Sponsored Projects and Programs Sponsored Projects and Programs coordinates educational research and consultative services for public/private organizations/companies and individuals. Visit the SPP Website Institute for Advancement of Accounting, Taxation & Business Law Education For more information on the activities of this institute, contact Dr. Joe Rue at 239-590-7345 or jrue@fgcu.edu. top of page The Institute for Entrepreneurship The mission of the Institute for Entrepreneurship is to foster entrepreneurial spirit and enhance entrepreneurial success. We accomplish this by linking FGCU's academic program in Entrepreneurship to the surrounding community. This linkage provides students with support, encouragement, and practical experience. Visit the IFE Website The Institute for Technological Innovation The Institute for Technological Innovation (iTi) is an outreach organization integrating business savvy with computing and engineering knowledge. Formed under the sponsorship of the College of Business' Center for Leadership and Innovation, it provides the human resources and ideas for supporting the College mission--- within 'second circle' framework-----"that bridges the university and the domestic and international community in a technologically advanced and rapidly changing global economy." The ongoing projects range from developing the 'Web Classroom of the Future' (for training employees at a local and national IT firms) to sponsoring research and education activities like the National Science Foundation's 'CREW Decision-Support System,' the 'Enterprise Resource Planning (SAP R/3)' and 'Second-Circle Business Certification' initiatives with partners in Germany, Latin America and Switzerland. The institute is directed by Walter Rodriguez, Ph.D, P.E. Visit the ITI Website top of page Certified Financial Planner™ The Certified Financial Planner™ Certification Education Program is specifically designed for financial professionals. Foremost, the program is structured to provide a comprehensive education in the practice of financial planning. Visit the Certified Financial Planner™ Website top of page Conflict Resolution Institute The Conflict Resolution Institute (CRI) is a partnership with the Florida Conflict Resolution Consortium at Florida State University. The CRI focuses on providing conflict resolution resources to serve organizations and institutions in Southwest Florida. CRI programs and resources include faculty expertise, training seminars, and academic program relationships with the College of Business. Visit the CRI Website top of page