Tag Archive: Funding

Bridgette Kelch Named East Central College Foundation Executive Director

August 27, 2019
At its August 26 meeting, the East Central College Board of Trustees approved Bridgette Kelch as the new Executive Director of the East Central College Foundation. Previously, Kelch served as Executive Director of Downtown Washington, Inc. and the Historic Washington Foundation. “Community outreach is something I truly enjoy,” she said. “I’m looking forward to expanding… View Article

ECC Awarded National Endowment for the Arts Grant

August 9, 2019
East Central College is proud to announce it has received an Arts Engagement in American Communities (AEAC) grant for second year in a row! The $10,000 matching grant from the National Endowment for the Arts will help support the annual concert series for the 2019-2020 school year. “We are proud to host world-renowned acts like… View Article

Community Colleges Vital to State’s Economy

February 3, 2017
Missouri finds itself at a critical moment. The decline in state revenue and growth in expenses leaves state decision makers with a budget gap that is estimated at $700 million. Those of us at community colleges understand the difficult decisions the Governor has to make and the difficult situation the state is in. We recognize… View Article

Dr. Jon Bauer Testifies about College Funding to Missouri Legislators

January 27, 2017
This week in the Capitol, Missouri Community College Association (MCCA) Presidents and Chancellors Council Chair Dr. Jon Bauer testified on budget priorities before both House and Senate Appropriations Committees. Dr. Bauer began his testimony by expressing concern and understanding over the current budget situation. “I want to acknowledge the difficult budget situation we are facing… View Article