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Retirement & School District Partnerships Approved

December 10, 2015 | Campus News

Board members approved a number of personnel matters at the December 7 meeting.

Trustees accepted the retirement of Jean McCann, current vice president of instruction.

McCann will retire on June 30, 2016, after 24 years with the college. In 1992 she was hired as a full-time instructor in the math department. Since August of 2000, she has served as ECC’s chief academic officer.

McCann has been an educator for more than 30 years. Prior to joining the faculty at East Central, she was a full-time math instructor at Harris-Stowe State University. She was also an adjunct instructor at Jefferson College and Washington University.

She received a bachelor’s degree in math from Webster University and went on to Saint Louis University where she earned a Master of Arts degree in math.

“Jean has devoted immeasurable time and energy to East Central College,” stated College President Jon Bauer. “First as a faculty member, and for the past 15 years as an administrator, she has worked to make the institution the best it can be. We wish to thank Jean for her service to the college and wish her well in retirement.”

Plans for a search process will begin immediately, with a goal of having a new chief academic officer on board by July 1.

Trustees approved the hiring of Lisa Hanneken as an accounting/business instructor for the upcoming spring semester. Hanneken earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Webster University and a master’s degree in business with an accounting emphasis from Maryville University.

Since 2001 Hanneken has been employed as a utility regulatory auditor at the Missouri Public Service Commission. Prior to that she worked at Bucklick Creek, Inc. and was a summer auditing intern at the Internal Revenue Service in 2000.

Board members approved requests for unpaid leave for three faculty members: Laura Roselli for the 2016 spring semester; Jessica VanLeer from January 24 through March 17, 2016; and Russell Henderson from November 30 through December 15, 2015.

Partnership Agreements with Area School Districts Approved

East Central College trustees approved the renewal of a consortium agreement with the School District of Washington which will cover the arrangements for program delivery, cost-sharing, and other terms necessary for the delivery of coursework and cooperative joint programming. Renewal of the agreement was approved by the Washington school board in November.

ECC and the school district have partnered for many years to offer joint programming for both secondary and post-secondary students at Four Rivers Career Center. The partnership has given many students access to certificate and degree options in automotive technology, building construction, precision machining (machine tool), and welding.

Board members also gave approval to the development of a joint program in Early Childhood Education with the Rolla School District. In November the Rolla school board approved the programming and the desire to move forward with the application to the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

The program will provide a pathway for high school seniors to participate in dual credit coursework. Participating students would be able to acquire both college credit and the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential while completing high school.

ECC will be able to offer coursework at Rolla Technical Center for traditional college students utilizing shared faculty.

Jean McCann, vice president of instruction at ECC, noted that college staff and officials with the Rolla School District will begin the process of developing a partnership agreement. “We will model this after the early childhood education program put in place last year with the School District of Washington,” McCann said. “That program has been very successful.”

Preliminary plans outline morning and afternoon sessions with 22 slots for students from ECC and RTC’s sending schools.

Audit

East Central College has again received a clean opinion on the annual audit of the financial statements for the year that ended June 30, 2015.

The audit was conducted by the firm of KPM, CPAs of Springfield, Mo., which gave the college an “unqualified opinion.” The financial statements of the ECC Foundation, which is considered a component unit of the college, were also audited for the year that ended December 31, 2014. The foundation also received an unqualified opinion.

“We are very pleased to once again receive an unqualified “clean” opinion on the audit that showed no significant deficiencies or material weaknesses,” said college president Jon Bauer.

The college has total assets of almost $55 million, down more than $534,000 from last year. Property and equipment constitute $40 million of the total. Total liabilities were down $2 million for the year and now total $33.1 million.

More than $12.9 million in federal monies passed through the college throughout the year, the majority in the form of Pell and SEOG grants, work-study, and federal student loans.

Intersession Classes Begin December 16

December 4, 2015 | Campus News

Individuals will have the opportunity to earn college credit over the holiday break by enrolling in one of the online courses that East Central College is offering.

These short-term online classes will allow any student to acquire three hours of college credit over a four-week period between the fall and spring semesters.

Intersession dates are December 16, 2015, through January 12, 2016.

“We are pleased to be able to offer several general education courses during our Intersession,” said Shelli Allen, ECC vice president of student development. “The expansion of our efforts in online education and filling a need for students with these month-long, intersession offerings is exciting.”

Courses on the Intersession schedule include Intro to Life Science, Oral Communications, English Composition I and U.S. Government.

“Whether students attend ECC or another college or university, taking an Intersession class could allow them to have a lighter course schedule in a future semester and gives them an opportunity to improve their grade point average,” Allen noted. “We have students who need to regain or maintain eligibility for Missouri’s A+ scholarship program, so focusing on doing well in one course gives them that chance.”

To be eligible to enroll in an Intersession class, students must have completed nine credit hours with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Interested students from other colleges should consult with their home institution, which will determine course equivalency credit. Some prerequisite courses may be required.

In-district students pay just $330 for class tuition and fees. The rate for out-of-district students is $435 per class. There is an additional charge for books.

For more information about Intersession courses visit the website, call 636-584-6547 or email rachel.howard@eastcentral.edu.

Supervisory Leadership Program Completed at CG Power Systems

December 4, 2015 | Campus News

The East Central College Center for Workforce Development completed its first supervisory leadership certificate program in November with CG Power Systems in Washington.

The 12 month program was designed by ECC’s Center for Workforce Development to provide the group of CG Power employees with the opportunity to discuss and learn a variety of fundamental leadership concepts.

“The leadership program provides management and leadership skills for supervisors within the company”, said Melinda Nielson, human resources manager for CG Power. “We feel the program provided our employees with a better understanding of developing their inter-personal and communications skills with their team.”

According to Mardy Leathers, executive director of ECC’s Center for Workforce Development, the program was designed to address a major dilemma facing today’s manufacturing firms. “The wave of retirement and resulting skills and leadership gaps at companies is a growing trend. We developed this program to help area businesses develop leaders and managers within their companies to keep them competitive,” noted Leathers.

The program is currently being taught at several manufacturing companies in the area. For information about the leadership program, call 636-239-0598 or email cwd@eastcentral.edu.

CG Power Systems employees — Eight employees of CG Power Systems recently completed the 12 month supervisory leadership certificate program provided by East Central College’s Center for Workforce Development. Shown, front row, left to right: Jim Faragher, Fran Kampschroeder, and Tim Richardson. Back row, left to right: Chris Sumpter, John Meyer, Tony Dauge, and Brad Faltemier. Not pictured is Keith Hagedorn.

$600,000 in Tax Credits Approved for ECC Project

November 24, 2015 | Campus News

East Central College has been approved to receive up to $600,000 in tax credits from the Missouri Development Finance Board to assist with fundraising efforts to create the Regional Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Workforce Training adjacent to ECC’s main campus in Union.

The tax credits will be available to individuals, corporations and funders that contribute to the ECC Foundation campaign to raise $1.2 million to renovate the former Gala Center into a facility for technical education and workforce training.

“We thank the Missouri Development Finance Board for their support of this project,” noted Dr. Jon Bauer, ECC president. “This speaks volumes about the enormous benefits this project will have for our area.”

Bauer noted that any taxpayer – including any charitable organization that is exempt from federal income tax and whose Missouri unrelated business taxable income, if any, would be subject to the state income tax – would be entitled to the tax credit.

Contributors will receive a 50 percent Infrastructure Development Fund Tax Credit based upon their contribution. A $20,000 contribution would result in a $10,000 tax credit which could be used by the contributor to pay certain taxes due to the State of Missouri.

The credits may be used to offset income tax, franchise tax or financial institution tax. They can also be transferred to another taxpayer.

The tax credits issued by the Board cannot be refunded or carried-back. They can be carried forward to offset future tax liabilities for up to five years and could be applicable when filing a 2015 tax return. The tax credit certificate need not be completely used on one return. Portions of the credit can be used in each of the succeeding five years to pay tax liabilities owed to the State of Missouri.

Shannon Grus, executive director of the ECC Foundation, stated that the tax credits will allow the Foundation to engage the civic and business community to help support the continued growth of East Central College. “People can begin making donations immediately, with the minimum donation set at $1,000,” noted Grus. “Donations can be in the form of a check, wire transfer, or marketable securities, but must be made by December 31, 2017.”

Complete details are available at the ECC Foundation website.

ECC purchased the former Gala Center in April for $1.2 million. The renovation of the property will allow the college to expand its technical education programs in Industrial Engineering Technology and Precision Machining which are currently housed at Four Rivers Career Center in Washington. ECC’s Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning program will be relocated from the main campus to the renovated facility. The Center for Workforce Development, as well as labs and classrooms dedicated to workforce training, are also planned for the renovated space.

In September the college was awarded a $1.2 million grant from the U.S. Commerce Department’s Economic Development Administration. “Combining the EDA grant funds, tax credits, institutional resources, and other donations through the ECC Foundation will make it possible for us to renovate the space into almost 22,000 square feet of up-to-date facilities that will benefit ECC students and the regional economy for years to come,” noted Bauer.

This fall ECC trustees authorized college administrators to apply for the MDFB’s “Tax Credit for Contribution” program which encourages private contributions toward public projects across the state.

Bauer stated that renovations should begin early next year, with the relocation of the programs expected before the start of 2016 fall semester classes.

Registration Continues for Spring Semester

November 23, 2015 | Campus News

Registration is still open for new and returning students for the spring semester at East Central College. Complete schedule of classes

The schedule contains pertinent details for every class offered through ECC for the 2016 spring semester which begins Wednesday, January 13. This includes classes held at the main campus in Union and satellite sites in Rolla, Sullivan and Washington. Prospective students will also find a variety of classes offered online for those who need more flexibility with their schedule.

Student Services staff will be available at the main Rolla location at 500 Forum Drive Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. to assist new and returning students. Friday hours are 8 a.m. until noon.

Christina Ayres, director of ECC sites in Rolla and Sullivan, noted that advisors at ECC’s main Rolla location will be available until 8 p.m. Wednesday, December 9.

Student Services staff at the Union campus will be available Monday through Thursday until 6 p.m. to assist new and returning students. Shelli Allen, vice president of student development at ECC, noted that general advisors at the Union campus will also be available Saturday, December 12, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enrollment Center staff will handle registrations and cashiers will be available to process payment until 2 o’clock. Placement testing will begin at 9 a.m.

”Students can still apply for financial aid for the spring semester, but they will not receive authorization until after the holiday break,” said Allen. “To hold their enrollment, students can pay with cash, check or credit card. We also have a payment plan option to spread the cost out over several months.” Allen encourages prospective new students to bring their 2014 tax documents along when they visit campus to make the financial aid process easier.

Allen emphasizes the range of classes offered at the college, from basic to transfer-level. “We have classes available in math and English which are designed to meet the needs of new students no matter what their skill level,” Allen notes. “Students can work their way up from the basic skills through transfer classes which can be applied toward a degree at a four-year school.”

Career and technical education courses are available for students seeking employable skills with a certificate or degree from ECC in fields such as nursing, graphic design, precision machining, industrial engineering technology and culinary arts at the Union campus.
Career and technical education programs are available in Rolla for students seeking employable skills with a certificate or degree from ECC in fields such as nursing, business management/technology, and early childhood education. ECC also has partnership programs with Rolla Technical Center and Rolla Technical Institute to offer degrees in auto technology, building construction, EMT/paramedic, radiologic technology and respiratory care.

In-district students pay just $95 per credit hour for tuition and general fees. The rate for out-of-district students is $130 per credit hour. Some courses also have additional lab and technology fees.

For enrollment and assessment information, individuals can contact ECC at 636-584-6588 or 573-466-4100. Details are also available by emailing admissions@eastcentral.edu. People interested in courses in Rolla should email eccrolla@eastcentral.edu.

Filing Date Set for April Trustee Election

November 9, 2015 | Campus News

Filing dates for the April 5, 2016, East Central College board of trustees election have been set. Filing will open on Tuesday, December 15, at 8 a.m. and close at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, January 19.

The terms of Jim Perry and Tom Dill from sub-district three expire next April. College trustees are elected to six-year terms.

Sub-district three includes all of the Washington School District, excluding that portion located in Boeuf and Lyon Townships.

The ECC board consists of six trustees, two each from three sub-districts of the college district. Trustees are elected at large, but a candidate must be a resident of the sub-district he or she represents.

Perry, current board president, is completing his third term on the East Central College board. He was first elected in 1998 and was re-elected in 2004and 2010. He served as board vice president for four years beginning in 2002 and has been president of the board since 2006.

Dill is completing his second term since first being elected in 2004. He is the current board secretary, a position he has held since 2011.

Declaration of candidacy forms must be filed in the President’s Office located in Room 254 in Buescher Hall on the ECC campus in Union, weekdays between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Filings will not be accepted during the holiday break which starts at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 23. Filing will resume Monday, January 4, at 8 a.m. No filings will be accepted on Monday, January 18, when the college will be closed to observe the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.

A candidate for the ECC board must be a citizen of the United States, at least 21 years of age, a voter of the college district for at least one full year preceding the election date, and a current resident of the sub-district for which he or she files. The board of trustees is the sole statutory legislative governing body responsible for the control and operation of East Central College. Neither state statutes nor district policy limits the number of terms a member may serve. Regular monthly meetings of the ECC board are normally held on the first Monday of the month.

Other trustees include Ann Hartley – Union, board vice president; Prudence Fink Johnson – Union, board treasurer; Don Kappelmann – New Haven, member; and Dr. Joe Stroetker – Sullivan, member.

Insurance Coverage for 2016 Approved by College Trustees

Health insurance for full-time East Central College employees will be provided by the same carrier in 2016 with no change in rates or plan design. College trustees approved the renewal of coverage with Anthem at their November 2 meeting.

“Anthem’s original renewal included a proposed 13.6 percent increase,” stated Scott James with J.W. Terrill, insurance broker for the college. “We negotiated for no increase or plan changes to the Anthem medical insurance premium by moving basic life/accidental death and dismemberment/long-term disability coverage from Guardian to Anthem,” James noted that the change will result in annual premiums approximately $5,700 lower than Guardian’s proposed renewal for basic life/AD & D and long-term disability.

ECC employees will continue to have a choice between BJC and non-BJC networks, an option to purchase dependent coverage, as well as an option to select the high deductible plan that includes a health savings account.

“The college will fund the HSA for a maximum of $2,000 annually for employees selecting the HSA option rather than funding the difference between the base plan and high deductible plan premiums,” said Wendy Hartmann, ECC’s director of human resources. “ECC will continue to purchase a health reimbursement account as part of the plans.”

The health reimbursement account allows the college to pay the difference between the deductible required by the plan and the deductible amount paid out-of-pocket by employees.

Total cost to the college for employee medical insurance in 2016 will total over $1.5 million.

Vision insurance will again be provided through VSP with no change in the rate of $6.04 per employee each month.

The College pays the vision insurance premium for all full-time employees, with employees able to add spouse and/or children at an additional cost.

The group Medicare Part C plan offered to ECC retirees will continue with United Healthcare Medicare Advantage PPO. The plan involves no premium for either the college or the individual.

Soccer Ends Season With Loss in Region 16 Championship

November 6, 2015 | Campus News

East Central soccer ended the season with a 4-3 loss to Jefferson College in the championship match of the NJCAA Region 16 tournament Saturday (October 31). The Falcons got on the board early with two quick goals but Jefferson came back and tied the game before the half. The Vikings kept the momentum going to start the second half pulling ahead 3-2, but Coach Kean Barclay’s team came back to tie things up. Jefferson scored the go-ahead goal late in the second half and held on for the win.

ECC ends the 2015 campaign with a record of 16-4-1, three of the losses being to Jefferson.

ECC’s Joe Drake scored the first goal in the Region 16 semi-final match played October 27 at East Central.

The Falcons soccer players versus St. Louis Community College

Freshman Umoh Ufot contributing to ECC's second half offense — Freshman Umoh Ufot was one of three freshmen contributing to ECC’s second half offense against McKendree JV.

ECC sophomore defender AJ Bannister and St. Louis Community College's Steve Lilako — ECC sophomore defender AJ Bannister and St. Louis Community College’s Steve Lilako go for the ball during the September 29 match at ECC.

ECC freshman defender Darren Hamilton controls the ball at midfield during a match against the St. Louis Community College Archers Tuesday, September 29

ECC sophomore Gavyn Prsha controls the ball against Maple Woods player — ECC sophomore Gavyn Prsha (#13) controls the ball against a Maple Woods player during action September 22 at East Central College.

Dept. of Commerce Awards ECC $1.2 Million Grant

September 11, 2015 | Campus News

Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.2 million grant to East Central College. The funds will be used to create the Regional Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Workforce Training adjacent to ECC’s main campus in Union.

“We are thrilled to receive this federal grant to assist with the renovation of our facility,” noted ECC President Jon Bauer. “These grant funds, combined with institutional resources and money we plan to raise with the help of the East Central College Foundation, will make it possible for us to transform the building into a first-class center for technical education for the benefit of our students and the regional economy.”

Bauer expressed his thanks and congratulations to all who worked on the grant application. “This work has paid off in a big way and we are excited to move to the next phase of design and renovation,” said Bauer.

EDA’s investment will support ECC’s renovation of the former Gala Center located just southeast of the campus. The college purchased that property in April for $1.2 million. The facility will allow the college to expand its technical education programs in Industrial Engineering Technology and Precision Machining which are currently housed at Four Rivers Career Center in Washington. The Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning program will also be relocated from the main campus to the renovated space. The Center for Workforce Development, as well as labs and classrooms dedicated to workforce training, are also planned for the renovated facility.

“The grant funds will allow us to convert the existing outdoor courtyard and some other exterior areas into usable interior space, expanding the building from its current square footage of 19,807 to 21,829 square feet,” noted Bauer. “Without this EDA funding that would not have been possible.”

Bauer said he expects the renovation to begin this fall, with the relocation of the programs expected before the start of the 2016 fall semester classes.

“The Obama Administration is committed to helping communities develop a workforce with the skills needed for 21st-century jobs,” said Secretary Pritzker. “As part of the Department of Commerce’s ‘Skills for Business’ initiative, the EDA grant announced today will support expanded skills training to meet the needs of Missouri’s burgeoning advanced manufacturing industry.”

The increased lab and classroom space will enable more students to be admitted into these high-demand programs. The building will also support the implementation of new, innovative programs such as tooling and die casting, industrial maintenance, and stick and tungsten inert gas welding, along with two new apprenticeship programs in machining and industrial maintenance.

About the U.S. Economic Development Administration (www.eda.gov)
The Economic Development Administration marks 50 years of public service, leading the federal economic development agenda by promoting competitiveness and preparing the nation’s regions for growth and success in the worldwide economy. An agency within the U.S. Department of Commerce, EDA makes investments in economically distressed communities in order to create jobs for U.S. workers, promote American innovation, and accelerate long-term sustainable economic growth.

Falcons Claim Sixth Straight Conference Academic Award

August 24, 2015 | Campus News

Success in athletics starts with hard work in the classroom at the intercollegiate level. The East Central College Athletic Department has proven this to be a fact again this year as all three teams collected academic awards and winning records.

The overall athletic department grade point average was 3.05 and the school set another record winning the Missouri Community College Athletic Conference Harold Oetting Academic All Sports Award for the sixth year in a row. Since the 2009-10 academic year, the ECC Athletic Department has held the highest overall GPA among conference schools. Individual teams and athletes have received numerous accolades. The softball team and volleyball team were honored by the NJCAA as All-Academic teams with 3.33 and 3.02 team grade point averages respectively.

Five student athletes were also recipients of NJCAA Academic Student-Athlete Awards for their exceptional classroom performances. Dayla Gruenloh (women’s softball) received honors for Superior Academic Achievement. Karissa Hoffman and Kierstin Monzyk (women’s softball) were recognized for Exemplary Academic Achievement as were Paige Schmelzle and Alyssa Schrader (women’s volleyball).

Monzyk, a sophomore centerfielder and leadoff hitter for the Falcons, maintained a grade point average of 3.75 and was named ECC’s Scholar Athlete for 2014-15.

Sport-specific records include the ECC softball team with 31-25 mark and their fourth straight Region 16 championship. The ECC soccer Falcons finished their season 11-7-2, winning the school’s fifth conference championship and advancing to the Region 16 final where the team fell short in a penalty kick shootout. The ECC Falcons volleyball team ended the season with a record of 22-21, and was runner-up in the Region 16 tournament.

“The consistency of team performance is truly dependent upon the work ethic of the coaches and players on the field and court along with their dedication to their studies,” noted Dr. Jay Mehrhoff, ECC athletic director. “Each year the ECC Athletic Department stresses the importance of guided and independent study in the Learning Center as well as class attendance, which in turn equates to the overall development of our student athletes.”

National Junior College Athletic Association Honored Student Athletes – Division II

Dayla Gruenloh Women’s Softball Superior Academic Achievement

Karissa Hoffman Women’s Softball Exemplary Academic Achievement

Kierstin Monzyk Women’s Softball Exemplary Academic Achievement

Paige Schmelzle Women’s Volleyball Exemplary Academic Achievement

Alyssa Schrader Women’s Volleyball Exemplary Academic Achievement

Missouri Community College Athletic Conference – Academic All-Conference (3.0 GPA or higher)

Shelby Friend Softball

Dayla Gruenloh Softball

Karissa Hoffman Softball

Rachel Micke Softball

Kierstin Monzyk Softball

Claire Smith Softball

Sarah Westhoff Softball

Lauren Borgerding Volleyball

Taylor Davis Volleyball

Samantha Deason Volleyball

Paige Mueller Volleyball

Alexis Olney Volleyball

Paige Schmelzle Volleyball

Alyssa Schrader Volleyball

Olivia Strode Volleyball

Aaron Bannister Soccer

Dylan Cassidy Soccer

Jacob Erwin Soccer

Matt Hampton Soccer

Edmund Howe Soccer

Joshua Popoy Soccer

Gavyn Prsha Soccer

Nathan Saleniuc Soccer

Ryan Somogye Soccer

Zeke Little Soccer

Region 16 Academic All-Region (3.25 GPA or higher)

Shelby Friend Softball

Dayla Gruenloh Softball

Karissa Hoffman Softball

Rachel Micke Softball

Kierstin Monzyk Softball

Claire Smith Softball

Lauren Borgerding Volleyball

Taylor Davis Volleyball

Samantha Deason Volleyball

Alexis Olney Volleyball

Paige Schmelzle Volleyball

Alyssa Schrader Volleyball

Dylan Cassidy Soccer

Edmund Howe Soccer

Zeke Little Soccer

Gavyn Prsha Soccer

Nathan Saleniuc Soccer

Ryan Somogye Soccer

English Language Acquisition Class Begins August 11

July 27, 2015 | Campus News

English Language Acquisition (ELA) classes will begin in Washington at the Missouri Career Center on Tuesday, August 11 for the first 10-week session. The free classes will meet Tuesday through Thursday from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.

“The aim of this program is to provide students, for whom English is not their primary language, with a working knowledge of English in preparation for citizenship tests, the workplace, additional education, and daily living,” noted Alice Whalen, director of adult education and literacy at East Central College.

Whalen said that classes will be conducted in a small classroom style to allow students to receive individual attention from their instructor and tutors. Students studying English will also participate in cultural and social activities in the community. Scenic Regional Library is covering the cost of all new books and testing materials for the ELA program.

The goal of an ELA program is to improve a student’s level of English language skills, depending on a students’ English abilities, interests, and needs in conversational English, grammar, reading, listening comprehension, writing, and vocabulary.

“We expect some individuals will attend our ELA classes to prepare for entry to college. Others will be looking to improve their English for travel, and for social or employment purposes,” stated Whalen.

Individuals who hold an F-1 student visa are not eligible for enrollment.

Adult Education Classes Begin – New Site Opens in Owensville

People wanting to prepare to take the high school equivalency (formerly GED) exam can take advantage of free adult education and literacy classes offered in nine area communities. Owensville becomes the newest site for adult education and literacy classes offered through ECC. Owensville classes will start Tuesday, August 4, at the First Baptist Church at 112 West Lincoln. Sessions will meet every Tuesday and Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m.

The free classes allow people to start at their own level and work at their own pace. “While many of our students come to class to prepare to take the high school equivalency test, we have some high school graduates who attend so they can improve their reading, writing, language, and math skills,” Whalen said. “AEL classes are useful as people transition to post-secondary education or for those individuals who want to increase their work readiness skills.” Books and materials are provided at no charge at all nine locations.

Students must be at least 17 years of age and not enrolled in secondary school to attend adult education and literacy classes.

To register for classes at any of the sites, email ael@eastcentral.edu or call 636-584-6533. Day classes are held at five locations and evening classes are held at nine locations.

DAY SCHEDULE

Franklin County

Gerald – Calvary New Life Tabernacle 140 West Industrial Drive – Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to noon
Sullivan – ECC Sullivan Site 11 North Clark Street – Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon
Union – ECC Training Center Prairie Dell Road at U.S. Highway 50 – Tuesday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m.
Washington – Missouri Career Center (Behind Big Lots) 1108 Washington Square – Tuesday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon

English Language Classes in Washington – Wednesday and Thursday from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Phelps County

Rolla – Missouri Career Center 706 South Bishop Avenue – Monday, Tuesday & Thursday, 9 a.m. to noon

English Language Classes in Rolla – First Baptist Church, 801 Cedar St. 2nd floor – Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

EVENING SCHEDULE

Franklin County

Gerald – Calvary New Life Tabernacle 140 West Industrial Drive – Tuesday and Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m.
Pacific – Tri-County Community Senior Center 800 West Union – Tuesday and Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m.
Union – ECC Training Center Prairie Dell Road at U.S. Highway 50 – Tuesday and Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m.
St. Clair – First Baptist Church 450 East Springfield Road – Tuesday and Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m.
Washington – Missouri Career Center 1108 Washington Square – Tuesday and Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m.

Crawford County

Cuba – First Presbyterian Church 701 West Main Street – Monday and Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m.

Gasconade County

Owensville – First Baptist Church 112 W Lincoln – Tuesday and Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m.

Phelps County

Rolla – ECC Rolla North 2303 North Bishop Ave. (Hwy 63) – Tuesday and Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m.
St. James – Caring Center Triplex Building 1 114 West James Blvd. #1 – Monday and Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m.