Edward Waters College July 2015 Newsletter

Edward Waters College Newsletter July 2015 EWC’s Accreditation successfully reaffirmed SACSCOC officially reaffirms EWC’s accreditation for the next 10 years.

The Edward Waters College Office of the President is pleased to announce that the institution was reaffirmed and received full accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

“We are delighted to hear the news and knows it comes as a result of a lot of hard work,” said EWC President, Dr. Nathaniel Glover.

Principles of Accreditation.

The College also prepared a Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) to improve a specific aspect of its educational program. EWC’s Plan is “Mighty Write.” These documents were reviewed by representatives of peer institutions, culminating with a campus visit by the SACSCOC On-Site Commission.

Southern states.

The institution began the reaffirmation process in January The Southern Association of 2014 which included preparing an Colleges and Schools Commission extensive Compliance on Colleges is the regional body for Certification Report which the accreditation of degree-granting documents the commitment and higher education institutions in the compliance to the SACSCOC

“Our reaffirmation strengthens our commitment to educate the next generation of global leaders,” said Dr. Glover.

You can click here to learn more about the SACSCOC.

Edward Waters College Has Three NAIA Scholar Teams The Edward Waters College Department of Athletics is pleased to report that three of the institution’s sports programs earned the Jimeka Fair distinction of EWC Women’s Outdoor Track and Field Student-Athlete “NAIA Scholar Teams” for the 2014-2015 academic school year. Every 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.

EWC’s golf, women’s cross country, and women’s outdoor track and field teams earned the honor this year.

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 grade-point average includes all varsity student-athletes who are certified as eligible.

The golf team earned the highest GPA of all the three teams with a 3.49. The women’s outdoor track and field earned the second highest In This Issue with a 3.35. The women’s cross-country team earned EWC Expands Criminal the third highest with a 3.25. Justice Program .......... Page 2 The NAIA named 1,502 “Scholar Teams” for the 2014-2015 school year.

EWC Wins Two 2015 HBCU Awards ............. Page 3 EWC Hosts NSF Grant Writing Workshop ........ Page 4

EWC’s Criminal Justice Program Targeted By Lawmakers to Help Diversify Florida Police Forces academy.

The College will receive $1.9 million to fund additional faculty, supplies and scholarships toward the program. The new 3 +1 Law Enforcement Concentration in partnership with Florida State College of Jacksonville allows students to take classes at the EWC The EWC Center for Criminal Center for Criminal Justice and Justice and Forensic Science/JSO Zone 5 Forensic Science/ JSO Zone 5 Substation houses more than 200 JSO officers , two classrooms and forensics lab Substation while simultaneously for EWC students. attending police academy.

Florida legislatures look to Edward Waters College to help increase the diversity among Florida’s police departments. Governor Rick Scott included funding in the state budget for an expansion to the EWC Department of Criminal Justice. Students enrolled in the Law Enforcement Concentration will have access to a police

Florida Senator Chris Smith proposed the bill to help alleviate the racial disparities among law enforcement agencies, foster a greater understanding and respect for racial and cultural differences, and facilitate the development of effective, noncombative methods of carrying out law enforcement duties in a racially

and culturally diverse environment.

“I orginally proposed this measure for Florida A&M University and Florida Memorial University,” said Senator Smith.

“But when I learned about President Nathaniel Glover’s historic law enforcement background and the Jacksonville Sheriff ’s Office Substation already on the campus, I knew this would be a perfect fit for Edward Waters College’s Criminal Justice Program.

Senator Chris Smith was elected to the Florida Senate in 2008 where he represents 14 municipalities in Broward and Palm Beach Counties. Senator Smith served as EWC’s commencement speaker and shared the stage with President Nathaniel Glover who conferred 139 undergraduate degrees upon the Class of 2015 on May 9th.

The EWC National Alumni Association Elects New Officers at Biannual Convention The Edward Waters College National Alumni Association (EWCNAA) elected new officers to serve for the 2015-2017 term.

Williams’ mission is to assist with the promotion of EWC through recruitment, financial support, service and scholarship.

With more than 900 members, the EWC National Alumni Association is a membership-based organization that serves as the liaison between the College and its alumni.

Edward Waters College National Alumni Association Officers 2015-2017 Shelia Williams, President Padrica Mendez, Vice President Patricia Bradley-Bell, Secretary Jarvis T. Adams, Treasurer Linda Holmes, Financial Secretary Melva Harris-Rozier, District Director LeRoy Smith, Parliamentarian Eric Daniel Johnson, Director of Public Relations Carrie DeJournett, Chaplain

Shelia Williams has been elected to serve as the President. Ms. Williams replaces Eric Daniel Johnson who was term limited this year. Johnson has served the EWCNAA since 2011.

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announced during the EWC National Alumni Convention which was held in Orlando Florida, June 25-28. Ms. Williams is a retired Teacher and is a founding member of the Omicron Beta Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. As National President, Ms.

Edward Waters College Wins Two 2015 HBCU Awards, Nominated for Six African American populations living in Jacksonville Florida. The results could lead to improved health care and eventually reduce the high mortality rate among African Americans with allergic disorders.

Edward Waters College received a total of six nominations in five categories including “Best HBCU of the Year” and Dr. Nathaniel Glover’s nomination for “Best Male HBCU President” for the second year in a row.

Dr. Brian Seymour, Research Director of the EWC Center for the Prevention of Health Disparities Dr. Francis Ikeokwu, Chair of the EWC Department of Business Administration

Other nominations included “Best Women’s Team of the Year” (EWC Tiger Softball Team), and another “Best Male Faculty of the Year” nomination (Dr. Prabir Mandal).

Edward Waters College was awarded two 2015 HBCU (Historically Black College or University) Awards presented by HBCU Digest at the annual AARP HBCU Awards ceremony held at Hampton University July 10th. The EWC Department of Business Administration won “Best Business Program” and Dr. Brian Seymour, Research Director for the EWC Center for the Prevention of Health Disparities, won “Best Male Faculty of the Year.”

“Edward Waters College’s two 2015 HBCU Awards and the institution’s total six nominaDr. Ikeokwu giving his acceptance speech tions for the Best Business Program award. represent the unprecedented ways our faculty, staff and students have excelled. It also demonstrates the College’s commitment to become a national leader for innovative teaching and learning,” said EWC President, Dr. Nathaniel Glover.

The EWC Department of Business Administration partnered with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to offer Dr. Seymour giving his acceptance a free Entrespeech for the Best Male Faculty award. preneurship Certificate Program to the community in an effort to increase the number of minority business owners. The seven-week program provided a complete overview of the business skills needed to develop a full, applicable knowledge base of the start-up and business operations process.

Dr. Brian Seymour conducted a pilot study that found major variations in allergic antibodies among the

According to HBCU Digest, nominees were selected based on their “... impact and achievement in the fields of leadership, arts, athletics, research and community engagement in the previous academic year.”

The nominations were submitted and reviewed by a host of individuals close to the HBCU community including students, alumni, PR officials and journalists covering historically black colleges and universities.

Votes are counted in each category via secret ballot of 13 HBCU presidents and the Center for HBCU Media Advocacy (CHMA) board members.

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EWC Hosts National Science Foundation Grant Writing Workshop

EWC Research Director for the Center for the Prevention of Health Disparities, Dr. Brian Seymour, and the Department of Teacher Education and Urban Studies co-hosted a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant writing workshop to help develop the research skills and boost the grant seeking capacity of the College’s faculty.

Dr. Sally O’Conner, a program director for the Division of Biological Infrastructure, focused on the NSF grant writing guidelines and how they specifically relate to smaller institutions like EWC. The seminar provided an opportunity for EWC faculty to receive relevant information on NSF programs with a specific focus on developing successful grant applications.

EWC Participates in annual Call Me MISTER Institute

Five Elementary Education majors participated in the Clemson Univeristy’s Call Me MISTER Institute.

Call Me MISTER (Mentors Instructing Students Toward Effective Role Models) is a program designed to recruit, train, certify and secure employment for young African-American men as public elementary school teachers. The mission is to increase the pool of available teachers from broader more diverse backgrounds. Pictured from Left to Right: Hurtis Wyche, Jacob Thomas, Curtis Powell and Ramirez Poole

EWC Black Male College Explorers kicks-off Summer Program

Office of Institutional Advancement Joe Murgo Vice President of Institutional Advancement 904-470-8250 joseph.murgo@ewc.edu Wanda J. Willis Assistant VP of Institutional Advancement 904-470-8251 wanda.willis@ewc.edu Anita Walton Director of Development and Alumni Relations 904-470-8252 anita.walton@ewc.edu Dee Registre Coordinator of Public Relations 904-470-8050 d.registre@ewc.edu

More than 40 teens spent the summer at Edward Waters College for the Black Male College Explorers Summer Program. The at-risk prevention/intervention program was designed to prevent black males from dropping out of high school; and significantly increase their chances of earning a college degree.

Edward Waters College provides five weeks of highly concentrated developmental experiences, which includes weekly seminars, workshops and motivational trips during the summer.