Tag Archive: East Central College

Gifford Recipient of Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award

December 10, 2021
A quality of an excellent instructor is the ability to make students understand complex subjects. That’s just one of the traits that East Central College’s Matthew Gifford, instructor of philosophy and religion, exhibits in his classroom. Gifford recently received the Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award for his accomplishments and dedication to his students and the… View Article

Candidacy Filing Period Open for ECC Board of Trustees

December 10, 2021
The filing period to declare candidacy for East Central College Board of Trustees is under way. Two trustees will be elected April 5, 2022, for six-year terms each. Both openings for the board in Subdistrict No. 3, which includes all of the Washington School District, excluding portions in Boeuf and Lyon townships. A declaration of… View Article

ECC Foundation Kicks Off Scholarship Campaign

December 2, 2021
The East Central College Foundation’s annual Friends of the Foundation scholarship campaign is underway. “While the last two years have brought challenges due to the pandemic, ECC supporters responded in extraordinary ways,” said Bridgette Kelch, Foundation executive director. “Our community is emerging stronger, more resilient, than ever.” In the 2021-22 academic year, the ECC Foundation… View Article

Dr. Eric Park Appointed to State School Retirement Board

July 7, 2021
East Central College Board of Trustees Treasurer Dr. Eric Park was appointed by Gov. Mike Parson to serve on the Public School Retirement System of Missouri Board of Trustees. Dr. Park, Washington, is co-founder of the LPL Financial office in Washington and he also co-founded The Steamboat Financial Group. Park attended East Central College (ECJC… View Article

ECC Alumna Wins Award for Dissertation

May 28, 2021
East Central College alumna Brittni Cebulak recently was recognized for her dissertation on Margaret Atwood novels by an international association that celebrates the famous author’s work. Cebulak, of Hermann, who attended ECC from 2014-16, received the 2020 “Best Dissertation on Atwood and Her Work Award” from the Margaret Atwood Society. Cebulak’s dissertation, “Food, Consumption, and… View Article

Student Achievements Recognized by Faculty, Staff

May 20, 2021
East Central College faculty and staff members have recognized students who have shown excellence, leadership, perseverance and success over the 2020-21 academic year. ECC typically holds a Student Achievement Night to present awards in-person to celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of students. There was not a ceremony held this year, but ECC employees still recognized the… View Article

Adult Education Instructor Encourages Students to Persevere

January 12, 2021
In order to improve over time, we all share the need to move forward even when it’s difficult. That’s according to Kathy Amsinger, an adult education instructor, who teaches her students to persevere and persist in order to reach their goals. Amsinger teaches with the Adult Education & Literacy (AEL) program, offered through East Central… View Article

After Four Years, Returning Student Completes Degree

December 18, 2020
It occurs often in life that we need some encouragement and support to help us. That was the case for Mercedes Mangrum. East Central College sent her a text, a postcard, a letter, an e-mail, showing her the value of finishing her college degree. And she made up her mind that this 2020 fall semester… View Article

In-Person, Online and Streaming Classes at ECC this Spring

December 16, 2020
The spring semester at East Central College will look much like the fall semester, with a full range of class offerings and delivery methods. According to ECC President Dr. Jon Bauer, not much has changed in course delivery from Fall to Spring, primarily because what the college has done has worked so well. “The spring… View Article

Staying Home the Right Decision for Future Teacher

December 10, 2020
Before the summer ended, Grace McKinnis had her next four years planned. The St. Francis Borgia Regional High School graduate had been accepted into her top school, Truman State University, in Kirksville, where she would study English and education. When she combines the two, McKinnis wants to teach grammar, literature, ‘or anything English” to high… View Article