Tag Archive: ECC-Rolla

Rolla PTK Chapter Project, Advisor Recognized

June 24, 2021
The Rolla Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) chapter, Beta Omicron Phi, recently was recognized by the state organization with awards presented annually to the honor societies. The Rolla chapter received an Honors in Action Distinguished Theme Award, one of three awarded in the state. Honors in Action projects involve scholarly research that leads to a service… View Article

Outstanding Student Award Presented to Nursing Graduate

May 19, 2021
East Central College recognized a leader and compassionate nursing graduate with the 2021 Outstanding Student Award. Rolla nursing program graduate Summer Thorp-Lancaster received this year’s award, which is voted on by ECC employees. Each year, the Outstanding Student Award winner is presented with a plaque at graduation and given a $100 award. Thorp-Lancaster was recognized… View Article

ECC to Offer Summer Learning Academy at No Cost

April 27, 2021
East Central College will once again hold its Summer Learning Academy (SLA) and this year there is no cost to participate. The academy, facilitated by the ECC Community Education division, will provide a unique, fun experience for area youth on the Union campus or the ECC Rolla site this summer. This is the first year… View Article

Four Students Inducted in Rolla PTK Chapter

March 17, 2021
There were four members inducted into the Beta Omicron Phi chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society Saturday, March 6. PTK is an international honor society for two-year colleges. Members pursue activities that fall under the direction of the society’s hallmarks of Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Fellowship. To be eligible for induction, students… View Article

PTK Chapters Recognized for Membership Rates

March 9, 2021
The Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) international honor society chapters at East Central College in Union and Rolla have been recognized for membership rates. That’s according to Sarah Murphy, president of the PTK Chi Delta Chapter, Union, who said the chapters have been named to the REACH Rewards program for 2021. “We have gotten a high… View Article

Rolla Nursing Student Receives Scholarship

March 4, 2021
East Central College-Rolla Nursing student, Summer Thorp-Lancaster is the recipient of a $1,000 Missouri League for Nursing (MLN) scholarship. She will be recognized at the eighth annual MLN Student Nurse Virtual Convention in April. Laura McDonald, ECC Rolla Nursing Program coordinator, said Thorp-Lancaster, who anticipates graduating in May, is an excellent student. “She has life… View Article

ECC-Rolla Helps Students Prepare for Success

November 9, 2020
East Central College in Rolla is committed to providing students with ample resources to succeed. One resource in particular are the Student Success Sessions. Created and led by Jessica Robart, Student Success Coordinator at ECC Rolla, the 30-minute workshops offer varying topic, ranging from logging into and navigating Canvas, to being successful in online classes,… View Article

ECC Launching Rolla Area Community Survey

November 2, 2020
East Central College is reaching out to community members and stakeholders in the Rolla area with a community survey intended to influence the direction of the college for years to come. The Rolla campus is an important part of ECC’S strategic plan — SOAR to 2024. A primary goal of the plan is to identify… View Article

Industrial Engineering Tech Classes to be Offered in Rolla

November 2, 2020
East Central College in Rolla is expanding its offerings to provide Introductory Manufacturing courses through the Industrial Engineering Technology (IET) program. The two eight-week courses will be held in the Spring 2021 semester, that begins Tuesday, January 19. According to Dr. Richard Hudanick, ECC’s dean of career and technical education, the manufacturing community in the… View Article

Flu Shots Available to Students at No Cost

October 26, 2020
East Central College is offering flu shots to every student on our Union and Rolla campuses November 4-5. The shots will be administered by Mercy Hospital Washington at no cost to students. In Union, the influenza vaccine will be available on both dates from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. in the DSSC… View Article