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Dr. DeShanna K. Brown
Vice President for
Institutional Advancement,
Development, Marketing &
Communications
Office: (904) 470-8251

Office Location:
The Susie E. Tolbert House
1665 Pearce Street
Jacksonville, FL 32209

The Office of Institutional Advancement at Edward Waters College builds understanding and support for the higher education enterprise by enhancing the College’s image, involving alumni and other constituencies in pro-active functions, and raising private gift support.

The Institutional Advancement Division’s mission is to develop support among its primary external constituencies, students, alumni, faculty and staff, trustees, parents and community leaders, the AME Church, corporate and foundation organizations, and friends for the College’s vision, goals, programs, and activities. The three central units to the College’s development enterprise are:

  • Institutional Advancement (fundraising, development services, and sponsored programs)
  • College Relations (marketing and communications), and
  • Alumni Affairs.
Resources

Development/Fundraising
Update Profile
Tiger Times – E-Newsletter
Alumni Advisory Council
“All In For EWC” Campaign

Alumni Giving Campaign

Tiger Nation Family & Friends,

Edward Waters College is committed to innovation and taking steps to be bold and audacious towards becoming a “best in class” institution of higher learning.

Time, talent, and treasure are all critical as Florida’s first HBCU continues its Emerging Eminence as a premier liberal arts institution.

As we strive to modernize all aspects of the College, the Office of Institutional Advancement, Development, Marketing, and Communications will be delivering more enriched alumni and donor experiences, resulting in stronger relationships between the College and its constituents.

“LevelUP”, the Annual Giving Campaign for Emerging Eminence will seek to garner philanthropic support from faculty, staff, students, alumni, and friends for unrestricted scholarships. These immediate-impact dollars will provide financial support that allows the College to recruit, retain, and support future leaders, problem solvers, pioneers, educators, and innovators.

By “Leveling Up”, your philanthropy provides support to align resources, innovation, and tools with the talent and tenacity of our EWC Scholars.  Funds raised will directly support unrestricted scholarships.

Unrestricted scholarships create opportunities for EWC Scholars who are underserved and otherwise may not have the resources to obtain a quality college education.

Make your gift today by clicking here and invest in the potential and formidable possibilities that await current and future Tigers!

Communication & Marketing

The Office of Marketing & Communications works to increase awareness and enhance the reputation of EWC. The College’s Marketing and Communications department manages media relations and researches, writes, shares, and broadcasts content across digital and print mediums, showcasing the dynamic and impactful stories about Edward Waters College.  

For the Media

The Office of Institutional Advancement at Edward Waters College is available to respond to inquiries from the news media.


If further assistance is needed, please email m.provan@ewc.edu or call (904) 470-8000 x8250 on weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Eastern Time. On weekends or after hours, news media on deadline may contact the office by calling (904) 314-2295. 

As Edward Waters College is a private college, arrangements must be made in advance to take photographs or shoot video footage. A member of the Communications department must accompany reporters and cameras on campus.

 

Alumni Advisory Council

About the AAC

The IA team recently established the EWC Alumni Advisory Council (AAC), in order to support the mission, values, and philosophy of EWC by building alumni engagement through support of College fundraising and by acting as ambassadors to the alumni community. 

The Council will work closely with the Institutional Advancement Team in an effort to keep all alumni active and to improve the overall alumni experience at Edward Waters College. The AAC will work to establish, maintain, and build mutually beneficial and lifelong connections among alums and, in so doing, strengthen alumni leadership as a College resource.

AAC Goals

  • Develop high-quality programs that are relevant and beneficial to alumni
  • Increase alumni attendance and participation at College sponsored events
  • Connect alumni and students to facilitate pathways to internships and career opportunities
  • Increase alumni giving and retention
  • Build and strengthen institutional loyalty among alumni

AAC Membership

Membership:

  • Open to all EWC alumni
  • Annual dues of $186.60
  • Financially active with a local alumni chapter
  • Applications open annually in January and close in March. Applicants will be notified of appointment in late April or early May.

AAC Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

  • Executive Committee members will serve one-term (4 years), but may serve a maximum of two- terms (8 years)
  • Vote in elections
  • Attend three AAC meetings (quarterly) in person or via conference call
  • Participate in alumni events and initiatives throughout the year

Current AAC Members

Current AAC Members: 

  • Dr. Gloria Pinkney, BA ’74
  • Dr. Charles Moreland, BA ’03
  • Rev. Ronald Williams, BA ’03
  • Kamu Leitner, BA ’09
  • Tomeche Low, BA ’99
  • Alyce Gresham-Bacon, BA ’18
  • James Richardson, BA ’02
  • Opal Bryant, BA ’15

Institutional Advancement Staff

M. Provan
Director of Communications, Marketing & College Relations
Office: (904) 470-8250 | Cell: (904) 314-2295

Office Location:
The Susie E. Tolbert House
1665 Pearce Street
Jacksonville, FL 32209

Mrs. Shauna Watts
Annual Giving & Database Mgr.
Office: (904) 470-8252

Office Location:
The Susie E. Tolbert House
1665 Pearce Street
Jacksonville, FL 32209

August 31, 2019 07:00:00 PM

The Edward Waters College 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 College via email, social media, the EWC 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 EWC 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 College 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 EWC 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 College. “We will continue to apply our students and push them as they develop and graduate from our program and the College.”

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 College 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.

For a listing of accredited programs, click here.