EDWARD WATERS COLLEGE 2015-2016 PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Hundreds of faculty, staff, students, alumni and community supporters filled the Centennial Lawn Wednesday, January 20th for the EWC Sesquicentennial Celebration kick-off.
Edward Waters College President’s Annual Report 2015-2016
BOARD OF TRUSTEES Bishop Adam J. Richardson, Chairman Dr. Freddie Groomes-McLendon 1st Vice Chair Mr. John Baker 2nd Vice Chair Mr. Jimmie Scott Ms. Demetria Merritt-Ball Dr. Nathaniel Glover Mr. John Baker Reverend Ronnie Clark Reverend Victor Cole Dr. W. Dean Goldsby, Sr. Reverend Henry E. Green Mr. Mark Lamping
Reverend Dr. Julius McAlliseter, Jr. Mr. Josh McGraw Reverend Joyce Moore Mr. Ted Pappas Reverend Clifton Riley Dr. Judy Scott Ms. Shelia Seabrooks-Williams Dr. Rosa Simmons Mrs. Esther Snowden Mr. Charles Spencer Dr. R. Bruce Taylor
FOUNDATION BOARD Mr. Ronald Townsend - Co-Chariman Mr. Michael Ward - Co-Chairman Ms. Pam Paul - Secretary Reverend Carlton Jones - Treasurer Mr. John “Jack” Allen Ms. Martha Barrett Mr. Tony Boselli Mr. Larry Buchannan Mr. Hubert Gill Mr. Ray Grimsley Bishop Adam Richardson Ms. Conchita Robinson
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
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am very pleased to share the 2015-2016 President’s Report with you. This report focuses on the accomplishments of the college over the past academic year. When I became president of this great institution, over five years ago, I committed to moving this college to the next level. Five years later, I remain committed to the vison and mission of this great institution, my alma mater. As we celebrate 150 years of providing a quality education for our students, it is not without challenge that we continue to stress the relevance of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU’S) in our country. Our founders saw the vision, and today we continue to carry out the mission of holistically educating students. Our students will advance in a global society through stimulating programs and a nurturing environment that emphasizes high morals and spiritual values. Our institutions face many challenges; however, we have charted a course of action directed toward achieving success for this college and our students. Our current strategic plan, “Aspire and Achieve, Beyond Boundaries,” focuses on the path that the college will follow to meet its goals. I am sincerely grateful to our faculty, staff, administrators, students, alumni, community partners and the Board of Trustees who have all provided longstanding support of this institution. Due to your collaborative efforts of time, talents and treasures, Edward Waters College has made remarkable progress, and each day we continue Preserving History….and Promising Futures. Thank you for your support,
Nathaniel Glover President
Pictured Left to Right: Jeannette Flynn-Minus, Admissions Counselor, Dr. Nathaniel Glover and Telvin Walker, EWC student.
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in committed to the vision and mission of this great institution, my alma mater.� - Dr. Nathaniel Glover
Edward Waters College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Edward Waters College.
TABLE OF CONTENTS President’s Message
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A Class Above
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Academic Achievements 10 Special Events
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Student Successes
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Athletics
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Sesquicentennial
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Financial Summary
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Honor Roll of Donors
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PRESIDENTS CABINET Dr. Nathaniel Glover Dr. Anna Hammond Dr. Marvin Grant Dr. Eric Jackson
President Executive Vice President/COO Vice President of Academic Affairs Vice President of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management Mr. Randolph Mitchell Vice President of Business and Finance Mr. Joe Murgo Vice President of Institutional Advancement Ms. Wanda Willis Assistant Vice President Institutional Advancement Mr. George Dandelake Special Assistant to the President Mr. Stanley Cromartie Interim Director of Athletics Ms. Ernestine Robinson Director of Human Resources and Administrative Services
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ABOVE The new Edward L. “Ted” Baker Honors Village is now open to students.
Some of the best and brightest students at Edward Waters College have a new place to call home. The Edward L. “Ted� Baker Honors Village opened to students in the Fall of 2015 providing a peaceful and nurturing environment where they can continue to academically strive outside of the classroom. Construction on the new dorms began in 2014 and consisted of the renovation of 11 apartment buildings along Dot Street on the campus. Ten of the buildings hold eight students each. One building houses laundry, security and office space. Gated parking and handicap accessible rooms are also available. Students must have at least a 3.0 GPA to apply for housing with priority going to students with the highest grade point averages. Students must also have at least 26 hours to be considered.
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IF YOU BUILD IT ... PRESIDENT LOOKING TO BUILD A MULTI-PURPOSE ATHLETIC COMPLEX President Nathaniel Glover personally knows just how important the Edward Waters College athletic program is for his students. An open linebaker position was his key to getting into the College, and the athletic scholarship he received was instrumental in keeping him here. Now as President, he is working to improve the program by building a new athletic complex. Under Dr. Glover’s plan, the EWC practice field would be transformed into the new home for the Tiger Football and Outdoor Track and Field teams. Not only would the new stadium allow the College to host home games and matches, but the facility will also serve as a sustaining asset improving the institution’s recruitment and retainment efforts. When the stadium is not being used by the
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College, it can serve the community as a location for youth sporting competitions and other events.
Proposed Facility Will Include: • Walking Track • Grandstand with a 2700 seating capacity • Press Box • Artificial Turf Playing Surface • Restrooms • Concessions
CAMPUS IMPROVEMENTS
TOOKES LIBRARY • Classroom added to campus television studio
ADMISSIONS BUILDING • New roof installed
CENTENNIAL BUILDING
CAMPUS SECURITY
• Office space added to the first floor
• Contract for Shotspotter Secure Campus was finalized
• Additional classroom/computer lab constructed on the first floor
WRITING CENTER • Writing center created in the Assessment Center
HATCHER STEWART BUILDING • Air Conditioning system was replaced
• 97 sensors to be installed on campus
CAFETERIA • Floor resealed
TIGER LANDING • Indoor/Outdoor repainted • Ceiling fans replaced 9
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS
Dr. Anita Mandal & Dr. Prabir Mandal
EWC BIOLOGY PROFESSORS PARTNER Key observations were made during the study, but WITH MICHIGAN STATE TO RESEARCH further funding and research are needed to learn how to fully manage the enzymes. GENETIC TRANSMISSION CODE Two Edward Waters College professors are working to decipher a protein code that could be used to manipulate and possibly end several wide-spread diseases. Biology Professors Prabir K. Mandal, Ph.D. and Anita Mandal, Ph.D. collaborated with Mishra Sudish, Ph.D. from Michigan State University to conduct the pilot study. Their research could lay the ground work to end diseases such as hypertension, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. In a new paper published by Bioprocessing & Biotechniques, Dr. Anita Mandal, Dr. Prabir Mandal, and Dr. Mishra Sudish describe using dog cardiac cells and cloned E.coli to observe protein phosphatase 1 (PP1) and its inhibitors 1 and 2. “Protein phosphatase is well known for its role in the transfer of viruses between bacteria. If we can decode exactly how this happens, profound health advances can be made in our lifetime,” said Dr. Prabir Mandal.
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“We have the expertise, but lack the facility to conduct this kind of study at EWC,” said Dr. Anita Mandal. “That is why our partnership with Michigan State University and Dr. Sudish is so crucial.” Dr. Anita and Prabir Mandal are not only partners in science, but they are also partners in life. Both have been teaching at Edward Waters College since 2008.
EWC PROGRAMS RISES AMONG THE RANKS Best Value Schools ranked EWC’s Department of Biology 24th and the Department of Business Administration 23rd among the top 50 Best Value Small Colleges. Best Degree Programs also rated EWC’s Department of Teacher Education and Urban Studies 12th among the Best Small Colleges for a Teaching Degree in the United States.
“Edward Waters College’s rise in national rankings and reputation indicates a growing awareness of the outstanding quality of our academic programs, nurturing faculty and positive student learning experience,” said Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dr. Marvin Grant. Best Degree Programs and Best Value Schools selected EWC based on several weighted factors, including enrollment, student satisfaction, and national recognition.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM TARGETED BY LAWMAKERS TO DIVERSIFY FLORIDA POLICE FORCES Lawmakers turn to EWC to help increase minority recruitment of police officers through the College’s Department of Criminal Justice and Center of Forensic Science. The new 3 +1 Law Enforcement Concentration in partnership with Florida State College of Jacksonville would allow students to take classes at the EWC Center for Criminal Justice and Forensic Science/ JSO Zone 5 Substation while simultaneously attending police academy. Senator Christopher Smith of Ft. Lauderdale 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, non-combative methods of carrying out law enforcement duties in a racially and culturally diverse environment.
ewc receives two 2015 hbcu awards Edward Waters College was awarded two 2015 HBCU Awards presented by HBCU Digest at the annual AARP HBCU Awards ceremony held at Hampton University. 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.” The EWC Department of Business Administration partnered with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to offer a free Entrepreneurship Certificate Program to the community in an effort to increase the number of minority business entrepreneurs. 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 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. OTHER NOMINATIONS INCLUDED: • • • •
Best HBCU of the Year | EWC Best Male HBCU President | Dr. Nathaniel Glover Best Male Faculty | Dr. Prabir Mandal Best Female Team of the Year | Lady Tigers Softball
Pictured: Dr. Brian Seymour & Dr. Francis Ikeokwu
EWC BUSINESS PROFESSOR APPOINTED TO MAYOR’S COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN HBCUS COLLABORATE TO HONOR CLASSICAL COMPOSERS The Edward Waters College Department of Music hosted faculty from Claflin University for a unique presentation that honored some of South Carolina’s most dynamic classical composers. Faculty, staff and students filled the Milne Auditorium September 21, 2015 for “Contributions of Contemporary AfricanAmerican Composers’ of Classical Music” presented by Dr. Laura Keith, Dr. Lori Hicks and Dr. Eunjung Choi of Claflin University. “This lecture documents and examine the critical contributions of African-American composers from South Carolina. We hope this will expose our audience to the genre of classical music through this interactive lecture and recital,” said Dr. Eunjung Choi, primary principal investigator and assistant professor of piano at Claflin University. Claflin University is a comprehensive institution of higher education affiliated with the United Methodist Church. The historically black university was founded in 1869. Pictured Above: Dr. Eunjung Choi, Piano and Dr. Lori Hicks, Saprano
Edward Waters College Assistant Professor of Business, Dr. Sabrina Edwards, has been appointed to serve in City of Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry’s Commission on the Status of Women. The Mayor’s Commission on the Status of Women was established as an advisory commission on May 30, 1972, by Mayor Hans G. Tanzler, Jr. It was upgraded to full commission status by Mayor Jake Godbold in 1982. The commission is comprised of members appointed by the mayor to three year terms.
The Commission works to: • Develop a public consciousness of the talents of women, with special emphasis on the utilization of those talents as equal partners in the private, business, governmental and civic community; • Encourage women to become actively involved in matters pertaining to the government and community; • Work toward utilization of capable women in roles of leadership; • Act as a source of information for women including, but not limited to, employment opportunities, education, harassment, and discrimination against women; and • Focus attention on the needs of underserved women and/or women with special needs.
Combat to the classroom Edward Waters College joined Jacksonville University (JU), the University of North Florida (UNF) and Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) to form the Northeast Florida Military Veterans College Network. “This is the first-of-its-kind network in the country that aligns all military stakeholders in our region to work together on behalf of military veterans, active duty personnel and military families who seek to improve their education,” said retired Brigadier General Michael Fleming, JU’s Chief Government, Military and Community Relations spokesperson. The new network is a collaboration among the colleges, the City of
Pictured Left to Right: Brigadier General (Ret) Michael Fleming, JU Chief Government, Military & Community Relations Officer; Dr. Ian Neuhard, FSCJ Provost; Tim Cost, JU President; Bill Spann, City of Jacksonville Director of Public Affairs; Dr. Nathaniel Glover, EWC President; Dr. John Delany, UNF President; Aaron Bowman, JAXUSA Partnership Senior Vice President
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Jacksonville and Jax USA, the economic development arm of the JAX Chamber of Commerce. Currently only 36-percent of the working age population in Northeast Florida earned a two or four year degree. The group hopes to increase the total number of individuals earning college degrees to 60-percent by 2025. The network has a resource website to help high school students, adult learners and veterans get connected to higher education in the area. This new partnership provides a better avenue to connect servicemen and women to their educational benefits.
SOUNDS OF SUCCESS EWC students who take Dr. Lucy Chen’s courses are used to taking directions, but next year they will be the ones giving them under a new pilot program she developed. The Edward Waters College Keys on Parade Extension after school music program will provide impactful tuition-free group piano classes to economically disadvantaged children in Jacksonville, while simultaneously equipping EWC students with profitable pedagogical skills. The classes will be offered to students attending John E. Fold Elementary School and Spanish Montessori. Both schools are located in the Urban Core where there is the highest concentration of poverty in Jacksonville; creating an unmet need for educational enrichment programs. Children enrolled will be stimulated with much needed exposure to music while developing tight-knit bonds with their peers, college mentors and parents. The EWC Keys on Parade Extension program gives these young musicians an opportunity to learn as a community. Dr. Lucy Chen is an award-winning solosit and
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collaborative pianist who has performed at Carnegie Hall in New York City, Boston Athenaeum, the Liszt Bicentennial Celebration at the Boston Tsai Performance Center, and the Spring of Shanghai Concert Series at the He Lu Ding Concert Hall in Shanghai, China. Dr. Chen is the Assistant Professor of Piano at Edward Waters College, and has served as Class Piano Instructor at Boston University and the University of Florida. In both 2010 and 2013, Dr. Chen was featured by the Boston Epoch Times as an outstanding music educator. Dr. Chen is the founder of the Keys on Parade Program.
Dr. Lucy Chen performing during the 150th Founders’ Day Convocation ceremony.
SPECIAL EVENTS
ON THE GREEN FOR GOOD 6TH ANNUAL EWC CELEBRITY GOLF TOURNAMENT Edward Waters College hosted its 6th Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament April 4, 2016 at the Deerwood Country Club to raise money for the educational needs of our students. The event began with a continental breakfast, followed by an exciting morning of golf, and concluded with a catered awards luncheon. The tournament is organized by the Office of Institutional Advancement and raises funds for the EWC Annual Fund. The Annual fund helps promote and support all educational programs; provides state-of-the-art equipment and facilities; and funds student scholarships. “The EWC Celebrity Golf Tournament has become a fun and essential annual event that supports Edward Waters College students,” said Assistant Vice President of Institutional Advancement Wanda Willis. “Thanks to the generous support of many, we are able to make a significant difference in the ability of students to access higher education.”
SINGING EWC’S PRAISES Edward Waters College partnered with the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra to present “Baby Boomers – The Music of the ‘60s” for the College’s biggest fundraiser. The 14th Annual Fine Arts Scholarship Benefit Concert was held February 21, 2016 in the Jacoby Hall of the Times-Union Center Performing Arts Center. The Edward Waters College Fine Arts Scholarship Benefit Concert is held every year in the Times-Union Performing Arts Center. All of the proceeds from the concert go toward funding scholarships for Edward Waters College. More than 96-percent of our students depend on financial aid to finance their education.
BIG STORIES OF 2015-2016
Assistant Math Professor Booker Hill driving Dr. Nathaniel Glover during the EWC American Education Week Celebration parade.
EWC’S ACCREDITATION SUCCESSFULLY REAFFIRMED The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) reaffirmed Edward Waters College for another 10 years. The announcement was made during the 2015 SACSCOC annual meeting being held in Houston, Texas December 5-8, 2016.
The institution 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 site visit by the SACSCOC On-Site Commission.
“We are delighted to hear the news and know it comes as a result of a lot of hard work,” said Edward Waters College President Dr. Nathaniel Glover. “Our reaffirmation strengthens our commitment to educate the next generation of global leaders.” The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges is the regional body for the accreditation of degree-granting higher education institutions in the Southern states. Edward Waters College is accredited to award degrees by the SACSCOC for the next 10 years. Part of the reaffirmation process included preparing an extensive Compliance Certification Report which documents the commitment and compliance to the SACSCOC Principles of Accreditation.
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Dr. Anna Hammond, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, led and organized the reaffirmation process on campus.
The award was presented to Dr. Nathaniel Glover by Harry Frisch, founder of Beaver Street Fisheries, Inc.
SOLID AS A ROCK
Edward Waters College President Dr. Nathaniel Glover has been named the 2016 recipient of the 18th annual Thompson S. Baker “Solid as a Rock” Award presented by the Junior Achievement of North Florida. The award was given during the Junior Achievement Hall of Fame ceremony March 8, 2016.
The “Thompson S. Baker ‘Solid as a Rock’ Award” is given to an individual who has influenced business and education in the Jacksonville community. The award recognizes individuals who have dedicated themselves to bettering our community through leadership, hands-on involvement and philanthropic deeds. Since 1999, this annual award has been named for Thompson S. Baker, the founder of Florida Rock Industries. On April 11, 1995, Dr. Nathaniel Glover, Jr. made history by being elected as the first African American sheriff in Florida in more than 100 years, since Reconstruction. He served two-terms and retired from
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the Jacksonville Sheriff ’s Office on June 30, 2003. Dr. Nathaniel Glover is a 1966 graduate of Edward Waters College where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Science. He later earned a Master of Education Degree from the University of North Florida (UNF). Dr. Glover is a graduate of the 130th Session of the FBI National Academy and a graduate of the 1989 class of Leadership Jacksonville. President Glover has been presented with Honorary Doctorate of Law Degrees from both EWC and UNF. As the 29th president of Florida’s first private college, Dr. Nathaniel Glover brings a plethora of experience as a highly-respected leader, community servant and accomplished advocate for higher education. Since his permanent appointment in February 2011, he has continued to further the vision of transforming EWC into a dynamic and diverse learning-centered community focused on academic excellence, research and bettering humanity.
COMMERCE ON CAMPUS Edward Waters College hosts the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce As a proud member of the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce, Edward Waters College hosted the annual Board of Governors meeting on March 30, 2016. The event was held from in the foyer of the AdamsJenkins Sports and Music Complex. EWC students served as greeters which gave them the opportunity to meet with CEOs and business owners. Guests had the opportunity to network, tour the campus and learn more about Edward Waters College’s academic program. The Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce is a membership organization dedicated to meeting the needs of the business community by fostering economic opportunity and a favorable business climate. Edward Waters College believes in the organization’s mission and is excited to facilitate a networking event that benefits the community.
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Pictured from Left to Right: Florida Representative Mia Jones, District 13; Florida Senator Audrey Gibson, District 9; Patricia Medlock, Interim Northeast Regional Managing Director for the Department of Children and Families, Vicki Abrams, Assistant Secretary of Operations for the Department of Children and Families; Larry West, Vice President of Case Management for Family Support Services of North Florida; Dr. John Assi, Clinic Director; Marie Heath, Director of the Schell Sweet Community Resource Center; Marybeth Tita, Chief Financial Officer for United Healthcare
EWC OPENS CAMPUS-BASED COMMUNITY CLINIC
Edward Waters College, the City of Jacksonville and the Department of Families and Children came together September 30, 2016 to celebrate the grand opening of the Schell Sweet Community Health Clinic. The clinic will serve EWC faculty, staff, and students; as well as the surrounding community.
“We are delighted to open this clinic and be able to offer medical care in addition to the many services that are already available through the Schell Sweet Community Resource Center,” said Schell Sweet Community Resource Center Director, Marie Heath. The grand opening ceremony included a program, ribbon-cutting, clinic tours and a reception. Speakers included City of Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry, EWC Vice President Dr. Anna Hammond, Paul DiLorenzo of Casey Family Programs and Clinic Director Dr. John Assi. “This clinic is important to our entire community, since so many children and families are facing health
challenges because of lack of transportation and lack of income,” said Department of Children and Families Interim Regional Director Pattie Medlock. “A large number of people in this area have either been going to an emergency room for treatment, which costs both them and our community significantly more money, or deferring health care entirely. We predict the Schell Sweet Community Health Clinic will significantly improve the health of the people in these neighborhoods. As a result, those neighborhoods will be stronger.” The 4,600 square foot facility includes a reception area, seven exam rooms, a laboratory, conference room and two doctor offices. The Schell Sweet Community Resource Center at EWC has provided senior wellness programs and services to the Jacksonville community since 1999. Through unique partnerships with more than 25 service providers and the City of Jacksonville more than 10,000 people have been assisted annually through this community center.
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LIVING LEGENDS HONORED DURING AMRERICAN EDUCATION WEEK The last survivor of the Rosewood massacre was one of six living legends honored by Edward Waters College during the institution’s American Education Week (AEW) ceremony held Wednesday, November 18th. President Nathaniel Glover joined the campus and community to recognize Mrs. Mary Hall Daniels, the last Rosewood survivor; Mr. Sollie Mitchell, civil rights activist who worked with A. Philip Randolph to organize the March on Washington; Mr. Lloyd Pearson, voter registration advocate and NAACP representative; Mr. Joe Tillman, President of the Buffalo Soldiers Historical Society; Bishop Rudolph McKissick, Sr., Pastor Emeritus of Bethel Baptist Institutional Church; Mrs. Estelle McKissick, long-time Jacksonville educator; and Bishop Adam J. Richardson, Jr., the 115th Bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. “It is important for our students to learn from these pioneers whose sacrifices and contributions to society make them living legends,” said EWC President, Dr. Nathaniel Glover. “It also inspires and shows them that if they work hard enough, they could become living legends as well.” American Education Week was created in 1921 by the National Education Association and American Legion over a national concern about illiteracy. It is observed the week before Thanksgiving every year to honor students, teachers, education support professionals, parents and community members who help students succeed. The AEW celebration began with a campus parade prior to the ceremony.
EWC BECOMES PART OF A GLOBAL ART INSTALLATION Edward Waters College (EWC) became part of a global discussion on deforestation when it participated in “The Blue Trees” project January 18, 2016 during the MLK Day of Service. EWC students joined world-renowned artist, Konstantin Dimopoulos to color the tree trunks on campus blue. This project has been hosted in London, Singapore, Vancouver, Seattle and Houston as part of a world-wide conversation about deforestation and its global impact. “Every minute the planet loses natural forests at the rate of 50 soccer fields per minute. This art installation brings awareness to this global problem,” said Dimopoulos. Dimopoulos colors the trunks with biologically-safe, water-based ultramarine mineral pigment. The trees will gradually revert back to their natural state within six-months. EWC partnered with Greenscape of Jacksonville, Inc. and Wells Fargo for the project. Greenscape of Jacksonville, Inc. is a non-profit organization founded over 40-years ago to enrich Jacksonville through planting, protecting and promoting trees.
LEADING BY EXAMPLE PRESIDENT’S LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE Dr. Nathaniel Glover shares his leadership experience with the local communtiy and campus through his leadership seminars. During the workshops, Dr. Glover pulls from his personal experences to teach others effective leadership skills to meet the difficult challenges of today’s economy and business world. Dr. Glover’s leadership training courses guides attendees to fulfill their maximum potential through training in areas like: team building, strategic planning, and decision making. Dr. Glover’s leadership seminar also highlights valuable insights that he uses regularly on campus and in his many community service roles.
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Enrollment Management
STUDENTS FIRST The EWC Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management top priority is to ensure that our students continue to be the institution’s top priority. The number of applicants to the college continues to sharply rise. To date, 3521 applications have been received compared to 2915 applications at this same time last year. Due to the increase in applicants, the college is projecting an increase in student enrollment for the Fall 2016 semester. The Black Male College Explorers program continues to flourish, getting over 40 middle and high school students ready for college. The Civil Citation program funded by the Department of Juvenile Justice has served over 32 youth who have run afoul of the law. Students who successfully complete this program has their records expunged. The Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management also formed a partnership with the Community Rehabilitation Center where we serve the campus and community with HIV education and provide testing. This initiative is funded by a three-year $300,000 federal grant. More than 500 students sought assistance through the Department of Career Services this year. Career Service counselors assist students throughout their internships and provide preperation for job placement in their areas of study. Partnerships have been forged with several companies and corporations expanding employment opportunities for ours students. More
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than 40 companies were represented during our annual Career Fair held April 19th. A clothing closet was opened for students this year. This closet provides students with the appropriate attire they may need as they advance in their academic programs. This year, over 200 students were able to dress for success through this service. Many students were even provided with their first suit/dress through this initiative. The Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management also has established a strong counseling outreach program that has served 340 students this year. Students were provided with stress and anger management, relationship and family counseling, suicide prevention, drugs and alcohol abuse assistance, and disability accommodations. The number of students awarded fincancial aid more than doubled this year. The Office of Financial Aid distributed 307 award letters compared to only 139 the prior year. This is a 120% increase to an area that directly and positively impacts students.
The Edward Waters College Student Support Services (SSS) Program brought back the top prize in the Florida Association of Education Opportunities Program Personnel (FAEOPP) Student Leadership Conference. The theme of this year’s debate competition was “A Call to Action,” where topics including changing minor drug charges from a misdemeanor to a civic citation and the “Black Lives Matter” movement were discussed. The EWC SSS debate team will now represent the FAEOPP at the regional SSS/McNair debate competition. The goal of SSS is to increase retention and graduation rates and facilitate the process of transition from one level of higher education to the next. Pictured from Left to Right: Alain Louis Baptiste, Demetrius Smith, Andre Stevens, II, Jacob Thomas, and Miguel Bean
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SPARKS FLY FOR STUDENTS DURING SUMMER CO-OP PROGRAM The Jacksonville Electric Authority (JEA) announced the successful completion of its 2015 JEA Summer Co-Op Program which included four Edward Waters College students. The three month exercise enables students to gain real work experience, develop new skills while refining others, and benefit from experts who assisted as they gained hands-on training that shed light on their career options.
“Here at JEA, we take pride in all of our projects,” said Emerging Workforce Strategies Manager, Patricia Sams. “And because of the students each year who make the Summer Co-Op Program so great, we now have something else to be proud of.” The Class of 2015 represented more than 10 countries and included students from colleges and universities stretching from Nashville, Tennessee to Miami, Florida. Interns also had the opportunity to build up the community and give back through several service projects. This summer’s students helped build homes for HabiJax and cared for children with special needs through the Angelwood Center. The program concluded with an end of summer presentation made by every student to the JEA Summer Leadership Team. “I really enjoyed the leadership they offered,” said Edward Waters College student and second year co-op participant, Brittany Wiseman. “I’m thrilled that God opened this door for me.” EWC students Anquinette Calhoun, Kalima Simmons, Spencer Smith and Brittany Wiseman participated in this year’s JEA Summer Co-Op Program.
STUDENT SUCCESSES ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE CELEBRATED DURING 2016 HONORS CONVOCATION Edward Waters College recognized hundreds of students for their outstanding academic achievements at Academic Honors Convocation on March 23. Hundreds were acknowledged for maintaining a GPA of 3.0 or higher in 2015 Spring, Summer and Fall semesters, and were given certificates of achievement to commemorate their accomplishments. Students on the President’s List, those who maintained a 4.0 GPA, were additionally awarded medallions for their dedication to scholastic excellence. Dr. TaKeia Anthony, Assistant Professor of History, served as the keynote speaker for the event. Dr. Anthony applauded the on-going challenges that come with achieving academic and personal success, and she encouraged each student to continue doing it. Academic Honors Convocation is an annual ceremony coordinated by the Division of Academic Affairs
ATHLETICS
JACKSONVILLE CLASSIC
HOMETOWN SHOWDOWN Two of Jacksonville’s private colleges came together on the gridiron for the “Jacksonville Classic,” an inner-city rivalry that both institutions hope becomes an annual event. The Jacksonville University (JU) Dolphins hosted the EWC Tigers for the big game October 17. JU plays in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) and EWC plays in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), but both teams have met on the football field once before in 2002. Both teams had strong support from their alumni, faculty, staff and students. The Dolphins and Tigers Marching Bands also performed at half-time. JU won the game 49-28.
JU President Tim Cost and Dr. Nathaniel Glover
EWC NAMED A NAIA CHAMPION OF CHARACTER
EWC HAS THREE NAIA SCHOLAR TEAMS
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics named Edward Waters College one of the institutions to receive the 2014-15 Five Star Champions of Character Institution Award.
The Edward Waters College Department of Athletics is pleased to report that three of the institution’s sports programs earned the distinction of “NAIA Scholar Teams” for the 2014-2015 academic year. Every year the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) offers the academic award based on a team’s cumulative grade point average (GPA) rather than on individual classroom performance.
Each school is graded on a scorecard. Institutions earned points based on exceptional student-athlete grade point averages and by obtaining zero ejections during competition throughout the course of the academic year. Edward Waters College received a total of 84 points. The award is granted through the NAIA’s Character Advisory Committee. The NAIA Champions of Character program creates an environment in which every NAIA student-athlete, coach, official and spectator is committed to the true spirit of competition through the five tenants: integrity, respect, responsibility, sportsmanship and servant leadership. One-hundred and seventy institutions were named Five-Star Champions of Character Institutions during the 2014-2015 school year.
EWC’s golf. women’s cross country and women’s outdoor track and field teams earned the honor. For a team to be considered, it must have a minimum 3.0 GPA average (on a 4.0 scale) as defined by the institution. The team’s GPA average must include all varisity student-athletes who are certified to play. The golf team earned the highest GPA with a 3.49. The women’s outdoor track and field team earned a 3.35, and the women’s cross country team earned a 3.25. The NAIA named 1,502 “Scholar Teams” for the 2014-2015 school year.
EWC 150TH ANNIVERSARY KICK-OFF Edward Waters College kicked-off its 150th anniversary with a balloon release and celebratory cake-cutting during a Sesquicentennial Celebration January 20, 2016. President Nathaniel Glover, EWC faculty, staff, students and alumni gathered to honor the rich history of Florida’s oldest historically black college and private institution of higher learning. There were spirited performances by the Triple Threat Marching Band and EWC Concert Choir. The program also concluded with the release of 150 biodegradable purple an orange balloons and a cake-cutting. EWC’s 150th Anniversary Celebration will continue with events throughout the year.
150TH FOUNDERS’ DAY CONVOCATION In recognition of Edward Waters College’s 150th Anniversary, Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry issued a proclamation declaring April 6, 2016 as “Edward Waters College Day.” EWC celebrated the Founders’ Day Convocation that Wednesday
in the Adams-Jenkins Sports and Music Complex. The ceremony featured a special performance by American Idol Season 14 finalist, Tyanna Jones, who sang the national anthem. A Founders’ Day Oratorical Competition and Ice Cream Social with Dr. Glover was also held during the day-long celebration.
EWC SESQUICENTENNIAL LIVE OAK TREE DEDICATION EWC President, Dr. Nathaniel Glover, received a proclamation and key to the city of Live Oak, Florida during a Sesquicentennial Tree Planting held in the John H. Hale Community Park Saturday, April 16. The tree planting was organized by the EWC National Alumni Association (EWCNAA) to commemorate the location of the institution’s first campus when it was established in 1866.
Grants To further its mssion, Edward Waters College solicits grants and contracts from governmental and private sources. Here is a list of the grant funded projects awarded to Edward Waters Colleve during the 2015 Fiscal Year.
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Financial Summary Thousands
Change in Net Assets-Surplus(Deficit) $2,824
$3,000
$2,000
$1,365 $949
$1,250
$1,000
$440
$163 $-
FY 2009
FY 2010
FY 2011
FY 2012
FY 2013
FY 2014
FY 2015
$(1,000)
$(2,000)
$(3,000)
$(4,000)
$(4,025)
$(5,000)
The college’s continuous steady and consistent improvements in the College’s financial operating results have led to operating surpluses over the last five (5) years.
Unrestricted Net Assets less Plant Plus Debt Thousands
$1,996
$1,814
$2,000 $1,500 $1,000 $500 $-
FY 2009
FY 2010
FY 2011
FY 2012
$(500)
FY 2013
FY 2014
FY 2015
$(435) $(860)
$(1,000)
$(800)
$(1,353)
$(1,500) $(2,000) $(2,500)
$(2,367)
The College’s financial responsibility test remains in compliance with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on College. The trends over the first few years indicate the college’s efforts in driving down the negative $2.4M to an upward swing within the last two (2) years to over $1.8M.
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Composite Score-(Max 3.0-Min. 1.5) 2.5
2.3 2.1 1.9
2.0
1.9
1.7 1.5 1.5
1.0 0.7 0.5
-
FY 2009
FY 2010
FY 2011
FY 2012
FY 2013
FY 2014
FY 2015
The Composite Score is required by the Department of Education to pass the financial responsibility test with a minimum score of 1.5 and a maximum score of 3.0 in order to remain in compliance with Title IV regulations. The College has over 96% of students relying on financial aid to attend the institution. The College has demonstrated strong compliance with the Department of Education composite score eligibility to participate in the financial aid program with a 1.9 score as of FY 2015.
Thousands
Growth of Unrestricted Net Assets $19,781
$20,000 $16,796
$18,000 $16,000 $14,000
$19,932
$13,184
$13,438
$14,020
$14,429
$12,000 $10,000 $8,000 $6,000 $4,000 $2,000 $-
FY 2009
FY 2010
FY 2011
FY 2012
FY 2013
FY 2014
FY 2015
The College has increased its growth in unrestricted net assets under my leadership since FYs 2011-2015 by 42 % and 51 % since FY 2009. The College’s ability to over come years of deficits had a significant impact towards the unrestricted balance growth trending upward.
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Thousands
Growth of Total Net Assets $25,000 $21,051
$20,102 $20,000
$22,499
$22,301
$17,278
$16,813 $15,914
$15,000
$10,000
$5,000
$-
FY 2009
FY 2010
FY 2011
FY 2012
FY 2013
FY 2014
FY 2015
The College’s growth in overall net assets increased by 34 % since FY 2009. However, since FY 2011 the increased by 30 %. The College’s increase in net assets overall are as a result of improvements in unrestricted and restricted operations.
Cohort Default Rate(30% or Less Compliance) 35.0%
32.6%
30.0%
24.8%
25.8% 23.6%
25.0%
23.1% 20.7%
20.0% 15.0% 10.0% 5.0% 0.0%
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
The college has focused its attention regarding its cohort default rate that requires the College to have at least a 30% rate or less to remain in compliance. If the rate is over 30% for three years or 40% in one year the college will not remain in the loan program or go on reimbursement. The loan program is a critical source of funds for students to attend college. The College has reduced the 2013 cohort default rate from 2009 of 32.6% to 2013 of 23.1%. This represents a significant accomplishment in reducing the rate by 9.5% in over 4 years. Currently the College is projecting its 2014 cohort default rate to be 20.7%.
2015-2016
EWC HONOR ROLL OF DONORS
$100,000 - $999,999
The Bethel Church Saint Mathew Baptist Church African Methodist Episcopal Church (AMEC) Black History Committee of Orange County, Inc. J. Wayne Weaver Mark Lamping – Jacksonville Jaguars Foundation St. Stephens A.M.E. Church Bishop Adam Richardson, Jr. W.W. & Eloise D. Gay Foundation Dr. Dean Goldsby AME Church Connectional Lay Organization Jacksonville Jaguars Foundation Patriots Transportation Holding, Inc. John D. Baker, II University of Florida Health - Jacksonville Southeast Atlantic Capital, LLC Booker T. Hill The Donald McGraw Foundation, Inc. Hubert W. Gill, CPA The Haskell Company Economy Dentures Management Services, LLC Drs. Champak & Meena Panchal George Dandelake Rev. Elizabeth Yates Master’s Domain Church of God In Christ Dr. W. Dean Goldsby, Sr. Beaver Street Foundation, Inc. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church Ray Grimsley Dr. Anna Hammond Omega Psi Phi Conclave Dr. Marvin Grant Pam Paul Jacksonville Transportation Authority H. Alvin Green Scholarship Fund Robert Spohrer K & G Construction Adecco Group North America Rev. Henry Elmore Green, Jr. A.Phillip Randolph Institute Michael Huyghue & Associates, LLC Bethel Missionary Baptist Church Greg Lebb Roy L. Campbell Thompson Hospitality Services Southside Baptist Church Michael J. Ward State Farm Insurance – Gene B. Colman Eleventh Episcopal District Lay Organization ILA Local 1408 Scholarship Fund Mr. & Mrs. Hap Stein The Law Office of Robert Gibson, PA Black Knight Financial Services Rev. Henry T. Rhim The Winestock Foundation Monica Armster Rainge Rev. R. B. Holmes CoRest Properties, LLC LeRoy Smith, Sr. FLA Jax Club Leon E. Gonzalez Edward Waters College Jacksonville Alumni American Honda Motors Company Association Fred D. Franklin, Jr. Verna J. Johnson L. Elaine Stallings Debra Lewis Demetria Merritt-Bell Allen Land Group, Inc. Betty Carley Katherine B. Ashley, CPA, PA Gunster Law Firm Edwards & Ragartz, PA St. Philip’s Episcopal Church Dr. Freddie Groomes-McLendon Anonymous Dr. Bruce Taylor William Crumel, Jr. Foundation NFFRFA Doug Milne Scholarship Foundation, Rev. & Mrs. Clifton Riley Inc.
$25,000 - $99,999
$1,000 - $2,499
$10,000 - $24,999
$5,000 – 9,999
$2,500 - $4,999
$500 - $999
East Conference Lay Organization of the AME Church Master’s Domain Church of God in Christ Jimmie L. Scott Ron Townsend Joseph Murgo Edward & Beryla Johnson West Jacksonville COGIC Joyce A. Williams Blessings Susan Carmichael St. Paul AME Church Dayspring Baptist Church Billy Mims United Healthcare Community Plan Ozzie & Edith Hick Emancipation Proclamation Sheila Seabrooks-Williams First AME Church of Palm Coast, Inc. Rev. Michael Mitchell Ms. Connie Richardson Dr. Rosa Simmons Ted Pappas Northern Florida Recruiting and Consulting Services, Inc. Charles Spencer Rev. Ronnie Clark William &Betty Cody Foundation, Inc.
$100 - $499
The Florentino Group TRANE Chenesia Brock Dr. Frederick Harper Randolph Mitchell Sylvia Briley Damaris M’Mworia Willie McCullough Dr. Marie Snow Rev. Jacqueline Dowdy Madaris Entertainment Greater Grant Memorial AME Church Patricia McGeathey
Dr. Francis Ikeokwu Summerset Assisted Living River Regions Human Services, Inc. East Conference Lay Organization of the AME Church Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. – Jacksonville Alumnae Chapter Allied Barton Security Services Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. – Gamma Rho Omega Chapter Women of Color Cultural Foundation, Inc. Ellis Rowe Cruise Planners, Inc. Links, Inc. – Bold City Chapter Jack & Jill of America, Inc. – Jacksonville Chapter The Book Exchange The Links, Inc.- Jacksonville Chapter The Links, Inc. – Bold City Chapter North Florida OB-GYN – St. Vincent’s Four Division Dr. Kenneth Jones SCLC of Jacksonville, Inc. Dr. Phyllis Walker Barbara McNeely-Bouie Brian Seymour Millicent Knight LaShonda Holloway Joseph & Nellie Henry Linnie Finley Betty J. Carter Petero Kwirzera Holmes-Glover-Solomon Funeral Directors, Inc. Dr. Alvin White Danette McQueen Eric Daniel Johnson Thaddeus Bell International Longshoremen Verona Mitchell Sallie Robinson-Ponder Greater Faith Christian Academy, Inc. Otto Strickland, Jr. Naomi Strickland Alma Jean Brown
Willis I. Simmons Dale Fields Earl L. Lumpkins, Sr. Jimmie L. Myers Patricia Bradley Bell Coney Funeral Home, Inc. Ruby Hill Dr. Frederick Harper Wanda Willis
Up to $99
James Pierce Pauline Davis Emmy Cerveny DJ Morgen Susan Woods Flora W. Bonner Epicurean II Social Club Latanya Renee Maynard Cheryl Camardo DeWitt Scott Debra Bailey Dennis Tinye Dawkins Homer & Alpha Brannon Ronald Galvin Patricia B. Lewis Zelda F. Jones Samuel B. Thomas Lucille McCoy Gwendolyn J. Coleman Jasmine Tucker Marcia M. Dunlap Esther Snowden Brenda McRae Wright
If you provided a contribution to the college during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015 and your name is not listed, please accept our apology for the oversight. If you have any questions please contact: Office of Institutional Advancement Edward Waters College 1658 Kings Road Jacksonville, FL 32209 904-470-8253
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Edward Waters College President’s Annual Report 2015-2016
WRITERS AND CONTRIBUTERS Writer: Dee Russell, Coordinator of Public Relations Designer: Dee Russell Contributing Editors: Dr. Anna Hammond, Executive Vice President /COO Wanda Willis, Assistant Vice President of Institutional Advancement Anita Walton, Director of Development and Alumni Affairs Dee Russell Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management Division of Institutional Advancement Division of Business and Finance Division of Academic Affairs Division of Athletics Photographers: Dee Russell Eric Daniel Johnson, Director of Public Relations for the EWC National Alumni Association
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