Tag Archive: East Central College

Student Returns to ECC Classroom after 35 Years

October 21, 2020
Matthew Soete has always been an educator, and now the 53-year-old’s second time around at East Central College is taking him toward a more traditional classroom. Soete, of the Washington area, first attended ECC in 1984, fresh out of high school, as a biology major. He left to pursue additional education opportunities and then began… View Article

Medical Assistant Program Ranked Top 3 in St. Louis

October 21, 2020
The East Central College Medical Assisting Program is one of the top 3 programs in the St. Louis area. That’s according to Medical Assistant Advice, a website that serves medical assistant students and professionals, which published its ranking during National Medical Assistant Week, Oct. 18-23. Nancy Mitchell, Director of Nursing and Dean of Health Science,… View Article

Theatre to Tell ‘Tales from the Shadows’ Next Week

October 20, 2020
Join the East Central College Theatre Department on campus next week for a chilling theatrical experience featuring storytelling and surprises. Tales from the Shadows is a unique outdoor event that includes a journey around campus led by a “Ghoul Guide.” Tickets are on sale now for the Halloween-themed performance scheduled for Oct. 28-30. According to… View Article

AEL Student Hopes to Soar with New Credential

October 19, 2020
East Central College Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) student Shirley Luecke just earned an Aerospace Quality Technician credential that she hopes will take her career to new heights. Luecke is an AEL English Language Acquisition (English as a Second Language) student who attends classes at the ECC campus in Union. In June, Luecke received her… View Article

Employees Recognized for Years of Service

October 7, 2020
East Central College is recognizing the hard work and dedication of its employees. This year, the employees who have been with ECC for 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years were recognized individually for their commitment to students’ needs and helping them meet educational goals. 25 Years – Dr. Jon Bauer and Judy Bieker; 20… View Article

Nursing Program Ranked No. 4 in Midwest

October 7, 2020
The East Central College Nursing Program is ranked No. 4 among 660 nursing schools offering associate’s degrees in the Midwest. NursingProcess.org evaluated nursing schools throughout the region on four factors — national test pass rates, academic quality, the nursing school’s reputation and affordability. In addition, the ECC Nursing associate’s degree program was ranked first in… View Article

Sign Up Now for Eight-Week Classes

October 2, 2020
There is another opportunity just around the corner to take classes and earn credits at East Central College. A variety of eight-week classes begin Monday, Oct. 19. Courses range from Art to Sociology, and many classes in between. This slate of eight-week classes are online and most are part of the Core 42 initiative, which… View Article

Dr. Bauer Named to Rural College Board

September 28, 2020
East Central College President Dr. Jon Bauer recently was named to the Rural Community College Alliance (RCCA) Board of Directors for 2020-2021. The RCCA assists member institutions that serve the 89.3 million people who live in rural America. The Alliance promotes a more economically, culturally and civically vibrant rural America through advocacy, convening and leveraging… View Article

Theatre Department to Deliver ‘Epic Proportions’

September 23, 2020
The East Central College Theatre Department is preparing for its second outdoor performance In the Glen. The comedy, “Epic Proportions,” is set for Friday, Oct. 2 at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 4, at 5 p.m. in the Theatre in the Glen — an outdoor performance series held on the grassy hill between the Shook… View Article

Financial Aid Workshops at ECC

September 18, 2020
East Central College’s financial aid department will hold a series of workshops to help students fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) over the course of several evenings. FAFSA Nights will be held in Buescher Hall, Union, room 103 and 214 from 5-6:30 p.m. on the following dates: Thursday, Oct. 1; Tuesday,… View Article