Practical Nursing Program Maintains Perfect Pass Rate

East Central College’s Practical Nursing (PN) program in Rolla is celebrating another outstanding accomplishment: a perfect 100 percent pass rate on the Summer 2024 licensure exam. All nine graduates not only passed the exam but also exceeded the state and national average pass rate, further enhancing ECC’s reputation for excellence in nursing education. This year’s […]

ECC President to Chair National Advocacy Group for Rural Colleges

East Central College President Dr. Jon Bauer was elected Chair of the Rural Community College Alliance (RCCA) Board of Directors. RCCA is a national organization with members in 35 states, led by a board of community college presidents and other leaders in the field. It is the only organization devoted to rural-serving community colleges. Additionally, […]

ECC Rolla Nursing Students Begin Clinicals at St. James Veterans Home

East Central College Rolla’s first-year nursing students took a significant step in their healthcare journey during Clinical Orientation Day, held on Sept. 26. Following this orientation, the students began their clinical rotations on Oct. 1, onsite at the St. James Veterans Home. Wearing their professional uniforms, these students have officially started their hands-on training, a […]

Future Nurses Suit Up for Clinicals

For East Central College’s first-year nursing students, Clinical Orientation Day marked an important milestone in their journey toward a career in health care. On Sept. 26, students suited up in full uniform as they began clinicals—a crucial, hands-on element of the nursing program. Clinicals are conducted onsite at local hospitals and with other healthcare partners. […]

Center for Workforce Development to Celebrate Manufacturing Week

East Central College’s Center for Workforce Development (CWD) will recognize the significance of the regional manufacturing industry during Manufacturing Week, held the first week of October. From Sept. 30 through Oct. 4, the College will host tours of its Business and Industry Center (BIC) for local middle and high school students, as well as a […]

From Classmates to Colleagues: ECC’s HIM Program Launches Successful Careers

At East Central College (ECC), the Health Information Management (HIM) program not only prepares students for successful careers but also fosters lasting connections. That was the case for Class of 2023 graduates Melissa Helms (Missy) and Sandy Tamara McClain, who found themselves on parallel paths through the HIM program and now work side by side […]

More than 600 Students Attend Free ECC’s Summer Learning Academy

East Central College’s Summer Learning Academy (SLA) welcomed 611 students this year in more than 100 classes in Union and Rolla. There were 446 students participating in Union and 165 students in Rolla, resulting in 1,015 total enrollments across the service region. SLA provides enriching, educational, and fun classes at no cost for children and […]

Community Invited to Experience ECC at Open House

East Central College invites the community to “Experience ECC” during an immersive Open House on Wednesday, Sept. 18. The campuswide event welcomes prospective and current students, families, and community members to explore academic programs, meet faculty, and engage in hands-on activities. Download the Schedule of activities and map. In addition to the Open House, ECC […]

Area High Schoolers Invited to ECC Math & Science Career Night

On Wednesday, Sept. 18, area high school students are invited to explore STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) degrees and career pathways offered by East Central College and Missouri S&T. The event will take place in the ECC Theatre in Hansen Hall from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Math & Science Career Night is hosted by ECC with […]

Open House

Expreience ECCSchedule of Events Pathways 5–5:30 PM 5:30–6 PM 6–6:30 PM 6:30–7 PM 7–7:30 PM 7:30–8 PM Arts & Humanities CommunicationsVisit with faculty and play Ransom Notes gameHH 1st Floor EnglishVisit with faculty at the Ekphrasis Poetry Table to write poems inspired by the artwork in the Art Gallery and check out Punctuation MattersHH 1st […]