The Division of Academic Affairs at Edward Waters University is devoted to serving as an exemplary academic division committed to fostering quality education, scholarship, research and service through involved, innovative, and informed faculty and staff.
Our faculty is committed to providing students an educational experience conducive to scholarly pursuits, preparation for leadership roles in the workplace, society and the world, and lifelong learning in a technologically advanced, complex global society.
Our students will become intentional learners with the ability to integrate knowledge across fields, experiences, and levels of learning; formulate and ask complex questions; understand and interrelate among global communities; and engage with a diverse civic society.
Our mission is to create and provide a stimulating and supportive learning environment for our students that is enriched with expansive opportunities to engage them in intentional learning for academic and lifelong success as leaders who can and will make a difference globally. Our ongoing goal is to be in a continual state of improving the academic standards and competitiveness of the University.
The Academic Affairs area is responsible for the administration of the academic programs. Academic administrators, faculty and staff work collectively and collaboratively to facilitate the mission of the University through its delivery of effective twenty-first century instruction and quality academic support services. Faculty, staff, and administrators demonstrate and promote high academic standards and expectations through leadership, scholarship, research, and public service.
The Edward Waters University undergraduate majors, minors, and concentrations are organized within five academic departments. The departments are:
• Business Administration • Communications • Criminal Justice • Science and Mathematics • Social and Behavioral Sciences
The requirements for each major, minor, and concentration are described in the University Catalog.
Edward Waters University’s Undergraduate Journal on Research Across The Disciplines is an interdisciplinary refereed journal with an emphasis on research across the disciplines. Select writings are reviewed by a peer reviewed editorial staff, which selects the best critical articles among the genres in research across the disciplines by scholars on a local, national, and international colleges and universities. Manuscripts are accepted throughout the year but must be received before the May and December publication release dates. Manuscripts can be in the Modern Language Association standard document style or the American Psychological Association (APA) format, and should not exceed 25 pages in length—not including tables, graphs, figures, and references—and typed double spaced in 12 point font Times New Roman. However, exceptions may be made for stellar quality. Submissions can be submitted for publication consideration to Dr. Monique L. Akassi at M.Akassi@ewc.edu as an attachment. Manuscripts should be original and not submitted to other journals. Manuscripts should include a short bio, cover letter, and contact information.
Edward Waters University’s HBCU Journal On Research Initiatives is published twice per year in January and August by Edward Waters University, care of Dr. Monique L. Akassi, Chief Editor 1658 Kings Road Jacksonville, Florida 32209.Subscriptions and copies can be purchased via online, bookstores, and/or via email at M.Akassi@ewc.edu. Single copies are available as an annual subscription and can also be obtained. Allprofits will go towards the annual academicconference on HBCU Conference on UndergraduateResearch Initiatives.Edward Waters University’s Call for Manuscripts:Edward Waters University’s HBCU Journal On Research Initiatives is an interdisciplinary peer reviewed referee journal with an emphasis on research initiatives in Historically Black Colleges and Universities across the disciplines.
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Honor Societies
Alpha Lambda Delta
ALPHA LAMBDA DELTA HONOR SOCIETY National Honor Society for First-Year Students
Edward Waters University is proud to announce the approval to charter a chapter of this prestigious honor society on our campus. This organization was founded in 1924 by Maria Leonard, the Dean of Women at the University of Illinois. Alpha Lambda Delta (ALD) recognizes first-year students with a minimum 3.5 GPA their first semester who are also ranked in the top twenty percent of their class. This organization has continued to be innovative and responsive in recognizing the academic excellence of freshmen students by providing Senior Certificates and the Maria Leonard Senior Book Award since 1939, offering leadership conferences since 1978, recognizing outstanding chapters with the Order of the Torch Award since 1989, and recognizing the Outstanding Advisor of the Year since 1990.Currently, this organization has chapters at 280 campuses in the United States. The National organization is governed by a National Council which is located in Fairport, New York. There are over 1 million lifetime members with over 25,000 to 30,000 being inducted annually.
MEMBERSHIP ELIGIBILITY
Be enrolled full-time at an institution that has an active chapter of Alpha Lambda Delta
Earned a 3.5 grade point average or higher your first semester or first year
Potential candidates receive an invitation for membership from the Chapter Advisor
MEMBERSHIP FEES
National lifetime membership fees are $25. In addition, your local chapter usually charges local dues to pay operating expenses (mailings, refreshments, service projects, and local scholarships.
Alpha Kappa Mu
The Alpha Kappa Mu National Honor Society is an American collegiate honor society that recognizes academic excellence in all disciplines. AKM was founded at Tennessee A & I College (now known as Tennessee State University) in Nashville, Tennessee on November 26, 1937.The purpose of this organization is noted as promoting high scholarship; encourages sincere and zealous endeavor in all fields of knowledge and service; to cultivate a high order of personal living; and to develop an appreciation for scholarship and scholarly endeavor in others. Juniors, seniors, and graduate students are permitted to join with a minimum GPA of 3.3 and ranked in the upper 10 percent of the class. Students elected for membership in this organization should exemplify good character and exhibit the potential for leadership and service. This organization currently has 67 active chapters with over 91,990. AKM is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies which serves as the nation’s only certifying agency for college and university honor societies. For additional information please contact the Campus Advisor, Dr. Felicia Wider-Lewis or Dr. Andrea Cummings (904) 47081
MEMBERSHIP IN ALPHA KAPPA MU
Membership categories consist of collegiate, alumni, local honorary, and life members.
Members are elected from a list of those scholastically eligible and approved by the chapter advisor and an affirmative vote by the majority of chapter members present at a regular meeting.
Students eligible to be elected as undergraduate members must be:
registered as full-time, and in good standing with the institution at which the chapter is located
at least a junior in a degree-program, and has completed 50 percent of the requirements for graduation
has a minimum grade-point average of 3.3, when A=4
is ranked in the upper 10 percent of the class
exemplifies good character
exhibits the potential for leadership and service
Alpha Chi
ALPHA CHI HONOR SOCIETY NATIONAL COLLEGE HONOR SOCIETY Florida Kappa, Region III
Alpha Chi National College Honor Society was founded to promote and recognize academic excellence among college and university students across the disciplines on February 22, 1922.Its purpose was to encourage a spirit of service and leadership, and to nurture the foundation of character that strengthens effective scholarship.Alpha Chi is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies and is a coeducational honor society. Students accepted as members represent the top ten percent of their class form across the disciplines.There are over 300 chapters, located across the United States with approximately 10,000 members being inducted annually. Students accepted for membership into this prestigious honor society benefit from the opportunities to attend lectures, forums, debates, and events that cultivate the scholarly community; leadership and service opportunities, interactions and networking with other high achieving students; and a rich source of scholarship and financial rewards. For additional information, please contact Academic Affairs 904-470-8135.
MEMBERSHIP IN ALPHA CHI
ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible for membership you must be in the top 10 percent of juniors or seniors for consideration.
HOW TO APPLY
Students can not apply, they must be invited for membership by the faculty advisor for the chapter.
MEMBERSHIP FEE TO JOIN
The fee is $55 for a lifetime national membership. Chapters may add additional fees to help fund events and subsidize convention attendance.
Phase One Instructions
In accordance with the advisement of the State of Florida and the City of Jacksonville authorities, EWU Administration has scheduled EWU staff the phased return to normal on-campus operations, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday beginning Monday, July 6, 2020. EWU faculty will return to campus on August 6, 2020.
As we transition back to campus, we ask for your patience, understanding, adaptability and flexibility, as this is a new experience for us all. It is imperative that all faculty, staff and students actively commit to adhering to the new processes that will be implemented to ensure the safety and wellbeing for one another, our families and our communities. It starts with each one of us and I believe together as a team we can rise to the challenge.
Consideration will be given for the implementation of alternative work arrangements for those employees who fall within the following parameters. These self-identified individuals are asked to contact the Office of Human Resources as soon as possible via email at humanresources@ewc.edu for further instructions:
Aged 65 and above
Pre-existing health conditions
Pregnancy
Chronic medical conditions or immunocompromised conditions that may prohibit their immediate return to on-campus work.
As previously communicated, EWU is continuing to adhere to all recommended regulations and guidelines from government authorities related to the containment of COVID-19. As an attempt to ensure safety, we will be distributing personal protection equipment (PPE) along with cleaning/sanitization supplies to all faculty and staff for the purpose of minimizing cross-contamination and maintaining individual work space in between Sodexo scheduled cleaning protocols. Laptops and webcams will also be assigned to support on-campus virtual meetings during this process. Employees are required to wear their ID badges and should contact the IT Helpdesk via support@ewc.eduto obtain an ID badge prior to July 6, 2020. All employees are required to properly wear the face mask provided by EWU or pre-approved face masks covering the nose and mouth when on campus. Masks are not required when the employee is in the office alone.
ALL employees are asked to respect this process. Employees resistant to complying with wearing face masks and all other precautionary protocols will be sent home. We have proactively implemented several preventative measures outlined below.
Preventative measures currently in place include:
Utilizing no-touch thermometers to check for existing fevers.
Deep cleaning and Sanitization Protocols: We have implemented deep cleaning and disinfection protocols for the entire campus community. These protocols will be enforced in addition to our already rigorous sanitization standards in place. Please be advised that Sodexo will need to access your office, so please be prepared to provide access if they do not have keys to your area. To contact cleaning facilities directly, please email cleaning@ewc.edu or call 904-470-8164.
We have placed posters that encourage wearing personal protection equipment (PPE), social distancing, staying home when sick, cough and sneeze etiquette, and hand hygiene at various building entrances and other workplace areas where they are likely to be seen.
Provided no-touch disposal receptacles for use by employees.
To enforce social distancing, we have altered direct access with employees, continuing with virtual meeting orders, closed bathroom stalls, minimized the elevator use, placed floor marking and provided directional signage to control the movement throughout the campus.
Directed employees to clean their hands often with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60-95% alcohol, or wash their hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Soap and water should be used preferentially if hands are visibly dirty.
Provided soap and water in the workplace. We have ensured that adequate supplies are maintained.
Best Practices for Personal Health: Human coronaviruses are usually spread from an infected person to others through the air by coughing and sneezing, close personal contact (such as shaking hands), touching an object or surface with the virus on it, then touching your mouth nose or eyes before washing your hands, or (rarely) fecal contamination.
To reduce your risk of infection: Always wear provided masks unless you are in your office space alone. Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands, and avoid close contact with people who are sick. Please refrain from gathering in groups. Please continue to practice appropriate social distancing, 6 feet.
Employee Travel: Travel for faculty and staff is suspended indefinitely, with exceptions authorized by the President & CEO only.
Travel: If any faculty or staff have traveled to any areas (nationally or internationally) where cases have been reported, please immediately notify the University of such. If exposed to the virus, we are asking those individuals to self-isolate as recommended by the CDC, the World Health Organization and the U.S. State Department.
Meetings: Staff and other meetings should be conducted by phone or video conference per the advisement of the area Vice President.
Classes: As of now, EWU requires all summer courses are to be delivered online. As such, students and faculty will remain off-campus.
Lunch: When leaving campus for lunch, please remain mindful of social distancing, proper hygiene and the risks of contracting COVID-19.
The safety and well-being of EWU students, faculty and staff members is our top priority. We are closely monitoring guidance by the CDC, World Health Organization and other public health authorities, taking proper health precautions where warranted. We are also encouraging the college community to take any signs of illness seriously and seek medical attention as needed.
Guidelines for Suspected Illness and When to Stay/Go Home:
Employees who have symptoms of acute respiratory illness are to stay home and not come to work until they are free of fever (100.4° F [37.8° C] or greater using an oral thermometer), signs of a fever, and any other symptoms for at least 24 hours, without the use of fever-reducing or other symptom-altering medicines (e.g. cough suppressants). Employees should notify their supervisor and stay home if they are sick.
Employees who appear to have acute respiratory illness symptoms (i.e. cough, shortness of breath) upon arrival to work or become sick during the day will be sent home immediately to seek medical consultation.
Employees who are well but who have a sick family member at home with COVID-19 should notify their supervisor, the Office of Human Resources, and refer to CDC guidance for how to conduct a risk assessment of their potential exposure.
To protect EWU from COVID-19 while ensuring continuity of operations, all sick employees should stay home and away from the workplace, respiratory etiquette and hand hygiene should be encouraged, and routine cleaning of commonly touched surfaces should be performed regularly.
In the next coming weeks, you will be receiving an influx of information to guide us through this process. We ask that you please utilize it as requested. Please check periodically for updates and information via the University website at www.ewc.edu, campus email, and the University’s social media outlets, as these are the primary means of communication. Further, you may also follow updates from the local news affiliates.
The Edward Waters University administration thanks you for all you are doing to respond to the coronavirus. We will continue to reassess our practices based on developments and will advise you of any changes. Additionally, we encourage all of you to reach out to your immediate supervisor with any questions that may arise. Understandably, this is a time of uncertainty and stress; however, we appreciate your commitment to EWU in the face of these unprecedented challenges.
Telework Instructions
As we transition on Monday, March 23, 2020 to an “Interim Remote Work Period” via a teleworkmodality during this COVID-19 outbreak, we want to ensure that the intentions and expectations of performance and productivity are clearly communicated to all faculty and staff of Edward Waters University (EWU). Working from home does not constitute time-off or a relaxed work ethic. Rather, Telework is executing the same work obligations, but in an alternative location.
Remote working is most efficient when employees and supervisors communicate, plan and respond. Therefore, employees approved to work remotely from home on a temporary basis must:
Be equally, if not more intentional, on response time
Answer phones within three (3) rings, unless assisting others
Check and clean voicemails regularly; adjust voicemails greetings appropriately
Continue to use prompt and courteous EWU greetings when answering calls/emails
Read and reply to emails on a heightened level for continuity and seamless process management
Be prepared to meet as normal/as needed via virtual/teleconference meetings per Supervisor direction
Be mindful of background noise
Please understand that as you work from home, consistent communication is critical as email and telecommunication will be the only lifelines between internal and external constituents. Failure to timely respond to directives from your supervisor and/or job related requests for support from students, faculty, staff, and outside business partners and constituencies may constitute non-compliance and result in the use of vacation time. Therefore, ensure your availability and conduct yourself as if present in your on-campus office.
Employees approved to telecommute must have the following items to ensure appropriate functioning of remote work environments include:
Computer or laptop
Internet (Comcast/Xfinity and Spectrum are offering free internet service)
Forwarding land line or cell phone number to receive EWU calls
Access to EWU remote desktop, files (electronic/paper), and other materials necessary for continued workflow
Specific details will be emailed by Mr. David Simfukwe, Director of Information Technology & Telecommunications regarding directions on call forwarding and remote access to campus. Faculty and staff can also contact the IT Help Desk at 904-470-8179, or their immediate supervisor for area related questions and issues.
Please contact the Office of Human Resources for additional questions and/or clarity regarding the Interim Remote Work Report via email at HumanResources@ewc.edu or call 904-470-8237 or 904-470-8230.
Starting September 7, 2021 from 10:00am-1:00pm and occurring the first week of every month EWU students can walk-in &/or make an appointment to secure a time slot for the various workshops offered:
Mondays : Mock Interviews (20 minute increments) -Students should come in dressed with professional attire and a description of the employment opportunity they are preparing for &/or seeking. Practice interviews will take place to help them prepare.
Tuesdays: “Talk Tuesday”- consults will be done with students. They can come into the Career Center for career tests, guidance, questions &/or discussions on career-related topics.
Wednesdays: “Wednesday Writing”- Students will be able to work on resumes, cover letters, portfolios, etc.. at the career center and have them reviewed.
Thursdays: “Teach Me Thursday” – Every first Thursday of the month, a specific topic will be discussed. (i.e. personal development, networking, co-working, benefits of social media within certain career fields, guests will also be requested to speak on various topics as well, etc…)
Fridays: “TGFO” Thank God for Opportunities- New jobs/internship announcements will be posted on the EWU Career website. EWU students can also come into the office to discuss available opportunities as well.
Complete clearance with the Office of Student Accounts.
The Non-refundable $100 Housing Reservation Fee MUST be paid to reserve a room.
Register for Housing with 12 credit hours, YOU MUST HAVE 12 CREDIT HOURS TO KEEP YOUR ROOM RESERVATION.
BE EDUCATED. BE EMPOWERED. RESERVE YOUR SPACE!
Make sure you are financially cleared for the Fall 2021 semester.
Register for Housing with 12 credit hours, YOU MUST HAVE 12 CREDIT HOURS TO KEEP YOUR RESERVATION.
Students must pay a non-refundable $100 Reservation Fee at the EWU Cashier’s Window, online by visiting the Student Account’s page, or over the phone by calling 904-470-8246.
Clear all institution holds. Holds will prevent room assignments.
Check your available financial aid, or other funding sources, to be certain you have enough funding for your educational costs. See your financial aid counselor. Don’t procrastinate!
Communicate with Preferred Roommate about where you will reside – Both must qualify for selected building.
Housing assignments are made on a first come, first serve basis. Incomplete applications will not receive room assignments until all requirements are satisfied.
August 31, 2019 07:00:00 PM
The Edward Waters University Emergency Management Team continues to closely monitor Hurricane Dorian, which is expected to be a Category 4 hurricane upon landfall in Florida.
Due to the easterly trajectory of the storm and its current speed, it has been determined that movement of the remaining on-campus students from their residence halls to the JWJ facility will not occur until further notice. Cafeteria hours will operate regular weekend hours on Sunday, September 1st and adjusted hours for Monday, September 2nd. Brunch will be from 11:00a.m. – 1:00p.m. and dinner will be from 5:00p.m. – 6:00p.m.
Be advised, you will receive official communication from the University via email, social media, the EWU Website, and Tiger Alert throughout the duration of the storm. We will continue to monitor weather conditions and update you accordingly.
The Mission of Residence Life and Housing is to provide a living learning experience that that supports all residential EWU students. We strive to create a safe wholesome living and learning environment that is conducive to the overall development of our students that aids in their academic success, leadership development, positive decision making and responsible citizenship. Services are provided to our students in a friendly, courteous and efficient manner which helps to promote academic success.
Mr. Quentin McBeth
Assistant Director of Housing Operations
904-470-8870
August 16, 2019 10:00am Milne Auditorium
*All incoming Freshmen students are mandated to be in attendance for this occasion. Freshmen female attire is black skirts and white blouse. Male Freshmen attire is black dress pants, white collar shirt and neck tie.
Business Accreditation
Jacksonville, Fla. – Edward Waters University is proud to announce that the Department of Business Administration has been granted the highly esteemed International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) accreditation — a nationally and internationally based accreditation. The Department initiated a relationship with IACBE through membership status. Over the years, the EWU Department of Business Administration has proven itself worthy of this highly sought after status.
“The Department of Business Administration strives to prepare our students for responsible positions in business, industrial, and government entities. This accreditation signifies that we are training our students beyond the basic standards. In addition, we are training our students to be confident, competent, ethical, and responsible business managers and leaders in the today’s society,” said Dr. Francis Ikeokwu, chair of the business department at Edward Waters University. “We will continue to apply our students and push them as they develop and graduate from our program and the University.”
According to their Web site, the IACBE’s accreditation principles are designed to promote and stimulate excellence in business education, and each accreditation principle is linked to one or more characteristics of excellence in business education. IACBE accreditation signifies that the business curriculum and co-curricular experiences provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to function effectively in business and industry. For more information on IACBE visit http://www.iacbe.org.
Edward Waters University has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE) located at 11374 Strang Line Road in Lenexa, Kansas, USA.
The Alpha Kappa Mu National Honor Society is an American collegiate honor society that recognizes academic excellence in all disciplines. AKM was founded at Tennessee A & I College (now known as Tennessee State University) in Nashville, Tennessee on November 26, 1937. The purpose of this organization is noted as promoting high scholarship; encourages sincere and zealous endeavor in all fields of knowledge and service; to cultivate a high order of personal living; and to develop an appreciation for scholarship and scholarly endeavor in others. Juniors, seniors, and graduate students are permitted to join with a minimum GPA of 3.3 and ranked in the upper 10 percent of the class. Students elected for membership in this organization should exemplify good character and exhibit the potential for leadership and service. This organization currently has 67 active chapters with over 91,990. AKM is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies which serves as the nation’s only certifying agency for college and university honor societies. For additional information please contact the Campus Advisor, Dr. Felicia Wider-Lewis or Dr. Andrea Cummings (904) 47081
ALPHA CHI HONOR SOCIETY
