#InspiringExcellence – Nursing Instructor Wins Missouri Educator of the Year

October 18, 2017
East Central College nursing instructor Judy Bieker has been inspiring students for more than 23 years. “Not only has she educated more than 500 students over that time,” said Nancy Mitchell, nursing program coordinator, “she has also mentored numerous master’s students and new faculty members without hesitation.” Now, she is being recognized for her hard… View Article

#InspiringExcellence – EMS Instructor Wins Statewide Award

September 26, 2017
Over the last 41 years, East Central College Instructor Lora Copeland has given her expertise on cardiac rhythm interpretation to more than 750 paramedic students. “She actually helped create what is now the Paramedic Program at the college back in 1976,” said EMS Program Coordinator Tom Fitts, “just two years after receiving her Registered Nurse… View Article

Updated – Spring 2017 President’s List Announced

May 24, 2017
Each year, East Central College recognizes students who have demonstrated exemplary academic achievement. Upon completion of at least 12 spring semester credit hours with a semester grade point average of 3.85 or greater, students are acknowledged on the President’s List. Nearly 100 students made the list!

Spring 2017 Vice President’s List Announced

May 24, 2017
Each semester, East Central College recognizes students who have demonstrated superior academic achievement. Upon completion of at least 12 semester credit hours with a semester grade point between 3.50 and 3.84, students are acknowledged by placement on the Vice President’s List. For the Spring 2017 semester, there were more than 170 students on the list!

#InspiringExcellence – Students Chosen for All-Missouri Academic Team

May 24, 2017
Each year, students are selected for All-Missouri Academic Team by the Phi Theta Kappa honor society. East Central College is proud to announce three students made the list in 2017! Taylor Schaefer and Conner Camden were named to the All-Missouri Silver list, and Megan Hanneken was named to the All-Missouri Bronze list. “East Central College… View Article

Lisa Wilson Honored with Outstanding Student Award

May 22, 2017
We are excited to honor Lisa Mari Wilson of Cuba with the Outstanding Student Award at the 2017 East Central College Commencement.  The award is the highest honor given to a graduate of ECC. To be considered for the honor an ECC student must have maintained a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.  In… View Article

Audrey Freitag Named East Central College Outstanding Alumni in 2017

May 20, 2017
It’s hard to find a corner of the New Haven community Audrey Freitag hasn’t touched. During the week, she’s often spotted at the senior center helping serve meals. On the weekends, you might see her volunteering at a local church serving meals to people in the community at the “Friendship Plate.” Not only is she… View Article

East Central College NEA Honors Local Teachers Making a Difference

May 9, 2017
Educators have a profound effect on students in many capacities. However, they aren’t always thanked for their hard work and dedication. “I sometimes assign students to write about their educational experiences,” said East Central College English Instructor Sue Henderson. “In conversations we have about their papers, students often mention teachers who have had a positive… View Article

Three Named “Faculty Emeritus” at Board Meeting

May 9, 2017
Thomas Dill, Vincent Niehaus and Kathleen Rust have been named Faculty Emeritus by the East Central College Board of Trustees. The designation is an academic tradition intended to recognize the lasting impact of outstanding members of the faculty. “The faculty being recommended represent an important part of the East Central College story,” said Dr. Robert… View Article