Robert Figueroa
239-851-6176 ■ rfiguero@fgcu.edu
27288 East Drive, Bonita Springs, FL 34135
www.zeang.com/robertfig

Research

► I’m Able to Work ■  www.zeang.com/robertfig/ATW

My Role: Project Manager

Agency: Center for Assisted Living Innovation (www.CALI-FGCU.org), College of Business, Florida Gulf Coast University (www.fgcu.edu)

Supervisor: Dr. Judy Wynekoop, College of Business, FGCU (www.fgcu.edu/cob/bios/wynekoop.html)

Sponsored by: Sunrise Community of Collier County (www.naples.net/presents/sunrise)
Contact: Paul Starzyk, Program Director

Funding: Primarily through a grant from Able Trust (www.abletrust.org)

Cost: Approximately $15,000

Duration: One year (October 2002 - October 2003)

Summary
Design and implement a computer and multimedia based prevocational training program to serve developmentally disabled adults, to include:

• Researching hardware and software requirements of system, including adaptive technology and appropriate content (e.g., time telling, counting, and basic computer skills; personal grooming; self-awareness and self-confidence; workplace etiquette and ethics)

• Developing training protocols, including schedule, individualized programs, and assessment strategies and tools.

• Implementing the program and monitoring its success in terms of enhancing student employability (and thus sense of self worth and independence)

► Introduction to Computers  ■ www.zeang.com/robertfig/cgs1100

I currently teach a Fall 2002 section of this introductory course (CGS 1100) in productivity applications, required of all undergraduate business majors, as an adjunct professor for the College of Business, Florida Gulf Coast University.

► The Interdependent Community  ■ www.zeang.com/robertfig/oth4932

Inclusive, Integrative, Collaborative Strategies for Community Health is the subtitle of this Spring 2003 special topics course (OTH 4932) in the Occupational Therapy program at Florida Gulf Coast University's College of Health Professions, which I am designing and will co-teach with Tina Gelpi (www.fgcu.edu/chp/ot/staff.asp) of the OTH department, and Gary Kluckhuhn of the Center for Assisted Living Innovation (www.cali-fgcu.org).

► Computer Education Pilot Project For Pueblo Bonito

This pilot project utilizes an onsite computer lab containing ten PCs connected to the Internet and equipped with ESL language programs. The aim is to teach primarily Spanish speaking residents of a low-income housing project how to use computers to aid them in learning English and other skills that can help them achieve their ambitions (e.g., getting their high school diploma, getting a better job, or for personal enjoyment and satisfaction). Students meet twice a week for up to two hours.

My Role: Design and implement the program in all aspects, including hardware and software administration, and conducting the classes.

Sponsored by: Partnership in Housing and Pueblo Bonito Duplexes
Contact: Carlos Lizano, Manager (pueblo10@earthlink.net)

Funding: Various grants.

Cost: Approximately $5000

Duration (Initial): Three months (October through December, 2002)

For more information on Pueblo Bonito and the program, see the following article, from October, 2002:

www.naplesnews.com/02/10/bonita/d811235a.htm
 

► ZeAng deZign ■  (www.zeang.com)

I am currently developing a consulting referral cooperative for IT and business faculty, students, and IT professionals residing locally, aimed at smaller scale project opportunities that don't require full-time resources. Such projects are numerous among smaller organizations in Southwest Florida.

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