Classified Staff Association

CSA Spotlight Award

The mission of the Spotlight Award is to recognize a classified staff member each semester who has gone above and beyond their role at East Central College.  They are nominated and then elected by votes from ECC employees for their commitment to excellence for the betterment of students, faculty, and staff.

Spring 2026 Recipient Julie Beck

1. Julie Beck is the program assistant for Allied Health, and to say she keeps things running would be an understatement. The Allied Health office is a fast-paced, often chaotic environment filled with students and instructors from multiple programs, and Julie is the one who somehow keeps it all on track. She’s the “train conductor” who makes sure everything runs smoothly, no matter how busy things get.

Whenever someone has a question or needs help, Julie is the go-to person. She always seems to have the answer—or knows exactly how to find it—and she does it with patience and a positive attitude. What truly sets her apart, though, is how she treats students. Julie cares for them like family, consistently going above and beyond to support, guide, and encourage them. Her dedication and commitment make a lasting impact on students, faculty, and staff alike.

2. The nursing department, and many other allied health programs, could not run on a day-to-day basis without the knowledge, support, and dedication of Julie Beck. She goes above and beyond in her role and is always willing to help when needed. I truly believe she does not understand how valued and appreciated her work is within her team. Thank you, Julie!

Previous CSA Spotlight Award Recipients

CSA Spotlight Award Recipients

Fundraisers

The Classified Staff Association has often held two fundraising events per year, one during the fall semester and the other during the spring semester. The funds raised go towards our Scholarship fund, which is awarded to a non-traditional student with at least a 2.5 GPA or higher, and/or to our General fund, which supplies gifts/awards to CSA members, the CSA celebration event each summer, Falcon Fest, or supplies as needed, etc.

We had an AMAZING Spring 25 Penny Wars, and because of all the wonderful contributions and employees, we raised the bar again with another record of $1820.54! We can not thank everyone enough for the fun competition and for making this such a great fundraiser!

FINAL STANDINGS:

WINNERS: One Cent Wonders = Rolla with 701 pts.

Runner up: The Learning Center = TLC with -59 pts.

Honorable mention: Change Makers = Student Service Center with -79 pts.

Falcon Career Center = Falcon Career Center with -77 pts.

Penny Dreadfuls = Library with 77 pts.

Penny Pirates = 2nd floor of BH with -148 pts.

Welding Warriors = BIC with -186 pts.

Pictures of the SP 25 fundraiser

Our Spring 24 Penny Wars raised a record-breaking $1,189.95!

The final standings of the five teams:

Rolla (Penny Pinchers) 27,108 points
Pennies – $343.78
Bills – $45.00
Coins – $27.70

Facilities 2556 Points
Pennies – $215.06
Bills – $173.00
Coins – $16.50

Student Services (Mighty Morphin Penny Rangers) -4126 Points
Pennies – $55.04
Bills – $94.00
Coins – $2.30

BH 2nd Floor (The Penny Processors) Points –5650 points
Pennies – $28.80
Bills – $78.00
Coins – $7.30

The Learning Center -9863 Points
Pennies – $2.42
Bills – $98.00
Coins – $3.05

Once again, the winners are The Penny Pinchers from Rolla!

Pictures from the SP 24 fundraiser

Previous CSA Celebration Fun

Our annual CSA event is typically held in the summer for all members to get together and get to know each other better through food, games, and activities.

CSA FUN

Committee Representations