I receive my bill?What if my payment to FSW is returned/not honored?If I am registered for a course that I do not want to take, will you drop me for non-payment if I just don't pay or go to class?I withdrew from a class. Why am I still being charged for it?Does your office handle financial aid?I was supposed to receive financial aid but it is not on my account. Where is my financial aid?When will I get my refund?Florida Prepaid QuestionsWhere do I turn in my Florida Prepaid card?Why doesn't my Florida Prepaid pay all of my tuition?I do not want to use my Florida Prepaid benefits at FSW. What do I do?Delinquency and Collections QuestionsWhat happens if I am delinquent on amounts owed to FSW?Why am I receiving communications from a Collection Agency?I paid the collection agency today. Why do I still have a hold on my account at FSW?Tax Information QuestionsWhat is the 1098-T Form and how do I access it?What if the amounts on my 1098-T are not correct?Payment and Financial Aid QuestionsHow do I receive my bill?You have access to review your charges and payment at any time via your FSW Student Portal. The Account Details for Term displays all charges and payments that have occurred. FSW does not mail bills.Back to TopWhat if my payment to FSW is returned/not honored?Any physical check or e-check returned to FSW is assessed a service charge calculated based on the original payment amount. Payment of the returned check and service charge must be made with cash, cashier’s check, money order, or credit card online. Personal checks may not be used for repayment of a returned check item; only certified funds are accepted. If a student incurs 3 Returned Items, the college reserves the right to place the student on temporary or permanent payment restriction. If the returned item is for tuition, the student’s course schedule may be canceled for non-payment. A financial hold will be placed on the student’s record until all amounts due to the college have been paid.Back to TopIf I am registered for a course that I do not want to take, will you drop me for non-payment if I just don't pay or go to class? It is your responsibility to drop a course you do not intend to take via your FSW Student Portal. You will be liable for tuition/fees of any course for which you have registered if not dropped. Non-attendance does not result in a drop.Back to TopI withdrew from a class. Why am I still be charged for it? It is the student's responsibility to drop courses by the Last Day to Add/Drop a course as published on the Academic Calendar in order to get a full refund (or not be charged). After the end of Add/Drop, the student is responsible for payment of all courses they are registered for. If a student withdraws after the Add/Drop period, they remain financially responsible for the course.Students who withdraw and have received financial aid may be required to repay the amount of unearned financial aid funds disbursed to them as of their withdrawal date. For more information on how a withdraw will affect your Financial Aid, please contact the Office of Financial Aid.Back to TopDoes your office handle financial aid? The Office of Financial Aid deals with eligibility and awarding of financial aid.The Cashiers/Bursar’s Office processes payments and issues refunds. The Financial Aid Office will schedule your award and the Cashier’s Office will apply your Financial Aid to your FSW bill – and refund any excess to you – once it arrives. The Financial Aid Office (financialaid@fsw.edu) is your best contact for questions regarding your financial aid status or the details of your financial aid award while the Cashier’s Office (cashiers@fsw.edu) is better positioned to discuss your FSW Account Details and any refunds that have been issued to you. Back to TopI was supposed to receive financial aid but it is not on my account. Where is my financial aid? First, check your Account Details in your FSW Portal to verify whether your funds were disbursed. Your financial aid might have been used to pay outstanding charges. The Account Details by Term lists all of your charges and payments by date, including financial aid payments, and might prove a helpful place to look. If you do not see record of your financial aid posting to your Account Statement, then check your Financial Aid Award listed in your Portal. If you do not have a Financial Aid Award or are expecting more financial aid than your FSW Award Letter states, please contact the Office of Financial Aid. (financialaid@fsw.edu) Back to TopWhen will I get my refund? You will receive a refund if your financial aid award is greater than the charges that can be paid with financial aid on your FSW bill. Be sure to establish your BankMobile Disbursements Refund Preference so we know where to send your refund. Refunds are processed after Attendance Verification each term and within 14 days of when we apply funds to your FSW bill. Back to TopFlorida Prepaid Questions Where do I turn in my Florida Prepaid card? Good news. We bill Florida Prepaid automatically every semester—and there’s nothing you need to do to make it happen. We do not need to see your Florida Prepaid card and you do not need to complete any paperwork. Please note, though, that while Prepaid covers tuition, and the local fees if you purchased that feature, no Florida Prepaid plan covers the full cost of taking classes. Please review our tuition and fee tables for details. Back to TopWhy doesn’t my Florida Prepaid pay all of my tuition? The per credit hour cost at FSW comprises several fees in addition to tuition. Please review our tuition and fee tables for details. The tuition portion of the credit hour is covered by Florida Prepaid. Local fees are covered if you purchased that feature and the differential fee is waived if you contracted your plan before summer of 2007, or covered by Prepaid if your plan is newer than that and you also purchased the Differential fee feature. Please note that regardless of your plan’s features, you will be responsible for some class fee balance after Prepaid as Florida Prepaid does not cover mandatory per-credit fees for Technology, Parking or Student Activity use. Additionally, Florida Prepaid does not cover additional costs, like lab fees, online course fees or fees for repeating a course. Be sure to check your FSW bill and take care of any remaining balance prior to the fee payment deadline as posted on the Academic Calendar to avoid the risk of schedule cancellation. Back to TopI do not want to ever use my Florida Prepaid benefits at FSW. What do I do? Please contact Florida Prepaid at 1-800-552-4723 to discuss options to hold, close or transfer your Florida Prepaid account. Back to TopTax Information Questions What is the 1098-T Form and how do I access it? The 1098-T reports payments for qualified tuition (as defined by the IRS) and scholarships and grants received within the tax year and is provided to assist students and parents in determining whether they might qualify for Education Tax Credits. Please note that only students with qualifying tuition payments that posted within the tax year will receive a 1098-T for that year. Find more information on educational tax credits and deductions through the IRS web site. The 1098-T forms are available electronically through your secure FSW Portal. For more information, please visit the Tax Information link on our website.Back to TopWhat if the amounts on my 1098-T are not correct? Please note that the 1098-T reflects transactions that happened within the tax year, regardless of the year of the term involved. For example, a payment towards Spring 2020 tuition that was processed in December of 2019 would reflect on the 2019-year 1098T. Also, the 1098T reports payments of qualified tuition, which will not match the exact value of payments that you made to FSW. Qualified tuition, as defined by the IRS, includes most of the mandatory per-credit hour fees assessed for taking classes at FSW. However, the IRS excludes payments for housing, dining, book payments and other fees that may be part of the mandatory per-credit cost of taking classes at FSW.Back to TopDelinquency and Collections Questions What happens if I am delinquent on amounts owed to FSW? Students that owe money to FSW will have a hold placed on their account and risk having their schedule cancelled for nonpayment. This hold will prevent the student from administrative functions such as registering for classes and receiving diploma. The hold will not be removed until all debts are paid in full. It may take up to 24 hours for a hold to be released once payment has been received. Students will be notified by email sent to their FSW BUCs e-mail account concerning outstanding tuition delinquencies and given an opportunity to pay tuition and fees prior to schedule cancellation. Students at FSW are expected to take responsibility for payment deadlines and policies, financial aid distribution policies and debts owed. Accounts are sent to a collection agency and collection fees are added if the student has had an outstanding debt for 120 days or longer. Back to TopWhy am I receiving communications from a Collection Agency? Any account balance remaining beyond the approved payment due date is considered delinquent and subject to collection action. Students are notified of their past due balance, via their FSW student email, in advance of being sent to collections. If the balance remains unpaid it is subject to be turned over to a collection agency, per FSW's College Operating Procedures regarding Past Due Accounts, with additional collection fees added to the account. If a student's account balance is in a delinquent status, the entire amount will be sent to collections. Any increase/decrease of the balance owed to FSW will be updated with the applicable collection agency. *Once the balance has been placed with a collection agency, the student will no longer be able to pay FSW directly. Back to TopI paid the collection agency today. Why do I still have a hold on my account at FSW? Payments made to the collection agency will be updated once the funds have been received by FSW. Payments can take up to 30 days to be received and reflected on a student's FSW Student Portal. Back to Top

State Employee Tuition Fee Waiver

Pursuant to Section 1009.265 of the Florida Statutes, students may request permission to register for up to six credit hours per term without payment of tuition if they qualify as state employees under the guidelines. These students are responsible for paying the Florida SouthWestern State College application fee, complete all admission requirements, placement testing, submission of transcripts and proving completion of all prerequisite courses. Students must pay any applicable special fees. Registration is limited to "space availability" and State employees must register between the first day of class and the last day of the add/drop period. Tuition waivers are for a maximum of six credit hours each term, are for college credit only and cannot be audited. The waiver is not applicable to noncredit (continuing education) courses.

Florida Prepaid

FSW is a Florida Prepaid college and using your Florida Prepaid benefits is fast and easy!Here’s what you need to know about using Florida Prepaid colleges benefits:You do not need to provide any proof of benefits to FSW. You are matched to the Florida Prepaid database and the benefits of your Florida prepaid plan are applied upon registration.You can register for classes online. Benefits will apply overnight and your Student Portal will be updated to reflect any remaining amounts due immediately.The Florida Prepaid college program does not cover all fees due to the College. If you do not pay the remaining amount due, you will be dropped from registered classes.If you have other forms of aid, loans or other financial aid, Florida Prepaid will be billed the maximum amount first. Financial aid will disburse directly to you once tuition amount is satisfied and term refunds are processed.Occasionally, Florida Prepaid refuses to pay the invoiced amount. If this happens, you will be billed for the amount Florida Prepaid did not pay.If Florida Prepaid overpays, a refund will be generated to the student.If you do not want to use your benefits at FSW, you must submit the Florida Prepaid Opt Out Form to Cashiers@fsw.edu each term prior to first day of classes.

Campus Contact Information

Note: Hours are subject to change between terms. Please contact the department for summer / between terms hours. Department Phone Number Hours Location General Information 941-637-5629 Monday - Thursday: 8:30am - 4:30pm Friday: 9:30am - Noon Spatz Hall, Building J Academic Support Center Main Phone: 941-637-3520 Math Lab: 941-637-3519 Speech Lab: 941-637-3520 Tutoring Services: 941-637-3520 Writing/Reading Lab: 941-637-5693 Academic Support Center Hours Peeples Learning Resources, Building B, Room 101 ADAptive Services 941-637-5626 Please call to schedule an appointment. Spatz Hall, Building J Admissions, Records, & Registration 941-637-5654 MTRF: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wed: 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Spatz Hall, Building J Academic Advising 941-637-5629 MTRF: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wed: 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Please schedule an appointment with your assigned advisor. Spatz Hall, Building J BUC Card (Student ID) Office 941-833-5320 Monday - Thursday: 8:30am - 4:30pm Friday: 9:30am - Noon BUC Card Homepage Spatz Hall, Building J, Room 102 Cafeteria   Request Dining Information Request Catering Information Student Activities, Building O, Room 114 Cashier   Cashier Homepage MTRF: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wed: 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Spatz Hall, Building J Faculty Office     Faculty Building H, Room 120 Financial Aid 941-637-5603 MTRF: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wed: 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Spatz Hall, Building J Library/Learning Resources 941-637-5620 Monday - Thursday: 7:30am - 9:00pm Friday: 7:30am - 4:00pm Peeples Learning Resources, Building B, Room 120 Nursing Department 941-637-5667 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 8:30am - 4:30pm Jones Hall, Building E, Room 107 Student Engagement Office 941-637-5634 MTRF: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wed: 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Student Activities, Building O, Room 106 Testing & Assessment 941-637-5632 FSW Testing Homepage Peeples Learning Resources, Building B, Room 109

Refund Overview

The dates to drop a course with a refund are established for each term and published on FSW's Calendars website. Please check the dates carefully because after these dates, it is considered a withdrawal. Refunds will not be given after the deadlines. Students who withdraw from a course will not be entitled to a refund. In addition, any outstanding balances must be paid in full prior to processing the refund. Students who pay for courses by cash, check or credit card will be refunded through their selected refund preference with BankMobile Disbursements. Our school delivers your refund with BankMobile Disbursements, a technology solution, powered by BMTX, Inc. Visit this link for more information: https://bankmobiledisbursements.com/refundchoicessso/.Financial Aid RefundsIf there is a credit balance remaining on a student’s account after all obligations are paid, a financial aid refund will be generated.When are financial aid refunds disbursed? Financial aid refunds are not generated until registration is over and until instructors have completed their attendance verifications. The attendance verifications must be complete for each class that a student is registered for or the financial aid refund will be delayed.Any refund due to the student will be applied toward any outstanding obligations before any remaining refund is issued. In the event of a nonrefundable waiver or scholarship, or in the event of a third party sponsorship payment, the student's refund will revert back to the waiver, scholarship or third party.For additional information regarding refunds, visit BankMobile Disbursements website or contact the Cashier’s Office.Third Party Service Agreement

Contact Us

We are here to help!The Cashier Office is committed to assisting all students in meeting their educational goals. The Cashier Office has dedicated Cashier Specialists to help you through the Cashier process.Chat With UsOnce you click the "May I help you" window below, you will be directed to ViKi, your virtual kiosk! She can answer most questions. If you want to live chat with a Cashier Office Specialist, just type "live chat" to be connected.Student Financial Services Call BackDon't wait on hold! Join our call back queue and receive a call when one of our representatives is available to assist you.Email UsSend us a message at cashiers@fsw.edu and we will be happy to assist you via email!Visit In-PersonPlease feel free to come to your preferred FSW location to meet with a staff member. Please Note: Appointments required beyond regular hours at the Hendry/Glades Curtis Center.Student Self-Pay StationsMake payment on your account via cash, check, or credit card. Kiosks are available at the following locations:Charlotte: Building J, Room 104BCollier: Building M, Room 101Lee: Building S, LobbyHendry Glades: Building A, Room 134Communication KiosksConnect via Zoom with a student account representative about your account. Cashier Window Hours: Monday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Tuesday: 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM Wednesday: Closed Thursday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Friday: Closed*hours are subject to change*Although the window may be closed, you are still able to reach us via Chat or QLess Monday - Friday, 8:30a.m. - 4:30p.m., with extended hours until 6:00 p.m. on Wednesdays.

Contact Information

Note: Hours are subject to change between terms. Please contact the department for summer / between terms hours. Department Phone Number Hours Location General Information ADAptive Services Admissions, Records, and Registration Academic Advising Cashier Career Services FSW Online Testing Center Testing and Assessment

Charlotte Registered Student Organizations

Art Club: Come paint, draw, and craft with our group, for yourself or even our campus! Campus Activity Board (CAB): Be a part of the team that creates the fun on our campus! Decide what themed event we’ll do next all the way down to the food and music! Christian Club (SALT): Be a part of like-minded youth, celebrating faith and love. Circle K International (CKI):Help our local community through organized volunteer work with different organizations. Creative Writing Club: Compare short stories, poems, and even meet celebrated authors, all with the artistic eye of Professor Pelot. Cultural Arts Club: Indulge in the finer arts by attending theater productions, museums, and concerts in our local area. Multi-Cultural Club: Learn about and celebrate different cultures from around the world to our own backyard. Music Club:Bring whatever instrument you have (or don’t) and rock out with budding musicians under the lead of professional banjo player Bob Barrett! Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK): Apply to be a part of this honor society with your good grades and service learning record! Student Government Association:Campus Congress: The Student Government Association (SGA) acts as a liaison between FSW students, administration, and local and state officials. SGA actively works to meet the needs of students and enhance the quality of campus life. We do this by hosting various programs, funding student clubs and organizations, and community service. SGA endorses the following values: Advocacy, Service, Leadership, and Diversity.Student Nurses Association (SNA): Join other nursing students as they volunteer within our community and attend conferences in the health field. UNIDOS: Hispanic Latinx Student AssociationWe are dedicated to connecting, unifying and empowering the Hispanic and Latinx/a/o students of FSW in the four-county region. UNIDOS aims to provide resources, programming, and leadership and professional development for this community while educating others on the Hispanic/Latinx/a/o culture.For more information, check out Bucs Corner!

How Do Students Receive Academic Support When Learning Online? Learn What You Need to Know with “FSW Experts LIVE”

How Do Students Receive Academic Support When Learning Online? Learn What You Need to Know with “FSW Experts LIVE” Jun 3, 2020 JUNE 3, 2020 – FORT MYERS, FLA — While Florida SouthWestern State College has entered its second semester of remote learning and services, many new and current students may question how they can still receive the academic support and tutoring they need for their classes. Students may be asking, “how is tutoring done in a remote session? How do I find an FSW tutor for help? How should I prepare for my math or writing tutoring session? Can I still get help with a class presentation or speech?” Florida SouthWestern State College’s (FSW) Academic Support experts will answer these questions and more during the next “FSW Experts LIVE” session at noon on Thursday, June 4 on the FSW College Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/FSWCollege/. “FSW Experts LIVE” sessions are held every Thursday at noon. Sessions will feature FSW faculty and staff who will discuss current college-related topics and answer prospective and current students’ enrollment questions. #### Florida SouthWestern State College is Southwest Florida’s largest and most affordable institution of higher education. Annually serving nearly 22,000 students globally, FSW offers a variety of nationally-ranked, career-focused academic programs with two- and four-year degrees and professional certifications, several with 100 percent licensure pass and job placements rates. Study and travel abroad opportunities are available for students through FSW’s Center for International Education. Students are also active in clubs and programs catered to their interests. FSW debuted its first Women’s Volleyball program in Fall 2019. Visit www.FSW.edu for more information. Last Updated: July 1, 2020 Back to News Archives

Poetry, Prose and Rhythm Open Mic Night at FSW

Poetry, Prose and Rhythm Open Mic Night at FSW Nov 5, 2019 NOVEMBER 5, 2019 – FORT MYERS, FLA. – The Florida Southwestern State College (FSW) Creative Writing Club will hold Poetry, Prose and Rhythm, an open mic night event, from 7-8 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14, at the FSW Lee Campus Inspiration Garden, behind the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, 8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers. The event is free and open to the public. Attendees are invited to perform their favorite or original poems, prose, acoustic instruments and songs, or just listen to others. The event will be MC’ed by Gulf Coast Leisure. Food and drink will be available for purchase; cash only. All proceeds will benefit the FSW Creative Writing Club. For more information, contact Ihasha Horn, FSW English professor, at Ihasha.Horn@fsw.edu. #### Florida SouthWestern State College is Southwest Florida’s largest and most affordable institution of higher education. Annually serving nearly 22,000 students globally, FSW offers a variety of nationally-ranked, career-focused academic programs with two- and four-year degrees and professional certifications, several with 100 percent licensure pass and job placements rates. Study and travel abroad opportunities are available for students through FSW’s Center for International Education. Students are also active in clubs and programs catered to their interests. FSW debuted its first Women’s Volleyball program in Fall 2019. Visit www.FSW.edu for more information. Last Updated: November 5, 2019 Back to News Archives

FSW’s Clewiston Collegiate Institute Wins Chancellor’s Promising Practice Award

FSW’s Clewiston Collegiate Institute Wins Chancellor’s Promising Practice Award Nov 14, 2019 NOVEMBER 14, 2019 – LABELLE, FLA – The Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) has received the 2019 Florida College System Chancellor’s Best Practice/Promising Practice Award for its Collegiate Institute at Clewiston High School (CI). The Chancellor’s Best Practice Awards provide Florida College System institutions the opportunity to promote exemplary initiatives to statewide and national audiences. The Division of Florida Colleges annually recognizes colleges in the Florida College System that have established innovative practices or have enhanced existing programs. FSW’s CI program provides dual enrollment courses taught by FSW faculty to Clewiston High School juniors and seniors on the high school’s campus. The program allows for students who rely on traditional school transportation to attend college courses during their regularly scheduled school day with built-in academic support, office hours, and other college-readiness programming in a supervised, supported learning environment. Students have the opportunity to earn an associate in arts degree by high school graduation at no cost to them. “There were multiple reasons why Clewiston High School was selected as a site for FSW’s Collegiate Institute,” said Dr. Eileen DeLuca, FSW provost. “The first consideration is Clewiston High School’s location being 33 miles from the nearest post-secondary center. The second consideration is the student demographics of the targeted population. The population is 80 percent minority with 73 percent identifying as first-generation in college. Over 75 percent are eligible for free and reduced lunch, and 42 percent of the 2020-21 cohort were identified as English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) at some point in their K-12 enrollment. The third consideration was the lack of eligible credentialed instructors to teach college coursework. Less than nine percent of the county has a bachelor’s degree or higher. As a resource to the region, FSW is currently providing full instruction for the CI program while sharing information on credentialing with area stakeholders to encourage high school faculty to seek advanced degrees.” The first graduating class of 2019 showcased the strength of the program with increased levels of student achievement that had never been seen before within the county. Out of the original cohort, 99 percent of attempted courses earned college credit with 94 percent of students earning an associate in arts degree at high school graduation. Clewiston High School also saw its Florida Department of Education Acceleration Rate increase by seven percent, and 43 percent of the students earned Bright Futures scholarships. Over 86 percent of the CI students are pursuing post-secondary education, while the school average is 35 percent. Out of the dual enrollment/early admission population, the CI students have proven academically more successful with higher college grade point averages of 3.38 and higher rates of earned credit. For more information about FSW CI program, contact Amanda Lehrian, director, FSW Hendry/Glades Curtis Center at (863) 674-6010 or Amanda.Lehrian@fsw.edu. #### Florida SouthWestern State College is Southwest Florida’s largest and most affordable institution of higher education. Annually serving nearly 22,000 students globally, FSW offers a variety of nationally-ranked, career-focused academic programs with two- and four-year degrees and professional certifications, several with 100 percent licensure pass and job placements rates. Study and travel abroad opportunities are available for students through FSW’s Center for International Education. Students are also active in clubs and programs catered to their interests. FSW debuted its first Women’s Volleyball program in Fall 2019. Visit www.FSW.edu for more information. Last Updated: November 14, 2019 Back to News Archives

View the Transit of Mercury Across the Sun at the FSW James & Barbara Moore Observatory

View the Transit of Mercury Across the Sun at the FSW James & Barbara Moore Observatory Oct 28, 2019 OCTOBER 28, 2019 – PUNTA GORDA, FLA – Skygazers can safely view the transit of Mercury across the sun from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 11, at the James & Barbara Moore Observatory located on the Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) Charlotte Campus, 26300 Airport Road, Punta Gorda. The event is free and open to the public. “Mercury will appear as a very small, black dot moving across the sun,” said Tom Segur, observatory director. “This event only occurs about 13 times a century. The Nov. 11 event will be the longest of this century, lasting five hours, 30 minutes. The next event will happen in 2032.” Solar filters are required to safely view this event. The observatory will have four telescopes and four pairs of binoculars with proper solar filters available for safe viewing. The James & Barbara Moore Observatory also holds public viewing sessions on the fourth Friday of each month, September through May, weather permitting. Observation sessions typically begin about 30-45 minutes after dark. For more information about this event or for a full schedule of observatory events, call (941) 637-5652 or visit https://www.fsw.edu/charlotte/observatory. #### Florida SouthWestern State College is Southwest Florida’s largest and most affordable institution of higher education. Annually serving nearly 22,000 students globally, FSW offers a variety of nationally-ranked, career-focused academic programs with two- and four-year degrees and professional certifications, several with 100 percent licensure pass and job placements rates. Study and travel abroad opportunities are available for students through FSW’s Center for International Education. Students are also active in clubs and programs catered to their interests. FSW debuted its first Women’s Volleyball program in Fall 2019. Visit www.FSW.edu for more information. Last Updated: October 28, 2019 Back to News Archives

Florida SouthWestern State College Hosts Annual “Family Math Night”

Florida SouthWestern State College Hosts Annual “Family Math Night” Oct 23, 2019 OCTOBER 23, 2019 – FORT MYERS, FLA. – Learn how fun math can be at “Family Math Night” from 5:45-7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 13, in Building U, Room 102, at the Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) Lee Campus, 8099 College Parkway. This free, family-oriented event for students in pre-kindergarten to fifth grade features fun math games created by teacher candidates in FSW’s School of Education, demonstrating how mathematics doesn’t only need to be something you use at school. “Learning mathematics can often be intimidating to students,” said JoAnne Devine, professor of Elementary Education at FSW. “We are happy to show young students and their families that math can be fun!” While the event is open to anyone interested in exploring mathematics, students are encouraged to register by sending an e-mail to familymathnight@fsw.edu. For questions about Family Math Night at FSW, please email jdevine1@fsw.edu. ##### Florida SouthWestern State College is Southwest Florida’s largest and most affordable institution of higher education. Annually serving nearly 22,000 students globally, FSW offers a variety of nationally-ranked, career-focused academic programs with two- and four-year degrees and professional certifications, several with 100 percent licensure pass and job placements rates. Study and travel abroad opportunities are available for students through FSW’s Center for International Education. Students are also active in clubs and programs catered to their interests. FSW debuted its first Women’s Volleyball program in Fall 2019. Visit www.FSW.edu for more information. Last Updated: October 23, 2019 Back to News Archives

Student Engagement

MissionThe Office of Student Engagement at Florida SouthWestern State College is committed to providing opportunities to enhance student success, retention, and graduation. This will be achieved through connecting them to resources and programming which contribute to their holistic development while ensuring that all students feel welcomed and supported as part of the Buccaneer community.VisionFSW students will graduate from the College with a strong sense of belonging and pride in their alma mater, fully prepared to successfully serve and lead in a diverse and dynamic society.Student Development CurriculumThe foundation of Student Engagement programming is our Student Development Curriculum. This is our guide to help FSW students be the best Buc they can be. This curriculum was designed to foster development in the areas needed to grow in your professional and personal journey. Every involvement opportunity at FSW is tied back to this curriculum.Connect With Us! Bucs Corner Instagram InvolvementTransitionsLeadershipBucs Corner

Results

SENSE Raw Data

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Florida College System (FCS) Accountability Measures

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Community College Survey of Student Engagement (CCSSE)

https://www.fsw.edu/researchreporting/ccsse

Archived Reports

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Frequently Asked Questions

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State Employee Tuition Fee Waiver

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Florida Prepaid

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Campus Contact Information

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