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Fact Book
2019-2020
ACADEMIC YEAR (AY)
Office of Institutional Planning, Research and Effectiveness
Edward Waters College
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1658 Kings Road
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 470-8197
Message from the President
Greetings and an ardent welcome to the higher educational crown jewel of the ‘First Coast’ of Florida at Edward Waters College (EWC)!
EWC is distinctively the state of Florida’s first independent institution of higher learning as well as Florida’s first institution established for the education of African-Americans. With a distinguished higher education lineage spanning over 150 years, EWC is primed to continue its Emerging Eminence as a premier urban, private, Christian (African Methodist Episcopal – AME), historically black, liberal arts college offering high quality four-year baccalaureate degrees and preparing students holistically to advance in a global society through the provision of an intellectually stimulating academic experience. EWC offers a close-knit, collegial, intellectual community that draws students and faculty scholars from around the world. True to its historic mission, the College’s academic program provides access and opportunity to a high-quality 21st century undergraduate education consisting of a reinvigorated, practical, and engaged liberal arts curriculum buttressed by an array of comprehensive academic services to support high academic scholarship, achievement, and overall student success.
EWC’s liberal arts curriculum is designed to provide students with a program that is rigorous,
inclusive, pragmatic, socially relevant and responsible. As such, EWC is an institution of purposeful
intention that employs its resources and aligns its practices to provide students with an impactful
academic and experiential program of study. The College’s graduates are pioneering leaders,
insatiable learners, critical thinkers, and are highly skilled in navigating new environments,
integrating knowledge from different sources, and becoming agents for positive change in every
sector of our increasingly expanding society and world. Indeed, the glimmer that makes the EWC
jewel shine so brightly is personified in the superlative achievements and accomplishments of the
outstanding students who are the lifeblood of our campus community and whose exploits have our
venerable institution on a forward trajectory towards sustained growth and unprecedented success as
a college of distinction, uniqueness, and longevity.
With your continued dedication and support we will undoubtedly see our aspirant institutional goals come to fruition. Accordingly, I am honored to count you as a member of the EWC community of scholars at this pivotal moment in the storied history of our institution. Even more, I look forward to our collective success as we strive collaboratively to reach beyond our highest heights and be a demonstrable representation of our belief that ‘Working Together Works’!
Again, welcome to the most esteemed Edward Waters College and we look forward, with great anticipation, to providing you with a higher educational experience that is indeed Nulli Secundus—Second to None! TIGER PRIDE!
A. Zachary Faison Jr., J.D. President & CEO
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Contents
Preface............................................................................................................................................. 4 Section I General Information ........................................................................................................ 5
Institutional Profile ...................................................................................................................... 5 History of the College.................................................................................................................. 6 Our Mission ................................................................................................................................. 7 Our Vision ................................................................................................................................... 7 Our Core Values .......................................................................................................................... 7 Strategic Goals 2015-2020 .......................................................................................................... 7 Governance ................................................................................................................................ 11 Accreditations and Affiliations .................................................................................................. 12 Administration ........................................................................................................................... 13
Section II Admissions ................................................................................................................... 14 Section III Student Enrollment Data ............................................................................................. 15 Section IV Degrees Awarded........................................................................................................ 20 Section V Faculty and Staff .......................................................................................................... 22 Section VI Student Financial Aid ................................................................................................. 24 Section VII Facilities .................................................................................................................... 24 Section VIII Athletics ................................................................................................................... 27
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Preface
This is the 2019-2020 edition of the Edward Waters College Fact Book. This publication
presents important facts and statistical information about Edward Waters College.
Most of the information presented in this book is considered to be official data as released to the
various organizations such as IPEDs, ICUF and others. In some instances however, data
presented has been collected from Power Campus our ERP system, EWC website, academic and
non-academic units across the college. Data acquired from other sources are otherwise indicated.
Please share your suggestions and comments with us regarding the inclusion of additional
information to the document. Also contact us about details we should include to better serve
you.
Acknowledgements
We wish to extend our appreciation to each EWC staff who dedicated a great deal of their time
and effort on the production of this document.
Dr. Rigoberto J. Rincones-Gómez, Associate Provost
Ms. Bernice Parker-Bell, Director of Institutional Research
Ms. Katelyn Armstrong, Research Associate
Institutional Planning, Research and Effectiveness
1658 Kings Road
Jacksonville, FL 32209
Phone: (904) 470-8197
Email: [email protected]
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Section I General Information
Institutional Profile
Campus Address:
1658 Kings Road
Jacksonville, Florida 32209-6199
President’s Office: (904) 470-8010
Fax: (904) 470-8039
Web Address: www.ewc.edu
Admissions Address:
1658 Kings Road
Jacksonville, Florida 32209
Main Office: (904) 470-8200
Fax: (904) 470-8040
Toll-free: (888) 898-3191
Location:
Located along the Kings Road corridor in Jacksonville, Florida, the third largest city in the state
with approximately one million people in population; approximately 15 minutes from the
Jacksonville International Airport, five minutes northwest from downtown Jacksonville; 30
minutes from the Beaches; 20 miles from the Georgia state line; served by the city’s mass-transit
bus system; several museums and cultural exhibits within 15 minutes of the College.
“Emerging Eminence”
President – Dr. A. Zachary Faison, Jr.
Religious Affiliation: African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church
Edward Waters College (EWC) is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and
Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-
4097; phone 404.679.4500 to award the baccalaureate degree.
Private, Coeducational, Residential
Enrollment Fall 2019 – 932 students
2.5 High School GPA for admissions
EWC, the oldest private institution of higher education in the State of Florida, was founded in
1866 to educate freed slaves
EWC is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU)
Member of the United Negro College Fund
School colors: Orange and Purple
School mascot: Tiger
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History of the College
Edward Waters College is, distinctively, Florida’s oldest independent institution of higher
learning as well as the state’s first institution established for the education of African Americans.
Edward Waters College (EWC) began as an institution founded by blacks, for blacks. In 1865,
following the Civil War, the Reverend Charles H. Pearce, a presiding elder of the African
Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, was sent to Florida by Bishop Daniel Alexander Payne.
Observing the fast-paced social and political changes of the Reconstruction era, Rev. Pearce
immediately recognized the need for an education ministry, as no provision had yet been made
for the public education of Florida’s newly emancipated blacks. Assisted by the Reverend
William G. Steward, the first AME pastor in the state, Pearce began to raise funds to build a
school. This school, established in 1866, was to eventually evolve into Edward Waters College.
From the beginning, EWC was faced with both abject poverty and widespread illiteracy among
its constituents resulting from pre-war conditions of servitude and historical, legally enforced
non-schooling of African Americans. However, the school met the needs of its community by
offering courses at the elementary, high school, college, and seminary levels.
Construction of the first building began in October 1872 on ten acres of land in Live Oak.
Further support for this new educational institution came from numerous friends, including
railroad magnate General M.S. Littlefield, State Treasurer, Simon Conaber, and Lieutenant-
General William Gleason. In 1892, the school’s name was changed to Edward Waters College
in honor of the third Bishop of the AME Church.
In 1901, the City of Jacksonville was destroyed by fire and Edward Waters College was reduced
to ashes. In 1904, the Board of Trustees purchased the present site of the school on Kings Road
with the imperative from Bishop MB Salter that Edward Waters College must be rebuilt.
Under the continued visionary leadership and direction of great Bishops of the AME Church and
twenty-eight focused presidents, Edward Waters College was indeed “rebuilt.” In May of 2010,
the College welcomed a Jacksonville native son and alumnus, Mr. Nathaniel Glover, as
President. Mr. Glover continues the work of his predecessors by focusing on training students to
be successful in the 21st Century global economy and ensuring that they matriculate in a safe
environment.
In April 2018, the Board selected Dr. A. Zachary Faison, Jr.as the 30th President and CEO. At
age 37, Faison’s appointment made him the nation’s youngest sitting president and CEO of an
HBCU.
With a history beginning in the dark yet hopeful days of Reconstruction, today’s Edward Waters
College is living, thriving proof of the power of education and the resilience of deeply rooted
educational institutions. The College continues to experience the triumphs and challenges
characteristic of its rich history and the bold dynamic future to which it aims.
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Our Mission
Edward Waters College is a small private, Christian, Historically Black, Urban, Liberal Arts
College that offers quality baccalaureate degree programs. The College strives to prepare
students holistically to advance in a global society through the provision of intellectually
stimulating programs and an environment which emphasizes high moral and spiritual values in
keeping with the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Edward Waters College seeks to develop
excellence in scholarship, research and service for the betterment of humanity.
Our Vision
Edward Waters College will become a national model for a dynamic, globally diverse learning
centered community that champions academic excellence through innovative teaching and
learning strategies under-girded by a spirit of servant leadership.
Our Core Values
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 and
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.
Strategic Goals 2015-2020
Goal I: Enhance recruitment, retention and graduation rates.
Goal II: Enhance the effectiveness of the college through research, planning and assessment.
Goal III: Maintain a fiscal and physical infrastructure, including building and information
technology that enhance academic programs, business operations and student life.
Goal IV: Optimize philanthropic support and advance college image, resources and relationships.
Goal V: Improve academic standards and competitiveness of the college.
Goal VI: Strengthen and support the social, cultural and spiritual development of students.
Goal VII: Identify EWC as an African Methodist Episcopal Church related institution of
learning.
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Historical Highlights
1865 Following the Civil War, the Reverend Charles H. Pearce, presiding
Elder of the AME Church, was sent to Florida to establish the African
Methodist Episcopal Church by Bishop Daniel Alexander Payne, the
Church’s sixth Bishop. Reverend Pearce observed the need for an
educated ministry for newly emancipated blacks in the State. Aided by
the Reverend William G. Steward, the first AME pastor in the State, he
raised funds to establish a school.
1866 The school was founded. Courses were first offered at the elementary,
high school, college, and seminary levels.
1870 Florida's Tallahassee Conference of the AME Church passed a resolution
to set aside church funds to expand the offerings of the school. The
Conference proceeded to name its educational organization the Brown
Theological Institute.
1872 The Brown Theological Institute was chartered by the state legislature in
1872. It then purchased ten acres of land in Live Oak where construction
of the first building was undertaken. Further support for the effort came
from numerous friends, including railroad magnate General M.S.
Littlefield, State Treasurer Simon Conaber, and Lieutenant-General
William Gleason. The name was changed to Brown University.
Financial difficulties arose from an embezzlement scheme, awarding both
school properties to creditors. Consequently, the school ceased to
function for a decade. There followed a series of name changes,
adjustments in program offerings, and eventually changed locations.
1883 The school reopened as the East Florida Conference High School and
later the East Florida Scientific and Divinity High School.
1892 The school’s name changed to Edward Waters College in honor of the
third bishop of the AME Church. Waters (1780-1847), a native of West
River, Missouri, was a licensed preacher in Baltimore, MD and was
consecrated as a bishop in 1836.
1901 The rebuilding process was interrupted by a fire that completely
destroyed the College and much of the city of Jacksonville. Then
followed several years in rented quarters.
1904 Edward Waters College acquired the present Kings Road site and began
to develop it under the leadership of Bishop M.B. Salter.
1912 - 1966 Substantial expansion occurred in 1912-1928, beginning with the
construction of Hurst Hall, a three-story dormitory for males. More
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buildings followed, including the Centennial Building (constructed in
1916) and the B. F. Lee Theological Seminary (constructed 1925) which
now serves as the College's administration building. During the Great
Depression the high school, junior and senior years of the College were
discontinued as the organization assumed the role of a two-year junior
college.
Following
1930’s
The building program resumed with the construction of a cafeteria and
women's dormitory. The H. Y. Tookes Building was completed in 1945
and served as the central library until 1979, when the Centennial Building
was renovated for that purpose.
1955 The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools accredits Edward
Waters College as a junior college.
1958 The school expanded to offer senior college work.
By the
1960s
The college restored its four-year curriculum and granted the bachelor's
degree.
1979 SACS approved the school’s accreditation as a four-year college.
1985 The College grew to an average full-time enrollment of 650 students and
became the 43rd member of the United Negro College Fund.
2001 Football was reestablished after thirty four years. The Centennial
Building was refurbished with funding from the Jessie Ball Dupont
Foundation.
2004 Construction for the John Hurst Adams/Jimmy R. Jenkins Community
Sports and Music Center was scheduled for completion in spring 2006.
2013 Groundbreaking of the $2.6 million Criminal Justice Education Facility
and Police Substation
Source: As verified by Soul of America
http://www.soulofamerica.com/colleges/jackv_waters.html
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List of EWC Presidents
1 Reverend William P. Ross 1885-1886
2 Reverend J. C. Waters 1886-1888
3 Reverend J. H. Welch 1888-1890
4 Prof. B. W. Arnett 1890-1892
5 Reverend J. R. Scott, Jr. 1892-1895
6 Reverend D. J. Jordan 1895-1896
7 Reverend J. P. O. Wallace 1896-1897
8 Reverend J. L. H. Watkins 1897-1898
9 Prof. A. St. George Richardson 1898-1909
10 Reverend A. Henry Attaway 1909-1913
11 Reverend John A. Gregg 1913-1920
12 Prof. John C. Wright 1920-1924
13 Reverend A. B. Cooper 1924-1930
14 Reverend C. A. Gibbs 1930-1932
15 Reverend L. F. Morse 1932-1934
16 Prof. C. S. Long, Jr. 1934-1940
17 Dr. Howard D. Gregg 1940-1942
18 Reverend R. E. Lamb 1942-1946
19 Reverend A. J. White 1946-1951
20 Dr. W. B. Stewart 1951-1972
21 Dr. Paul J. Driver (Acting) 1972-1973
22 Dr. Samuel Tucker 1973-1976
23 Dr. Cecil Cone 1977-1990
24 Dr. Robert Mitchell 1990-1995
25 Dr. Jessie Burns 1995-1997
26 Dr. Jimmy R. Jenkins, Sr. 1997-2004
27 Dr. Oswald P. Bronson, Sr. 2004-2008
28 Dr. Claudette H. Williams 2008-2010
29
30
Dr. Nathaniel Glover
Dr. A. Zachary Faison, Jr
2010-2018
2018-Present
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Governance
Edward Waters College, located in Jacksonville, Florida, is the oldest historically Black
institution of higher education in the state. EWC is a four-year liberal arts, co-educational
institution, and is affiliated with the African Methodist Episcopal Church. The College is
governed by a Board of Trustees and each member serves a three-year term. The current
composition of the board consists of one student, one faculty representative, and six lay persons.
The remainder of the board is comprised of representatives from the Eleventh Episcopal District
of the African Methodist Episcopal Church from the Jacksonville, Florida area, the state of
Florida, and southeastern United States.
The Presiding Bishop of the Eleventh Episcopal District of the African Methodist Episcopal
Church is the Chairman of the Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees appoints the President
to guide Edward Waters College and carry out its mission.
Board of Trustees
Edward Waters College
Board of Trustees
Bishop Adam Richardson - Chairman of the Board of Trustees
Dr. A. Zachary Faison, Jr. _- President, Edward Waters College
Alphabetical Listing
Mr. John Baker
Mr. Kevin Claire
Rev. Ronnie Clark
Ms. Sanjena V. Clay
Rev. Victor D. Cole
Rev. Henry E. Green
Dr. Freddie Groomes-McLendon
Bishop John E. Guns
Rev. Joyce Moore
Dr. Benjamin Okafor – Faculty Representative
Ms. Pamela D. Prier
Rev. Clifton Riley
Dr. Rosa Simmons
Ms. Esther Snowden
Mr. Charles Spencer
Dr. Bruce Taylor
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Source:www.ewc.edu/board-of-trustees
Accreditations and Affiliations
Edward Waters College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award Baccalaureate degrees. Contact SACSCOC at
1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the
accreditation of Edward Waters College.
Edward Waters College is licensed by the State Board of Independent Colleges (SBIC), and is
approved for training veterans under Public Law 94-502 and the Florida Department of
Education.
Edward Waters College business administration department is accredited by the International
Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE)
Affiliations
National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU)
Florida Association for Colleges of Teacher Education (FACTE)
Florida Association for Colleges and Universities (FACU)
Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida (ICUF)
United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education (NAFEO)
American Council on Education (ACE)
Council for Independent Colleges (CIC)
Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE)
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)
National Association for Academic Advising (NACADA)
Council of Colleges of Arts and Sciences (CCAS)
International Association of Colleges of Business Education (IACBE)
Rev. Dr. R. B. Holmes
Rev. Dr. Julius H. McAllister, Jr.
Mr. John McGraw
Ms. Demetria Merritt-Bell
Ms. Lillie Vereen
Reverend Clarence Williams
Rev. Elizabeth E. Yates
Mr. Joshua Young – SGA President
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Administration
LEE COUSINS BUILDING circa 1927
The President employs the Provost & Senior VP of Academic Affairs; a Chief of Staff &
Assistant to the President for Strategic Initiatives; four VPs Finance, Administration & Business
Innov.; Advancement, Development, Marketing & Communication; Student Success &
Engagement; Enrollment Management & Matriculant Services and the Director Intercollegiate
Athletics.
Edward Waters College- President’s Cabinet Edward
President and CEO
Dr. A. Zachary Faison, Jr.
Provost & Senior Vice President Dr. Donna H. Oliver
Chief of Staff & Assist. to the Pres. for Strategic Int.
VP Finance Administration &Business Innov.
VP Advancement, Development, Marketing & Comm.
VP Student Success & Engagement
VP Enrollment Management & Matriculant Services
Director Intercollegiate Athletics
Dr. Pamela Richardson-Wilks
Mr. Randolph Mitchell
Dr. DeShanna K. Brown
Mr. Mandrake Miller
Dr. Jennifer Price
Mr. Paul Bryant
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Section II Admissions
First Time in College
Information reports statistics on First-Time-In College Students who applied for admissions to
the college. The data presents a funnel showing the numbers of students who were admitted to
the college and subsequently enrolled. Data provided by gender and ethnicity was extracted from
the IPEDS Fall enrollment Report and the Institutional Characteristics Surveys. On average, the
college enrolls 14% of all first time in college students admitted to the institution.
First Time in College - Data Comparisons
Applied, Admitted and Enrolled – Fall 2017 to Fall 2019
Source: IPEDS- Fall Admissions Surveys 2017/2018/2019
It should be noted that all students reported through the Admissions Survey component Checked-
In to the college as scheduled. However, all students may not complete the registration process
resulting in Fall attrition rates which peaked in Fall 2017 at -13.6 %.
First Time Full Time Admissions
Check-In to IPEDS Enrollment
Fall 2017 Fall 2018 Fall 2019
Admissions Check-In 294 331 239
IPEDS Enrollment 254 298 209
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Attrition Percentage Change -13.61% 9.97% -12.55%
First Time Full Time IPEDS
Enrollment by Gender
Fall 2017 Fall 2018 Fall 2019
Male 134/53% 162/54% 104/50%
Female 120/47% 136/46% 105/50%
Total 254/100% 298/100% 209/100%
Source: IPEDS- Fall Enrollment Surveys
First Time Full-Time IPEDS
Enrollment by Ethnicity
Fall 2017 Fall 2018 Fall 2019
African American 221/87% 256/86% 180/86%
Hispanic 10/4% 10/3% 7/3%
Multi- Racial 5/2% 6/2% 9/4%
White 10/4% 8/3% 7/3%
Other (Asian, Indian, Islander) 0/0% 1/0% 1/0%
Unknown 8/3% 17/6% 5/2%
Total 254/100% 298/100% 209/100%
Source: IPEDS- Fall Enrollment and Institutional Characteristics Surveys
First Time In College Retention Fall to Fall Retention Rate
Section III Student Enrollment Data
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Total Enrollment by Gender
Typically, the enrollment of male students is higher than that of female students with Fall
2016(53%/47%), Fall 2017 (52%/48%) and Fall 2018 53%/47%; respectively.
Source: IPEDS Fall Enrollment Surveys 2017/2018/2019
Source: IPEDS Fall Enrollment Surveys 2017/2018/2019
Enrollment By Ethnicity
Enrollment Ethnicity All Students Fall 2017 Fall 2018 Fall 2019
African American 788/83 838/87% 793/85%
Hispanic 34/4 29/3% 42/5%
Multi-Racial 21/2 23/2% 33/4%
White 41/4 39/4% 40/4%
Other ( Asian, Islander, Indian,
Non Resident Alien, Race
Ethnicity Unknown) 62/7 39/4% 24/3%
Total 946/100 968/100% 932/101%
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Source: IPEDS Fall Enrollment Surveys
Source: IPEDS Fall Enrollment Surveys
Dual Enrollment Fall 2017 Fall 2018 Fall 2019
2,497 1,938 2,153
Source: IPEDS Fall Enrollment Surveys
Enrollment by State of Residency
Fall 2017 – Total Enrollment 946
• Florida 818/86%
• Georgia 69/8%
• Other States 5 or less
Fall 2018 – Total Enrollment 968
• Florida 829/86%
• Georgia 69/7%
• Alabama/Intl (6/6) 12/1%
• Other States 5 or less
Fall 2019 – Total Enrollment 932
• Florida 788
• Georgia 62
• IL 9
• TX 8
• AL 6
• Other states 5 or less
Enrollment Status All Students Fall 2017 Fall 2018 Fall 2019
FTIC 254 298 209
New Transfer 14 25 61
Returning 585 602 592
Part-Time Degree Seeking 93 43 70
Part-Time Non Degree Seeking
(Traditional)
0 0
Total 946 968 932
*Does not include Dual enrollment
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Enrollment by Academic Program
Enrollment by major show Business Administration, Criminal Justice and Elementary Education
are the top three academic programs for students attending Edward Waters College. Students
declare their major upon entering the college and must be accepted by the academic program
based on program specific criteria, established by department faculty.
Academic Program Fall 2017 Fall 2018 Fall 2019
Biology 90 106 118
Business
Administration
178 215 225
Communications 38 45 67
Criminal Justice 161 187 155
Elementary
Education
82 104 101
Mathematics 20 32 27
Music 30 28 31
Psychology 73 67 72
Undecided/Unknown 274 184 136
Total 946 968 932
Source: Power Campus
In the Fall of 2019, out of 932 students, 136 were undecided representing (15%) of the student
population which demonstrated an improvement over previous Fall Semesters: Fall 2017 (29%)
and Fall 2018 (19%).
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Section IV Degrees Awarded
“Every man and woman is born into the world to do something unique and something
distinctive;
and if he or she does not do it, it will never be done.”
- Benjamin E. Mays-
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Academic Programs Offered
DEGREES Academic Programs
BACHELOR OF
ARTS
Music
Psychology
Criminal Justice
Elementary Education
BACHELOR OF
SCIENCE
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION
Biology
Communications
Mathematics
Business Administration
Degrees Awarded by Major
Degrees awarded data was taken from the IPEDS Completions Survey Component. The Completions component is one of several IPEDS components that is conducted during the Fall data collection period. It collects the number of degrees and certificates awarded by field of study, level of award, race/ethnicity, and gender. The data is available to the public and covers 12-month time period beginning July 1 of a previous calendar year and ending June 30 of a current calendar year.
Academic Program
July 1,2016
June 30,2017
July 1, 2017
June 30, 2018
July 1, 2018
June 30, 2019
Biology 22 8
16
Business Administration 46 46
34
Communications 7 9
10
Criminal Justice 29 33
24
Elementary Education 11 11
15
Mathematics 3 1
3
Music 4 2
1
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Psychology 19 11
8
Interdisciplinary Studies* 6 0
0
Total 147 121
111
Source: IPEDS Completions Survey
32%
20%
26%
Fall 2017
Fall 2018
Fall 2019
GRADUATION RATE TRENDSFALL 2017-FALL 2019
Source: IPEDS Graduation Rate Survey 2017, 2018, 2019
Section V Faculty and Staff
Full Time Faculty data is extracted from the institutional data base to reflect instructional staff
during the most current Fall Semester (Fall 2019).
FT Faculty Demographics for Fall 2019
Appointment type: Full-Time (FT): 51|49% Part-Time (PT): 53|51% [PT # as of 10/03/2019]
Gender: Female: 22|43% Male: 29|57 %
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Ethnicity: African American: 33|65% Asian: 7|14% White: 8|16% Hispanic: 3|6%
Highest degree earned: Doctorate (DMA, Ph.D., Ed.D., and J.D.): 32|63% Master’s Degree: 19|37%
Rank: Professor: 9|18 % Associate Professor:10|20 % Assistant Professor: 20|39 % Instructor: 12|24%
Apointment status: Tenured: 10|20 % Tenure-Track: 29|57% Non-Tenure Track: 12|24%
Faculty/student ratio 1:14 [932 students | Faculty 51 FT + 17 (1/3 PT) = 68]
Full Time Staff data is taken from the IPEDS Human Resources Survey. Staff reported to IPEDS
are those employed by the institution November 1, 2018 and October 31, 2019.
Full Time Equivalent Staff by
Occupational Category
Fall 2017 Fall 2018 Fall 2019
Library/Student & Academic
Affairs Services Occupations
32 38 38
Management 18 17 24
Business& Financial Operations
Occupations
7 4 7
Computer/Technology Occupations 2 3 3
Community Service/Sports/Media
Occupations
14 13 28
Healthcare Occupations 2 2 1
Office Occupations 16 14 15
Public Service(Schell Sweet/Health
Disparities)
5 3 5
Service Occupations 18 2 0
Total 171 148 121
Source: IPEDS Human Resources Survey
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Section VI Cost of Attendance & Student Financial Aid
Cost of Attendance as posted on the EWC College Web-site and the EWC 2018-2020 College
Catalog
2019-2020 On Campus Off Campus
Tuition and Fees $ 14,658 $ 14,658
Housing 3,788 ---------
Food 4,222 ---------
Student Activities 220 220
Budget 22, 888 14,878
Most Recent Financial Aid Data Reported to IPEDS for Fall 2018
Total Enrollment 968
Total Awarded Pell 802 Percent Awarded 83%
Total Awarded Other Federal
Aid
731 Percent Awarded 76%
Total Amount Awarded $11,356,880.00
Financial Aid Data as reported by the EWC Office of Financial Aid Office.
Estimated for Fall 2019- Data Pending Report to IPEDS
Fall 2019 Student enrollment: 932
Student Pell eligible/recipient: 88% (Based on 862 Full-Time Students)
Section VII Facilities
CAMPUS BUILDINGS
ADAMS-JENKINS COMMUNITY SPORTS & MUSIC COMPLEX The Adams-Jenkins
Community Sports and Music Complex was built in 2005 and renovated in 2010, and houses the
Department of Music and Fine Arts and the Athletic Programs. The Complex measures
approximately 46,000 square feet. The ground floor includes a 1,800 seat gymnasium primarily
designed for basketball and volleyball use. It has concession stands and men’s/women’s locker
rooms. The ground floor also has classrooms and music rooms. The second floor of the building
was completed in 2010 and features a sky box, offices for faculty, conference rooms, classrooms
and a state-of-the-art music technology lab.
ADMISSIONS BUILDING Built in 1955, this building was renovated in 2003 to house the
Office of Admissions. The building is a two-story, masonry block building.
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ONE-STOP-SHOP ( FORMERLY ASSESSMENT & WRITING CENTER) This building
was constructed as a residence in 1929 and renovated in 1994. It is a brick and wooden two-
story house adjacent to the Lee-Cousins Administrative Building and the Tookes Building. The
building provides office space for the Office of Planning, Research and Institutional
Effectiveness; Business Department Professors; and provides a Writing Center for students to
utilize.
BLACK MALE COLLEGE EXPLORERS BUILDING This two-story block masonry
building, constructed in 1959 and renovated in 2003, is located across the street from the Morris-
Cone Dormitory Complex. It houses the Black Male Explorers Program.
CENTER FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND FORENSIC SCIENCE Constructed in 2013,
this two-story building houses the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Zone 5 Substation, two
classrooms and a forensic lab for EWC students.
CENTER FOR PREVENTION OF HEALTH DISPARITIES Built in 2012, this 2,500-sq. ft.
facility serves as a central location for health care and health-based organizations, and academic
institutions for collecting and disseminating data that are relevant to improving the health of the
community.
CENTENNIAL BUILDING The Centennial Building was built in 1916 and renovated in 1979.
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. The Centennial Building houses
the College’s Library which serves as the college’s information portal while providing access to
the networked world of knowledge resources. As educators, the librarians facilitate the
acquisition of the information literacy skills needed to operate effectively in the modern complex
technological environment. The library’s collections include reference and general book
collections, periodical collection, juvenile book collection and the non-print (CD and DVD)
media collection.
GEORGE N. COLLINS STUDENT UNION BUILDING Completed in 1972 and renovated
in 1998, this modern two-story masonry block structure houses offices of Student Affairs,
Counseling, Student Government, the mail room, the Bookstore, and the cafeteria. In its central
campus location, it provides large and private dining rooms, a student lounge, a game room,
conference rooms, a separate banquet facility, and the post office (which is available weekdays)
and mailboxes (available daily) with hours posted, and UPS service. The cafeteria provides
breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch for residents and others.
HATCHER-STEWART BUILDING This 2-story brick building was completed in 1968 and
renovated in 1998. It houses academic departments, classrooms, faculty offices, and labs serving
the natural sciences. It was named in honor of the presiding Board Chairman and President at
the time of its completion.
HENRY Y. TOOKES BUILDING This building, completed in 1945, is a one-story brick
structure adjacent to the Lee-Cousins building. The facility, which originally served as the
College library, was completely renovated in 2001. It currently houses classrooms and offices
for the Department of Communications, Campus Security, and Information Technology.
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HONORS RESIDENTIAL HOUSING COMPLEX This modular structure was built in 2000
and is used for student housing and office space.
JAMES WELDON JOHNSON BUILDING On June 29, 2017, EWC finalized the purchase of
James Weldon Johnson -ACT Center No. 54 for $10.00. The facility is comprised of five (5)
buildings totaling 101,168 square feet located on four (4) acres. It houses the academic
departments as well as space for the football program and the EWC Triple Threat Marching
Band.
LEE-COUSINS BUILDING Constructed in 1925 and renovated in 1993, it is a distinguished
National Register Site on our campus. The four-story brick structure contains the Milne Chapel-
Auditorium recently renovated in 2003, and named after its most generous benefactor, Mr. Doug
Milne. The building also contains the offices of the President, Academic Affairs, Financial Aid,
Student Accounts, Business and Finance, the Registrar and the Department of Continuing
Education and Credentials for Leadership in Management and Business (C.L.I.M.B).
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BUILDING This building, constructed in 1954, is a small
one-story facility adjacent to the Student Union and Centennial Buildings. It was completely
renovated in 2000 and is currently vacant due to the weight room being moved to the Adams-
Jenkins Sports and Music Complex. M.B. SALTER HALL This building, completed in 1950, is
a two-story brick dormitory for women. The building was completely renovated in 1998 and
2013. It provides a reception lounge on the first floor suitable for gatherings and lounging for
residents and their guests.
MORRIS-CONE RESIDENTIAL COMPLEX This building, completed in 1982, is an all-
masonry, two-unit, 192-bed residential facility. Morris-Cone A houses males and Morris-Cone B
houses females. Named after the presiding College president and AME Bishop, the buildings
offer a total of approximately 38,000 square feet. Each floor includes a lounge area for student
activities and the rooms are double-occupancy.
POLLY BROOKS BUILDING This building was constructed in 1919 and renovated in 2011.
It is a brick and wooden two-story house across from the Morris-Cone Dormitory Complex.
This building now houses Academic Advising, the Center for Excellence in Teaching and
Learning (CETL), and Focused Academics Motivating Excellence (FAME). Students benefit
greatly by the close partnership of the faculty and academic support services.
PRINT SHOP This building was completed in 1950 and renovated in 2011. The building
currently houses the College’s Print Shop. The building is an all-masonry block structure
adjacent to the Polly Brooks Building and across the street from the Morris-Cone Dormitory
Complex.
SCHELL-SWEET COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER (CRC) This building, constructed
in 1995, serves as a community resource center and contains office space as well as a medical
clinic. Also located in the CRC is the Senior Wellness Center, which offers a variety of services
for seniors including computer classes.
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SHEEHEE MAINTENANCE BUILDING This building, constructed in 1960, is a one-story
block masonry building located directly north of the Martin Luther King Jr. Building, the tennis
courts, and Centennial Library. It provides space for the College’s Facilities Management
Department.
SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES BUILDING This block structure is located on
Grunthal Street, which is behind the Schell-Sweet Community Center. This building houses the
faculty for the Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences.
SUSIE E. TOLBERT HOUSE This two-story wood structure was built in 1912 and is a locally
designated historical site and serves as a museum. This building houses the Division of
Institutional Advancement.
STUDENT AFFAIRS AND ENROLLMENT SERVICES Built in 1974 and renovated in
2009, this is a one-story brick structure that houses Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
as well as Career Services.
EDWARD L “TED” BAKER HONORS VILLAGE COMPLEX This apartment complex
was built in 1959 and was completely renovated in 2015 as a two-story, ten building masonry
block complex and opened as the new Honors Village. The complex also contains a 780 square
foot clubhouse.
TIGER LANDING RESIDENTIAL COMPLEX This apartment complex, built in 1968,
currently houses male students. The building was completely renovated in 2001, it consists of
four, two-story masonry block buildings.
Section VIII Athletics
Membership
Edward Waters College holds membership in the NAIA Division II and the Gulf Coast Athletic
Conference. These affiliations are vital for developing advanced motor, physical skills, social
skills, emotional control, sportsmanship, school spirit, and self-reliance. Edward Waters College
abides by the rules and regulations of the NAIA for all sports.
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Teams
Men’s Sports
Baseball
Head Coach: Reginald A. Johnson, II
Head Coach: Reginald Johnson II
Head Coach: Sean Stevens
Assistant Coach: Rey Otero
Team Members
2019-2020
# NAME CL. POS. B/T HT. WT. HOMETOWN
1 Jose Ramirez Rivera SO INF L/R 5-7 150 Guyama, Puerto Rico
2 Keilin Washington JR OF R/R 5-6 145 Orange Park, Florida
3 Marcus Judd SR INF R/R 5-4 170 Davenport, Florida
4 Damani Thomas JR OF R/R 5-10 170 Mt. Dora, Florida
5 Freddy Torres SR OF R/R 5-9 170 Orlando, Florida
6 Ryan Dowling FR C R/R 6-0 168 Jacksonville, Florida
7 Andy Duarte JR C R/R 5-10 168 Brooklyn, New York
8 Arnie Ruiz JR INF R/R 5-7 160 Orlando, Florida
11 Jamal Fraley FR INF R/R 5-9 173 Atlanta, Georgia
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# NAME CL. POS. B/T HT. WT. HOMETOWN
12 Cayden Frankie SR INF R/R 6-1 210 Middleburg, Florida
13 Alonzo Knowles SR OF/RHP R/R 6-3 208 Freeport, Bahamas
14 Daniel Acosta JR LHP R/L 6-3 225 Palm Bay, Florida
15 Tyler Sessions JR RHP R/R 6-5 187 Jacksonville, Florida
16 Kamau Richardson JR RHP R/R 6-2 165 Jacksonville, Florida
17 Joseph Martin-Hornan SO RHP/INF R/R 5-10 195 Kissimmee, Florida
18 Julio Flores JR RHP R/R 6-4 217 Caracas, Venezuela
19 Jake Glover JR RHP/INF R/R 6-0 170 Oxford, Michigan
20 Zack Kazak SR LHP R/L 6-7 210 Fort Myers, Florida
21 Ricardo Santana JR C R/R 5-9 205 Palm Bay, Florida
22 Tyler Mills FR LHP R/L 5-8 148 Jacksonville, Florida
23 Will Valenti FR RHP/INF R/R 6-2 215 Tampa, Florida
24 Frank Grimaldi SO LHP R/L 6-2 195 Orlando, Florida
25 Joseph Eischen JR INF/RHP R/R 6-2 240 Lithia, Florida
26 John Nobles FR INF R/R 5-6 165 Callahan, Florida
28 Marco Trejo SO RHP R/R 5-9 180 Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico
29 Rolando Linares FR OF R/R 5-8 140 Tampa, Florida
30 Darius Blasingane SO RHP R/R 5-9 190 St. Petersburg, Florida
31 Noah Santiago SO RHP R/R 5-9 164 St. Cloud, Florida
32 Manuel Guerra SR RHP R/R 5-9 164 Jacksonville, Florida
33 Cody Melton JR RHP R/R 5-9 145 Jacksonville, Florida
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Basketball
Director of Basketball Operations: Gabe Roziers
Head Coach: Fredrick Summers
Assistant Coach: Derrick Bails
Assistant Coach: Howard White, Jr
Team Members
2019-2020
NAME
CL. POS. HT. WT. HOMETOWN PREVIOUS SCHOOL
0 Dawan Bass SR Guard 6-4 179 Baltimore, Maryland
1 Maurice Johnson JR Forward 6-7 170 Birmingham, Alabama
2 Chandler Fointno JR Guard 6-2 167 Dayton, Ohio
3 Robert Thomas JR Guard 5-9 150 Orlando, Florida
4 Nakell Martin JR Guard 6-3 201 Milwaukee, Wisconsin
10 Anthony Young SR Guard 5-10 165 St. Augustine, Florida
12 Darius Turman JR Forward 6-6 193 Thomson, Georgia
13 Jabari Hayes SO Forward 6-4 204 Chattanooga, Tennessee
15 Marcus Cain FR Forward 6-7 215 Atlanta, Georgia
21 Travarious Fluellen FR Forward 6-4 190 Winter Park, Florida
22 Malachi Brown FR Guard 6-0 180 Riverdale, Georgia
23 Malcolm McCorker FR Guard 5-10 135 Jacksonville, Florida
31 Nikola Radovic JR Center 6-8 220 Belgrade, Serbia
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NAME
CL. POS. HT. WT. HOMETOWN PREVIOUS SCHOOL
32 Chris Oakley SR Guard 6-1 175 Cleveland, Ohio
35 Rasaad Morgan SR Forward 6-8 220 West Palm Beach, Florida
Men’s Cross Country
Head Coach Le’Titia Parsons
Assistant Coach: Eddie Scott
Team Members
2019
NAME CL. HOMETOWN PREVIOUS SCHOOL
Jourdan Bell SR Albany, Georgia Monroe H. S.
Jamal Bouie SR Orlando, Florida Dr. Phillips H. S.
Farrin Brownlowe SR Sanford, Florida Seminole H. S.
Jordan Forshee SR Ocala, Florida Lake Weir H. S.
Gustavo Guzman JR Belle Glade, Florida Pahokee Middle-Senior H. S.
Michael Noltion SR Fort Lauderdale, Florida Dillard H. S.
Wayne Richardson SR Ocala, Florida Vanguard H. S.
Solomon Stevens SR Tallahassee, Florida James S. Rickards H. S.
David Ware FR Fort Lauderdale, Florida Dillard H. S.
Football
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Head Coach: Greg Ruffin
Associate Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator: Antoine Manning
Assistant Coach: Gregory Ross, Sr.
Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator: Jean Dessein
Wide Receivers Coach: Christopher Brown
Assistant Wide Receivers Coach: Ray Tiller, Jr.
Running Backs Coach: Ray Tiller, Sr
Offensive Line Coach: Daryl Bartley
Defensive Line Coach: Javari Kelly, Sr
Linebackers Coach: Sammy Lee Williams
Defensive Backs Coach: Rod Harris
Team Members
Please follow the link to view the 2020-2021 EWC Football Roster
http://www.ewctigerpride.com/d/Rosters/2019-
20/Football/2019_Edward_Waters_College_Football_Roster.pdf
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History and Highlights of Edward Waters College Football Program
In 2001 Edward Waters College football returned after a 34-year hiatus. Edward Waters College
is a member of the National Athletic Intercollegiate Association (NAIA) Division I. Since the
program restarted it has produced a total of seven All-Americans including: Kamau Leitner
(Class of 2009), NAIA Academic All-American in 2007; Aneus Stevens (Class of 2012), NAIA
All-Independent Conference Defensive Player of the Year in 2008; Jonathan Johnson (Class of
2010), 2007 and 2008 NAIA All-American; and EWC Defensive Coordinator Antwan Nicholas
(Class of 2007), two-time NAIA All-American.
Timetable
2001: EWC Football Program Resumes
2003: Inaugural Willie Gary Football Classic
2004: SEAC Conference Championship
2006: HBCU Classic Championship
2007: HBCU Classic Championship; Victory at the Willie Gary Football Classic against Shaw
University (Division II); SEAC Conference Championship; Coach Kevin J. Clark named
Conference Coach of the Year; Victory at the Ralph J. Bunch Classic against Savannah State
University (Division I-AA)
2008: SEAC Conference Championship; Coach Kevin J. Clark named Conference Coach of the
Year
2009: Trenttonio Stewart, Senior running back, selected for pre-season NAIA First Team All-
Independent Team; three Edward Waters College football players recognized as NAIA
Independent Players of the Week, two for the second week in a row.
2009 Post-Season: All-Independent NAIA First Team: Denton Thompson (Defensive End); All-
Independent NAIA Second Team: Trenttonio Stewart (Running Back), Samuel Charles (Wide
Receiver), Rudy Wilson (Linebacker), Rodriguez Owens (Linebacker), and Johnathan Johnson
(Special Teams); NAIA Academic All-Americans: Scott Peters, Willie Hubbard, and Markel
Scott.
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Women’s Sports
Basketball
Head Coach: Charmaine Wilson
Assistant Coach: Steven Dennison
Assistant Coach: D’Ante Russell-Hall
Assistant Coach: Natasha Ballard
Roster 2019-2020
Team Members
2019-2020
# NAME CL. POS. HT. HOMETOWN
2 Ajia Kelly FR Guard 5-7 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
3 La'Quanza Glover JR Guard 5-9 Jacksonville, Florida
5 Mia Leite SR Guard 5-7 Queens, New York
10 Lexia Bell-White SR Forward 5-10 Modesto, California
12 Kanissus Mayfield* SR Guard/Forward 5-10 Atlanta, Georgia
20 Le'Terra Ransom JR Center 6-2 Jacksonville, Florida
22 Sha'Kawanza Brown SO Guard 5-2 Daytona Beach, Florida
24 Lee'Sha Henry FR Guard 5-7 Daytona Beach, Florida
32 India Searls SO Forward/Center 6-0 Bradenton, Florida
35 Alexis Siler JR Forward 5-11 Orlando, Florida
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Softball
Head Coach: Manny Perez
Assistant Coach: David Williams
Assistant Coach: Tony Huggins
Team Members 2019-2020
# NAME CL. POS. B/T HT. HOMETOWN
0 De'Onxiya Martin SO INF L/R 5-2 Palm Beach, Florida
1 Nyiha Williams FR OF R/R 5-1 Tampa, Florida
2 Passion Mills SO OF L/R 4-8 Wildwood, Florida
4 Marcela Foley SO INF/OF R/R 5-8 Coral Springs. Florida
6 Ya'Asante Tyler FR INF/UTL R/R 5-9 Ocala, Florida
7 Jade Jerez JR RHP R/R 5-7 Lake Worth, Florida
8 Ashley Combast JR OF R/R 5-6 Hudson, Florida
9 Natalia Lopez JR OF R/R 5-3 Jacksonville, Florida
11 McKailah Salway JR INF R/R 5-6 Fairbanks, Alaska
15 Brooke Spaulding JR INF R/R 5-7 Weeki Wachee, Florida
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# NAME CL. POS. B/T HT. HOMETOWN
17 Celeste Clark SO INF R/R 5-3 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
19 Alyssa Fonda SR RHP/INF R/R 5-6 Miami, Florida
23 Miriah Durrance JR OF R/R 5-10 Hilliard, Florida
44 Tianna Thomas JR INF R/R 5-7 Rialto, California
Volleyball
Head Coach: Shaquana Miller
Associate Head Coach: Ambryanna Moore
Team Members
2019-2020
Roster not available.
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Women’s Cross
Country
Head Coach Le’Titia Parsons
Assistant Coach: Eddie Scott
Team Members
2019
NAME CL. HOMETOWN
Zyshai Brown SO West Palm Beach, Florida
Jada Gammage SR Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Kamiyah Robinson SO Jacksonville, Florida
Sabrina Sclater SO Apopka, Florida
Antravia Snow SO Miami, Florida
Tiara Taylor SO Miami, Florida
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General Contact Information
Athletic Director: Johnny Rembert
Assistant AD: Stanley Cromartie
Sports Information: W. Earl Kitchings, Henry Smith
Phone: (904) 470-8045 / 470-8276 (Main)
Managers:
Kasey Russell, Macclenny, FL (Libero Statistician)
Brittney Adams, Clearwater, FL (Trainer)
Malia Watson, Jacksonville, FL (Home Game Statistician)
Shelia Goodwin, Interlachen, FL (Away Team Statistician)
ELEGIBILITY
To register for eligibility an NAIA Sport: http://www.playnaia.org
Freshman Eligibility Requirements
Be a graduate of an accredited high school or be accepted as a regular student in good standing
as defined by the enrolling institution
AND
Meet two of the three following requirements. If as an entering freshman you do not meet at least
two of the three standards, you cannot participate in athletics for the first full year of attendance
(2 semesters, 3 quarters, or equivalent).
U.S. Student-Athletes
1. Achieve a minimum of 18 on the ACT or 860 on the SAT (Critical Reading and Math only)
2. Achieve a minimum overall high school grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale
3. Graduate in the top half of your high school class.
G.E.D. Student-Athletes (must meet both requirements)
1. Achieve a minimum of 18 on the ACT or 860 on the SAT (Critical Reading and Math only)
2. GED students are recognized as having met the GPA requirement.
Home-Schooled Student-Athletes (must meet both requirements)
1. Achieve a minimum of 18 on the ACT or 860 on the SAT (Critical Reading and Math only)
2. Must receive the certificate (or equivalent) granted by the appropriate state verifying
successful completion of home schooling requirements.
If the state does not issue certificates (or equivalent) the case must go to the NAIA National
Eligibility Committee.
International Student-Athletes
1. Achieve a minimum of 18 on the ACT or 860 on the SAT (Critical Reading and Math only)
2. Achieve a minimum overall high school grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale
3. Graduate in the top half of your high school class.
International students must provide their academic records in both the language of issue as well
as a certified, word-for-word English translation.
See the NAIA Eligibility Center requirements for more on submitting international academic
records.
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Compliance-Related Tryout Information
1. Students are permitted a maximum of two days of tryouts throughout their entire career
The tryout cannot interfere with school time.
The tryout must occur on campus.
2. If a school has a policy for reimbursing all students for such visits, the same can be applied to
you as a prospective student-athlete.
To participate in athletics in the NAIA, you must be admitted to the college or university under
admission standards equal to or higher than those applied to the general student body.
Basic Eligibility Rules for NAIA Student-Athletes
1. May compete during four “seasons of competition” within the first 10 semesters (15 quarters)
A season of competition is counted when you participate in one or more intercollegiate contests
whether at the varsity, junior varsity or freshman level.
2. Must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours
Must be making normal progress toward a baccalaureate degree
3. Must pass 24 hours in an academic year (may only count 12 hours in summer school)
4. Must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher (EWC Policy)
5. Must meet freshman and/or continuing eligibility rules
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