Shelton Weeks

Dr. Shelton Weeks is the Lucas Professor of Real Estate and Director of the Lucas Institute for Real Estate Development & Finance at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU). A member of FGCU's inaugural faculty, he holds a BS, MS, and PhD in Finance from the University of Alabama. His expertise spans corporate finance, investments, and real estate education. Research focuses on pedagogical methods, corporate governance, and real estate valuation with an emphasis on senior living projects.

• Education: PhD in Finance (University of Alabama, 1995)
• MS in Finance (University of Alabama, 1992)
• BS in Finance (University of Alabama, 1988)

His research explores innovative teaching strategies in finance, real estate market dynamics, and governance structures. He has published extensively on topics such as REIT performance, flood map impacts, and pandemic-era real estate dynamics. Professional affiliations include the American Real Estate Society and the Real Estate Investment Society. Dr. Weeks has held editorial roles for The Appraisal Journal, Journal of Housing Research, and Journal of Real Estate Practice & Education.

Recent publications analyze pandemic effects on REITs, flood regulation impacts, and spatial factors in canal-front property valuation. His work bridges academic research with industry practices through valuation assessments for senior housing and commercial real estate portfolios.