ECC Employees Recognized with NISOD Excellence Awards

May 1, 2024
Three East Central College employees are being recognized for their dedication to students, the College and their coworkers with 2024 NISOD (National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development) Excellence Awards. The ECC award recipients are Dr. Parvadha Acosta, Associate Professor, Biology; Chad Baldwin, Director of Online Learning & Educational Technology; and Megan Elbert, Executive Administrative… View Article

ECC Rolla Students Recognized During Achievement Night

April 30, 2024
East Central College students were recently honored at the Rolla Student Achievement Night for their exceptional accomplishments, leadership, and academic prowess throughout the academic year. Hosted annually by the Office of Campus Life and Leadership and the Rolla Engagement Council, this year’s Achievement Night took place on April 24. Students are nominated for awards by… View Article

ECC Students Recognized for Achievements During Academic Year

April 30, 2024
East Central College faculty, staff, and administrators recognized many students for their outstanding accomplishments in the past academic year, both inside and outside the classroom. The ECC Campus Life and Leadership’s annual Student Achievement Night on May 23 was an opportunity to recognize students for leadership, academic excellence, club engagement, success in the classroom, and… View Article

Eoloff to Address ECC Class of 2024

April 21, 2024
Eric Eoloff, President of Mercy Washington and Lincoln communities, will deliver the commencement address at East Central College’s graduation ceremony on May 11. Since 2016, Eoloff has served in his role at Mercy Washington, the largest employer in Franklin County, overseeing the operations of Mercy’s clinics and hospital in the Four Rivers area. ECC’s 54th… View Article

ECC’s HIM Program Offers Flexible Schedule, Various Employment Fields

April 19, 2024
Flexibility is a central focus of East Central College’s Health Information Management (HIM) program. The program’s appeal lies in its flexible schedule and online coursework, and flexibility for graduates to choose a variety of career paths, spanning various employment fields. Kim Scheel, the HIM Program Director, highlights HIM’s broad scope, which encompasses administrative, operational, and… View Article

Adjuncts Recognized at Inaugural Appreciation Dinner

April 16, 2024
Adjunct Mathematics Adjunct Connie Lutz was recognized for her exceptional contributions to East Central College with the inaugural Adjunct of the Year award. The award was presented at the first Adjunct Appreciation Dinner on April 9. Lutz was honored alongside other adjuncts honored with special recognitions and for years of service. Lutz’ award was presented… View Article

ECC joins Achieving the Dream Network to Advance Student Success

April 16, 2024
East Central College has joined Achieving the Dream (ATD), a national leading higher education reform network of more than 300 community colleges across the country. As one of eight institutions joining the organization as part of its 2024 cohort, ECC will enter ATD’s Foundations of Transformation core engagement, an intensive three-year program. College leaders will… View Article

Hardy, Freitag Sworn in as ECC Trustees

April 15, 2024
When JT Hardy and Audry Freitag were sworn in as East Central College Trustees, it was the first time since 2018 that the makeup of the board changed. Hardy, who ran unopposed in Subdistrict 1, replaced Prudence Fink Johnson, who did not seek re-election after serving as a trustee for 30 years. Freitag, also unopposed,… View Article

Hodges Badge Partners with College’s CWD for Leadership Apprenticeship Program

April 4, 2024
More than 20 employees at Hodges Badge Company recently completed a Front-Line Leader apprenticeship program, equipping them with increased confidence and contributing to the development of a more skilled and forward-thinking workforce. That’s according to Rick Hodges, President of Hodges Badge Company, who credited a partnership between East Central College’s Center for Workforce Development (CWD),… View Article

Seven Students Visit London in Return of Spring Break Trip

March 27, 2024
Seven students from East Central College embarked on an enriching Arts and Humanities Spring Break experience in London, England. Led by ECC Associate Professor of English, Leigh Kolb, and ECC Title III Program Coordinator, Carson Mowery, the group delved into a nine-day exploration of London’s cultural landmarks and artistic treasures. The group left for the… View Article