English Department to Hold STEM-Themed Poetry Contest

October 12, 2021
The East Central College English Department will hold its first-ever STEM-themed poetry contest. The contest calls for poems with topics relating to Science, Technology, Engineering and/or Math, commonly referred to as STEM. STEM isn’t the first thing that people think when writing or reading poetry, according to Josh Stroup, instructor and English department chair. “The… View Article

St. Clair High School, ECC Manufacturing Partnership Grows

October 12, 2021
A partnership between East Central College and St. Clair High School has grown this year, building on its success from last year. The SCHS Project Lead The Way (PLTW) has 12 students enrolled this year, which is up eight from the 2020-21 academic year. PLTW is a national nonprofit that offers hands-on computer science, engineering… View Article

College President Elected to Rural Alliance Board

October 12, 2021
East Central College President Dr. Jon Bauer recently was elected board secretary of the Rural Community College Alliance (RCCA) Board of Directors. Bauer has been serving on the national board since September 2020. The RCCA officer’s include chair, chair-elect, secretary and treasurer. The RCCA assists member institutions that serve the 89.3 million people who live… View Article

Music Student Teaches Bass Guitar and Performs on Stage

October 11, 2021
Cole Parsons is working toward an Associate in Fine Arts Degree while studying music at East Central College, his melodies also are heard outside the classroom. Parsons, of Beaufort, is a 2018 Union High School graduate who plays bass guitar in three bands. The music he performs ranges from older blues and country, to diverse… View Article

ECC Graduate Receives rootED Scholarship

October 8, 2021
An East Central College 2021 graduate was the recipient of a rootEd Alliance Transfer Scholarship. Benjamin Schwanitz, who is now a student at Truman State University, Kirksville, was awarded up to $10,000 through the scholarship. The scholarship is renewable for up to five years as Schwanitz pursues a bachelor’s degree. “I am attending Truman State… View Article

ECC to Take Over Health Care Programs in Rolla

October 6, 2021
East Central College will assume sponsorship of two health care programs from the Rolla Public School District beginning fall 2022 — licensed practical nursing (LPN) and surgical technology. During the Oct. 4 board meeting, ECC Trustees unanimously approved tuition and fee schedules for the licensed practical nursing (LPN) certification and a new surgical technology associate… View Article

ECC to Expand Touchless Entry Door Upgrades for Greater Security, Access

September 27, 2021
East Central College will expand the scope of work for its touchless entry doors to provide better access, and increased safety at college facilities. That’s thanks to a vote by the Board of Trustees Sept. 20 that approved a $31,067 change order for the work being conducted by TSI Global Companies, St. Charles. The access… View Article

ECC Boot Camp Teaches Skills to Begin a Career in Manufacturing

September 24, 2021
For Rebecca Bruton, a recent manufacturing boot camp at East Central College opened her eyes to potential employers, and even landed her a job with one. Bruton, of Washington, was one of six participants in ECC’s Center for Workforce Development’s Pre-apprenticeship Manufacturing Boot Camp program held this summer. “My incentive to enroll in the boot… View Article

Financial Aid Workshops at ECC

September 21, 2021
East Central College’s financial aid department will hold a series of workshops to help students fill out the 2022-2023 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) over the course of several evenings. FAFSA Nights will be held in Buescher Hall, Union, room 103 and 214 from 5-6:30 p.m. on the following dates: Tuesday, Oct. 5;… View Article

ECC’s HIM Program Trains Students for Health Care Field

September 21, 2021
East Central College’s Health Information Management (HIM) program offers an option for anyone looking to work in the health care field, but not in a bedside setting. The HIM program trains students to fill a pivotal role within the medical environment – connecting clinical, operational and administrative functions. Health information managers organize, oversee and protect… View Article