ECC’s HIM Program Offers Flexible Schedule, Various Employment Fields

April 19, 2024
Flexibility is a central focus of East Central College’s Health Information Management (HIM) program. The program’s appeal lies in its flexible schedule and online coursework, and flexibility for graduates to choose a variety of career paths, spanning various employment fields. Kim Scheel, the HIM Program Director, highlights HIM’s broad scope, which encompasses administrative, operational, and… View Article

ECC Phi Theta Kappa Chapters Excel at Heartland Regional Convention

March 22, 2024
Students and advisors from Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) at East Central College were recognized for their hard work and dedication at a regional convention where they received chapter and individual awards. The Chi Delta PTK Chapter at the Union campus and the Beta Omicron Phi Chapter at ECC in Rolla earned “5-Star Status” with recognition… View Article

Foundation Seeks Outstanding ECC Alumni Nominations

January 8, 2024
The East Central College Foundation is on the lookout for exceptional alumni who have left a lasting impact on their communities and beyond. Nominations are now open for the 2024 Outstanding Alumni Award, a prestigious recognition reserved for those who have demonstrated outstanding commitment and leadership. Nominees must have completed a college credit course at… View Article

ECC LPN to RN Bridge Students Recognized With Awards

December 15, 2023
Three East Central College Rolla nursing graduates were recognized for outstanding work in clinicals and in the classroom. Kathrine Crider, Jessica Veloz and Brianna Courtney each were recognized Dec. 12 during a pinning ceremony for LPN to RN Bridge graduates. There were 11 nursing graduates taking part in the pinning ceremony, which is held to… View Article

PTK Honor Society at ECC Rolla Inducts Members

November 21, 2023
The Beta Omicron Phi chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at East Central College in Rolla inducted several new members into the organization. An induction ceremony recognizing the new members was held in October. Cole Halfaker, ECC student services specialist, was the keynote speaker during the ceremony. New members are: Mikayla Bigler, Amy Hiatt,… View Article

Hays Receives Missouri Community College Association Alumni Award

November 15, 2023
East Central College Trustee and graduate Ina “Cookie” Hays received a Missouri Community College Association (MCCA) 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award. Each year, the MCCA Annual Recognition and Excellence Awards program recognizes individuals and institutions that have set the standard of excellence during the year. The award recipients were announced during a banquet Thursday, Nov. 9,… View Article

College Receives State Grant to Encourage Math, Science Teaching Careers

November 1, 2023
East Central College has been awarded a state “Grow Your Own” grant to encourage students in its education program to pursue careers in teaching math and science at the middle school level. The College is receiving $45,000 through the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) in the form of a Developing an Educator… View Article

ECC Recognizes Employees for Years of Service

October 27, 2023
Each year, East Central College recognizes the commitment and hard work of its employees for their dedication to students’ needs and educational goals, and to the community ECC serves. The Annual Service Awards Recognition banquet is an opportunity to honor those who have been with ECC for 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years. There… View Article

ECC Receives $2.1 Million Federal Grant to Support Student Success

October 25, 2023
East Central College has been awarded a $2.1 million grant to boost its graduation and retention rates among rural and low-income students. The highly competitive federal Title III grant was awarded through the Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP), which is administered by the U.S. Department of Education, with a focus on rural, low-income students, said Dr…. View Article