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ECC Theatre to Present Filmed Play, “The Yellow Boat”

February 5, 2021
The East Central College Theatre Department will virtually present “The Yellow Boat” by David Saar. The touching tale is about a young man and his family who are dealing with a life-changing illness. It is directed by ECC Theatre alum Jacob Schmidt, and stars Tara Steffens, CJ Satterfield, Donovan Counts, Jasmine Derhammer, Harley Vulcolo, Stephanie… View Article

ECC Trustees Approve Tuition Bump

February 3, 2021
The East Central College Board of Trustees on Feb. 1 approved a bump in tuition costs beginning in the fall 2021 semester. There will be a $5 credit hour tuition increase across the board for students who live within the district, outside the district and for international students. The amount paid in student fees will… View Article

College to Receive $3.4 Million Through Stimulus Package

January 25, 2021
East Central College will be allocated more than $3.4 million through a federal relief package approved by congress. ECC President Dr. Jon Bauer said official word was given Jan. 15 that $3,471,107 will be provided to ECC through the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations (CRRSA) Act. He noted that a minimum of $825,661 must… View Article
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ECC Staff Conducts Wellness Checks on Students

January 13, 2021
Winter break typically is a time when college is not on the top of students’ minds. But over the break, East Central College students were given a quick reminder of the college via wellbeing check phone calls from student services staff. Vice President of Academic Affairs Robyn Walter said ECC staff reached out to current… View Article

Adult Education Instructor Encourages Students to Persevere

January 12, 2021
In order to improve over time, we all share the need to move forward even when it’s difficult. That’s according to Kathy Amsinger, an adult education instructor, who teaches her students to persevere and persist in order to reach their goals. Amsinger teaches with the Adult Education & Literacy (AEL) program, offered through East Central… View Article

AEL Instructor to Retire After 13 Years

December 17, 2020
Don Boettcher is hanging up his hat after 13 years as an instructor with East Central College’s Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) Program. Boettcher, 87, taught college and career readiness classes. That Includes assisting students who did not have a high school diploma prepare for the High School Equivalency Test (HiSET), formerly called the GED…. View Article

Consortium Launches Website for Job Seekers

December 7, 2020
Missouri employers seeking job-ready talent have a new free resource at their fingertips. The Missouri Community Colleges Jobs Consortium website, powered by College Central Network, Inc. (CCN), now hosts free job posting for employers statewide. Through the new website, CollegeCentral.com/moccjobs, it is easy for employers of any size to register once and then post an… View Article

ECC Employees, Advocates and Partners Receive Awards

November 13, 2020
East Central College had a strong representation in the awards portion of the Missouri Community College Association (MCCA) annual convention. This year’s convention was held virtually Nov. 11-13. On Thursday, Nov. 12, ECC Board of Trustee’s President Ann Hartley was presented the Trustee Leadership Award; and Dot Schowe, former director of public relations, was presented… 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

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