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Hays Receives Missouri Community College Association Alumni Award

November 15, 2023
East Central College Trustee and graduate Ina “Cookie” Hays received a Missouri Community College Association (MCCA) 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award. Each year, the MCCA Annual Recognition and Excellence Awards program recognizes individuals and institutions that have set the standard of excellence during the year. The award recipients were announced during a banquet Thursday, Nov. 9,… View Article

CWD Apprenticeship Program — Empowers Employee and Industry Growth

November 8, 2023
Robert Laws’ successful completion of the Industrial Maintenance Technician apprenticeship through the East Central College Center for Workforce Development (CWD) is a testament to the value of workforce development and education collaboration. Laws, Union, a dedicated employee at Silgan Plastics in Union, provides a prime example of how the CWD continually offers opportunities for local… View Article

College Receives State Grant to Encourage Math, Science Teaching Careers

November 1, 2023
East Central College has been awarded a state “Grow Your Own” grant to encourage students in its education program to pursue careers in teaching math and science at the middle school level. The College is receiving $45,000 through the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) in the form of a Developing an Educator… View Article

ECC Theatre’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Auditions are Nov. 13-14

October 27, 2023
Auditions for the East Central College Theatre’s Department’s performance of the beloved Disney classic, “Beauty and the Beast” are just around the corner. On Monday, Nov. 13, and Tuesday, Nov. 14, at 6:30 p.m. in the John Edson Anglin Performing Arts Center, the Theatre Department will be seeking the perfect fit for the roles of… View Article

ECC Recognizes Employees for Years of Service

October 27, 2023
Each year, East Central College recognizes the commitment and hard work of its employees for their dedication to students’ needs and educational goals, and to the community ECC serves. The Annual Service Awards Recognition banquet is an opportunity to honor those who have been with ECC for 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years. There… View Article

ECC Receives $2.1 Million Federal Grant to Support Student Success

October 25, 2023
East Central College has been awarded a $2.1 million grant to boost its graduation and retention rates among rural and low-income students. The highly competitive federal Title III grant was awarded through the Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP), which is administered by the U.S. Department of Education, with a focus on rural, low-income students, said Dr…. View Article

Trustees Approve Partnership to Provide Virtual Health Care to Students

October 24, 2023
East Central College will partner with a virtual health company to offer students free access to medical care and mental health support. At its October meeting, the ECC Board of Trustees approved a recommendation to enter into a contract with The Virtual Care Group, Los Angeles, Calif., to provide medical and mental telehealth to all… View Article

Rolla Nursing Students Sell Breast Cancer Awareness Shirts

October 17, 2023
The East Central College Rolla Student Nurse Organization is hosting a fundraiser for Breast Cancer awareness. Throughout October, the nursing students are selling Breast Cancer awareness T-shirts. All proceeds from the T-shirt sales will be donated to the Phelps Health Foundation. These funds will go toward covering medical expenses associated with breast cancer awareness, including… View Article

ECC to Celebrate Manufacturing Week with Industry Leaders and Business Event

September 22, 2023
East Central College will celebrate the importance of the Manufacturing industry in the region through several events during the first week of October. Manufacturing Summit: Oct. 4 There will be two discussions held in the ECC Business and Industry Center on Wednesday, Oct. 4, as part of a Manufacturing Summit. A Workforce Training and Retention… View Article