Athletic Association Shifts Start of Fall Sports

July 17, 2020
The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) has pushed back competitive, close-contact sports slated for this fall to the spring semester. At East Central College, that means that the men’s and women’s soccer, and women’s volleyball seasons, will be played in the spring 2021, instead of this fall. The NJCAA Board of Regents voted July… View Article

Students, Employees Required to Wear Masks This Fall

July 10, 2020
When the fall semester begins Monday, Aug. 24, masks will be required for all students, faculty and staff of East Central College, in an effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. The mask requirement follows guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) for institutions of higher education. Masks are one of the critical strategies… View Article

Faculty Members Promoted to Assistant Professor

July 9, 2020
Four East Central College faculty members were recently promoted from instructor to assistant professor. The new rank goes into affect in the Fall 2020 semester. Listed below are the faculty members promoted in rank: • Grace Austin, Theatre/Communications & Theatre Program Coordinator. • Jason Durbin, CIS/Business. • John Hardecke, English. • Gregory Stotler, Education/Teacher Education… View Article

Blend of In-Person, Online Courses in Fall Semester

July 9, 2020
East Central College is offering a blend of in-person, hybrid and online courses this fall to meet educational needs of all students. An Instructional Task Force comprised of faculty and staff developed plans that include smaller class sizes, livestreaming options and an increased offering of fully online classes. According to Vice President of Academic Affairs… View Article

Mehrhoff Named NJCAA Men’s Soccer Committee chair

July 9, 2020
East Central College Athletic Director Dr. Jay Mehrhoff was named the first National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division II Men’s Soccer Committee chair. As chair of the men’s committee, Mehrhoff will be responsible for serving as a direct contact between the committee and the NJCAA National Office staff while also leading the committee throughout… View Article

College Removed From ‘On Notice’ by HLC

July 2, 2020
Two years of collaboration and comprehensive work paid off last week when the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) removed the “on notice” status for East Central College. ECC President Dr. Jon Bauer said the HLC Board of Trustees removed the sanction June 25. ECC was placed “on notice” in June 2018. The college has remained fully… View Article

Students Can Finish Degrees Through New Initiative

July 2, 2020
East Central College is offering former students resources, incentives and a step-by-step guide to finish what they started and earn a college degree. ECC’s Finish Your Investment (FYI) program is designed to guide students who’ve completed college credits at East Central College to help them complete a degree. Eligible students who enroll in classes at… View Article

Harrell Receives 2020 Outstanding Student Award

July 2, 2020
Union resident Jennifer Harrell is the recipient of the 2020 East Central College Outstanding Student Award. In the past two years, Harrell has been heavily involved with campus and community organizations, including the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society. The Outstanding Student Award is voted on by ECC employees. “I am totally humbled and grateful… View Article

Student Walk-Ins Allowed With Phase 2 of Back to Campus Plan

June 26, 2020
East Central College is preparing for Phase 2 of its Return to Campus plan, which will allow for more on-campus meetings with students while maintaining virtual/remote options. Beginning July 1, appointments no longer are necessary for current and prospective students to sign up for fall semester classes, meet with advisors or access other student services,… View Article

Learning Center Offers JumpStart! Program to Community

June 25, 2020
The Learning Center (TLC) at East Central College is offering an opportunity for students who have been out of the classroom setting for several months to brush up on their skills. TLC is extending enrollment in its free JumpStart! Program to anyone in the service region who has been set back in their studies due… View Article