Core Value Statement

Edward Waters College values sustaining the principles of academic excellence, scholarship, research and community service by exemplifying integrity and accountability in our scholarly and human service pursuits.  We dedicate ourselves to sustaining values that uplift and ethical principles that edify as demonstrated by the following directives: 

Christian Principles – Ethics and doctrines predicated on the AME Church theology “GOD our Father, CHRIST our Redeemer, MAN our Brother”.

Excellence – Superiority, eminence, distinction and quality in scholarship, leadership as a citizenship.

Social Responsibility – Embracing a burden of obligation to collective society, both the immediate as well as the global.

Civic Engagement – Dedication to addressing issues of public concern.

Cooperation – Fostering the concept of teamwork as a means to success. 

Customer Service – Employing the Biblical tenant Matthew 7:12; “Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.” 

Professionalism – Practicing proficiency, skill and expertise in all that we undertake.

Student Engagement – Cultivating within our students a thirst for education, a desire for higher level thought processes and a willingness to persevere despite challenges. 

Scholarship – Creating a culture of erudition through a nurturing spirit. 

Diversity – Endeavoring to celebrate the uniqueness of all cultures with appreciation and  understanding.