Edward Waters College February 2015 Newsletter

Edward Waters College Newsletter February 2015 EWC Expands Reach Through Dual Enrollment Program 18 Duval County High Schools offer EWC Dual Enrollment Courses Postsecondary students can now earn college credits through Edward Waters College (EWC) before they complete high school and earn their diplomas. Through a partnership with the Duval County Public School System, students at 18 high schools have an opportunity to jump-start their college careers through EWC’s new dual enrollment program.

“President Nathaniel Glover has placed a high importance on increasing the access to a college education for all citizens,” said Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dr. Marvin Grant. “This is a major step that moves EWC in that direction.”

expectations,” said Dr. Grant.

This program also assists with lowering the overall cost of a college education. A student who enrolls in all three courses would have an opportunity to earn seven credit hours saving them $3,594.78 in tuition fees from Edward Waters College.

Last fall 55 teachers were trained to teach EWC1101, ENC1101, and MAT1103. So far 1,558 Duval County high school students are enrolled in these courses. “The number of students participating in our introductory courses this semester has exceeded our

Qualified students may take college classes in addition to or in place of high school courses, earning high school and college credits simultaneously. After high school graduation, students are able to transfer EWC dual credits to any accredited institution.

EWC Announces Major Financial Literacy Initiative Edward Waters College (EWC) will partner with Operation HOPE to launch the Banking On Our Future College Edition (BOOF CE). This program equips college students Dejanay White , Miss UNCF Omari Pearson, with tools to Program Manager Of Operation Hope understand the Keshari Millings, language of money EWC Homecoming Queen and cultivate a spirit Ryan Andrews, Mr. Senior of giving. Mr. Omari Pearson, the National Program Manager of Operation HOPE, Inc., introduced the initiative during campus chapel service Wednesday, February 25th.

BOOF CE first introduces college freshmen to the tools needed to make critical financial decisions and avoid mistakes. Participants then examine their individual financial personality and develop healthy financial practices and attitudes. The final phase prepares college seniors for their post-college journey, teaching them the techniques to maintain sound finances and establish an ethic of giving back.

EWC is one of 19 historically black colleges or universities (HBCUs) to establish this program on their campuses with the hope of lowering the number of students who graduate with large amounts of student loan and credit card debt. The program will begin at EWC next fall.

In This Issue EWC Student Named a Florida HERI Scholar ....... Page 2 EWC Installs Chapter of Young Professionals .............. Page 3 Free Entrepreneurship Certificate Program Offered ........ Page 4

EWC Student, One of 15, Named a Florida Health Equity Research Institute Scholar Edward Waters College junior, Janae Kohn is one of only 15 students to be selected as a Florida Alliance for Health Professions Diversity (FAHPD) Health Equity Research Institute (HERI) Scholar.

be linked to colorectal cancer.

“My goal for this study was to improve the familiarity of colorectal cancer among African Americans in Jacksonville by applying prevailing knowledge about cancer prevention,” said Kohn.

The FAHPD-HERI works to increase the diversity of health professionals and researchers, reduce racial and ethnic health disparities, and promote access to quality health care for Floridians.

“This experience was invaluable because it gave me an opportunity to conduct hands-on research,” said Kohn.

Kohn submitted a research poster titled, “Knowledge is the Power: Increasing Awareness of Colorectal Cancer in African Americans in Jacksonville, Florida.” The

Janae Kohn EWC Biology Student

objectives of her study were to determine which area of Jacksonville had the highest awareness of colorectal cancer through screening exams, health fairs, and seminars. Kohn also investigated whether there were any other disease or infection that may

The biology major presented her research poster during the Second Annual Florida Health Disparities Summit in Tampa, Florida.

Kohn hopes to attend medical school, earn a Masters degree in Public Health and eventually become a pediatrician.

FAHPD-HERI scholars were awarded certificates for their work and a $1,000 stipend.

Cross Country Coach Recognized by the African American Coaches, Game Officials and Athletics Association

Archie Gallon EWC Head Cross Country/ Track and Field Coach

Edward Waters College (EWC) Head Cross Country and Track and Field coach, Archie Gallon, Jr., was recognized by the African American Edward Waters College 2

Coaches, Game Officials and Athletics Association during their Annual Award Ceremony. Gallon is one of four coaches and 15 recipients for 2015.

a football scholarship and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education. Gallon spent 33 years coaching in the high school level.

The African American Coaches and Game Officials Association was established to ensure the perseverance of Black Athletics and cultural achievements of African Americans in Duval County.

He retired in 2004 and joined the EWC staff. Gallon has served as the College’s softball coach where his team won two slow-pitch and one fast-pitch softball championships.

The association works to honor the triumphs and tribulations, as well as, the sacrifices and struggles that many endured in an effort to earn an equal measure of respect for their noteworthy contributions.

Archie Gallon, Jr. attended EWC on

Gallon is currently a Professor of Physical Education and the College’s Head Cross-Country and Track and Field Coach for both the men and women teams.

Approximately 80% of his athletes remain at the institution and graduate.

“Father” of the St. Augustine Civil Rights Movement Speaks at EWC Martin Luther King, Jr. His brave crusade brought he and his family rejection from many locals and violent retaliation from white racists. But his efforts also got the “White Only” signs out of St. Augustine.

Dr. Robert Hayling, Activist J.T. Johnson, Activist

Dr. Robert B. Hayling, a man many call the “father” of the St. Augustine civil rights movement, spoke at Edward Waters College for an event commemorating Black History Month.

Dr. Hayling started the Youth Council of the NAACP, organized demonstrations and coordinated visiting activists, including Dr.

J. T. Johnson, one of Dr. Hayling’s young activist, also shared his experiences. In June of 1964, a St. Augustine hotel owner dumped acid into the hotel’s pool where swimmers protested the “whitesonly” policy. Johnson was among the swimmers. “We stayed in the pool until officers dragged us out, put us in a truck and carried us to jail,” he said.

The next day, Congress passed the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Dr.

Hayling organized that protest and was inducted into the Florida Civil Rights Hall of Fame in 2014 for his efforts.

Dr. Hayling also served as an officer in the Air Force and graduated medical school in Nashville. He was the first black dentist in Florida elected to the American Dental Association.

Crowd assembled in the Milne Auditorium to listen to Dr. Hayling and Mr. Johnson.

EWC Installs the First Chapter of the Jacksonville Urban Leagues Young Professionals Edward Waters College (EWC) is the first institution to install a chapter of the Jacksonville Urban League’s Young Professionals.

The EWC Chapter of Young Professionals is a leadership program that exposes students to an environment of effective training through professional development, personal growth, and community service.

“The goal of the program is to cultivate and prepare young professionals for corporate leadership through the support of the Jacksonville Urban League,” said EWC chapter advisor, Sharon Harris.

Members of the EWC Chapter of

with additional Young Professionals from 93 other Urban League affiliates around the country.

Willie Coleman IV, EWC Senior Winston Lewis, EWC Senior LaMon Smith-Stewart, EWC Senior Dr. Nathaniel Glover, EWC President Sharon Harris, EWC Chapter Advisor Justice Evers, EWC Sophomore Carl Green, Jr., EWC Senior Ryan Andrews, EWC Senior

Young Professionals will be able to gain experience through the Jacksonville Urban League’s corporate sponsors. They will also have an opportunity to network

“It is an esteem honor to be a part of a program that assists students from all majors with professional development and leadership skills,” said EWC senior, Carl Green, Jr. “The EWC Chapter of Young Professionals will allow me to become a better leader and soar beyond my career goals.”

Students must have at least a 3.1 grade point average and pay a $95 annual fee to participate in the EWC Chapter of the Jacksonville Urban League’s Young Professionals.

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EWC Inspires Next Generation of Entrepreneurs

Edward Waters College is collaborating with the U.S. Small Business Administration again to help boost local business while developing the next generation of entrepreneurs.

A free Entrepreneurship Certificate Program is being offered this spring semester through the College’s Business Administration Program. The seven week program provides participants with a complete overview of the business skills needed to develop a full, applicable knowledge base of the start-up and business operations process.

Applicants who enroll in the program will gain valuable insight into developing business and marketing plans; attracting funding; securing state certification and licenses; hiring and managing personnel; and understanding accounting, budgeting and taxes.

The Entrepreneurship Certificate Program is open to the public, EWC students and alumni. The class meets every Monday from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Milne Auditorium beginning March 16, 2015. Anyone interested in enrolling can call the EWC Department of Business Administration at 904-470-8133.

EWC Hosts the 28th Annual Black Heritage Weekend

Edward Waters College (EWC) welcomed more than 2,400 young people from Florida and the Commonwealth of the Bahamas for the 28th Annual Black Heritage Weekend.

Black Heritage Weekend is sponsored by the 11th Episcopal District Young People’s and Children’s Division (YPD) of the Women’s Missionary Society of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. It is a weekend of activities designated to promote high self-esteem, academic achievement, and spiritual growth, while focusing on the African American and Bahamian heritage.

This is the seventh straight year Black Heritage Weekend has been held at Edward Waters College.

EWC Alumnus Spearheads Renovations for Softball Field

Office of Institutional Advancement Wanda J. Willis Vice President 904-470-8251 wanda.willis@ewc.edu Dee Registre Coordinator of Public Relations 904-470-8050 d.registre@ewc.edu

Edward Waters College (EWC) Alumnus and Jacksonville City Council member Reginald Brown is allocating $40,000 to renovate the J. Gardner Nip Sams Memorial Park, which serves as the home field for the Lady Tigers softball team. The money will mainly be used to renovate the field’s dugouts.