Tag Archive: East Central College

Community Colleges Vital to State’s Economy

February 3, 2017
Missouri finds itself at a critical moment. The decline in state revenue and growth in expenses leaves state decision makers with a budget gap that is estimated at $700 million. Those of us at community colleges understand the difficult decisions the Governor has to make and the difficult situation the state is in. We recognize… View Article

A Simple Game About a Serious Subject – NCADA Visits ECC Campus

February 2, 2017
Ping pong balls, candy and root beer – an odd trio of tools to bring awareness to drugs and alcohol. However, it was just that combination that brought dozens of students to the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (NCADA) booth in the ECC Cafe at the end of January. Julie Hook, a prevention… View Article

Dr. Jon Bauer Testifies about College Funding to Missouri Legislators

January 27, 2017
This week in the Capitol, Missouri Community College Association (MCCA) Presidents and Chancellors Council Chair Dr. Jon Bauer testified on budget priorities before both House and Senate Appropriations Committees. Dr. Bauer began his testimony by expressing concern and understanding over the current budget situation. “I want to acknowledge the difficult budget situation we are facing… View Article

Priority Deadline for Missouri Student Aid Program Feb. 1

January 25, 2017
The new priority deadline for the Access Missouri Grant Program – the state’s largest student financial aid program – is quickly approaching. Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, commonly known as the FAFSA, by Feb. 1 to be guaranteed a grant award if they meet all eligibility requirements. This is the… View Article

Meet Student Ambassador Kjia Zuroweste

January 23, 2017
New Haven native Kjia Zuroweste came to East Central College with a goal. “I really wanted to gain knowledge,” the sophomore said. “I wanted to stretch my comfort zone and enjoy the entire process.” When she heard about the Student Ambassador Program, it seemed like a perfect fit. “I thought it would be a great… View Article

Sign Up for a Community Education Class in 2017!

January 9, 2017
The 2017 spring schedule of Community Education classes provides a variety of personal and professional enrichment opportunities for community members. The offerings feature a variety of classes for children and adults. Children’s offerings include computer science, yoga, kindermusik, children’s chorale, and archery. In addition to the always popular adult classes in dance, fitness, and computer… View Article

Video – Year in Review 2016

January 3, 2017
It was an exciting year at East Central College in 2016. From the Business and Industry Center Ribbon Cutting to our All-American athletes, there was a lot to be proud about. Take some time and watch our Year in Review video to see all the great things that happened. We look forward to a great… View Article

ECC Helps Those in Need this Holiday Season

December 20, 2016
Even with the end of the semester coming to a close and final exams on the minds of many, East Central College students and staff took time to hold charity drives this holiday season. “It doesn’t seem to matter what time of the year it is,” said ECC President Dr. Jon Bauer, “our students and… View Article