Community Education Summer Camp Classes a Hit!

July 6, 2017
Art has always been a passion of Madeline Havelka. “As a viewer, you can interpret art based on your own experiences,” she said. “As the artist, it is so fun to experiment and be the ones to tell the actual story.” Madeline graduated from East Central College in 2016 with an Associate of Fine Arts… View Article

Financial Aid Application Deadline Approaching

June 19, 2017
The priority deadline for students to submit their Financial Aid Application (FAFSA) and requested documentation to East Central College is around the corner! Students need to fill out the proper paperwork on or before July 1. “If all of their paperwork is turned in, ECC can guarantee that it is processed by our fee deadline… View Article

Trustees Extend Contract for President Dr. Jon Bauer

June 15, 2017
The East Central College Board of Trustees voted unanimously to award a contract extension to President Dr. Jon Bauer at the June 14, 2017 meeting. Approved following an executive session, the extension will run through June 30, 2020 with any change in salary commensurate with raises provided to all employees in fiscal years 2019 and… View Article

FY 18 Budget Approved at East Central College Board Meeting

June 15, 2017
The general operating budget and staffing plan for the 2018 fiscal year was approved by the East Central College Board of Trustees on Tuesday, June 14. Part of the $18.6 million budget and staffing plan included a projected decline in state funding as well as a likely increase in local tax revenue. The staffing plan… View Article

AEL Program Awarded Dollar General Grant

June 12, 2017
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation awarded the East Central College Foundation, working on behalf of the ECC Adult Education and Literacy Program, an $8,000 grant to support its mission in 2017. This local grant award is part of more than $7.5 million in grants awarded to nearly 900 schools, nonprofits and organizations across the 44… View Article

June 13 – Open House for Non-Traditional Students

May 31, 2017
On June 13, East Central College is excited to host an open house event for non-traditional students in the area. “Our non-traditional student population is highly diverse,” said East Central College President Dr. Jon Bauer. “We have students with families, students who work full-time and many veterans. They are a very important part of ECC’s… 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