New State Transfer Agreement and new ECC Degree Program
The state of Missouri passed a bill in May 2025 to simplify and strengthen the transfer pathways from the state's community colleges to a public 4-year university.The new legislation establishes a 60-...
2 Sep 202526min
Investing in East Central College: What is Proposition ECC?
Investing in East Central College is an investment in your community.Proposition ECC is a Tuesday, April 8 ballot initiative, and if approved by voters, will provide funding for a $15 million campus r...
24 Feb 202529min
Completing Your High School Education and Learning English
Leigh and Joel hear the story of 27-year-old Kayla Jaspering of Union, who completed her high school education in the ECC Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) program while also caring for five children...
30 Jan 202530min
Women in Manufacturing
We fire up the conversation with women who have found careers in manufacturing. More and more women are discovering their abilities and interests as welders, machinists, HVAC technicians and manufactu...
17 Sep 202432min
Leavin' on a Jet Plane
A week-long spring break trip to London, England in March 2024 for a group of ECC students provided them with an opportunity to explore. They learned more about themselves and the world.Lauren Hoey, a...
14 Aug 202434min
Metallica Scholars
Leigh and Joel have a great conversation with Renee Richardson, the Director of Philanthropy for Metallica’s “All Within My Hands” (AWMH) foundation. AWMH’s philanthropy focuses on three main objectiv...
19 Jul 202431min
How to Be a Successful Student: Part 2
A student finds more success inside the classroom by being active outside of the classroom.Students involved in student clubs or organizations find themselves more successful in the classroom with a h...
17 Jun 202418min
How to Be a Successful Student: Part 1
The academic success of a student includes being involved in the process of learning while in the classroom. Outside of the classroom, it is important to engage with the instructor and other students ...
1 Mai 202424min
