Month: June 2018

Theatre Alumni Cast Party July 21

June 29, 2018 | Campus News

In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of East Central College, we invite all theatre alumni to our Biggest Cast Party Ever following the 2 p.m. production of “Life Could Be A Dream” on July 21.

Enjoy free concessions during the show and stay for a pizza party following the show!

Please RSVP for this event. Visit https://goo.gl/forms/a3TBirj0xQLJ2qe53 or email castparty@eastcentral.edu

Please note: Tickets are still required to be purchased to see the show. Buy yours today!

Join Us at RegFest July 17!

June 27, 2018 | Campus News

East Central College is excited to host RegFest once again in 2018! RegFest is a chance for potential students to talk with admissions representatives about programs, start the enrollment process, learn how to pay for college, and register for fall classes. This is an open event for the community – no appointment required!

Join us on July 17 from 3 – 7 p.m. in Union, 1964 Prairie Dell Road, or Rolla, 500 Forum Drive, for free Jimmy John’s, door prizes, and concert ticket giveaways! We are happy to have KSHE-95 and New Country 92.3 team up with us in Union and Superstation KZNN 105.3 in Rolla.

While the Fall Semester is quickly approaching, you still have plenty of time to sign up for classes. Whether you are looking to eventually transfer to a four-year university or get a career-ready degree, we can help find the right path for you.

What should you bring to RegFest?

Valid picture I.D.
High School and/or College transcripts
2016 Tax Information for Financial Aid

If you don’t have all the documents handy, that’s okay! We can still help get the process started.

Want to get a head start before the event?

Apply Online
Check Out Our Programs
Learn About Financial Aid

Questions?

Union: 636-584-6588 or admissions@EastCentral.edu

Rolla: 573-466-4100 or ECCRolla@EastCentral.edu

Becoming a Better Leader in the Workplace

June 15, 2018 | Campus News

Becoming a successful workplace leader takes time, effort and education. Leadership is a skill, and, like all skills, it has to be carefully crafted and practiced. The Center for Workforce Development is offering a series of summer workshops to help you become a better leader in the workplace.

The series starts with Leadership Fundamentals June 25-26. For emerging leaders and first time unit leaders, this course covers the basic skills necessary to take first supervisory role, from setting goals for teams and for tackling difficult conflicts.

The Supervisor Leadership session focuses on those transitioning from an individual contributor to leading a team. The course is July 10-12 and covers effective communication strategies, avoiding the most common mistakes of new supervisors, managing former coworkers, motivation and engagement techniques, resolving conflicts and building teams.

The Division Head Leadership session runs July 17-18. This course is for high-potential leaders who are ready to transition to mid-level positions. Participants will learn how to integrate strategic initiatives through delegation and accountability and the importance of assessment tools to measure and motivate.

During the July 24-25 Manager Leadership session, upper-level managers and leaders who align the organization to implement strategies will learn about strategic insight, business acumen, building cross unit collaboration and managing talent and career development.

The last session of the series, Executive Leadership, will be held July 31 – August 1. Participants will get an understanding of executive leadership skills in business in order to become a visionary, a trailblazer, a strategist, a communicator, a coach, a diplomat and the chief motivator. The Center for Workforce Development will help you build an executive leadership style that creates trust, sets a clear vision and guides your entire team toward greater performance and profit.

Participants can choose to attend individual sessions for $250 apiece or all five sessions for $1000. Each session will be held in the Business and Industry Center, 42 Prairie Dell Plaza in Union, from 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Lunch will be provided. A Certificate of Completion will be awarded after each course, and a Leadership Academy Certificate will be awarded after completion of all five courses.

To enroll in one or all courses, please contact 636-649-5803 or training@eastcentral.edu.

VIDEO – High School Equivalency Graduation Ceremony

June 8, 2018 | Campus News Inspiring Excellence

They all had different backgrounds and stories, but they all shared the same dream – getting their High School Equivalency. We are so proud of our 2018 graduates!

How to Skip Over Classes You Don’t Need

June 6, 2018 | Campus News

Spending just a week in The Learning Center this summer could potentially save you nearly a thousand dollars in tuition and three semesters worth of classes! The free Bridge Program can help students assess their skills, improve class placement, accelerate coursework and save money!

It is ideal for students who have already taken an Accuplacer assessment test and have been placed in Reading Comprehension, Intro to Writing/Comp Expansion, Connected Reading and Writing, Pre-Algebra or Introductory Algebra. Students who haven’t tested yet are are still welcome to register and attend a Bridge Program class.

“The courses are designed to work in a student’s favor,” said Erin Anglin, Director of The Learning Center. “There is no penalization for scoring below initial test scores. Students can only improve placement. This is really beneficial to students and gives them an opportunity to potentially improve math placement by up to three courses and to completely test out of developmental reading and English courses.”

Students will also get the chance to take the Accuplacer Diagnostic test, allowing Learning Center Specialists to help students find individual opportunities for growth and work one-on-one to create a plan for improvement that builds on the student’s strengths and previous knowledge.

“We encourage all students wanting to improve their placement to give us a week of their time to help advance their skills, build academic support systems, get an introduction to East Central College and achieve their goals,” said Anglin.

Students can sign up for the free Bridge Program by visiting or emailing The Learning Center or stopping by Student Services.

Getting Employees in a Tight Labor Market – June 27 Forum

June 5, 2018 | Campus News

Hiring skilled or first-tier employees in the area is becoming so competitive that practically every industry is concerned about the lack of available talent.

“There are several factors contributing to the shortage,” said Ed Shelton, ECC Center for Workforce Development Executive Director. “One of the biggest contributors is the age of the workforce. There are simply not enough young workers to fill the gap right now.”

Additionally, many younger workers lack the necessary experience to immediately step in and fill the shoes of the retiring workforce.

“The skills gap is very real,” said Shelton. “That’s why we are hosting area manufacturers and businesses to provide insight on how to find top talent and retain employees during this challenging time.”

On June 27, join the Center for Workforce Development from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Business and Industry Center, 42 Prairie Dell Plaza Drive in Union for an engaging forum on the topic.

The event is only ten dollars and includes lunch. For more information or to register, contact 636-649-5803 or training@eastcentral.edu.

The mission of the Center for Workforce Development is to establish and promote economic opportunities that lead to a comprehensive workforce system in the ECC Service Region (Franklin, Warren, Gasconade, Maries, Crawford, Dent, Osage and Phelps Counties).