Office of the Provost

Welcome to the webpage for the Office of the Provost. As the Provost, I take great pride in the academic achievements of our students, faculty and staff.

In alignment with the College’s Mission to “to inspire learning; prepare a diverse population for creative and responsible participation in a global society; and serve as a leader for intellectual, economic, and cultural awareness in the community,” FSW focuses on providing a strong foundation in general education in addition to preparing individuals for the Southwest Florida Workforce. Florida SouthWestern State College offers certificate programs, Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, and Baccalaureate degrees. The Associate of Arts degree provides a strong foundation for students who choose to matriculate into one of FSW's baccalaureate programs or transfer to a state university. The Associate of Science and Baccalaureate degrees are tailored toward career-focused students. A full list of the academic programs can be found on the FSW Academic Programs page.

The Academic unit at Florida SouthWestern State College is divided into five schools: School of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, School of Business and Technology, School of Education, School of Health Professions, and the School of Pure and Applied Sciences. Each school is led by an experienced administrator and includes a world-class faculty. Academic Support Programs and the FSW Libraries provide learning resources by expert Faculty Librarians and staff. Also, in support of the five Schools, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management offices including Admissions, Advising, Registration, Testing, Financial Aid, Adaptive Services, Student Engagement, Residence Life, and Intercollegiate Athletics ensure students receive ancillary support and co-curricular experiences for goal achievement.

The work of the Provost’s Office is guided by the College’s Strategic Plan, which elaborates our Vision, Values, Mission and Strategic Directions.