OUR VISION The Division for Academic Affairs will become an urban higher education model that is recognized nationally for excellent academic programs and effective, innovative teaching and learning strategies for diverse, urban student populations. Embracing Christian principles and a spirit of servant leadership, the Division of Academic Affairs will be a leader in promoting excellence and ethics, student engagement, community service and service learning, relevant and contemporary teaching methodologies, and community-oriented research.
OUR MISSION Committed to the principles of excellence and ethics, the Division for Academic Affairs is the nucleus of the academic enterprise at Edward Waters College and offers highquality baccalaureate degree programs. In an academically challenging, studentcentered environment, the Division of Academic Affairs provides rigorous and relevant undergraduate programs that incorporate intellectually stimulating curricula, problembased and active learning, effective teaching strategies, academic technology, experiential learning opportunities, and diverse instructional delivery systems. Through ongoing faculty development, the Division for Academic Affairs promotes a culture that nourishes and supports research activities, excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. The Division for Academic Affairs endeavors to produce graduates who are well-prepared academically and who possess high levels of competence in critical thinking, verbal and written communication, mathematical computation, financial literacy, technology, global awareness, and life skills. Accordingly, the Division for Academic Affairs seeks to develop within each student a commitment to excellence, service and ethical values and to prepare students with the breadth and depth of knowledge that will empower them to be competitive in a global market.
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