ECC NEA Honors Inspiring Local Teachers

May 17, 2022
Eleven high school teachers from this area were honored last week by the East Central College chapter of the National Education Association (NEA) for the positive influence that have on their students, and dedication to teaching. ECC Faculty members Jenifer Goodson, EMS Program Director; and Lisa Hanneken, assistant professor of accounting and business, were co-chairs… View Article

Stories from the Class of 2022 

May 16, 2022
Every graduate has a story about their journey to East Central College. The students below shared their stories with ECC President Dr. Jon Bauer in the weeks before graduation on May 14. There were setbacks and tumult for some students, but they stood tall, persevered and graduated alongside their peers in the Class of 2022…. View Article

English Department’s Poetry and Research Contest Winners

May 13, 2022
The East Central College English Department has announced the winners of the annual Poetry and Research Writing Contest. In the poetry category, Christian Emory received first-place honors for, “Well-done.” In the research essay category, Jillian Stigge’s, “Dangerous New Censorships in Education,” was the first-place winner. First-place recipients received $100 in prize money. Second-place winners were… View Article

Enrollment Now Open for Free Summer Course

May 12, 2022
East Central College is once again offering one free summer class to soon-to-be high school juniors and seniors. The First Class Tuition Pass, formerly known as Three for Free, is available to the Class of 2023 and the Class of 2024, and it allows for students to take one summer tuition-free course. The course can… View Article

Mier Family Shares the College Experience at ECC

May 10, 2022
Sarah, Ethan and Ryan Mier may be on different educational journeys, but to reach their destinations, the mother and her sons are taking the same path — East Central College. Sarah, 42, is the mother of Ethan, 21, and Ryan, 18. The family of ECC students live in St. Clair with, their father and husband,… View Article

ECC Rolla Students Recognized at Achievement Night

May 10, 2022
East Central College annually holds a Student Achievement Night, an awards ceremony to celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of students. This year’s event for Rolla students was hosted by Campus Life and Leadership and the Rolla Engagement Council. Students are nominated for awards by faculty to recognize academic excellence, perseverance and contributions to a culture of… View Article

Library Director to Speak at AEL’s High School Equivalency Ceremony

May 6, 2022
Scenic Regional Library Director Steven W. Campbell will be the speaker for the East Central College Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) graduation ceremony. The ceremony will recognize students who have passed the High School Equivalency Test (HiSET). It will be Saturday, May 14, at 2:30 p.m. in the Donald Shook Student Center gymnasium.­ Campbell, who… View Article

President Shares Joys of Community College on Twitter

May 5, 2022
Each day of Community College Month in April, East Central College President Dr. Jon Bauer wrote a tweet to share with his followers and the community what it is he loves about community colleges, and specifically ECC. On April 1, Bauer launched a month-long Twitter campaign to give a glimpse of what is great about… View Article

ECC Students and Grads Recognized at MCCA, PTK Event

May 3, 2022
Four current East Central College students and two graduates were recognized for academics and leadership during the Missouri Community College Association (MCCA) Student Leadership and Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society Awards Luncheon. ECC students Donna Hall, Arica Doerr, Brooklyn Hyatt, and Brandon Morrow; and graduates Kya Nilges and Dora Bell, each were recognized during… View Article

Art & Design Student Exhibition Winners Announced

May 3, 2022
During a reception for the Annual East Central College Art & Design Student Exhibition, the Best of Show was presented to Manny McQueen for his Self Portrait. That is in addition to several other Best in Category and Honorable Mention accolades presented at the exhibition reception held April 28 in the ECC Art Gallery. The… View Article