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Procurement Services
https://www.fsw.edu/procurement
Vendor InformationVendor ApplicationVendor Guide Doing Business with FSW (PDF)Vendor Insurance RequirementsTax Exempt Certificate for FSW (PDF)PO Terms & ConditionsRFPs, RFQs, ITNs, Open BidsProcurement InformationFormsState Contract SystemDepartment ContactsRick PenceDirector, Procurement Services Lee O-111 (239) 489-9102 rpence@fsw.eduTara KabusLee O-113 (239) 489-9426 tara.kabus@fsw.eduPaige MesserLee O-114 (239) 489-9240 paige.messer@fsw.eduContact UsOffice Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Phone: (239) 489-9256 Fax: (239) 489-9399 Location: Lee County Campus, Building OMailing Address: Florida SouthWestern State College Office of Financial Services 8099 College Pkwy Fort Myers, FL 33919
Current Solicitations
https://www.fsw.edu/procurement/solicitations
Florida SouthWestern State College Procurement Services uses BidNet Direct to advertise and manage FSW's formal Solicitations. Click here FSW Solicitations and Vendor Registration to access all formal solicitation information as well as registration to be considered for future solicitations. If registered, vendor’s will receive notification when a solicitation is posted that for those goods and services he vendor provides.
Terms and Conditions
https://www.fsw.edu/procurement/bidapplication
Florida SouthWestern State College General Terms and Conditions for Purchase Orders:Entire Agreement: The following terms and conditions shall be observed. Any Vendor terms and conditions included with Vendor’s invoice or any other document provided by Vendor shall be of no effect. Whether construed as an offer, acceptance, or confirmation, these terms and conditions of purchase include all documents and exhibits attached hereto and all other terms incorporated by reference herein. This purchase order shall constitute the final, complete, and exclusive statement of this contract and may not be modified or rescinded except by a written change order issued by the District Board of Trustees, Florida SouthWestern State College, Florida (hereinafter referred to as College). Any changes must be made through the Florida SouthWestern State College Purchasing Department.If this purchase order constitutes an offer by Florida SouthWestern State College to purchase the goods and/or services specified upon the terms and conditions and at the price(s) and with the delivery date(s) specified herein, Vendor shall indicate its acceptance of this order by verbal acceptance communicated to the College, by written acceptance on the face of this purchase order received by the College, by other manner, expressly conditioned on notice of such commencement of work received by the College, or by the delivery of goods and services within the time for such delivery as stated in this purchase order. Regardless of the manner or medium of acceptance, time is of the essence.As an offer, this purchase order expressly limits acceptance to its terms and conditions, and notification of objection to any different or additional terms in any response to this offer from the Vendor is hereby given. If this purchase order is construed as an acceptance of the Vendor’s offer, this acceptance is expressly conditioned on the offeror’s assent to any additional or different terms contained in this purchase order. If this purchase order is construed as a confirmation of an existing contract, the parties agree that this purchase order constitutes the final, complete and exclusive terms and conditions of the contract between the parties. If the parties have otherwise completed a signed written contract, the parties agree that the use of this purchase order to place orders for goods or services pursuant to such a contract shall be construed to supplement the terms of such written contract only to the extent that the terms and conditions of this purchase order are not inconsistent with such written contract.UCC Incorporation: Regardless of its construction as an offer, acceptance, confirmation or used to place orders for goods or services pursuant to an earlier contract, this purchase order incorporates by reference all terms of the Uniform Commercial Code, providing any protection for the College, including, without limitation, all express and implied warranty protection and all College’s remedies under the Uniform Commercial Code.Website Exclusion: The College expressly states that it will not be bound by any content on the Vendor’s website, even if the Vendor’s documentation specifically references that content and attempts to incorporate it into any other communications, unless the College has actual knowledge of such content and has expressly agreed to be bound by it in writing that has been manually signed by an authorized representative of the College.In the event that Vendor enters into terms of use agreements, EULA or other agreements or understandings, whether verbal or in writing, with College's employees, such as by requiring the employee to click an on screen indicator indicating "I accept" before allowing the user to access the Application, Site or Service, such agreements shall be null, void and without effect. To the extent Vendor employs such agreements, Vendor is advised that employees of College do not have authority to enter into such agreements on behalf of the College.Indemnification: The Vendor agrees to indemnify and hold the College, its officer’s, agents, and employees harmless from any and all loss, cost, liability, and expense (including attorney’s fees) arising, growing out of, or in any way connected with, any other claims or litigation now or hereafter asserted with respect to any injury or damages resulting from or arising out of any alleged defect in the work, goods, or materials ordered herein or by reason of the design or construction thereof, and agrees to reimburse College for any and all expenses (including attorney’s fees) in connection thereof.Insurance: Vendor shall carry comprehensive general liability insurance, including contractual and product liability coverage, with minimum limits acceptable to the College. Vendor agrees to have the District Board of Trustees, Florida SouthWestern State College, Florida added as additional insured with respect to Commercial General Liability Insurance for purposes of contract performance and incidents arising out of Agreement. Vendor shall, at the request of the College, supply certificates evidencing such coverage.Governing Law: This contract shall be construed and enforced under the laws of the State of Florida which will be the forum for any legal action between the parties arising from or incident to the agreement. The exclusive venue for any legal proceeding will be Lee County, Florida. The enumeration herein of certain rights does not exclude others which are given by law.The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that the District Board of Trustees, Florida SouthWestern State College, Florida is a political subdivision of the State of Florida. As such, pursuant to Florida Statute 768.28, the College’s performance under this purchase order agreement and any amendments thereto or attachments connected therewith, shall at all times be subject to any and all Florida state laws, state regulations, and College District Board of Trustee Rules which are applicable to the College’s operations, commitments and/or activities in furtherance of any terms specified in this purchase order.Assignment: Vendor shall not assign or subcontract any portion of this order without prior written approval of the College. If such approval is granted, it shall not relieve the Vendor from liability hereunder. If this order cannot be filled by person or firm to whom it is issued, it shall be returned to the College.Shipping Charges: All prices will be F.O.B. delivery point. When a specific purchase has been negotiated F.O.B. shipping point, the Vendor will prepay shipping charges and add to the invoice. No charges will be honored for packaging unless so stated. All purchases must be shipped within 60 days of the order unless otherwise stated. If shipment cannot be made within 60 days, the vendor shall advise the College of an alternate date which may be accepted or rejected by the College.Shipping: Shipping notices and Bills of Lading must accompany shipment, and parcels must be clearly marked with the purchase order number and the address to which the material is to be delivered. Shipment must be properly packaged. Damaged goods will not be accepted. The risk of loss of damage to all goods or materials shall remain with Vendor until materials have been accepted by College. Goods or materials found to be damaged or defective or which fail to conform to the contract upon arrival at one of the College’s location(s) may be rejected by the College and returned or held at Vendor’s risk and expense. College may charge Vendor all expenses of inspecting, unpacking, examining, repacking, storing, and reshipping any rejected goods. The College shall receive credit at the invoice price or at College’s option, replacement for such goods or materials, but in no event will such goods or materials be replaced by Vendor without written replacement order from College.Hazardous substances must be shipped with Material Safety Data Sheets.Payments: Payments to the vendor will be processed upon the submission of invoices at the prices stipulated on the purchase order for items delivered and accepted or services rendered, less deduction, if any. Unless otherwise specified, partial payments will not be made. The College’s standard terms for payment shall be Net 30 days from the date of receipt of correct invoice.Severability: The terms of this agreement are severable. If any term or provision is declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be illegal, void or unenforceable, the remainder of the provisions shall continue to be valid and enforceable.Tax Exempt Status: Vendor acknowledges that the College is a tax-exempt institution and does not pay Federal Excise or Florida Sales taxes on direct purchases of tangible personal property.Public Records: College may unilaterally cancel this PO for refusal by vendor to allow public access to all documents and other materials subject to the provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. The Vendor will indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the College’s Board of Trustees, the Florida Board of Education, and the State of Florida, and their officers, employees and agents from and against any and all costs, losses, damages, liabilities, expenses, demands, and judgments, including court costs and attorney fees, that relate to any public records which the Vendor maintained or should have maintained in conjunction with this agreement, or that relates to any public records which the company failed to produce or copy in response to a public records request.Public Entity Crime: A person or affiliate who has been placed on the State of Florida’s convicted vendor list may not submit a proposal or contract to provide any goods or services, including construction, repairs or leases and may not be awarded or perform work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor or consultant for College for a period of thirty six (36) months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list. See Florida Statutes 287.133.Equal Opportunity Employer:Florida SouthWestern State College, an equal access institution, prohibits discrimination in its employment, programs and activities based on race, sex, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information or veteran's status. The College is an equal access/equal opportunity institution. Questions pertaining to educational equity, equal access, or equal opportunity should be addressed to Title IX Coordinator/Equity Officer, 8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers, Florida 33919, equity@fsw.edu, (239) 489-9051 or to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, United States Department of Education.
Accounts Payable
https://www.fsw.edu/accountspayable
Welcome to the Accounts Payable Department webpage. We are located in Lee Campus; building O-117. This department is responsible for processing payments to vendors for all goods and services for the college in a timely and accurate manner.There are two types of paperwork that will generate payments to vendors: Purchase Orders and Check Requests. Purchase orders must be used when a department orders items or requests services from a vendor. There are expenditures that, under certain circumstances, are allowed to be paid through check requests (see check request COP (PDF)).Check requests are submitted electronically through workflow. To access the form, login to the portal and choose Employee Services/Online Workflow Forms/Check Request. Paper copies will only be accepted on college club accounts and non-index payments. After the initiating person submits an online check request, it will route to the budget administrator, and once approved, it will route to the Office of Financial Services for review and payment. The initiating person will receive an email notification once the Financial Services Office has approved the check request.Accounts Payable FormsBO-017 Year End Purchase Justification Form (PDF)BO-033 Student Account Expenditure Form (Excel Spreadsheet)Check Request Form - Only for Club Accounts (PDF)Petty Cash Reimbursement Form (PDF)Promotion/Public Relations Authorization Form (PDF)Property Transfer Form (PDF)Receipt of Merchandise Form (PDF)Contact UsClaudia Francisco, Accounts Payable Specialist II (Vendors A-K) Claudia.Francisco@fsw.edu 239-489-9325 X11325Jeannine Branscum, Accounts Payable Specialist II (Vendor L-Z) Jeannine.branscum@fsw.edu 239-489-9449, 11449
FSW Dining
https://www.fsw.edu/dining
Welcome, FSW Buccaneers! We are so excited to have you here at Florida SouthWestern State College! It’s our goal to provide you a great place to relax, grab some delicious food, and recharge your batteries so that you can be the best YOU that you can be. Whether it’s just a quick grab and go item, a Pepsi on the fly, or a full sit-down meal, we look forward to serving you. Welcome to the FSW Family! Catering by CanteenAll catering on campus is provided by Canteen, a division of Compass Group. Please note that all food and alcohol purchases must be made through our campus vendor unless otherwise authorized.Please note that a specialized menu can also be discussed with our chef during your catering consultation.Menu and PricingClick HereCaterTrax How-To User GuideClick HerePlace Your OrderClick HereWant More?Just a few extra bits of info before you get back to your day! Remember, you can load your Buc Card with money and then scan to use it at the cafe. Click on the Campus Buc$ box below to find out how. And we're always looking for team mates to help us give a top notch experience to our guests! If you've got a passion for customer service and are looking for an opportunity to work with the best, click on the box below to see how you can be a part of our Canteen team!Campus Buc$Click Here For More InfoTeam Mates Wanted - Lee CampusClick Here to Apply Today!
Brand Licensing & Trademarks
https://www.fsw.edu/licensing
Find a Licensed VendorQuestions?Purchasing and Designing FSW-Branded Merchandise: Key GuidelinesFlorida SouthWestern State College’s licensing program protects and enhances the College's brand identity by ensuring that only licensed and approved products display FSW trademarks. The program ensures that all merchandise meets quality, liability, production, and distribution standards.Before Designing or Ordering FSW-Branded ItemsPlan Ahead – Create a concept for your design 8 to 10 weeks before you need to receive the final product.Submit for Approval – Send your design concept to Marketing to determine if they can create the design or if a licensed vendor must be used.Work with Licensed Vendors – Any vendor designing or producing items with FSW logos must be licensed through CLC, FSW’s official licensing agency.Approval & Production ProcessIf a vendor is designing the product, they must be licensed through CLC before proceeding.If a vendor is only printing the design (created by FSW), they do not need to be licensed, but the design must still be approved by Marketing.Licensed vendors must submit a proof to the requestor and Marketing through email or the Brand Manager dashboard in CLC for approval before printing.Verify Pricing & Vendor Status – Before placing an order, obtain quotes and confirm vendor approval through Purchasing. Why Work with Licensed Vendors?By following these guidelines, departments, student organizations, and retailers can ensure their merchandise properly represents FSW and aligns with the College’s branding standards.Florida SouthWestern State College trademarks are the property of FSW and the Board of Trustees.CLCFlorida SouthWestern State College is contracted with CLC an industry leader in trademark management and promotion. The primary functions of CLC include facilitating the licensing process for licensees, executing licensing agreements, monitoring the marketplace for unlicensed use of trademarks, collecting royalties, and conducting compliance review audits of licensed manufacturers.
Procurement Forms
https://www.fsw.edu/procurement/forms
Documents: BO-024 Sole Source Single Source Procurement Justification Form IRS Form W-9 Justify Purchase without PO Memo_revOct2023 Tax Exempt Certificate for FSW Vendor Guide Doing Business with FSW
All College Operating Procedures
https://www.fsw.edu/adminservices/cop/view/all
Site Search Search COP # Title Area 02-0201 Soliciting Media Coverage Marketing and Media 02-0202 Media Inquiries Marketing and Media 02-0205 Requests to Advertise to Students Faculty and Staff Marketing and Media 03-0102 Department Chairs Academic Affairs/Provost 03-0201 AITF Process Academic Affairs/Provost 03-0302 Program Evaluations Review Academic Affairs/Provost 03-0304 Student Surveys Academic Affairs/Provost 03-0403 Standing Committee Process Academic Affairs/Provost 03-0602 Class Attendance, Excused Absence Academic Affairs/Provost 03-0603 Class Scheduling Academic Affairs/Provost 03-0604 Common Course Syllabus Academic Affairs/Provost 03-0605 Course Deletions - 5-Year Rule Academic Affairs/Provost 03-0606 Instructional Materials Adoption Academic Affairs/Provost 03-0609 Authorized Individuals in Classroom Academic Affairs/Provost 03-0612 Individualized Study Academic Affairs/Provost 03-0614 Recording Classroom Lectures Policy Academic Affairs/Provost 03-0702 University Partnerships Academic Affairs/Provost 03-0801 Online Certifications Academic Affairs/Provost 03-0802 Online Course Design Academic Affairs/Provost 03-0805 Online Instruction Academic Affairs/Provost 03-1004 Final Exams Schedule Academic Affairs/Provost 03-1101 Adjunct Faculty Adjunct and Concurrent Faculty (Orientation, Supervision, Professional Development, and Evaluation) Academic Affairs/Provost 03-1105 Faculty Office Hours Academic Affairs/Provost 03-1106 Faculty Qualifications & Credentialing Academic Affairs/Provost 03-1107 Faculty Reassignment Time Academic Affairs/Provost 03-1109 Faculty Senate Academic Affairs/Provost 03-1112 Faculty Professional Development (FPD) Travel Fund Academic Affairs/Provost 03-1301 Library Services Lending Policies Academic Affairs/Provost 03-1402 Conflict of Interest (Academic Standards) Academic Affairs/Provost 03-1403 Copyright, Intellectual Property Academic Affairs/Provost 03-1501 FTE Exemptions to International Students Academic Affairs/Provost 03-1502 Institutional Standards of Academic Progress Academic Affairs/Provost 03-1503 Academic Integrity Policy Academic Affairs/Provost 03-1601 Institutional Review Board Academic Affairs/Provost 03-1604 Institutional Substantive Change Procedure Academic Affairs/Provost 03-1701 Student Records Procedures Academic Affairs/Provost 03-1712 Release of Student Information Academic Affairs/Provost 03-1713 Priority Registration Academic Affairs/Provost 03-1714 Credit Review Academic Affairs/Provost 03-1715 Annual Calendar Procedure Academic Affairs/Provost 01-0103 DBOT Agenda Item Due Dates and Procedures District BOT and President 01-0104 Accessibility and Anti-Harassment District BOT and President 01-0105 Service Animals District BOT and President 01-0109 President Award for Exemplary Service District BOT and President 01-0110 Low Powered Vehicles District BOT and President 01-0111 Fundraising District BOT and President 01-0112 Freedom of Speech and Expression District BOT and President 07-0701 Receiving Facilities Planning and Management 07-0702 Building Construction Code Compliance Facilities Planning and Management 07-0707 Performance of Preventative Maintenance Facilities Planning and Management 07-0710 Processing of Motor Vehicle Certification Checklist Facilities Planning and Management 07-0712 Processing of Work Order Facilities Planning and Management 07-0715 Release of Drawings to other FSW Dept or Outside Agents Facilities Planning and Management 07-0716 Owner Direct Purchase Program Facilities Planning and Management 04-0101 Check Request Financial Services 04-0102 Travel Procedures Financial Services 04-0103 Recording Gifts In-Kind Transfers from the Foundation Financial Services 04-0105 Accountability for College Owned Property Financial Services 04-0106 Check Stop Payment Reissue Financial Services 04-0107 Independent Contractors Agreement Financial Services 04-0203 College Credit Cards Financial Services 04-0301 Student Fee Exemptions Financial Services 04-0302 Establishment and Revision of Tuition and Student Fees Financial Services 04-0303 Deferred Payment of Fees and Third Party Billing Financial Services 04-0304 Fees Paid by Credit or Debit Card Financial Services 04-0305 Dishonored Checks Financial Services 04-0306 Past Due Accounts Financial Services 04-0307 Student Fee Waivers Financial Services 04-0308 Petty Cash Funds Financial Services 04-0309 Decentralized Cash and Check Collection Financial Services 04-0310 Refund of Student Fees Financial Services 04-0401 Budget Transfer Financial Services 04-0402 Budget Development Financial Services 04-0403 Payment to Contractors Financial Services 04-0406 Grant Proposals Financial Services 04-0407 Space Management Financial Services 04-0501 Expense Allowance Financial Services 04-0502 Special Pay Plan Financial Services 04-0503 Shift Differential Financial Services 04-0701 College Club and Organization Accounts Financial Services 04-0702 Institutional Affiliations and Memberships Financial Services 04-0703 Ethical Standards for Conduct, Reporting of Known or Suspected Fraud or Improper Activities, and Whistleblower Protection Financial Services 04-0704 Funding Capital Needs Financial Services 04-0705 Promotions, Public Relations, and Hospitality of Business Guests Financial Services 04-1001 Prequalification of Contractors for Educational Facilities Construction Financial Services 04-1002 Invitation to Bid Financial Services 04-1003 Design Build RFP Construction Procurement Financial Services 04-1004 Price Quotes Financial Services 04-1005 Sole Source Single Source Procurement Financial Services 04-1006 Architectural Engineer Services Procurement Financial Services 04-1007 Construction Mgmt Services Procurement Financial Services 04-1008 Solicitation Protests Financial Services 04-1009 Formal Solicitation Screening Selection Process-Scoring Financial Services 04-1010 Approved Vendor List Financial Services 04-1011 Request for Purchase Financial Services 04-1012 Purchase Orders Financial Services 04-1013 Invitation to Negotiate Financial Services 04-1014 Purchasing Card Program Financial Services 02-0301 Public Records General Counsel 02-0302 Identity Theft Program General Counsel 02-0304 Workers Comp General Counsel 05-0102 Designation and Notification of Compliance Officer Human Resources 05-0105 Employee Files and Transcripts Human Resources 05-0106 Employee Acceptance of State Laws College Policies and Procedures Human Resources 05-0107 Unlawful Harassment, Discrimination and Retaliation Complaint Procedure Human Resources 05-0201 Employment Classification Human Resources 05-0202 Job Descriptions Human Resources 05-0302 Appointments Human Resources 05-0303 Student Employment Human Resources 05-0304 Volunteer Service Human Resources 05-0305 Employment Background Checks Human Resources 05-0306 Resignation Personnel Clearance Procedures Human Resources 05-0307 Other Employment Human Resources 05-0308 Employment of Relatives Human Resources 05-0309 Performance Management Human Resources 05-0401 Salary Administration Human Resources 05-0402 Overtime and Compensatory Time Human Resources 05-0403 Payment Schedule and Garnishments Human Resources 05-0404 Payroll Deductions Human Resources 05-0501 Scheduling Work Human Resources 05-0502 Unscheduled Closings Human Resources 05-0503 Holidays Human Resources 05-0504 Sick Leave Human Resources 05-0505 Vacation Leave Human Resources 05-0506 Other Leaves of Absence Human Resources 05-0507 Family Medical Leave Human Resources 05-0508 Flexible Work Arrangements for Non-Instructional Employees Human Resources 05-0601 Group Benefit Program Human Resources 05-0602 Educational Benefits Human Resources 05-0604 Deferred Retirement Option Program Human Resources 05-0605 Length of Service Awards Human Resources 05-0606 Retirement Continuation of Benefits Human Resources 05-0702 Policy for Mandatory Training Human Resources 05-0802 HIV-AIDS Human Resources 05-0803 Drug Free Campus and Workplace Human Resources 05-0901 Disciplinary Procedures Human Resources 05-0903 Standards of Conduct Human Resources 05-0904 Conflict of Interest Human Resources 05-1001 Reduction in Force Human Resources 06-0101 Student Admissions Policies and Procedures Student Services 06-0102 Residency for Tuition Purposes Student Services 06-0301 Financial Aid Packaging Guidelines Student Services 06-0604 Institutional Standards of Academic Progress Student Services 06-0701 Admin of Student Government Association and Student Clubs Organizations Student Services 06-0702 Student Activity Fee Budget Development Student Services 06-0802 Student Code of Conduct Student Services 06-0803 Student Academic Grievance Student Services 06-0804 Student Written Complaint Non-Academic Student Services 06-0805 Substitution Policy for Students with Disabilities Student Services 02-0401 Technology Passwords Technology Services 02-0402 Non-Disclosure Agreement(1) Technology Services 02-0403 Web Site Privacy Technology Services 02-0404 Security Incidents Technology Services 02-0405 Technology Acceptable Use Technology Services 02-0406 Technology Acquisition and Replacement Technology Services 02-0407 File Sharing Procedure Technology Services 02-0408 Electronic Data Preservation Technology Services 02-0409 Email Policy Technology Services 02-0410 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Acceptable Use Technology Services 08-0102 Funds Derived from Auxiliary Enterprises Auxiliary 08-0103 Use of Alcoholic Beverages Auxiliary 08-0104 Auxiliary Enterprises Auxiliary 08-0105 Financial Aid Bookstore Integration Process Auxiliary 08-0106 Use of College Name Marks and Seal Auxiliary 08-0801 Use of College Facilities Auxiliary 09-0101 Insurance Requirements for Vendors Service Providers and Professional Services Risk Management 09-0102 Process to Develop or Revise COP Risk Management 09-0103 College Sanctioned and Non-Sanctioned Camps, Clinics, and Activities Risk Management 09-0104 College Vehicle Use, Personal Vehicle Use for College Business, and Driver’s License Verification Risk Management 09-0105 Records Retention and Disposition Risk Management
Insurance Requirements
https://www.fsw.edu/riskmanagement/insurancerequirements
The following insurance requirements facilitate the execution of contracts by duly authorized officers of Florida SouthWestern State College. These requirements apply to all contracts entered into by Florida SouthWestern State College with contracting parties that supply goods and/or services such as, but not limited to, for profit, nonprofit, not for profit businesses and organizations, independent consultants, students, student organizations, other academic institutions, including research awards and sub-awards.The College requires that the insurance policies of all contracting parties be written on a primary basis and be non-contributory with any other insurance coverages. Contracting parties must use insurance companies authorized to do business in the State of Florida and values of coverage are to be in US currency, as shown in the insurance Matrix.The insurance shall cover the contracting party’s entire operation while under contract with the College and shall be valid throughout the effective period of the contract. The coverages and minimum limits required are the perceived risks associated with the activities of the contracting party, but in no way limits the liability of the contracting party.To ensure the College has additional insured status on the Contractor or Vendor’s policy, the following statement must be on the COI or an endorsement. “District Board of Trustees, Florida SouthWestern State College, Florida, its trustees, employees, officers, and volunteers are included as additional insured with respect to the required coverages.” The wording and address for the certificate holder should be as follows:District Board of Trustees, Florida SouthWestern State College, Florida, its trustees, employees, officers, and volunteers Attn: Risk Manager 8099 College Parkway Fort Myers, FL 33919Electronic certificate: COI@fsw.edu Please see the attached links for the College’s full scope and matrix of insurance coverage requirement for contracted parties by organization type, and thank you for doing business with Florida SouthWestern State College.Minimum Insurance Requirement Matrix for FSW Minimum Insurance Requirements
Financial Services
https://www.fsw.edu/adminservices/cop/view/financialservices
Site Search Search COP # Title Approved/Reviewed Accounts Payable, Travel, Fixed Assets 04-0101 Check Request 2/26/2020 04-0102 Travel Procedures 1/12/2024 04-0103 Recording Gifts In-Kind Transfers from the Foundation 6/10/2010 04-0105 Accountability for College Owned Property 1/20/2021 04-0106 Check Stop Payment Reissue 1/20/2021 04-0107 Independent Contractors Agreement 8/2/2021 04-0203 College Credit Cards 1/20/2021 Accounts Receivable, Cashiering 04-0301 Student Fee Exemptions 7/6/2010 04-0302 Establishment and Revision of Tuition and Student Fees 1/20/2021 04-0303 Deferred Payment of Fees and Third Party Billing 1/20/2021 04-0304 Fees Paid by Credit or Debit Card 1/20/2021 04-0305 Dishonored Checks 8/15/2024 04-0306 Past Due Accounts 1/20/2021 04-0307 Student Fee Waivers 6/10/2010 04-0308 Petty Cash Funds 1/20/2021 04-0309 Decentralized Cash and Check Collection 1/20/2021 04-0310 Refund of Student Fees 1/20/2021 Budget, Grants, Construction 04-0401 Budget Transfer 1/20/2021 04-0402 Budget Development 1/20/2021 04-0403 Payment to Contractors 1/20/2021 04-0406 Grant Proposals 9/25/2024 04-0407 Space Management 5/1/2023 General Finance 04-0701 College Club and Organization Accounts 1/20/2021 04-0702 Institutional Affiliations and Memberships 9/27/2011 04-0703 Ethical Standards for Conduct, Reporting of Known or Suspected Fraud or Improper Activities, and Whistleblower Protection 10/27/2015 04-0704 Funding Capital Needs 1/20/2021 04-0705 Promotions, Public Relations, and Hospitality of Business Guests 1/20/2021 Payroll 04-0501 Expense Allowance 1/3/2010 04-0502 Special Pay Plan 1/20/2021 04-0503 Shift Differential 5/24/2023 Procurement 04-1001 Prequalification of Contractors for Educational Facilities Construction 5/28/2024 04-1002 Invitation to Bid 5/28/2024 04-1003 Design Build RFP Construction Procurement 5/29/2024 04-1004 Price Quotes 5/30/2024 04-1005 Sole Source Single Source Procurement 6/6/2024 04-1006 Architectural Engineer Services Procurement 6/6/2024 04-1007 Construction Mgmt Services Procurement 6/6/2024 04-1008 Solicitation Protests 6/6/2024 04-1009 Formal Solicitation Screening Selection Process-Scoring 6/6/2024 04-1010 Approved Vendor List 6/6/2024 04-1011 Request for Purchase 6/6/2024 04-1012 Purchase Orders 6/6/2024 04-1013 Invitation to Negotiate 6/6/2024 04-1014 Purchasing Card Program 12/1/2025
Financial Services
https://www.fsw.edu/adminservices/cop/view/financialservices/2
Site Search Search COP # Title Approved/Reviewed Accounts Payable, Travel, Fixed Assets 04-0101 Check Request 2/26/2020 04-0102 Travel Procedures 1/12/2024 04-0103 Recording Gifts In-Kind Transfers from the Foundation 6/10/2010 04-0105 Accountability for College Owned Property 1/20/2021 04-0106 Check Stop Payment Reissue 1/20/2021 04-0107 Independent Contractors Agreement 8/2/2021 04-0203 College Credit Cards 1/20/2021 Accounts Receivable, Cashiering 04-0301 Student Fee Exemptions 7/6/2010 04-0302 Establishment and Revision of Tuition and Student Fees 1/20/2021 04-0303 Deferred Payment of Fees and Third Party Billing 1/20/2021 04-0304 Fees Paid by Credit or Debit Card 1/20/2021 04-0305 Dishonored Checks 8/15/2024 04-0306 Past Due Accounts 1/20/2021 04-0307 Student Fee Waivers 6/10/2010 04-0308 Petty Cash Funds 1/20/2021 04-0309 Decentralized Cash and Check Collection 1/20/2021 04-0310 Refund of Student Fees 1/20/2021 Budget, Grants, Construction 04-0401 Budget Transfer 1/20/2021 04-0402 Budget Development 1/20/2021 04-0403 Payment to Contractors 1/20/2021 04-0406 Grant Proposals 9/25/2024 04-0407 Space Management 5/1/2023 General Finance 04-0701 College Club and Organization Accounts 1/20/2021 04-0702 Institutional Affiliations and Memberships 9/27/2011 04-0703 Ethical Standards for Conduct, Reporting of Known or Suspected Fraud or Improper Activities, and Whistleblower Protection 10/27/2015 04-0704 Funding Capital Needs 1/20/2021 04-0705 Promotions, Public Relations, and Hospitality of Business Guests 1/20/2021 Payroll 04-0501 Expense Allowance 1/3/2010 04-0502 Special Pay Plan 1/20/2021 04-0503 Shift Differential 5/24/2023 Procurement 04-1001 Prequalification of Contractors for Educational Facilities Construction 5/28/2024 04-1002 Invitation to Bid 5/28/2024 04-1003 Design Build RFP Construction Procurement 5/29/2024 04-1004 Price Quotes 5/30/2024 04-1005 Sole Source Single Source Procurement 6/6/2024 04-1006 Architectural Engineer Services Procurement 6/6/2024 04-1007 Construction Mgmt Services Procurement 6/6/2024 04-1008 Solicitation Protests 6/6/2024 04-1009 Formal Solicitation Screening Selection Process-Scoring 6/6/2024 04-1010 Approved Vendor List 6/6/2024 04-1011 Request for Purchase 6/6/2024 04-1012 Purchase Orders 6/6/2024 04-1013 Invitation to Negotiate 6/6/2024 04-1014 Purchasing Card Program 12/1/2025
Security
https://www.fsw.edu/technology/security
Table of Contents: Virus Protection Passwords Storing Sensitive Data Spyware and Adware Email Hoaxes and Urban Legends Desktop Security Phishing Scareware Firewalls File Sharing and Copyright Information Security is Everyone’s Concern You are the key to successful information security. An unprotected computer can be infected with a virus, worm, or Trojan in less than five minutes after being placed on a network. IT Security awareness means understanding the various threats that exist in one's environment and taking reasonable steps to guard against them. Studies show that most breaches of computer security are the result of something a computer user did or failed to do. This training site will provide you with valuable information about best practices, policies, and procedures for ensuring secure information systems at Florida SouthWestern State College, so you can enjoy a safe computing environment. Be sure to take the time to read all of the materials on this site carefully. Virus Protection Worms and Trojans are the most common forms of infection and/or compromise. They depend on computer systems that have not been protected with the most current security updates, or patches, released by operating system and security application vendors. Neglected applications and operating systems provide easy targets for hackers to take advantage of the computer user for their criminal activity. Some viruses prey on uninformed computer users by embedding attachments in appealing looking e-mails hoping to trick the user into activating the virus, worm, or Trojan. Viruses can also be transmitted during file sharing using Instant Messaging services. Users should not open attachments unless they know and trust the sender. Viruses can come from a friend or relative as easily as from a stranger. A common indicator that a virus is attached to an email is the presence of inadequate or misspelled text or short phrases like, "Attention!!!" or "Your file is attached." in the body of the message. Be suspicious of all attachments and shared files, even those from a known or trusted source. All Florida SouthWestern State College owned desktop computers and laptops are protected with ESET Endpoint Antivirus software. The software is set to download updates and patches automatically when they are made available from the application vendor. Updates will download when College staff are logged into the Florida SouthWestern State College network or when they are accessing the Internet through another network (e.g., when traveling or working from home). If you suspect you have a problem, contact the Help Desk at x11202 or 239-489-9202. Passwords Passwords are an important part of your IT security. Poor, weak passwords can result in the compromise of an entire network or sensitive data. Everyone should be aware of how to select a strong, secure password. Secure passwords include at least three of the following characteristics and should be at least 8 characters long. Numeric character (1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9) Special character (!,#,#,$,%,^,&,*,=,etc.) Lower case character (a,b,c,d,e,f,g,etc.) Upper case character (A,B,C,D,E,G,F,G,etc.) Other aspects of a strong password are: A good password is of strong construction and is a password that is not shared by anyone. A good password is not posted, emailed or written down. A good password does not contain your username or any part of your name. A good password does not contain information about family, friends or pets. A mnemonic can make a good password easier to remember. You can base your password on a song, phrase or book. Additionally, you can substitute special characters for letters and numbers. For example “One for the Money” becomes !4tM()nE. Storing Sensitive Data Identity theft can happen to you. Advances in technology have provided criminals with new ways to obtain your personal information. These criminals, or hackers, can enter your computer through the internet and access the personal information you have stored there. Because the goal is to obtain your personal information, it’s extremely important that you make this as difficult as possible. You can help protect yourself, your family and your friends by making sure that: Your computer is protected with a strong password(s) Your application and operating system software is patched. When entering your personal information on a website, make sure that the website is encrypted. Look in the browser window for an object that looks like a lock. When the lock is depicted as closed, it indicates that the website is encrypted. Check the address line in the browser window for an address that starts with https://. This is another indication that the web site is secured. Practice smart internet habits when conducting financial transactions on line. Be selective of the sites you visit and check for the security level (the lock) of web pages that require you to enter personal information. Following these steps will help you in your efforts to secure the sensitive information stored on your computer. For additional information review the section on Phishing. Spyware and Adware Spyware is software installed on your computer without your knowledge or consent. These programs can collect various types of personal information and interfere with control of your computer functions. It can also hijack your browser and direct it elsewhere. Spyware, by design, takes advantage of you for commercial gain. The term adware refers to software that displays advertisements whether or not the computer user has consented. Most adware is also spyware because it displays advertisements based on information it has collected about you. Often this results in many pop up advertisements while you are visiting web pages on the Internet. Most spyware is installed without your knowledge. Spyware can be bundled in shareware or other downloadable software as well as music CDs. Spyware developers also try to trick people into installing their software by emulating a standard Windows dialog box. The resulting popup box will contain a message such as “Would you like to optimize the performance of your computer?” or “Registry Cleaner Recommended” with buttons that say Yes and No. No matter which button the user clicks, the result is the same – the software is downloaded to your computer. Never click on unwanted popups. Shut them down by clicking on the red X in the upper right hand corner of the box. To protect your system from Spyware: Enable the security features in your browser. Download programs, software and files only from trusted sites. Install anti-spyware software, keep it updated and schedule it to run regularly. There are several applications that are free which do a terrific job protecting your computer. Email Hoaxes and Urban Legends Everyone has received email with an attached petition, warning or an opportunity to win millions. Unsolicited email is also known as SPAM. Clicking on links in these messages can expose the user to a computer virus. Before you forward the message or respond to the request, check the validity of it. There are many web sites available where you can check to see whether the email you received is a hoax, scam, virus or urban legend. An urban legend is basically a story. It can be funny, terrible or horrifying. Sometimes they are even true. Typically these messages end by asking the user to forward the message to everyone they know or to a specific demographic group. Scam email messages typically promise that the receiver will collect large sums of money in return for a small investment. Often this type of scam cites a foreign lottery, or an inheritance that the sender cannot collect without your help. Do not attempt to contact the sender of these messages! They are ruthless and violent criminals. Using the links below, you can check to see if the message you have received is a known hoax, scam, urban legend or chain letter before you hit the forward button. Desktop Security There are many levels of information technology security. If a computer is not protected at the personal level, it could allow someone to obtain access to the information stored there or cause you to lose your network access. You can protect yourself from the average desktop hacker. Desktop hackers often watch what you are doing by looking over your shoulder. If your computer is positioned such that someone can see what keys you are pressing on the keyboard, place a small mirror on your monitor so that you know when someone is standing behind you. If you know you are going to be away from your desk for an extended period of time during the work day; a good alternative to shutting down your system is to log off the system. Additionally, it is good practice to log out of your email application, the FSW portal and the Banner system when you are finished using those applications. Being aware of who is around you is the first line of defense for desktop computer users. By combining awareness, good password practices, and secure applications, users will have a security formula that makes them less likely to be hacked. To request assistance, please contact the Help Desk at x11202 or 239-489-9202. Phishing Phishing is an attempt to fool people into providing personal information such as credit card or banking numbers. Typically, the phishing scammers send an email disguised as a request for information from a well known company. They also create fake websites designed to closely resemble the company's official site. The fake website will appear almost identical to the official site. Recipients of the phishing email are typically asked to click on a hyperlink to correct, confirm or provide information. Clicking the link triggers a phony website to open in the browser. Typically a web form is found that asks for private information such as credit card and banking numbers and other information such as a home address and phone number. Sometimes the user is asked to login with their username and password. Virtually all of the information entered into this phony website can later be collected and used at will by the criminals conducting the phishing scam. Sometimes this form is embedded within the email with instructions to provide details such as a password and bank account number. Users are then instructed to return the email to the sender. An alternative method attempts to trick recipients into installing a Trojan virus on their computer by opening an email attachment or downloading the Trojan virus from a website. The Trojan is then used to collect information from the user’s computer. These emails are mass-mailed to many thousands of people with the hope that some of the recipients will be customers of the targeted institution. The scammers also hope that people will be unaware and believe the email to be a legitimate request. Cyber thieves also use official-looking e-mails to lure you to fake websites and trick you into revealing your personal information. It’s also an example of an even more mischievous type of phishing known as “spear phishing”—a rising cyber threat that you need to know about. Instead of casting out thousands of e-mails randomly hoping a few victims will bite, spear phishers target select groups of people with something in common—they work at the same company, bank at the same financial institution, attend the same college, order merchandise from the same website, etc. The e-mails are ostensibly sent from organizations or individuals the potential victims would normally get e-mails from, making them even more deceptive. How spear phishing works. First, criminals need some inside information on their targets to convince them the e-mails are legitimate. They often obtain it by hacking into an organization’s computer network (which is what happened in the above case) or sometimes by combing through other websites, blogs, and social networking sites. Then, they send e-mails that look like the real thing to targeted victims, offering all sorts of urgent and legitimate-sounding explanations as to why they need your personal data. Finally, the victims are asked to click on a link inside the e-mail that takes them to a phony but realistic-looking website, where they are asked to provide passwords, account numbers, user IDs, access codes, PINs, etc. Criminal gain, your loss. Once criminals have your personal data, they can access your bank account, use your credit cards, and create a whole new identity using your information. Spear phishing can also trick you into downloading malicious codes or malware after you click on a link embedded in the e-mail…an especially useful tool in crimes like economic espionage where sensitive internal communications can be accessed and trade secrets stolen. Malware can also hijack your computer, and hijacked computers can be organized into enormous networks called botnets that can be used for denial of service attacks. How to avoid becoming a spear phishing victim. Law enforcement takes this kind of crime seriously, and we in the FBI work cyber investigations with our partners, including the U.S. Secret Service and investigative agencies within the Department of Defense. But what can you do to make sure you don’t end up a victim in one of our cases? Keep in mind that most companies, banks, agencies, etc., don’t request personal information via e-mail. If in doubt, give them a call (but don’t use the phone number contained in the e-mail—that’s usually phony as well). Use a phishing filter…many of the latest web browsers have them built in or offer them as plug-ins. Never follow a link to a secure site from an e-mail—always enter the URL manually. Don't be fooled (especially today) by the latest scams. Visit the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) and for tips and information. Scareware-Protect Your Computer While surfing the Internet, you may have seen a pop-up message telling you your computer is infected with a virus. The message goes on to explain that you should order the antivirus software advertised in the pop-up. Before you click on the link to the offer consider the following: Most internet security companies will not use ads to tell you your computer’s been infected with a virus. Most of these pop-ups are scams. According to the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center it is one of the fastest growing types of Internet fraud. The scam, known as “scareware”, attempts to convince you to purchase their “antivirus” software. This software actually installs malicious software (malware) into your system. Additionally, many of these criminals operate outside the U.S., making investigations difficult and complex for law enforcement. How to spot a “scareware” scam: These pop-ups typically use icons that do not work like a typical button or link. To build authenticity into their software, “scareware” will show a list of reputable icons, like well known software companies or security publications. However, there are no links to the sites so that you can see the actual reviews or recommendations. The pop-up is hard to close. “Scareware” pop-ups employ aggressive techniques. They will not close easily after clicking the “close” or “X” button. Cyber criminals often use easy-to-remember names like Virus Shield, Antivirus, or Virus Remover. How to protect yourself: Make sure your computer is fully protected by legitimate, up-to-date antivirus software. To report a fraud or scam contact the Lee County Sheriff’s Office Fraud Line at 239-477-1242. Firewalls Whether at work or at home, you have probably heard the term firewall. A firewall is a software or hardware device that is configured to filter information in order to keep destructive data from entering the FSW network—in other words, it provides access control by defining what information is permitted to enter the network as well as your computer. In essence it is not a wall but a door that allows trusted Internet traffic in and out of your network. More specifically, firewalls can be configured to: Block ports that viruses, worms, and Trojans use to communicate with other machines on the Internet. Prevent unwanted sharing of your files and computer devices such as printers. Prevent applications on your computer from connecting to the Internet if they don't need to. Make it difficult for hackers to access and take advantage of un-patched network applications and services on your computer. Firewalls are designed to create a secure barrier between your internal network and your computer and the outside world. File Sharing and Copyright Click here to read the File Sharing Procedure of Florida SouthWestern State College. Copyright is a form of protection given to authors and creators of intellectual work including, music, drama, art, literature, and more. The author of the work is the only person who has the right to do or let anyone else do the following: Make copies of the work Distribute the work Display the work Perform the work Make derivative works “Derivative works” refers to making modifications to the original work, adapting the original work, and translating the original work to another media. Public domain works refer to those works that are not copyright protected and freely available for anyone’s use. This includes work for which the term of copyright expired; works where the author did not comply with statutory procedures to obtain the copyright or it is the work of the U.S. Government. Most of the recordings and videos found on the Internet today are protected by copyright. To obtain a work that is not in the public domain, you must get permission from the owner of the copyright. A safe way to assure you are obtaining legal copies of a published work is to pay the appropriate fee at a legal download site. Services such as Napster, Apple iTunes, and Musicmatch provide download permission based on a signed agreement with the owner of the work. Although file sharing is a legal technology with legal uses, many users use it to download and upload copyrighted materials without permission. Accusations of illegal file sharing typically come from either the music or movie industries, in the form of a The Digital Millennium Copyright Act Complaint (DMCA). The DMCA was passed by Congress in 1998 to bring copyright laws in line with digital technology. It defines penalties such as hefty fines for individuals found guilty of illegally circulating copyrighted works. Summary of Civil and Criminal Penalties for Violation of Federal Copyright Laws Copyright infringement is the act of exercising, without permission or legal authority, one or more of the exclusive rights granted to the copyright owner under section 106 of the Copyright Act (Title 17 of the United States Code). These rights include the right to reproduce or distribute a copyrighted work. In the file-sharing context, downloading or uploading substantial parts of a copyrighted work without authority constitutes an infringement. Penalties for copyright infringement include civil and criminal penalties. In general, anyone found liable for civil copyright infringement may be ordered to pay either actual damages or "statutory" damages affixed at not less than $750 and not more than $30,000 per work infringed. For "willful" infringement, a court may award up to $150,000 per work infringed. A court can, in its discretion, also assess costs and attorneys' fees. For details, see Title 17, United States Code, Sections 504, 505. Willful copyright infringement can also result in criminal penalties, including imprisonment of up to five years and fines of up to $250,000 per offense. For more information, please see the Web site of the U.S. Copyright Office at www.copyright.gov, especially their FAQ's at www.copyright.gov/help/faq.
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Welcome to FSW – More than just classrooms!With auditoriums, outdoor gardens, and even a 3,100+ capacity arena, we have the perfect location to suit any of your special event needs! Important Insurance InformationAll events held on campus by external clients require a Certificate of Insurance. You may purchase short term, event specific general liability insurance through URMIA Tulip Insurance but there may be instances in which you will need additional automobile, workers compensation, or umbrella coverage. These additional products are not offered through Tulip and will need to be sourced and purchased by the client prior to reserving of location. Insurance RequirementsClick HereObtain a Quote from TulipClick HereLocation and Catering InformationRoom rental fees vary by room type. Rooms that are not preset such as classrooms and tiered auditoriums can be set up in a variety of layouts to meet your needs. You can discuss which layout works best during your events consultation. Once your location has been reserved, you may proceed with placing your catering order if one is needed. All catering on campus is provided by Canteen, a division of Compass Group. Please note that all food and alcohol purchases must be made through our campus vendor unless otherwise authorized by Event Services. Specialized menus can also be discussed with our chef once your location has been reserved. Room Rental FeesClick HereLocation Set UpsClick HereCatering MenuClick HereRequest Your Reservation Today!Due to the large volume of reservations we receive and the planning involved to coordinate events, it is suggested that you place your request at least one month prior to your event for all locations other than the arena. For the arena, it is suggested that you place your request at least two months prior to your event. Please note that if your events manager feels that your event will not be successful due to lack of time for planning and coordination, your request may be declined. Campus DepartmentsClick HereExternal Clients Click HereUse of college facilities is governed by College Operating Procedure 08-0801Questions?EventServices@fsw.edu
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Transfer Credit Evaluation Transferring credit to FSW allows your previous academic study and/or credit-by-examination results to be evaluated for possible college credit. Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) accepts transfer credit from other postsecondary institutions, credit-by-exam programs, and other recognized educational experience such as military training. Official transcripts from each institution previously attended are required. Failure to disclose and submit official transcripts from each previously-attended postsecondary institution, even if no credit was earned, may result in denial of admission to FSW or eventual dismissal from FSW.Credit by Exam FSW awards college credit for standardized examinations that document the required knowledge and competencies for one or more subject areas. This includes credit earned via Advanced Placement (AP), Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE), College Level Examination Program (CLEP), International Baccalaureate (IB), DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST - military exams) and the UExcel (Excelsior College) Examination Program. Official score reports must be sent directly from the testing agencies to the Office of the Registrar. Awarded credit will appear on the student's permanent record and on the student's official transcript as earned credit only. Military Credit FSW awards credit for military courses and occupations completed by Active Duty and Reserve service members and Veterans. Each branch of service provides transcripts for current and former service members that include individual military education, training, and experience. Members of the United States Armed Forces including Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and Navy (Active Duty, Reserve, and Veterans) should submit an official copy of their Joint Services Transcript (JST) to the Registrar's Office. JSTs will be evaluated for transferable credit. Air Force service members with credit from the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) must submit an official CCAF transcript.Credit from International Colleges and Universities Students who attended a college or university outside the United States must submit their foreign academic transcripts and an accompanying course-by-course, commercial evaluation from a current member of either the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE), which identifies the credits and grades earned for each course. Transcripts in languages other than English must be translated by a certified English translator. Note that the entire academic record, including lower-division undergraduate courses as well as any upper-division undergraduate courses, must be included in the course-by-course, commercial evaluation.Local Articulation Agreements and Industry CertificationsFSW has established and continues to maintain several Articulation Agreements with local technical colleges. Similarly, FSW may award credit for earned industry certifications. Discuss with your advisor how you may submit a request for articulated credit. Submitting your Official Transcript(s) Transcripts should be mailed directly from institution-to-institution or sent electronically via a secure, third party vendor (such as Parchment, Credly, or Sertifier). If mailed, a transcript is official if it arrives to FSW in a sealed envelope issued by the sending, or originating, institution. Official transcripts will bear the authorizing school’s signature as well as the official seal of the sending, or originating, institution. Additionally, official transcripts are accepted at FSW for evaluation if issued, or printed, by the originating institution within one (1) calendar year prior to the date it is received at FSW. Students must request a separate, official transcript from each institution previously attended, including credit-by-exam testing agencies.Official transcripts may be mailed to: Florida SouthWestern State College Office of the Registrar 8099 College Parkway Fort Myers, FL 33919 Official transcripts may be sent electronically to:Registrar@FSW.eduUnofficial Transfer Equivalency GuideWelcome to FSW’s unofficial transfer equivalency guide. This guide may assist you in understanding how some courses you may have taken at other colleges and/or universities may transfer to FSW.CAUTION:Please understand a final determination of transfer credit is based on many factors including the grade you earned, the number of credits a particular course is worth, and the date of your acceptance, for example.FSW’s unofficial transfer equivalency guide does not guarantee the way in which any particular course may transfer in to FSW. FSW staff members continually update information contained within this table as colleges and universities also continually update and make changes within their curriculum.Also, this guide is not complete; it does not contain information regarding every potential transfer equivalency for every course at every college or university.FSW’s Unofficial Transfer Equivalency Guide
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Black Maria Film Festival Celebrates 36th Anniversary with Screening at FSW
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Black Maria Film Festival Celebrates 36th Anniversary with Screening at FSW Sep 27, 2017 SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 – FORT MYERS, FLA. – Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) welcomes the Black Maria Film Festival back to the college for its 36th anniversary tour at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14, at the FSW Thomas Edison Campus, Rush Library Auditorium, Building J, Room 103. Tickets are $10 for the general public, $8 for members of the Edison/Ford Estates, $5 for FSW staff and faculty, and free for FSW students with an ID. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Edison/Ford Estates or at the door. Tickets purchased at the door must be paid for in cash. Founded in New Jersey in 1981 to honor Thomas Edison’s pioneering spirit in cinema, this festival celebrates the creative vision of contemporary independent directors by showcasing an eclectic variety of bold short films. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recognizes the Black Maria as an Academy Award qualifying festival. Its annual collection of cutting-edge films travels across the nation to universities, museums and other venues. Festival organizers work directly with the host institution to select a variety of short narrative, experimental, animation and documentary films that are tailored to their particular audience. FSW has partnered with the Edison/Ford Estates to bring the Black Maria for eight years. In the past, the Estates hosted an outdoor screening on the river one night while the college hosted a screening of different films on campus the following night. However, due to damage caused by Hurricane Irma, this year’s screening at the Estates has been postponed until the spring. They will be showing a selection of films from the 2018 Black Maria collection. “The films we will screen at the college this year were chosen by students in the National Society of Collegiate Scholars,” said Dr. Wendy Chase, coordinator, FSW Honors Scholar Program. “They selected these particular films in hopes that they will provide a platform to engage in meaningful and civil conversations about pressing issues of social justice. The students will facilitate a discussion following the screening.” Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the RCMA Immokalee Community School to aid low-income families who lost wages or property because of Hurricane Irma. Headquartered in Immokalee, RCMA provides quality child care to Florida’s rural poor. RCMA operates 66 child-care centers, three charter schools and some 25 family child-care homes. The child-care homes and six child-care centers are located in Immokalee, as is an elementary-level charter school. RCMA operates another child-care center in Bonita Springs. This year’s films are: “Mr. Sand” - Animation 8 min. by Soetkin Verstegen, Leuven, Belgium A dreamy tale about early cinema, told as an ironic bedtime story. A mix of techniques brings to life the atmosphere of this dangerous new medium. In the back of the story moves Mr. Sand, a mysterious character that might be real or imagined. “Ja Passou (Everything’s OK)” - Narrative 15 min. by Sebastião Salgado and Pedro Patrocinio, Lisbon, Portugal The story of a father’s journey to save his son and how he is affected by indifference and social inequality. “How Do You Raise a Black Child?” - Narrative 4 min. by Seyi Peter-Thomas, South Orange, N.J. This short film adaptation of Cortney Lamar Charleston’s poem “How Do You Raise a Black Child?” paints an important portrait of everyday life for a young black man growing up in America. It is an impressionistic piece that explores the delicate balance parents must strike as they steer their children toward adulthood. “Decision” – Animation 3 min. by Mary Jo Zefeldt, Chicago, Ill. A short animated film that explores one woman’s experience with anxiety and how she handles a perceived false choice. “We Regret to Inform You” – Documentary 11 min. by Eva Colmers and Heidi Janz, Quebec, Canada Why does our society divide people into neatly-defined categories? Are “disabled” and “productive” mutually exclusive identities? Where do you place somebody with a strong mind and a weak body? Dr. Heidi Janz, a writer and an academic, is acutely aware of the limitations posed by her uncooperative body, but every day she navigates the world in her wheelchair and works very hard to make her impaired speech comprehensible to others. This film documents Heidi’s daily regime, and quietly questions our ideas around “either/or.” “More Dangerous Than a Thousand Rioters” – Experimental 6 min. by Kelly Gallagher, Chester Springs, Pa. An experimental animated documentary exploring the life of revolutionary Lucy Parsons, the wife of Haymarket anarchist Albert Parsons. She was an organizer first and foremost and led an inspiring life engaged in the struggle against capitalism. As a woman of color who was married to a famous white male anarchist, she is often unfairly and frustratingly overlooked in many labor histories. Parsons went on to become one of the most powerful voices in the labor movement, helping to found the legendary Industrial Workers of the World. She dedicated her entire life to fighting for the rights of the disenfranchised. “All it Takes” – Documentary 17 min. by Geoff Pingree, Drew Dickler, and Jake Hochendoner, Oberlin, Ohio With the ever-growing prescription and use of opiate pain medication, heroin addiction has spread across traditional barriers of class, race, gender, and age and become common in all segments of society. While the path to addiction is distressingly easy, the way out is unimaginably difficult. “All it Takes” explores the opiate epidemic in Lorain County, Ohio from the point of view of addicts and through the efforts of those who work to help them recover their lives and their dignity. “Exquisite Corps” - Experimental 6 min. by Mitchell Rose, Worthington, Ohio 42 Contemporary American choreographers link together in a chain love letter in celebration of dance. “Boomerang” – Animation 5 min. by Steven Vander Meer, Arcata, Calif. Inspired by the song “Boomerang” by the Absynth Quintet, the workings of nature and the universe are mystically and whimsically illustrated in this fast paced, gorgeously hand-drawn film. Great music and a quirky sense of humor define the beauty of it all, and it's no coincidence when it happens this way. “The Day Truffaut Died” – Animation 4 min. by John Akre, Minneapolis, Minn. This animated short is about the loss of a mentor hero, even if he was one that I never met.” Musician Andy Stermer, wrote and performed a music track that perfectly evokes the films of Truffaut, and the quirky character of the filmmaker’s story. “Chateau au Go Go” – Animation 4 min. by Steve Gentile, Boston, Mass. A kinetic romp that investigates the images imprinted onto wine corks. This animated, macro-photographed film becomes a sort of frenetic history lesson that alludes to the human impulse to tame nature. For more information, contact Dr. Chase at Wendy.Chase@fsw.edu or (239) 489-9470, or visit www.blackmariafilmfestival.org. #### Florida SouthWestern State College is Southwest Florida’s largest and one of the most affordable institutions 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. Students are also active in clubs and programs catered to their interests. FSW debuted its intercollegiate athletics program in January 2016. Visit www.FSW.edu for more information. Last Updated: September 27, 2017 Back to News Archives
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a PCard?A PCard is a College Visa credit card issued to full time staff and faculty. The PCard can be used for small dollar amount purchases without having to go through the purchase order, check request, or reimbursement process. The PCard will complement the purchase order process and not replace it.Why use a PCard?Using the PCard is a faster and a more convenient way to purchase goods and services. It offers a College wide benefit that includes reduced costs of processing purchases orders, invoices and checks for payment. It offers departments the convenience of purchasing and expediting their delivery of goods.How do I use the PCard?The PCard can be used anywhere VISA is accepted, within the approved limits set forth in the cardholder manual and college operating procedures. Purchases can be made in person, telephone, or internet and should only be used to purchase College related commodities and services. You should always get authorization from your Budget Administrator or Supervisor before using the card.How do I apply for a PCard?You can apply for a PCard using the PCard Application through workflow. You will be notified when the Office of Financial Services has received your application.What happens after I apply?Your application will route through the online workflow forms. Once, the PCard Specialist receives your approved application, you and your reconcilers will be notified to register for the next training session.What if my card is lost or stolen?You should notify Bank of America at 888.449.2273 as soon as you discover your card is lost or stolen. You will need to notify the PCard Specialist as well. Do not order a replacement card. The PCard Specialist will order one for you. You must also notify any merchants/vendors who have your PCard on file that your card has been lost.What if I accidentally use my PCard to make a personal purchase?If you accidentally purchase a personal item with your PCard, you can return non-consumables for credit and properly document the incident. The receipt for the original purchase and the receipt showing the credit should be given to your reconciler along with a brief explanation of the incident to be filed with the receipts. If the purchase cannot be returned, you must immediately reimburse the College.What should I do if there is a charge that I did not make?Fraudulent activity is defined as any transaction that appears on the bank statement that has not been initiated or authorized by the Cardholder. When fraudulent activity occurs, your Reconciler should be the first to recognize when the charges are fed into banner. As the cardholder, you will need to notify Bank of America as soon as you are aware of the chargeWill this affect my personal credit?No. Obtaining an FSW PCard will not access or impact your personal credit history. Your credit will not be checked.What is the billing address for the PCard?8099 College Parkway Fort Myers, FL 33919What if I lose my receipt?If a receipt cannot be obtained at all or a receipt has been lost and cannot be replaced, then a Replacement/Missing Receipt Form (BO-056) must be completed. If a receipt is missing any of the components listed above and a more complete receipt cannot be obtained from the merchant, the same form should be completed and submitted to the Reconciler in lieu of a receipt.What do I do if a merchant charges sales tax?You should always attempt to return to the merchant and request a refund of the tax.What if I do not receive a statement?If you do not receive a statement a few days after the billing cycle has ended, you should email the PCard Specialist at PCard@fsw.edu to obtain a copy of your billing statement.Is training required for the Purchasing Card?Yes, all cardholder and reconcilers must attend training.When do I receive my card?Once the cardholder and their reconcilers have completed training, and the cardholder has read and signed the Cardholder Agreement, you will receive your card.What do I do if a transaction is declined?Ensure the purchase is within the single transaction limit, you have exceeded your monthly limit, the purchase is allowable, your purchase may have exceeded a single transaction or monthly cycle limit, the MCC code is blocked for that merchant or the vendor is not equipped to accept Visa as a payment. You may contact the PCard Specialist.What if I need to make an approved purchase for more than my credit card limit?If the need arises for a single transaction limit increase or cycle spending limit increase, the cardholder must complete a Temporary Limit Increase Form (BO-054). A temporary limit increase will raise the single transaction limit and/or the cycle spending limit for a time period not to exceed three (3) months. This form can be found on the portal under document manager. Once the form is completed, signed by the cardholder, approved by their Budget Administrator, it can be sent to the PCard Specialist for final approval via email. All temporary limit increases are subject to approval by the, Assistant Vice President, Financial Services. You will be notified via email when the limit increase is in place. Please allow up to 48 hours for the increase to be processed.What if I know I made a charge that month, but the charge is not showing up?There could be two possible reasons charges did not come through, 1) the vendor or merchant has not posted the charge. 2) There was a system failure. You should contact the PCard Specialist immediately if/when this happens.
Marketing & Strategic Communications
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Our MissionThe mission of the Office of Marketing & Strategic Communications at FSW is to elevate the image of the College to support our position in the community as the premier destination in Southwest Florida for higher education and workforce development as well as a leader for intellectual, economic, and cultural awareness. Our WorkOur team provides marketing consultations, visual and written campaign strategy and execution, and media placement for the Office of the President and other approved College initiatives.Brand GuidelinesFAQMarketing RequestWe want to hear from you!Submit notable accomplishments, college- or department-related news, and student or alumni success stories to our team so we can share the awesome things going on here at FSW!Student/Alumni SuccessNotable NewsPopular Marketing TopicsMarketing Consultations & Project RequestsFSW Success StoriesCanva Access Media RequestsCollegewide EmailsFSW Branded Promotional Items/GiveawaysFAQFollow FSW on Social Media FSW YouTube FSW Facebook FSW Instagram FSW X Our TeamKailee MateikaAssistant Vice President, Marketing & Digital Strategies/PIOJennifer Fidler (Young)Director, Marketing & Strategic CommunicationsEric BarretoManager, Creative Assets & Brand ManagementMitch GoerkeVideographerAshley HigginsCommunications CoordinatorJurnie JacomeMarketing Specialist IAshleigh KozaEnrollment Communications & Media StrategistMara MorrellProgram Marketing Specialist ITim MurphyStudent Communications & Branding StrategistNelly PerezProgram Marketing Specialist IAbby SeeleyMarketing & Communications Technology SpecialistMarketing Consultations & RequestsWe love to meet with FSW employees to help elevate projects! Communication can make or break an initiative. Reach out to us while you are planning so our experts can help (please note: all requests will be routed through your VP/Dean for approval).Submit a Marketing Request"I Need Canva Access"Log in to Canva using the SSO to join Canva for Campus. By joining the college's account, you'll gain access to templates, brand kits, and other exclusive resources.For non-branded course content, request access to the Course Content Team. Join Course Content TeamBrand GuidelinesEEO GuidelinesCollegewide EmailsBuc Bulletin: Weekly e-newsletter featuring important news and upcoming events. The email is sent out Monday morning to students and employees (the employee e-newsletter is comprised of the student newsletter along with employee updates at the top). Mass Emails to FSW Employees: Emails to large groups of FSW employees (e.g. all employees, all faculty, all staff, etc.) can be done via Outlook using Listservs controlled by IT. Speak with your supervisor about access to these Listservs.Mass Emails to FSW Students: Mass emails to students can be completed in a variety of ways. To get an event or piece of information added to the Monday e-newsletter, see the Buc Bulletin section. If you are requesting an email outside of the Buc Bulletin, please speak with your supervisor to be directed to the appropriate department.Buc Bulletin RequestEmail RequestFSW SuccessOne of our team's primary campaigns highlights the successes of our faculty, staff, students, and alumni. Have an awesome story? Send it to us! It might just be featured on our website, in a video, or on our social media accounts!Submit an FSW Success StoryMedia RequestsMedia Community Members: If you are a member of the media looking for a statement from FSW, please reach out to our media contact. FSW Employees: If the media has reached out to you for a statement in an area in which you are comfortable giving a statement, get out there and show your community your expertise! Want some advice from our media experts or want to be contacted if a media request is received in your area of expertise? Reach out to Jennifer Fidler Media ContactFSW Branded Promotional Items/GiveawaysOMSC serves in an advisory role for selecting effective promotional items, creating any custom graphics, and/or determining appropriate specifications (i.e. paper weight and size, etc.). The quoting and purchasing process will need to be completed by the requesting committee or department and any proofs should be requested of/provided by the vendor you ultimately select. Promotional items need to be created by a CLC Licensed Internal Vendor.Popular Promotional ItemsAccording to a social media poll conducted by the Office of Student EngagementHoodies Backpacks Joggers Jackets Tervis Cup Hand sanitizer Highlighters Notebooks Towels Sweatpants Beanies Shoes Fleece jackets SocksMore on Licensed VendorsMore on Purchasing/Procurement