2015 Annual Report
2015 Annual Report
From the President The East Central College story is the story of people. The student who has the opportunity to pursue a career close to home at an affordable price. The student who returns to the classroom for the first time in many years…and finds success. The student whose dream of a college degree begins in an East Central College classroom. The faculty member whose excellence in the classroom is recognized across the state. The employer who depends on East Central for highly qualified graduates. The scholarship donor whose generosity enables a student to build a life that otherwise may have been impossible. This annual report speaks to these stories. You will find highlights of a remarkable year, pictures of friends and neighbors, and valuable information about your community college. Our story includes those who provide the vision and direction for East Central College and the East Central College Foundation, and those who benefit from this work in the classroom and lab. This is your story…without your support none of these things would be possible. With your support, the next chapter of the story is ready to unfold. With great pride, I am pleased to present to you this 2015 Annual Report.
Sincerely,
President
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Ye a r i n Rev i ew
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Co m m en c em e nt
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Shook Center Dedication
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A l u m n i S p o t l i g ht
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Fo undatio n Annivers a r y
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Foundation Board & Donors
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Trustees & Administrators
Tra i n i n g C enter P ro j e ct EC C by t h e Nu m b ers
Mission Statement As the primary provider of higher education in the area, East Central College will serve the needs of those in the college district and service region by providing quality educational programs and services. As an open access institution, the College will serve students who have a range of preparation and ability. As a learning organization, the College will preserve and enhance its commitment to continuous quality improvement. As a planning institution, the College will make decisions informed by data.
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ECC Employees Contribute More than $30,000
Several ECC employees who contributed to the annual employee campaign gathered to show off the winter scarfs they received for making a donation to the Foundation. More than 110 employees participated in the 2015 campaign. Throughout the year East Central College faculty and staff members gave financial support to ensure the vitality of the college and strengthen the community.
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An integral part of providing an accessible and diverse education with opportunities for students is tied to the work of the ECC Foundation. In January the Foundation conducted its annual employee giving campaign. Pledges and donations totaled $16,017, a 10 percent increase over 2014. Later in the year 80 employees contributed $13,247 to the annual Franklin County Area United Way campaign. The college is consistently on the list of the top 15 United Way contributors.
Since 2009 the Classified Staff Association at ECC has sponsored a monthly Denim Day. Employees contribute $5 for a chance to wear jeans on a designated Friday each month. In 2015 the group collected $1,457 from fellow employees with the money going to local agencies including Loving Hearts Outreach, Grace’s Place, Franklin County Honor Flight, ALIVE, Habitat for Humanity, Franklin County Humane Society, Backstoppers, Pregnancy Assistance Center, Buddies Not Bullies, Union Food Pantry and several scholarship funds administered by the ECC Foundation.
ECC Theatre presented the Tony Award winning musical “Les Misérables” to sell out audiences February 19-22.
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Historically, colleges received state funding based on how many full-time equivalent students were enrolled at the beginning of the semester. While that model provided incentives for colleges to enroll students and thus provide access to postsecondary education, it did not necessarily provide incentives for institutions to help students successfully complete degree programs.
Several Programs Earn Dr. Bill Cunningham Initial or Continued Cunningham Recipient Accreditation of Governor’s Award for Several academic programs achieved initial accreditation or reaccreditation during the year. ”With all certifications Excellence in Teaching and accreditations, these voluntary external bodies provide Dr. Bill Cunningham, associate professor of sociology at ECC, received the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching. The award is given annually to the top community college teachers in the state. Cunningham has taught at the college since 1993.
All-Missouri Academic Team Students Dawn Little and Faith Joyce were named to the Phi Theta Kappa All-Missouri Academic Team, an honor bestowed on the state’s top community college students. The pair received scholarships made possible by a donation from the Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority. Little was also a Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation Silver Scholar Award recipient, a distinction given to the 150 highest-scoring All-USA Team members from across the country.
Performance Funding ECC met four of the five indicators in 2015 under the performance model that the state has adopted for allocating funding increases to colleges and universities. Over the past several years two and four year public colleges worked with the Department of Higher Education to develop goals, such as graduation rates, that are used to determine part of their funding.
validation of the quality of our departments and hard work of our staff,” noted Jean McCann, vice president of instruction. “These organizations recognize the value provided to our students as we work to enhance the academic credibility of our programs.” The college earned accreditation from the National Association of Schools of Art and Design. NASAD has more than 300 accredited institutional members and the organization establishes national standards for undergraduate and graduate degrees. ECC became the eighth institution in Missouri to earn NASAD accreditation. ECC’s Paramedic program completed the process for accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions. That program is also accredited by the Missouri Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. Respiratory Care, a partnership program with the Rolla School District, was reaccredited for five years by the Commission on the Accreditation for Respiratory Care. ECC’s newest program, Medical Assistant, received full accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. Students can pursue an AAS degree or certificate of achievement. In addition, Level 2 certification was granted to the Learning Center by the College Reading & Learning Association.
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ECC Founding President Delivers Commencement Address is the clearest and best “ ...wayeducation to develop the talent and skills so important to the economic and social well-being of this country.
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Dr. Don Shook, ECC’s founding president, delivered the address at the May 16 commencement. The class of 2015 included 503 candidates for graduation.
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Shook noted that education is the clearest and best way to develop the talent and skills so important to the economic and social well-being of this country. “Today you are recognized for what you have achieved,” said Shook. “What you accomplish in the future will to some extent be determined by the efforts of others around you. Be grateful for their support.” Faith Joyce of Union received the Outstanding Student Award, the highest accolade given to a member of the graduating class. The honoree is chosen by a vote of the faculty and staff after thoughtful consideration of his or her academic achievements and participation in campus and community activities. Joyce maintained a 4.0 grade point average while pursuing an Associate of Arts degree in fine arts-music. Anthony (Tony) Kreutz of Union, a 1999 graduate of ECC, received the Outstanding Alumni Award for 2015 during commencement. The award is presented annually to honor an ECC graduate who has used his or her education and been of service to the community. Learn more about him on page 8. Dr. Jon Bauer, president of ECC, conferred associate degrees and certificates upon the graduates.
Vicki Danley of St. Clair received an Associate of Applied Science degree in Health Information Management. Sisters Moriah (left) and Faith Joyce (right) share a moment after receiving their diplomas. They both earned Associate of Arts degrees in fine arts-music, graduating with highest honors. Faith was named the 2015 Outstanding Student.
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Joining Dr. Shook in celebrating the dedication were his wife, June; theirs sons, Greg and John; their two daughters-in-law; and three of their five grandchildren Dr. Shook speaks at the May 16 dedication. Dr. Shook (left) and trustee Jim Perry (right) unveiled the plaque for the Donald D. Shook Student Center. Graduates were joined by family and friends for a reception following commencement. Faith Joyce (center) was named the Outstanding Student for 2015. She was congratulated by Vice President of Student Development Shelli Allen (left) and College President Jon Bauer (right). Faculty members make their way to line up for the processional. Associate degrees and certificates were conferred at commencement.
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Commencement Ceremony Includes Dedication of Donald D. Shook Student Center ECC’s 45th annual spring commencement was memorable as the college took time during the ceremony to rename the Multipurpose Building the Donald D. Shook Student Center. Dr. Shook led the college from 1968 to 1986, the longest tenure of any president in the 47 year history of the college. Trustees voted in March to rename the building to honor Shook for his significant, lasting and measurable impact on the college. During his 18 year administration, Shook was responsible for the establishment and growth of the permanent campus in Union which included construction of four major campus buildings. More than 23,000 students attended the college over that period. Completed prior to the start of the 1973 fall semester, the Multipurpose Building was constructed with funds from a $1.2 million no tax increase bond issue approved by district voters in May, 1971. The college also received more than $800,000 in grant funds for the project from the Higher Education Facilities Act. The building was constructed to house classrooms and offices for the English, music, speech and physical education departments as well as multi-use areas, locker rooms and the gymnasium. A remodelling project in 1998 allowed for expansion. Shook Student Center now houses the cafeteria, bookstore, human resources, fitness center, gymnasium and interactive classrooms. In his remarks, ECC President Jon Bauer noted that when a student attends East Central College he or she benefits from the work of Dr. Shook and the faculty, staff, and trustees who worked shoulder to shoulder to establish and grow the institution to maturity. “Without that work and vision, we would not be here today,” said Bauer. “So it is fitting indeed that when students leave here as graduates of East Central College they receive that honor in the Donald D. Shook Student Center.”
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Paying It Forward work and family responsibilities, Tony returned as a parttime student, eventually earning his Associate of Applied Science degree in welding. From ECC he went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Lindenwood University. In 1991 he began his career at SCI Engineering as structural steel manager and in 2001 advanced to his current position as senior vice president and partner at the company. As senior vice president of business development/corporate strategies he oversees corporate customer service and marketing, including strategic planning, acquisitions and expansion. Tony Kruetz Anthony (Tony) Kreutz of Franklin County credits the convenience and affordability of East Central College with making the dream of a college education achievable for him and his wife.
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Based on his demonstrated commitment to the community and leadership in his field, the ECC Alumni Association selected Tony as recipient of the 2015 East Central College Outstanding Alumni Award. The award is presented annually to honor an ECC graduate who has used his or her education and been of service to the community. In November he also received the Distinguished Alumni Award from the Missouri Community College Association. The St. Clair High School graduate began his college education at ECC in 1984, and earned a one-year certificate in welding the following May. While balancing
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started our education if not for East Central College – the convenience and affordability made our education achievable.
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A leader in his profession, Tony also volunteers his time with many organizations and non-profits. He serves on the Hawthorn Foundation, as board member for One Curve at a Time, and as director/investor for First State Community Bank. He began his affiliation with the Make-a-Wish Foundation as a wish grantor and in 2016 will serve as chairman of that organization’s governing board in Missouri. He is the past chair of the Mercy Foundation board and is on the executive board of the ECC Foundation. Tony is a third degree knight with the Tony Kreutz was honored with ECC’s 2015 Outstanding Alumni Award during May commencement ceremonies. He is shown with his children, Kaitlyn and Jacob; ECC President Jon Bauer; and Tony’s wife Michelle.
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Knights of Columbus in Washington. He is also a member of the Washington and Union Chambers of Commerce. His wife, Michelle, is a kindergarten teacher in the Union School District. Their son, Jacob, is majoring in sports management at the University of MissouriColumbia and their daughter, Kaitlyn, is a sophomore at Union High School.
Foundation Matching Campaign: A Lasting Impact
MEHRHOFF RECEIVES NATIONAL RECOGNITION
Realizing that his education and experience provided him with the tools to grow his businesses – and support several non-profit organizations – Tony and Michelle seized the opportunity to establish an endowed scholarship through a matching campaign conducted by the ECC Foundation in 2015.
ECC Athletic Director Dr. Jay Mehrhoff received the Under Armour Athletic Director of the Year Award at the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) convention held in Orlando in June.
The campaign was an opportunity for 30 new or current donors to create or increase an endowment to build permanent funding for students and programs at ECC. The Foundation board of directors voted to use unrestricted funds to match the scholarships to increase scholarship opportunities. “The matching campaign allowed our family to make a lasting commitment to ECC while creating a personal legacy,” said Tony. For every $5,000 donation, the Foundation matched that amount to create a $10,000 endowment. In less than two months, 30 families and businesses pledged to establish endowments to fund scholarships and programs at the college. Shannon Grus, executive director of the ECC Foundation, noted that the amazing response for the initiative is a testament to the impact East Central College has in our community. “ECC is truly a community college and the Foundation is proud to support it.”
The ADOY Award was presented to Mehrhoff and 27 other individuals from all seven divisions of college athletics (NCAA FBS, FCS, Division I-AAA, II, III, NAIA/other four-year institutions and junior/ community colleges). It highlighted the efforts of athletics directors at all levels for their commitment and positive contributions to student-athletes, their campuses and surrounding communities. Mehrhoff won the same award in 2011. Among the criteria for selection were service as an AD for a minimum of five academic years; demonstration of commitment to higher education and student-athletes; continuous teamwork, loyalty and excellence; the ability to inspire individuals or groups to high levels of accomplishments; and compliance through its appropriate governing body. Mehrhoff began his career at ECC in 1997 as head men’s soccer coach. He has been athletic director since 2003 and is currently associate professor of physical education and fitness center coordinator.
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June
Nine area high school students participated in East Central College’s Summer STEM Academy June 22-30 which was led by ECC math and science faculty.
Area H.S. Students Complete STEM Academy Students from four area high schools participated in East Central College’s inaugural STEM Scholars Academy June 22-30.
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Funded with a grant from the ECC Foundation, the Academy gave students the opportunity to work with ECC faculty on activities related to science, technology and math. Fatemeh Nichols, chair of ECC’s science and engineering division, noted that the students were willing to try different things. “They were intelligent, conscientious and not afraid to ask questions,” she said. “I appreciated their eagerness to learn more.” The STEM Academy will be offered in 2016 for new students. The original group will also be invited to return for more advanced study.
Library Expands Chat and Text Assistance Assistance available in person, by phone, or email had been standard for ECC Library patrons; but services expanded significantly in the fall with an additional 101 hours of online chat and text assistance available. Service was expanded to overnight hours. On Saturdays students and other library patrons can get help online between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. On Sundays assistance is available starting at 10 a.m. and continues through Monday morning.
Two-Tier Tuition Model Implemented In light of the higher cost of operating four careertechnical programs, East Central College implemented a two-tier tuition model that went into effect for the 2015 fall semester Tier 2 is a higher tuition for precision machining, industrial engineering technology, nursing and culinary arts classes. Those courses cost $95 per credit hour for in-district students and $139 per credit hour for out-of-district students. Out-of-state students pay $210 per credit hour with the rate for international students set at $226. The Tier 2 tuition only applies to classes in the programs; students still pay the base, or Tier 1, rate for general education courses. More than 200 people attended the annual Patron of the Arts kick-off held at White Mule Winery near Rosebud.
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Department of Labor Grant Makes IT Certification Available To meet the growing needs of employers in the information technology field, East Central College began offering free courses for industry recognized CompTIA, Microsoft, and Cisco certification. The training focuses on a wide range of fundamentals and product-specific technology that enhance an individual’s ability to achieve industry-recognized certifications. A U.S. Department of Labor grant funds MoSTEM WINs, a statewide initiative that allows Missourians to obtain technical training in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. Jeremy Goss, project coordinator of MoSTEM WINs at ECC, noted that ECC put together training opportunities for current workers with fulltime obligations who wanted to improve their skills and credentials in IT. The curriculum can also prepare individuals for initial employment in several areas of information technology. There is no cost to participants for the training, though students pay for any certification exams they take. Reduced testing fees apply to all Comp TIA exams. The program was designed to enable participants to complete the courses entirely online. For those with limited computer access or people wanting more of a hands-on approach, evening and weekend lab hours were established at the ECC campus in Union. Anna Schwein, instructor for the program, noted that students must complete one certification before enrolling in another course. “Many people have years of IT experience that they picked up on the job or without much formal training,” Schwein said. “This is a great way for people to get their industry recognized credentials that are vital to advancement.” She added that certifications earned through the program can be applied to an Associate of Arts or Associate of Applied Science degree in computer information systems at ECC. East Central College plans to train over 80 participants during the next two years.
Kierstin Monzyk
Falcons Claim Conference Academic Award for Sixth Straight Year Success on the field, court or pitch started with hard work in the classroom as all three athletic teams collected academic awards and winning records for the 2014-15 academic year. The overall athletic department grade point average was 3.05 and the school set another record winning the Missouri Community College Athletic Conference Harold Oetting Academic All Sports Award for the sixth year in a row. Since the 2009-10 academic year, the ECC Athletic Department has held the highest overall GPA among conference schools. The softball team and volleyball team were honored by the National Junior College Athletic Association as All-Academic teams with 3.33 and 3.02 team grade point averages respectively. Five student athletes were also recipients of NJCAA Academic Student-Athlete Awards for their exceptional classroom performances. Dayla Gruenloh (women’s softball) received honors for Superior Academic Achievement. Karissa Hoffman and Kierstin Monzyk (women’s softball) were recognized for Exemplary Academic Achievement as were Paige Schmelzle and Alyssa Schrader (women’s volleyball). Monzyk, a sophomore centerfielder for the Falcons, was named ECC’s Scholar Athlete for 2014-15. She helped the softball team claim their fourth straight Region 16 championship.
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New Marketing Campaign Launched The college debuted a new marketing campaign emphasizing the opportunities available to students around the East Central College region. The message of the campaign, “Inspiring Excellence,� focuses on the positive impact East Central College faculty and staff have on students every day. The campaign highlights success stories of current students, ECC alumni and ECC faculty and staff. Throughout the summer of 2015 the campaign and message were developed by a marketing committee comprised of faculty and staff representatives from different areas of the college. The marketing campaign will be displayed across all East Central College internal and external communication and marketing platforms.
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Franklin the Falcon joined with ECC employees at the kick-off of the Inspiring Excellence campaign. All faculty and staff received a t-shirt with the campaign logo.
President Jon Bauer tossed t-shirts to the crowd during the marketing campaign debut.
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Adult Education Classes Expand into Crawford, Gasconade and Phelps Counties People wanting to prepare to take the high school equivalency (formerly the GED) exam could take advantage of free adult education and literacy classes offered in 11 area communities. Owensville and Hermann became the newest sites for AEL classes offered through ECC.
The goal of the ELA program is to improve a student’s level of English language skills, depending on his or her English abilities, interests, and needs in conversational English, grammar, reading, listening comprehension, writing, and vocabulary.
Day classes are offered in Gerald, Rolla, Sullivan, Union and Washington. Evening classes are held in Cuba, Gerald, Hermann, Owensville, Pacific, Rolla, St. Clair, St. James, Union, and Washington
“We expect some individuals will attend our ELA classes to prepare for entry to college. Others will be looking to improve their English for travel and for social or employment purposes,” stated Whalen.
“While many of our students come to class to prepare to take the high school equivalency test, we have some high school graduates who attend so they can improve their reading, writing, language and math skills,” noted Alice Whalen, director of adult education and literacy at ECC. “AEL classes are useful as people transition to postsecondary education or for those individuals who want to increase their work readiness skills.” Books and materials are provided at no charge at all locations.
Huxel Attends National Competition
English Language Acquisition Classes Begin People for whom English is not their primary language can attend English Language Acquisition (ELA) classes established in Washington and Rolla. “We want to provide students with a working knowledge of English in preparation for citizenship tests, the workplace, additional education and daily living,” stated Whalen. Classes are conducted in small classroom style to allow students to receive individual attention from their instructor and tutors. Students studying English will also participate in cultural and social activities in the community.
Jonathan Huxel, a sophomore in the precision machining program, took first place at the 49th annual Missouri SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills competition. More than 2,100 participants from 69 Missouri high schools and community colleges competed. Precision machining’s computer aided manufacturing team placed second at state. Huxel advanced to the national competition in Louisville where he placed 11th in CNC milling.
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Building Tomorrow’s Workforce
project will allow us to provide a facility for our career “This and technical programs, and also support training that area 14
businesses and industries need, in a manner that we just couldn’t do with our current facilities. - President Jon Bauer
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A building project with long-lasting implications for the college and the region started to take shape in 2015 with plans to create a Regional Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Workforce Training adjacent to the campus in Union. The college purchased the former Gala Center in April for $1.2 million. The renovated facility will support the consolidation, expansion and growth of the college’s advanced manufacturing programs. The Center will allow for expansion of the Industrial Engineering Technology and Precision Machining programs which are currently housed in space ECC leases in Washington. The Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning program will relocate from the main campus to the Center. The Center for Workforce Development, including labs and classrooms dedicated to workforce training, will also be housed in the renovated facility.
Department of Commerce Grant In September the U.S. Department of Commerce awarded a $1.2 million Economic Development Administration grant to ECC to be used for the renovation project. The grant funds, combined with institutional resources and money raised through a capital campaign conducted by the East Central College Foundation, will make it possible for the college to transform the building into a first class center for technical education for the benefit of ECC students and the regional economy. “The grant funds will allow us to convert the existing outdoor courtyard and some other exterior areas into usable interior space, expanding the building from its current square footage of 19,807 to 27,576 square feet.” noted President Jon Bauer. “Without the EDA funding that would not have been possible.”
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The architect’s rendering of the Regional Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Workforce Training. Renovation of the former Gala Center should begin in March. The increased space will enable more students to be admitted into these high-demand programs. The Center will also support the implementation of new, innovative programs such as tooling and die casting, and stick and tungsten inert gas welding, along with new apprenticeship programs in machining and industrial maintenance.
Missouri Tax Credits The ECC Foundation was notified in November that they had been approved to receive up to $600,000 in tax credits from the Missouri Development Finance Board to assist with fundraising efforts to create the Regional Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Workforce Training. The state program will facilitate private contributions to offset the cost to renovate the building. The tax credits are available to individuals, corporations and funders that contribute to the ECC Foundation campaign. Any taxpayer is entitled to the tax credit. Contributors will receive a 50 percent Infrastructure Development Fund Tax Credit based upon their contribution. A $20,000 contribution would result in a $10,000 tax credit which could be used by the contributor to pay certain taxes due to the State of Missouri.
Bauer noted that it is somewhat unusual for colleges and universities to be involved with the tax credit program, but the programs that will be housed in the facility are important to the local economy. “ECC’s taxing district is comprised of 10 local school districts,” said Bauer. “However, the college’s broader service region includes all or part of nine counties, including Crawford, Dent, Franklin, Gasconade, Maries, Phelps, St. Charles, Warren and Washington. Our service region has a high concentration of manufacturers that continually need a skilled workforce. Manufacturing is the second largest economic sector in the service region, comprising 17.4 percent of the workforce.”
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Family and Alumni Weekend The ECC Alumni Association hosted its first Family and Alumni Weekend in September, giving the community the opportunity to reconnect with the college. Activities kicked off Thursday evening with a happy hour followed by the annual Falcon Invitational Golf Tournament on Friday. Events Saturday included a 5K run/walk hosted by ECC’s Classified Staff Association and the Art Faculty show. A display of big machines was coordinated by the ECC Library and Scenic Regional Library. The Faculty Association provided barbeque for the event.
College and ECC Foundation Honored by Union Chamber of Commerce East Central College and the East Central College Foundation were both honored as Community Partner of the Year by the Union Area Chamber of Commerce at the Evening of Excellence banquet. ECC Foundation Executive Director Shannon Grus accepted the awards at the October 29 chamber dinner. “Thank you for recognizing our work and allowing us to stand shoulder to shoulder with you,” said Grus. “ECC has in some way touched the life of everyone in every community in Franklin County.”
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All ages participated in the 5K. More than 20 teams competed in the annual golf tournament held at Wolf Hollow Golf Course. This marked the third year ECC hosted the exhibit of Big Machines. The ECC Art Club did face painting and SMSTA kept children entertained with sidewalk chalk at the Saturday event.
East Central College and the ECC Foundation were recognized with the 2015 Community Partner Award by the Union Area Chamber of Commerce. Pictured, from left, are Chamber Executive Director Aimee Frey, 2015 Chamber President Tammy Weinhold, ECC Foundation Executive Director Shannon Grus, ECC Vice President of Finance and Administration Phil Peña, Chamber Executive Assistant Abigail Tippin, ECC Foundation Board President Mary Brunjes and 2016 Chamber President Sarah Straatmann. Missourian Photo
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Missouri Community College Association Honors Area Businesses and Individuals
Carrie Maune with Trilogy Analytical Laboratory received the Distinguished Business/Industry Award at the MCCA conference. President Jon Bauer was on hand for the presentation.
Clemco executives Arnie Sallaberry and Lou Ann Feldmann accepted the Missouri Manufacturing WINs Partnership Award. They are pictured with President Jon Bauer.
The Missouri Community College Association recognized an ECC faculty member, student, and two area businesses at its 51st annual conference.
Industry Partnerships
Nursing professor Robbie Weseman received the MCCA Senior Service Award in recognition of her service to ECC and to the mission of community colleges throughout Missouri. A 1977 graduate of ECC, Weseman joined the nursing department in 1984 and served in various part-time capacities until she became a full-time faculty member in 1986. In her 29 years at ECC she developed a generation of nurses that serve the community. Robbie Weseman
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Stephanie RodriguezJoos received the Student Leadership Award. In addition to serving as vice president of the Student Government Association, she served as a peer coach and coordinated various programs for the student body.
Clemco Industries received the MoWINs Partnership Award from the Missouri Community College Association for their help in establishing a public/private partnership that leveraged resources to build the area’s workforce. A leading manufacturer of air-powered blast equipment, Clemco donated space at their Washington, MO, facility to house welding equipment. Six units purchased with Missouri Manufacturing WINs grant funds were set up for 8-week training programs held in the evening at the plant. Clemco covered utility costs associated with operating the welders and partnered with ECC to purchase materials and supplies for the program. Trilogy Analytical Laboratory was honored by MCCA with the Distinguished Business/Industry Award. Since the inception of ECC’s biotechnology program, staff from Trilogy have served on that program’s advisory committee. Over the years the company has donated high tech equipment to the science department to improve technical training at the college. Recognizing the importance of STEM fields, Trilogy funded an annual scholarship to help provide financial support to an ECC student.
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Employees Recognized for Service College employees were honored for their years of service at a dinner prior to the October board of trustees meeting. The number in parenthesis indicates years the person has worked at ECC.
Celebrating 5 and 10 Years of Service Front: Diann Sethaler (5), Tracie Welsh (10), Vickie Zellner (10), Lorrie Baird (5), Linda Arrington (10), and Stephanie Hebert (10). Back: Stacy Langan (5), Jennifer Crosby (10), Chad Baldwin (10), Mark Eaton (10), Keith Schatzler (10), Jenny Kuchem (10) and Nancy Mitchell (10). Not shown: Five year employees – Jerry Amoloza, Reg Brigham, Jason Durbin, Jennifer Higerd, Aaron Scroggins, Kathy Sieges, Alison Tucker, Rebecca Voelkerding, and Debra Wax. Ten year employees – Jenny Atkins and Parvadha Govindaswamy.
18 Celebrating 15 or More Years of Service Front: Lark Hoffman (15), Joan Glosemeyer (15), Lisa Farrell (15), and Ann Boehmer (15). Back: Jon Bauer (20), Judy Bieker (20), Dot Schowe (35), Jay Mehrhoff (15) and Mary Beth Huxel (15). Not shown: Fifteen year employees – Matt Monzyk and Amy Sisk.
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More than 140 Foundation scholarship donors and recipients attended the annual scholarship breakfast November 20. In 2015 more than $180,000 in Foundation scholarships was awarded.
First Supervisory Leadership Program Completed The Center for Workforce Development completed its first supervisory leadership certificate program with CG Power Systems in Washington. The program was designed by ECC’s Center for Workforce Development to give employees at CG Power and several other manufacturers in the area the opportunity to discuss and learn a variety of fundamental leadership concepts. A major component of the training addressed a dilemma facing many manufacturing firms: the wave of retirements and resulting skills and leadership gaps. Through the training, CWD staff helped area businesses develop leaders and managers within their companies.
Employees of CG Power Systems recently completed the 12 month supervisory leadership certificate program provided by East Central College’s Center for Workforce Development.
Hamilton Named NJCAA All-American Third Team Freshman defender Darren Hamilton became the sixth soccer NJCAA All-American in program history. He anchored one of the stingiest defenses in ECC history. The Falcons finished with a 16-4-1 record and runners-up in Region 16 for the second straight year. Hamilton was also named First Team AllRegion 16 and First Team All-Conference. Other First Team All-Region selections were Alejandro Garcia and Archibald Darko-Boateng, while Second Team All-Region selections included Matt Hampton and Jacob Moore. Falcons on the Missouri Community College Athletic Conference First Team included Hamilton, Hampton and Boateng. Named to the Second Team were Garcia, Moore and Joseph Drake.
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Two soccer players were also named to the National Soccer Coaches Association of America 2015 Scholar All-American Second Team for their accomplishments on the field and in the classroom. Goalkeeper Zeke Little and midfielder Matt Hampton were two of the 11 students named to the Second Team. Darren Hamilton
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ECC Celebrates International Education Week A variety of events were held at ECC November 16-20 to mark International Education Week. Events included students and faculty who lived and studied abroad sharing their stories as well as a presentation by an immigration attorney. Community members joined students for a hands-on African drum circle experience, and one afternoon was devoted to learning about the history of immigration in St. Louis and the current situation.
and matching applicants to appropriate jobs based on testable skills. To date, 87 area employers have supported the initiative and more than 1,500 National Career Readiness certificates have been awarded to workers. East Central College works with local businesses to assess worker skills and abilities and then provides pathways to earn certification. Each county in ECC’s service region has applied to become certified as a work ready community. The CWRC initiative ensures that the service region has job candidates who possess high-demand skills required by local employers.
Activities culminated with the screening of a documentary on the Lost Boys of Sudan. Three of the “Lost Boys” were on campus to talk about their experiences.
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Mitchell Receives Emerson Award Three of the Lost Boys spoke following the documentary about their journey from Sudan.
Work Ready Community
Nancy Mitchell, assistant professor of nursing and program coordinator, was one of the 100+ educators in the St. Louis metropolitan area who received an Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award.
The Missouri Department of Economic Development announced that Franklin County reached additional goals to maintain its designation as a Missouri Certified Work Ready Community for another two years. Franklin County became the second county in the country and the state of Missouri to maintain this status. The workforce development program aims to attract and retain business in Franklin County.
A 1996 graduate of ECC’s associate degree nursing program, Mitchell went on to earn her BSN at Central Methodist University. She obtained a master’s degree in nursing from Maryville University. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in English communication from William Woods University. Prior to joining the ECC faculty on a full-time basis in 2004, Mitchell was a nurse at Mercy Hospital in Washington.
Since 2013 ECC has led the ACT Certified Work Ready Communities (CWRC) initiative in an effort to link workforce development to education by aligning the economic development potential of the region
“I absolutely love nursing and love teaching nursing,” Mitchell stated. “This position allows me to watch students become passionate about helping others.”
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Facilities Master Plan Approved A guide to be used in planning and implementing campus improvements over the next 10 years was finalized in December. Representatives from Lawrence Group, the architectural firm for the college, worked with ECC personnel to create a detailed master plan for facilities on the Union campus and satellite locations. “As with any plan, this document is intended to be flexible and dynamic,” noted President Jon Bauer. “Needs and priorities will change over time, but this plan is a critical tool as we work to ensure that our students, employees, and other stakeholders have the best environment in which to learn, teach, and work.” Lawrence Group identified immediate needs, as well as short, mid and long term improvements.
Utilizing Capital Improvement Bond Funds Work on some of the deferred maintenance identified in the master plan began in 2015, following state approval of capital improvement bonds. ECC was allocated $1.8 million in proceeds from the bond issue. A portion of the bond funds were used to replace the roof on the Regional Training Center built in 2000. Renovations to Hansen Hall slated for 2016 include replacement of a wheelchair lift to improve accessibility for individuals with disabilities along with replacement of the rigging and fire curtain in the theatre. In the Shook Student Center renovations include some asbestos abatement and replacing gym lighting with more energy efficient fixtures. Replacing the fire alarm systems, non-compliant water coolers and exit/egress and emergency lighting in Hansen Hall and Shook Student Center are also listed as immediate priorities. Bauer said that the capital improvement bond funds will allow the college to complete several projects in a timely fashion.
Karen Wieda
Student Service Center to be Named After Longest Serving Employee ECC trustees voted at their December meeting to name the Student Service Center in Buescher Hall after Karen Wieda. Board president Jim Perry noted that it’s appropriate to honor Wieda in this manner based on her 44 years of commitment and service to the college. Wieda started working at the college in 1969 before the first classes were held. Her first position was faculty secretary, but she was soon promoted to registrar – the job she held until her retirement in June 2013. As registrar she took innovative steps to improve student services and devoted many hours to redesigning student services into the one stop model in place today. Perry stated that Wieda truly represents the best of East Central College. “Karen led by example through her quiet grace, poise, and vast knowledge,” he said. “With the Student Service Center on the Union campus bearing her name, all who enter will know about the positive impact she had upon the college.”
Six Employees Retire Retirees in 2015 included Myrna Geiler, student services specialist in Rolla; Alma Halbert, programmer/analyst; Joe Hardin, custodian; Ricky Sumner, HVAC instructor; Patsy Webb, administrative assistant to vice president of student development; and Kim Weber, coordinator of career services.
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ECC – By the Numbers
Enrollment Fall Semester Students: 3,222 In-District Students: 1,945
60.7% Female
39.3% Male
Out-of-District Students: 1,254 Out-of-State Students: 11 International Students: 12
4,733
Unduplicated Enrollment for Entire 2014-15 Academic Year
$4,738.92
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Average Annual Financial Aid Package per Student
Fall Semester Students: 3,222
Part-Time Students: 1,714 Full-Time Students: 1,508
Fiscal Year 2015 (July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015) Total Revenues: $18,076,251
34.8% Tuition (per credit hour) Tier 1
28.5%
$76 in-district* students $111 out-of-district students $168 out-of-state students $181 international students
Tier 2 (for classes in Culinary Arts, Industrial Engineering Technology, Nursing and Precision Machining) $95 in-district* students $139 out-of-district students $210 out-of-state students $226 international students General Fees (per credit hour) All Students: $19
1.3%
35.4%
Local
Tuition and Fees
State
Other Sources
*The East Central College District includes six public K-12 school districts: Crawford County R-1 (Bourbon), New Haven, St. Clair R-13, Sullivan C-2, Union R-11 and Washington; as well as four public K-8 districts: Franklin County R-2, Lonedell R-14, Spring Bluff R-15 and Strain-Japan R-16.
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Full-Time Faculty
75
Part-Time Faculty
117
18:1
17
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
Average Class Size
23 Mean Student Age
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64.9% Students Receiving Financial Aid
Full-Time Staff
128
Part-Time Staff
35
589
Students Receiving A+ Benefits
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Foundation board of directors include, front: Susan Miller Warden, vice president; and Don Kappelmann, director-at-large. Back: Deborah Klak, past president; Tony Kreutz, director-at-large; Roger Archibald, treasurer; Mary Brunjes, president; and Janet Hoven, secretary.
ECC Foundation Celebrates 40th Anniversary 24 2015 marked 40 years since the establishment of the East Central College Foundation. Chartered as a non-profit 501 (c)3 organization for educational purposes, the Foundation solicits and receives tax deductible gifts which are managed for the benefit of the college and its students. The ECC Foundation grew slowly, but now has more than $5.1 million in total assets. The foundation funds student scholarships, awards mini grants on campus for special projects, and supports numerous art and cultural programs.
from 30 individuals and businesses to give or pledge $5,000 that the Foundation would match. Many of those scholarships will be available for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Building Tomorrow’s Workforce
Currently 27 community members serve on the Foundation’s board of directors. The volunteer directors take an active role in fundraising and membership activities, finance and investment planning, and supervision of planned gifts and endowments.
In the fall the ECC Foundation started laying the groundwork for another campaign: Building Tomorrow’s Workforce. This initiative will raise funds for the renovation of the former Gala Event Center adjacent to the Union campus into a Regional Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Workforce Training. The college received a $1.2 million federal grant to assist with the expected $2.4 million renovation costs. The Foundation hopes to raise $600,000 for renovations.
To mark the anniversary, the ECC Foundation completed a matching campaign to establish or increase 30 endowed scholarships. Starting with its own board members, the Foundation received commitments
Shannon Grus, executive director of the ECC Foundation, noted that the capital campaign for the renovation project is another example of how the Foundation has been a vital part of ECC’s overall success for four decades.
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Making a College Education Possible The primary purpose of the ECC Foundation is to provide scholarships for students. About 60 percent of the scholarships awarded are based on a student’s academics and the other 40 percent are based on financial need. In 2015 the ECC Foundation awarded more than $170,000 through the Legacy endowment, endowed scholarships and non-endowed scholarships to more than 150 students. “Through scholarships, the ECC Foundation ensures that students have a chance to achieve the dream of a college education,” noted ECC President Jon Bauer. “A scholarship not only provides the financial assistance needed by a student, but it tells that student that someone believes in him or her and shares their dream of going to college.”
Scholarships and Much More In addition to scholarships and institutional mini-grants, the ECC Foundation also supports the Patrons of the Arts program and ECC Alumni Association. The Patrons of the Arts help make possible cultural events on campus, including theatre productions, art exhibits, concerts, guest speakers and film screenings. In 2015 the Patrons of the Arts program had over 300 members and raised more than $53,000 at its kickoff event at the White Mule Winery near Rosebud.
Total fund balances – $5,084,023 (as of 12-31-15)
The Alumni Association, which is open to anyone who has ever taken a class at ECC, raises funds through membership fees, the annual Falcon Invitational Golf Tournament and working at the Washington Town and Country Fair. The Alumni Association supports an annual scholarship as well as a variety of enrichment activities on campus.
Establishing a Foundation Framework for the ECC Foundation was established by Dr. Don Shook, the first college president. He saw a foundation as an opportunity to expand activities, enhance programs and get more people involved. In the mid-70s very few community colleges had foundations. College trustees served as the first board of directors, along with several college employees. George Buescher, a man who had been instrumental in the formation of the college, was the first president of the college board of trustees. When it was established in 1975 he also stepped up to serve as president of the Foundation. Forty years later his daughter, Mary Brunjes, took on the same leadership role. Julie Perry was the Foundation’s first executive director (1975-1994). She was succeeded by Tonna Bruce, Brenda Bouse, Harriet Sallaberry and Grus. “One of the best things to happen to this region was the establishment of East Central College,” noted President Bauer. “And one of the best things to happen to ECC has been the formation and success of the East Central College Foundation.”
Patrons $96,079
Alumni $44,068 Friends of Foundation $92,266 General unrestricted $820,962 Special Scholarships and activity funds $209,016 Restricted endowments and scholarships $3,821,632
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The ECC Foundation Board of Directors is composed of 27 individuals representing a cross-section of businesses, professions and community services. Board meetings are held quarterly to conduct business and review programs. Directors take an active role in fundraising and membership activities, finance and investment planning, and supervision of planned gifts and endowments.
Board of Directors & Staff Mrs. Mary Brunjes, President
Mr. Tony Kreutz, Director-at-Large
Mrs. Susan Miller Warden, Vice President
Dr. Jon Bauer, Ex-Officio
Mrs. Janet Hoven, Secretary
Mr. Jim Perry, Ex-Officio
Mr. Roger Archibald, Treasurer
Mrs. Shannon Grus, Executive Director
Mr. Donald Kappelmann, Director-at-Large
Mrs. Angie Siebert, Foundation Assistant
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Mr. Chris Boone
Mrs. Deborah A. Klak
Ms. Kim York
Mr. Bob Dobsch
Mrs. Sandy Lucy
Mrs. Bonnie J. Eckelkamp
Mrs. Mindi McCoy
Emeritus
Ms. Susan E. Eckelkamp
Dr. Eric Park
Mr. Michael S. Elliott
Mr. David Politte
Mrs. Audrey Freitag
Mr. Joe Purschke
Mr. Jim Froelker
Mr. James Strubberg
Mrs. Ann Hartley
Mrs. Cathy Thompson
Mrs. Diana Ijames
Mr. Kurt A. Voss
Mr. Charles Betz Mr. Robert Hansen Mr. Douglas E. Hazel Mrs. Alvera Heeger Mrs. Letha Hickinbotham
Donors Ace Manufacturing & Parts Co.
Mr. and Mrs. Hank Anderson
Mrs. Kristen Adams
Mr. and Mrs. Hans Anderson
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Adams Ms. Carol Aholt Mr. Larry Aholt Ms. Shelli Allen Ameren Corporation Charitable Trust
Mrs. Erin Anglin Mr. John Anglin Mr. and Mrs. Roger Archibald Augusta Winery
Ameren Missouri Meramec Valley
Autodesk, Inc.
Dr. Jerry Amoloza
Ms. Carol Bailie
Ms. Christina Ayres
Ms. Lorrie Baird Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Baker Bank of Franklin County Bank of Sullivan Bank of Washington Ms. Elizabeth Barkey Ms. Linda Barro Dr. and Mrs. C. Jon Bauer Mrs. Lenore Baumann Mr. Robert Baumann
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Bean Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Bebermeyer Ms. Julie Beck Ms. Robin Bellis Mrs. Kimberly Bennett Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Berry Beta Sigma Phi Laureate Mr. and Mrs. Charles Betz
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Ms. Heidi Betz Birch Creek Golf Club Mr. and Mrs. John Blanton Bockting Trucking Co, Inc Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Bodart Ms. Ann Boehmer
scholarship has allowed me to focus more “This on my studies instead of financial worries.
Your generosity has inspired me to help others as much as possible. - Amber W.
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The Honorable Cynthia Eckelkamp
Mr. Greg Bolte
Cochran Engineering & Surveying
Ms. Linda Booher
Ms. Rosemary Colley
Mr. Chris Boone
Dr. and Mrs. C. Clayton Connelly
Mrs. Delores Borcherding
Mrs. Judy Cook
Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Bounds
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Cowan
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bounds
Dr. and Mrs. John Crane
Mr. and Mrs. William Bourdon
Ms. Donna Cregger
Ms. Candace Bowman
Ms. Jennifer Crosby
Ms. Amanda Brine
Cuba Lakes Golf Club
Mrs. Cindy Brinker
Ms. Paula Dace
Mrs. Megan Elbert
Ms. Ann Broeker
The Honorable and Mrs. Lawrence Davis
Mr. Curtis Elliott Mr. and Mrs. Michael Elliott
Ms. Sarah Delleart
Mr. Nathan Esbeck
Ms. Amy Demiere
Everything But Paint
Mr. Timothy Derifield
Mr. and Mrs. John Farrell
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Dill
Dr. and Mrs. Sam Farrell
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Dixon
Dr. and Mrs. Tom Farrell
Mr. Robert Dixon
Ms. Joanne Fennessey
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dobsch
Fidelity Communications
Mr. and Mrs. Joel Doepker
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Fiedler
Dolan Realtors
Mrs. Alicia Filla
Downtown Washington, Inc.
Ms. Teri Finneman
Citizens Bank of New Haven
Ms. Sheila Driemeyer
First Community Credit Union
Citizens National Bank of Greater St. Louis
Ms. Janice Dysart
First State Community Bank
Captain and Mrs. Robert Eade
Mr. Thomas Fitts
City of Union
ECC Alumni Association
Ms. LaVerne Fleer
City of Washington
ECC Bookstore
Ms. Connie Franey
Mr. and Mrs. Eric Clapper
ECC Classified Staff Assoc
Franklin County Concrete Co.
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Clary
ECC Learning Center
Franklin County Country Club
Clemco Industries Corp.
ECC Library
Mrs. Marilyn Freiermuth
Mrs. Tina Brueggemann Ms. Susan Brunjes Mr. and Mrs. Winston Brunjes Ms. Mary Buckey Mr. and Mrs. Tom Buescher Mr. Craig Bunkley Mr. Jack Bunkley Ms. Robin Bunkley Mrs. Rachael Calvin Mr. and Mrs. Ben Cassat Ms. Jennifer Chitwood
Mrs. Marilyn Eckelkamp Ms. Susan Eckelkamp Eckelkamp Kuenzel LLP Mr. and Mrs. L.B. Eckelkamp, Jr. Ms. Pamela Edgington Edward Jones - Tricia Seely Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Eggert
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After 12 years of working in finance, making the decision to return to school to work toward my degree was a decision not made lightly. Chief among my concerns surrounding continuing my education was the cost involved. Your generous gift will go a long way toward making my education more obtainable and affordable.
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- William D. Mrs. Audrey Freitag
Mr. Robert Hansen
Frick’s Quality Meats, Inc.
Hansen Franklin County Land Title & Abstract
Mr. and Mrs. James Froelker G.H.Tool & Mold, Inc. Ms. Bonnie Gardner Ms. Brenda Gargus Mrs. Brenda Garrison Gary R. Lucy Gallery 28
Dr. and Mrs. Larry Gerstein Mrs. Dee Gibbs Mr. Matthew Gifford Mr. Matt and Mrs. Jill Gildehaus Mr. Keith Goers Dr. Parvadha Govindaswamy Great 8 Cinema Ms. Annette Green Grey Eagle Distributing Mr. and Mrs. John Griesheimer Mrs. Karen Griffin Mr. Brady Griffith Mr. and Mrs. Steve Grus Guarantee Electrical Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hagan Ms. Lana Hagan Mr. and Mrs. Kirk Hancox
Mr. and Mrs. Daryl Hartley Col. and Mrs. Walter Hatcher Ms. Sarah Havens Ms. Lyn Havin Ms. Shanee Haynes Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hays Mrs. Kay Hazel Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Hebbeler Mr. and Mrs. Brian Hebert Ms. Rebecca Heimann Mrs. June Heimbaugh Ms. Pamela Heitzmann Mr. and Mrs. Gerard Hellebusch Ms. Laura Hemker Mr. and Mrs. Darrin Henderson Mr. and Mrs. Russell Henderson Heritage Community Bank Ms. Theresa Hermann Ms. Bethany Herron Dr. Karen Herzog Ms. Jennifer Higerd Hillermann Nursery and Florist, Inc.
Ms. Barbara Hoberock Hochschild, Bloom & Company, LLP Mr. Michael Hoelscher Hoelscher & Bruns LLC Ms. Shirley Hofstetter Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hogan Mr. Jeff Holtmeier The Honorable and Mrs. David Hoven Dr. Yue Wern Huang Ms. Kay Hucke Mr. Richard Hudanick Mrs. Mary Beth Huxel Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Ijames Imo’s Pizza-Union Imo’s Pizza-Washington Intek Corporation J & M Car Wash, L.L.C. Dr. and Mrs. Edward Jackson Mrs. Lisa Jacob Mrs. Diane Jasper Mr. and Mrs. John Jasper Ms. Carole Jenny Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Johnson Johnson Controls, Inc. Drs. Tim and Jennifer Judd Ms. Brigitte Jung Ms. Jane Kanning Mr. and Mrs. Donald Kappelmann Mr. Scott Kappelmann Dr. and Mrs. William Kellermann Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Kellmann Ms. Dana Kelm Mrs. Carla Kilgore Mr. and Mrs. William King Mr. and Mrs. Michael Klak
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Reverend and Mrs. Armin Klemme
Mr. and Mrs. Cameron Lueken
Missouri Natural Gas Co.
Mr. Alan Klobasa
Mr. Gary Mades
Missourian Media Group
Dr. and Mrs. Robert Mahon
Mr. and Mrs. Brad Mitchell
Mrs. Elizabeth Manhart
Mr. Nathaniel Mitchell
Ms. Mary Kim Martin
Mr. and Mrs. John Moroney
Mr. and Mrs. Dick Mayer
Mrs. Tracy Mowery
Mr. and Mrs. Kerry McCann
Mr. Jim Mueller
Dr. and Mrs. Dennis McCoy
The Honorable Walter Murray, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert McCoy
Natoli Engineering
Ms. Steffani McCrary
Dr. Fatemeh Nichols
McDonald’s Klak Management
Mr. Vincent Niehaus
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Means
OakGlenn Winery
Dr. and Mrs. Jay Mehrhoff
Mr. James Obermark
Ms. Anne Mentz
Mrs. Joan Obermark
Meramec Lakes Golf Course
Mr. and Mrs. Alex Ocsody
Mercy Hospital
Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt of Washington
Mrs. Sarah Kloeppel-Johnson Ms. Karen Klos Mrs. Robin Kluesner Rev. and Mrs. Kenneth Knutson Ms. Leigh Kolb KPM CPAs, PC Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Kreutz Ms. Brenda Kruse Ms. Pat Kruse Ms. Jennifer Kuchem Mr. and Mrs. Steven Kuenzel Mrs. Debra Kurka The Honorable and Mrs. Isadore Lamke Mr. Paul Lampe Ms. Stacy Langan Mr. Steve Larson Ms. Rosalie Laune Mrs. Anne Lause Mr. and Mrs. Roger Lawrence Lawrence Group, Inc. Mr. Mardy Leathers Ms. Cindy Lee Mr. John F. Lee Legacy Embroidery and Screen Printing Legends Bank Leroy A. Strubberg & Associates, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Lohden Dr. and Mrs. Timothy Long LPL Financial Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Gary Lucy
Ms. Doris Meyer Ms. Janice Meyer Ms. Jeanette Meyer Ms. Marian Meyer Ms. Debra Michel Mid Missouri Fine Arts Society Mrs. Jacqueline Miller Mrs. Marilyn Miller Mr. Stanley Miller Mr. and Mrs. William Miller Sr. Ms. Fannie Jo Minx
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Dr. Eric Park Park Meyer LLC Mrs. Dorothy Parker Mr. and Mrs. Robert Parks, III Ms. Christy Parmentier Mr. and Mrs. George Parmentier Parmentier Auto Body, Inc. Mr. Charles Patterson
Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital
Suzanne, Pat and Joe Pautler
Missouri Community College Association
Ms. Diane Pellin
Dr. Wendy Pecka
a college student money has been very tight….I “As just wanted to say thank you for being a blessing and helping to make my dream a reality. ”
- Ashley B.
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Mr. Philip Peña Mr. David Pendleton Pepsi of New Haven Mr. and Mrs. Jim Perry Ms. Sheri Peterson
would like to express my gratitude for your “ Ifinancial support and giving me the opportunity to further my education. I am the first person in my immediate family to attend college.
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- Mikaelynn F.
Ms. Melinda Phillips Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Poepsel
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Mr. Dennis Pohlman
Ms. Margaret Sachse
Mrs. Melissa Popp
Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Sallaberry
Dr. Pat Prugh
Ms. Cassie Sawyer
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Purschke
Mr. John Scego
Mr. Richard Purschke
Captain and Mrs. Arthur Schaefer
Purschke, White & Briegel, LLC
Mr. Carl Schaeperkoetter
Ms. Audrey Reed
Senator David Schatz
Mr. Doug and Dr. Jane Reed
Mr. David Scheer
Ms. Rosann Reed
Mr. and Mrs. Marc Schindewolf
Ms. Mary C. Reid
Ms. Kathleen Schmidt
Ms. Leasa Richards-Mealy
Mrs. Mary Beth Schmidt
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ridder
Mr. and Mrs. John Schneider
Mrs. Dana Riegel
Mr. and Mrs. Don Schowe
Ms. Jeri Rieger
Ms. Norma Schroeder
Ms. Laurie Riekhof
Rev. and Mrs. William Schwab
Ms. Ruth Rinne
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Schwane
Ms. Nina Risdall
SCI Engineering, Inc.
Ms. Donna Robart
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sedlock
Mr. Shaun Roberson
Ms. Virginia Sethaler
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Rodgers
Dr. and Mrs. Tim Sexton
Dr. Thomas Roesler
Ms. Sandra Shorney
Ms. Laura Roselli
Mr. and Mrs. Dale Siebert
Dr. Roberta Ross-Fisher
Siedhoff Distributing Co.
Mr. and Mrs. Russell Rost
Mr. and Mrs. Jason Sisk
RR Donnelley
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Smith
Ms. Kathleen Rust
St. Clair Rexall Drug Co.
S & P Investments
State Farm Companies Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Sachs
State Farm Ins. - Diana Holdinghausen Mr. and Mrs. Richard Steckel Mr. and Mrs. Jay Stevenson Ms. Linda Stewart Ms. Sandy Stierberger Mr. Jason Stigge Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stokes Mr. Gregory Stotler Mrs. Tammy Stowe Mr. Douglas Straatmann Mr. Marvin Straatmann Ms. Gretchen Straub Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Stroetker Mr. David Strubberg Mr. and Mrs. James Strubberg Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Strubberg Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Stuckenschneider Mr. Kevin Stumpe Sullivan Eye Care Ms. Tere Tankersley Mr. and Mrs. Steve Tappmeyer Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Templer The Pasta House Co. Ms. Donna Thomas Mrs. Cathy Thompson Mr. Jerry Thompson
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Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Tobben
Wayside South, LLC
TOPS Products
Ms. Jean Weekley
Trilogy Analytical Laboratory
Dr. and Mrs. Steven Weinhold
Mr. Joshua Turk
Wells Fargo Foundation
Union Eye Associates
Mrs. Tracie Welsh
United Bank of Union
Ms. Roberta Weseman
University Book and Supply
Mr. Mark Wessels
Unnerstall and Unnerstall, CPA
Mrs. Antoinette West
US Bank
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Whalen
Ms. Mary Varni
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Wheeler
Vilcek Catering, LLC
Whitacre Construction
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Vogelgesang
White Mule B&B and Winery
Vogelsang Farm
Ms. Melinda Williams
Voiplink, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Voss Mr. and Mrs. Mark Voss
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Williams Ms. Renee Williams The Honorable and Mrs. Stanley Williams
W & M Restaurants, Inc. dba Taco Bell
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Wilson
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Walker
Dr. Elizabeth Winters-Rozema
Mr. and Mrs. Gene Walker Walmart - Union Mrs. Robyn Walter Mr. and Mrs. Doug Warden Washington Engineering & Architecture, P.C. Washington Jaycees Washington Town & Country Fair Dr. Patsy Watts
Shannon Grus Executive Director, ECC Foundation Director, Institutional Development & Alumni Relations
Mr. and Mrs. Dale Winters Wolf Hollow Golf Club LLC Mr. and Mrs. Michael Wood Mr. and Mrs. David Wright Ms. Helen Wright Wunderlich Surveying & Engineering Mr. and Mrs. James Wyman Ms. Kimberly York Zick, Voss, Politte & Richardson PC
you to know how special this opportunity is for “..Ime.wanted My husband is ending his 20 year military career as
I start the nursing program at ECC. This is a blessing that came at just the right time. - Renne T.
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College Board of Trustees The board of trustees is the sole statutory legislative governing body responsible for the control and operation of East Central College. The board includes six members, two from each sub-district.
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Mr. Jim Perry President
Mrs. Ann Hartley Vice President
Mr. Tom Dill Secretary
Term expires April 2016 Sub-district Three
Term expires April 2020 Sub-district Two
Term expires April 2016 Sub-district Three
Ms. Prudence Fink Johnson Treasurer
Mr. Don Kappelmann Member
Dr. Joseph Stroetker Member
Term expires April 2018 Sub-district Two
Term expires April 2018 Sub-district One
Term expires April 2020 Sub-district One
College Administration
Dr. Jon Bauer President
Ms. Shelli Allen Vice President of Student Development
Mrs. Jean McCann Vice President of Instruction
Mr. Joel Doepker Vice President of External Relations
Mr. Philip Pe単a Vice President of Finance & Administration
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