Edward Waters College August 2014 Newsletter

Edward Waters College Newsletter August 2014

Edward Waters College has four naia scholar teams Teams must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher The Edward Waters College Athletics Department is pleased to report that four of the institution’s sports programs earned the distinction of “NAIA Scholar Teams” for the 20132014 academic year. Every school year the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) offers the academic award based on a team’s grade point average rather than on individual classroom performance.

For a team to be considered, it must have a minimum 3.0 grade-point average (on a 4.0 scale) as defined by the institution. The team’s gradepoint average includes all varsity

Head Baseball Coach, Reginald Johnson, II Head Volleyball Coach, Marilyn Mack Head Cross-Country/ Track and Field Coach, Archie Gallon

student-athletes who are certified as eligible.

Earning the honor this year are EWC’s baseball, volleyball, women’s track and field, and women’s

cross-country teams.

“This is indicative of the success of our athletic programs and our strong emphasis on scholarships. We want our student-athletes to be graduates and not just champions” said Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dr. Marvin Grant.

The women’s cross-country team earned the highest GPA of all four teams with a 3.28. The women’s track and field team came in second with a 3.17. The women’s volleyball team earned the third highest GPA with a 3.11. The baseball team also achieved the honor with a 3.06 GPA.

Director of Athletics Retires After 10 Years of Service Johnny Rembert has overseen one of the most exciting periods in the history of the Edward Waters College Athletics Program.

Rembert became the College’s sixth Director of Athletics in 2004. During that time, he managed two major upgrades to EWC Johnny Rembert athletic facilities and superDr. Anna Hammond President Nathaniel Glover vised two major moves into new athletic conferences.

In 2009, Rembert was also instrumental with the

inception of the inaugural Edward Waters College Athletics Hall of Fame in which the entire undefeated 1964 football team was its first inductees.

A native of Arcadia, Florida and a 1982 graduate of Clemson University, Rembert is a former all-pro linebacker for the New England Patriots and was a key contributor to their 1986 American Football In This Issue Conference Championship Biology Students Complete BSI team that played the Scholars Program ......... Page 2 Chicago Bears in Super Bowl XX. Rembert played Juniors First to Complete Service in the NFL from 1983-1992 Requirement ................... Page 2 with two selections to the NFL Pro Bowl in 1989 and 2014 Tiger Football ......... Page 3 1999.

Biology Students Complete BSI Scholars Program Christopher Pettaway and Durroll Mooro completed the Bioinformatics Summer Institute (BSI) at Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU).

Bioinformatics is the application of computer technology to the management of biological information. Computers are used to gather, store, analyze and integrate biological and genetic information which can then be applied to genebased drug discovery and development.

“The need for bioinformatics capabilities increased significantly after the explosion of publicly available genomic information

resulting from the Human Genome Project. Bioinformatics is now the key to opening the door to all the new areas of modern biology,” said EWC Biology Professor, Dr. Prabir Mandal.

The Bioinformatics Program at MVSU is the institution’s first United States Department of Education sponsored research program for undergraduates. The program is designed to give aspiring scientists an opportunity to explore the field of bioinformatics through the integration of mathematics, computer science, and biology/ chemistry. Pettaway and Durroll both received hands-on

computational experience lead by faculty members of the Bioinformatics Program.

The skills gained through programs like the Bioinformatics Summer Institute will assist to unravel genomic information in understanding human diseases and in the identification of new molecular targets for drug discovery.

“We are so proud of our College and students. They are learning the latest techniques and most up-todate information that will make them pioneers in the field,” said Dr. Mandal.

EWC Juniors are the first to complete new Community Service requirements Edward Waters College is committed to a philosophy of community service that prepares graduates to be contributing members of society. That’s why beginning in the Spring 2014 semester all students are required to fulfill at least 40 hours of community service to be able to graduate.

Juniors Ashleigh Evans and Lauren Fleming successfully completed their required 60-hours this summer. Both students shared their time and talents with the Upward Bound Program and The Edgewood Nursing Center.

More than just an obligation, community service is an opportunity to learn, grow and gain social skills vital to life.

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Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors must register with Ms. Janice Walton and complete a one-hour workshop in the Polly Brooks Building before they can begin to volunteer.

“I am beyond thankful that I was afforded this opportunity to volunteer with these extremely bright high school students,” said Junior Ashleigh Evans.

Janice Walton, Ashleigh Evans and Lauren Fleming teaches students to give back to those in need, but it can also lead to new opportunities. You never know who you will meet. That connection could lead to a job after graduation,” said EWC Coordinator of Community and Learning Services, Janice Walton.

Students can serve on campus or in an external service organization, but they must be unpaid volunteers.

Hours can be earned anytime during enrollment.

“I met amazing people and had wonderful experiences.

Community service teaches the appreciation of time and the value of a dollar in our society,” said Junior Lauren Fleming.

Tiger Football Sees Brighter Future Under Sun Conference The 2014 Tiger Football season is now in full swing with players and coaches in the middle of fall training camp. This is the first year the team will be playing in the Sun Conference with a line-up that includes seven home games and a highlyanticipated away game against Tennessee State University.

Homecoming Game was played on campus in the practice field.

Head Coach Alvin Wyatt, Sr. during the first football practice of the 2014 season

The Tigers finished the 2013 season 2-9. Alvin Wyatt, Sr. was named the head football coach last December.

Wyatt, previously the Tigers defensive coordinator, was named the interim head coach on October 22nd. He compiled a record of 2-2 with wins over Newport News Apprentice and the College of Faith. Wyatt will open the 2014 season with a home game against the University of Faith August 23rd.

The Tigers also have home games against Morehouse College on

September 6th, Point University on September 27th, Webber International University on October 11th, Newport News Apprentice on October 25th, Ava Maria University on November 1st, and Warner University on November 8th.

This year’s Homecoming Game will be against Newport News Apprentice on October 25th. The Division of Athletics is tentatively planning to hold the Homecoming Game on campus again. Last year was the first time the

Coaches and administrators say they are especially excited for this upcoming season because they are now a part of the Sun Conference.

“This will be the first time Edward Waters College will have an opportunity to be a conference champion since the football program was reinstated in 2001,” said Assistant Athletic Director, Stanley Cromartie.

The Sun Conference, formerly the Florida Sun Conference, is heading into its 22nd season of competition and continues to be one of the most athletic conferences in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA).

EDWARD WATERS COLLEGE 2014 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE August 23 University of Faith Home 7:30 p.m.

August 30 Tennessee State University Away 6:00 p.m. CST September 6 Morehouse College Home 7:30 p.m.

September 13 University of Pikeville Away 1:30 p.m. CST September 20 OFF September 27 Point University Home 2:00 p.m. * October 4 Southeastern University Away 2:00 p.m.

October 11 Webber International University Home 2:00 p.m. * October 18 Paine College Away 2:00 p.m.

October 25 Newport News Apprentice Home 3:00 p.m.

November 1 Ava Maria University Home 2:00 p.m. * November 8 Warner University Home 2:00 p.m. * Sun Conference Games * Edward Waters College

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New Town Success Zone 6th Annual Back to school Event

The New Town Success Zone’s 6th Annual Back to School Event was held in the Adams-Jenkins Sports and Music Complex August 2nd.

Every year 500 to 700 families from the “New Town” neighborhood receive free school supplies, clothing, physicals, and eye exams for their children at the event.

More than half of the people who live in New Town make less than $20,000 a year, which is below the poverty-line.

“Many families in this area simply go without, and we try to take as much off the table to ensure their kids will be ready for school,” said Executive Director of the New Town Success Zone, Dr. Irvin PeDro Cohen.

“This is the community’s response to make certain our children will be prepared to learn from day one.”

The New Town Success Zone is a collaboration between the City of Jacksonville, Edward Waters College, and area non-profits that aims to support families and their children’s intellectual, emotional and physical growth from cradle to college in a designated neighborhood of Jacksonville.

Office of Institutional Advancement Dee Registre Coordinator of Public Relations 904-470-8050 d.registre@ewc.edu

President Promotes New DCPS Leadership Academies

President Nathaniel Glover is helping Duval County Public Schools promote their newest leadership academies. Eugene J. Butler and Joseph Stillwell Middle Schools will offer single-gender classroom experiences in the 2014-2015 academic year. Each school will be divided into two academies, boys and girls, both with its own set of administrators.

You can see President Glover’s commercial here.

Black Male College Explorers Closes out summer program in Washington D.C.

The Edward Waters College Black Male College Explorers spent six-days of their summer program in Washington D.C. The teens visited several national landmarks including the White House, Smithsonian, and U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum.

The objective of the Black Male College Explorers Program is designed as an at-risk prevention/ intervention program that works to prevent black males from dropping out of high school; facilitate their admission to college; and significantly increase their chances of earning a degree.