ECC Grad Switches Programs, Changes Career Trajectory

July 25, 2022
French is called the language of love, and many say Spanish and Italian languages are the most “romantic,” but for East Central College graduate Emily Stevens, her love language is SQL. In fact, Stevens said, Structured Query Language — a computer language used in coding — completely changed her trajectory at ECC and he career…. View Article

LPN-RN Bridge Program Deadline Extended

July 20, 2022
The East Central College Nursing Program has extended its deadline for the LPN-RN Bridge program, located at our Rolla North location. The Licensed Practicing Nurse to Registered Nurse Bridge program is an opportunity for LPNs to gain the skills and knowledge to continue their education and become RNs. The deadline for applications has been extended… View Article

ECC Student Athletes Excel in the Classroom

July 15, 2022
The East Central College Athletic Department continues to excel on the field and in the classroom. The department boasted the second highest Grade Point Average of teams in the Missouri Community College Athletic Conference (MCCAC). ECC’s all-team GPA was 3.021 for the past academic year. In addition, the Falcon Baseball, Softball, Men’s and Women’s Soccer… View Article

Register Now for a Chance at Free Gas for the Fall Semester

July 13, 2022
East Central College is offering a new incentive to encourage students to register for the Fall semester. The Fall Gas Giveaway is under way now to motivate students to sign up for classes at the College by Saturday, Aug. 13, and become eligible for a free tank of gas each week during the semester. The… View Article

ECC Awarded $100,000 Through Metallica Scholars Initiative

July 13, 2022
East Central College was selected from a competitive field of community colleges across the country to receive $100,000 to transform the future of students in the community. Since establishing the Metallica Scholars Initiative in 2019, All Within My Hands (AWMH) has been working with the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) to provide direct support… View Article

NISOD Excellence Awards Presented to ECC Employees

June 23, 2022
Three East Central College employees recently were recognized for their dedication to students, the college and their coworkers with 2021 NISOD (National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development) Excellence Awards. The ECC award recipients are Erin Anglin, executive director of The Learning Center; Bobby Bland, welding instructor and program coordinator; and Bethany Herron, student services… View Article

ECC, Missouri State Sign ‘Transfer 2+2 Plan’ Agreement

June 21, 2022
There is now an even more seamless pathway for East Central College students transferring to Missouri State University in Springfield. That’s thanks to a new articulation agreement between ECC and MSU creating a “transfer 2+2 plan.” The agreement was signed June 17 by ECC President Dr. Jon Bauer and MSU President Clif Smart. Under this… View Article

Food Stamp Recipients Eligible for Free Job Training

June 15, 2022
East Central College has funding available for eligible food stamp (SNAP) recipients to complete a short-term job training program at no cost to them. The SkillUp program is funded by the Missouri Community College Association and the Missouri Department of Social Services, Family Support Division. The program is a component of the United States Department… View Article

Buescher Hall Closed due to HVAC failure: June 13

June 13, 2022
The message from Dr. Jon Bauer regarding the Buescher Hall June 13 closure. Due to the AC system being out indefinitely, Buescher Hall will be closing at 11 a.m. Please be in contact with your supervisor about plans for the day. Some advisors will be working out of the Shook Student Center. Other employees may… View Article