Important Information


You’re in the course, so now what?

Before you begin the course, be sure you have read the following important course information. If you have any questions, be sure to contact your instructor.

Complete the Following

  1. Review the course syllabus located in the navigation menu. The syllabus contains textbook information, the course schedule, an explanation of assignments, and other crucial information.
  2. Do not wait to get your textbooks.
  3. Familiarize yourself with the EWU Library
  4. If you’re not familiar with Canvas, take a look at the Canvas Guides.

End of Course Evaluation

Near the end of this course you will be asked to complete an end of course evaluation survey. Your honest feedback on the end of course survey is a very powerful resource to help us improve and enhance your learning experience. Student feedback is read and used to improve the quality of your courses.

Be sure to visit the Modules page for an overview of the course structure and direct navigation to all course content.

 Academic Resources & Support


Help is available. Please familiarize yourself with the following services:

>University College -Tutoring and Advising

UC-Logo-FINAL-3.pngUniversity College provides advising for Freshman and Sophomore students and referrals to in-major advisors for Juniors and Seniors.

Office Location: James Weldon Johnson (JWJ) 27

Office hours: 8 am-5 pm, Monday-Friday

Office Phone: 904-470-8783

Advising

Juniors and Seniors

If you are a Junior or Senior, please reach out directly to your academic advisor within your major. If you don’t know who that is, use this advisor list! 📋Advisor List

You can also begin adding classes on your own using this 📄Document showing how to register , then request advisor approval!

Freshmen and Sophomores

If you are a Freshman or Sophomore, you can be advised by University College. The information for UC advisors is below! 

UC Walk In Advising:

UC is open 8am-5pm Monday-Friday in JWJ 27. 🕗🏫

*Walk-ins may experience wait time*

Make an advising appointment! 📅

If you’d like to make an appointment with an advisor click here! 📅

For appointments, we can assist online via Microsoft Teams, in-person (JWJ 27), and on the phone (904-470-8783).📞💻

The UC Advisors currently offering appointments are Dean Crowley-Watson, Asst. Dean Dr. Reshard-Williams, and Director of First and Second Year Experience, Dr. Heffner. 

If you’d prefer to begin the registration process by yourself, then contact us for approval when you’ve added your own classes, see the links below for help. 🖱️

Resources to help you: 

▶️Video about how to register 

📄Document showing how to register 

📋Advisor List

Tutoring is available both in-person and online!

Tutoring

Tutoring is available both in-person and online!

Schedule an Online Tutoring Appointment

>Career Planning & Placement

Edward Waters Career Services’ mission is to support academic programs by providing services that assist students and alumni in developing, evaluating, and implementing career plans that lead to employment and lifelong personal development. The Office of Career Services offers a variety of services ranging from career exploration to internships, graduate school assistance, and employment. The services and programs are tailored to meet the needs of all students as well as to advance their knowledge base. Students are encouraged to register in person at the Career Center or online to make use of career services. Collaboratively, assistance is given to each student based on an assessment of interests, skills, and abilities. Further, students can take advantage of all rendered services, which can be used as a springboard for development and enhancement purposes. The Office of Career Services is located at 1710 Pearce Street. For more information, please call (904) 470-8007.

Roderick Mozee, M.A., Director of Career Development & Placement Services

(904)470-8007

George N. Collins Student Center

>Counseling Services

The Edward Waters University Office of Counseling and Disability Services is a confidential, safe and friendly atmosphere for students, faculty, and staff. We provide a variety of ongoing services, support and assistance for personal, academic, and developmental issues, which impact the overall learning environment of students. 

With an increase in mental health demands by college students across the world, we continue to promote healthy alternatives to combat mental illness and disabilities. We seek to increase the awareness and knowledge of topics related to college students. 

Contact Courtnei Parker-Morgan for more information about Counseling or ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) accommodations.

Courtnei Parker-Morgan, M.B.A.

Director of Student Wellness, Access, and Inclusion 

George N. Collins Student Union Building, Room 124

Office: 904-470-8231

Email: c.parker-morgan@ew.edu

>TRIO-SSS

TRIO  Student Support Services Program (SSS) and Student Support Services STEM (SSS-STEM) are federally funded college retention and completion programs. These programs focus on academic, personal and career support for under-resourced undergraduate students.  Nationally, TRIO SSS Programs provide opportunities for academic development, assist students in meeting college requirements, and motivate students toward successful completion of their college degree.

Ragan Summers, Director

TRiO Student Support Services

ragan.summers@ew.edu

Desk Phone:  904.470.8216

Cell:  904.570.5261

>First and Second Year Experience- New Student Orientation

Dr. Alecia Heffner is the Director of First and Second Year Experience at EWU. The FSYE office handles New Student Orientation, Early Alert, and other services for Freshman and Sophomore students.

Dr. Alecia Heffner, [email protected], 904-470-8091

>Information Technology

The Office of Technology & Information Services (OTIS) at Edward Waters University provides one-on-one training for new, transfer, and existing students in the use of campus technology, including Moodle, Self-Service, and email. Faculty and staff also offer on-going, one-on-one training for students. Faculty, staff, and students can also receive walk-in assistance, and Instructors can request class presentations from the Technology staff. The IT Help desk is located in the TOOKES Building, room 106 or 120. Also, students may receive help by emailing [email protected].

For Online Courses, students are expected to have a desktop or laptop computer that is less than 4 years old and capable of running the latest verions of Microsoft Office and internet browsers (Chrome, Firefox, or Edge). A stable and fast internet connection as well as a webcam are required as well. An online course cannot be completed via cell phone.

>Dual Enrollment

The Dual Enrollment Program allows high school students who meet the GPA requirements of the institution to earn college credits while they are in high school. Dual Enrollment shortens the time to graduation from a post-secondary institution and saves money. Edward Waters College partnered with Duval County Public Schools to enhance the educational experience of our local high school students by implementing the Dual Enrollment program in Spring 2015. The Dual Enrollment Program has expanded to include charter and private schools within the Jacksonville area. The Dual Enrollment program GPA requirements are 2.5 unweighted GPA or 2.0 weighted GPA to enroll. Questions about the Dual Enrollment Program can be addressed to [email protected] or by calling 904-470-8079. 

>Campus Safety & Security

The Department of Campus Safety & Security’s mission is to enhance the living, learning and working experience at Edward Waters College by protecting life, maintaining order and safeguarding property. We fulfill this mission by providing our community with a full range of services that meet the highest professional and accredited standards of campus security. We are committed to the philosophy of “Community Caretaking” and working with our students, staff and faculty to build a lasting partnership.

The EWC Department of Campus Safety & Security will strive to meet and exceed the challenges facing us each and every day. We would like to emphasize that we will strive to hire the best and brightest officers and will always seek candidates with outstanding qualities. We look for officers that demonstrate integrity and responsibility; are community orientated, and can appreciate diversity. Community Involvement and Transparency is what we strive for.

Henry Y. Tookes Building
Edward Waters University
1660 Kings Road
Jacksonville, FL  32209
(904) 470-8888 – Console
(904) 470-8371  Direct Office
(904) 601-1884  24- HR Dispatch

>Veteran’s Affairs

Located inside the Office of the Registrar the Veterans Services Center’s mission is to assist military members, veterans, and dependent students to take advantage of the numerous education opportunities by connecting them to their VA Education Benefits and any support services necessary for their academic, professional and personal success while here at Edward Waters.

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 Copyright and Policies


Copyright

Unless otherwise noted, the images used in this course come from Edward Waters University proprietary sources, or free to use (publicly available) sources. Other materials and sources may be used and each has its own copyright. Be sure to cite your sources and only use materials you have the legal right to do so. It is a good idea to familiarize yourself with the types of Creative Commons Licenses.

Privacy Policies

This course adopts various tools or websites as a learning resource. View the following privacy policies.

There may be tools for you to choose from in this course for various activities. Please be sure to review the privacy policy and accessibility information for the tool(s) you decide to use.

Accessibility Policies

Please see the following accessibility policies of the tools and websites that may be used in this course.

Reasonable Accommodation Policy

Students requiring academic accommodation should contact the Office of Student Wellness, Access, and Inclusion (OSWAI)

    • Email: [email protected]
    • Phone: (904) 470-8231
    • Address: George N. Collins Student Union Building, Room 124

Any student in this course who has a disability that may prevent him or her from fully demonstrating his or her abilities should contact me personally as soon as possible so we can discuss accommodations necessary to ensure full participation and facilitate your educational opportunities.