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Accepting Entries Now for ECC Writing Contest

October 24, 2016
Have a good story to tell? Write it down and win! Until Wednesday, Nov. 9, current ECC students can submit their stories and/or essays to the Annual ECC English Department’s Fiction and Creative Non-Fiction Writing Contest. “I think it’s important for students to participate in writing contests,” said English instructor Josh Stroup. “They get a… View Article

Student Art and Essay Contest

October 21, 2016
The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) is giving East Central College students a chance to win $1,000! The NISOD Student Art Contest gives students international exposure for his or her original artwork. The winning design will be featured as the front cover of the conference program for NISOD’s 2018 International Conference on… View Article

Registration Open for Adult Education and Literacy Classes

October 13, 2016
The East Central College Adult Education and Literacy Program (AEL) gives students the opportunity to earn their High School Equivalency Certificate. It also gives students a chance to learn English as a primary language. Classes are offered during the day in Gerald, Sullivan, Union and Washington. Evening classes are offered in Pacific, Union, St. Clair,… View Article

#InspiringExcellence – ECC Alumni Gives Back to Ecology Students

October 12, 2016
Denise Otto always knew she wanted to work in conservation, but she didn’t know what college could help her achieve that dream. “I was encouraged to go to East Central College by my counselor at Meramec Community College,” Otto said. “Once she learned I wished to have a career in conservation, she said ECC was… View Article

Navigating Changes to FAFSA

October 10, 2016
Changes made to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) are making the filing process easier for East Central College students. You can now submit the FAFSA as early as October 1, rather than January 1. This isn’t the deadline, but it’s best to get the form in early because some aid awards are… View Article

Math and Science Career Night

October 6, 2016
According to the Department of Labor Statistics, employment in occupations related to STEM—science, technology, engineering, and mathematics—is projected to grow to more than 9 million between 2012 and 2022. To help high school students prepare for the jobs of tomorrow, East Central College is teaming up with Missouri S&T for Math and Science Career Night…. View Article

East Central College Hosts Inaugural Journalism Summit

October 5, 2016
On Sat., Sept. 24, East Central College and Washington High School (WHS) journalism departments partnered with the Missouri Interscholastic Press Association (MIPA) and SchoolJournalism.org to host their inaugural ECC Journalism Summit. ECC English and Journalism instructor Leigh Kolb and WHS Blue Jay Journal TV adviser Michelle Turner invited Franklin County students to learn about journalism,… View Article

New Class Schedules Launching in 2017

October 4, 2016
An exciting change is coming to East Central College next year. During the October Board of Trustees meeting, an overview of new schedule offerings was presented to offer 14 week and weekend courses and increasing the number of 8-week courses during the spring semester of 2017 was approved. Currently, only 16-week courses are offered. “We… View Article

ECC Recognizes Employees at Annual Banquet

October 4, 2016
Each year, East Central College recognizes the hard work and dedication of our employees. We value their commitment to our students’ needs and their educational goals. The Annual Service Awards Recognition banquet honors those that have been with ECC for 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 40 years! Thank you for all you do!… View Article

Preparing for the Future – Students Come to ECC for College Fair

September 21, 2016
Nearly a thousand students descended on East Central College on September 20 to get a glimpse into the future. Seventy-five colleges and universities took part in the annual ECC College Fair, giving students a chance to get information about furthering their education after high school. “It’s not just about getting information,” said ECC Director of… View Article