Tag Archive: ECC

Deadline to Apply for Nursing Program Approaches

September 14, 2021
There is a little over two months until the deadline to apply for East Central College’s Nursing program, a highly competitive program with a limited number of seats. Applications for the program are due Dec. 1 for classes that begin in August 2022. Students in the Fall 2022 cohort would graduate in May 2024. The… View Article

Union PTK Chapter Earns Multiple Awards

June 24, 2021
The Chi Delta Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at East Central College in Union recently was recognized for individual accomplishments and the work of the chapter. Each year the honor society chapter participates in regional and international programs related to research and service projects and then report on their work to the statewide organization, according… View Article

Recent Grad Earns Webster Leadership Scholarship

June 18, 2021
Recent East Central College graduate Alexis Kinnison is part of a select group of students who have earned a leadership scholarship and will participate in the WebsterLEADS Program at Webster University this fall. Kinnison, of Union, is a member of the Class of 2021. She graduated from ECC with an Associate in Fine Arts degree,… View Article

College Recognized in State Report for Degree Reclamation Initiative

June 16, 2021
East Central College’s efforts to assist students in returning to college to complete their degree was recognized by the state in a “White Paper” report published earlier this month. ECC’s Finish Your Investment (FYI) degree reclamation program is part of a nationwide initiative — named Degrees When Due. The program is sponsored by the Institute… View Article

Faculty Members Receive Outstanding Instructor Awards

May 26, 2021
East Central College students have recognized instructors for their dedication and passion for education. This is the first time the Outstanding Instructor Awards have been presented at ECC, and more than 80 students nominated their favorite instructors, with many faculty members receiving multiple nominations. Students also left heartfelt comments and notes of gratitude which were… View Article

Board of Trustees Approve Faculty Promotions

April 8, 2021
Five East Central College faculty members recently were promoted in rank. The ECC Board of Trustees approved recommendations by the college’s rank and promotion committee. The new rank goes into effect in the Fall 2021 semester. Listed below are the faculty members approved for promotion, their current rank and the rank when the promotion goes… View Article

College, Pharmacy to Hold Second Vaccination Event

April 7, 2021
East Central College will again partner with Sinks Pharmacy for a community COVID-19 vaccination clinic. The clinic will be Monday, April 19, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Donald Shook Student Center (DSSC) Gym at ECC. This clinic is open to the public, adults 18 years old and up, and those who attend… View Article

ECC Nursing Alum Earns Jeff City ‘Best Nurse’ Award

April 6, 2021
East Central College Alumna Erica Scott has been working as a nurse with veterans for nearly six years. This year, her hard work and dedication was recognized by the Jefferson City community. In March, Scott was named the “Best Nurse” in the Jefferson City Magazine “City’s Best Directory 2021.” “I was shocked, surprised and completely… View Article

Vaccinations Given to 1,390 ECC Employees, Residents

March 31, 2021
There were 1,390 COVID-19 vaccinations administered March 30 in a joint operation between Sinks Pharmacy and East Central College. The vaccination clinic was spearheaded by Dr. Michelle Smith, executive director of institutional effectiveness at ECC, who worked closely with Sinks Pharmacy representatives to organize the event in less than a week. “Yesterday was a ’shot… View Article

Celebrating International Women in Science Day

February 11, 2021
East Central College is celebrating Feb. 11 as International Day of Women and Girls in Science, and recognizing faculty members, students, and graduates in science-related fields. ECC has many instructors who are helping students carve their way into a career in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) related fields. During this year’s International Day of… View Article