2021 Edgecombe Community College President's Report - Creating Models for Success by EdgecombeCC

2021

EDGECOMBE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

PRESIDENT’S REPORT Creating Models for Success

Contents A Message from the President �� 1 Creating Success Through Opportunity�� 2 Creating Success Through Collaboration �� 10 Creating Success Through Leadership �� 15 Creating Success Through Support �� 19 2021 ECC Giving Circles �� 25 College and Foundation Financials �� 28

Vision

We aspire to be an exemplary leader and training partner fostering student success and community prosperity for all.

Values

Integrity Quality Opportunity Student Success Diversity and Equity Collaboration

Mission

ECC’s mission is to strengthen and enrich the educational, training, and lifelong learning opportunities for our community.

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

The Edgecombe community faced continued challenges o f t h e C OV I D - 1 9 pandemic in 2021. Despite the disruptions w e e n c o u n t e re d , I continue to be inspired by the shared sense of optimism, focus, and determination demonstrated in the community and at Edgecombe Community College by our students, faculty, and staff. I am grateful that we’ve seen steps toward a return to normalcy with more in-person classes and gatherings for students. In these difficult times, the mission of the college becomes even more critical. Putting residents back to work through education and training has never been

more essential to the health and vitality of our county. In an effort to help students and their families recover from the pandemic, the college created a new scholarship program called the Edgecombe Pledge. This unique initiative will fund in-state tuition and fees for all qualifying students who enrolled beginning in the Fall 2021 semester and extending through the Spring 2023 semester. The Edgecombe Pledge is for all degree-seeking students, full time and part time, provided they are North Carolina residents. Continuing education students who are North Carolina residents and enrolled in short-term training programs leading to a state- or industry-

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recognized credential also qualify for the Edgecombe Pledge. Among other successes across the college, the Di v i s i o n o f C o l l e g e and Career Readiness ranked number one in performance among North Carolina community colleges for the 20202021 program year. ECC is one of thirteen two-year institutions nationwide selected for Project Vision, a five-year project to help smaller, rural community colleges create opportunities to seek funding for National S c i e n c e Fo u n d a t i o n grants. In October, ECC was named as one of the top 150 community colleges eligible to compete for the prestigious 2023 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. Awarded every two years, the $1 million prize is the nation’s signature

recognition for America’s community colleges. ECC is one of six community colleges i n No r t h C a ro l i n a designated as eligible to apply for the prize. In the midst of a pandemic, we celebrated these and many other achievements. As we look forward with an eye toward economic recovery, we will remain committed to providing area residents with training that is relevant and life enhancing. We can all take great pride in the way the Edgecombe community has stepped up to support one another over the course of the pandemic. Edgecombe Community College programs and services are successful because of the support of our many Edgecombe friends, and we are grateful.

Gregory K. McLeod, Ph.D. President

CREATING SUCCESS THROUGH OPPORTUNITY New Scholarship Program Introduces Free Tuition and Fees The Edgecombe In an effort to help students and their families recover from the pandemic, Edgecombe Community College created a new scholarship program called the Edgecombe Pledge. This unique initiative will fund instate tuition and fees for all qualifying students

who enrolled beginning in the Fall 2021 semester and extending through the Spring 2023 semester. This program will pay for tuition and fees after all other sources of funding are exhausted. Funds to be used first are available from Federal Pell Grants, the NC Longleaf Commitment Grant,

Free Tuition and Fees

additional federal and state programs, Golden LEAF Foundation, State Employees Credit Union, and other private sources for scholarships, such as those offered by the ECC Foundation. The Edgecombe Pledge is for all degreeseeking students, full time and part time, provided

they are NC residents. Continuing education students who are NC residents and are enrolled in shortterm workforce training programs leading to a state- or industryrecognized credential also qualify for the Edgecombe Pledge.

Graduation Parade Celebrates Class of 2021

Romeka Rochelle Moody, who received an associate degree in Nursing, was among the 129 graduates who participated in the college’s Drive-thru Graduation Parade.

Limited for a second consecutive year by pandemic restrictions, ECC celebrated the Class of 2021 with a Drive-thru Graduation Parade on May 8. The event began at 8 a.m. with live streaming coverage of graduation remarks from Dr. Jerry Price, chair of the ECC Board of Trustees; Dr. Greg McLeod, college president; and keynote speaker Rev. Jerry Spruell, who is the longest currently serving trustee at 27 years. He is director of the Edgecombe County Board of Elections. Nearly 130 graduates

participated in the Drivethru Graduation Parade that began at 10 a.m. Graduates formed a line at the back of the Fleming Building on the Tarboro campus. The parade route continued from Fleming and wrapped around the back of campus on the Loop Road, with various stations set up along the way to honor graduates. ECC’s Class of 2021 comprises 316 students who received 354 degrees, diplomas, and certificates. Thirty-eight of these students completed Adult High School Equivalency and Adult High School diplomas.

Nursing Groups Rank ECC Practical Nursing #3 and #4 in NC

ECC’s Practical Nursing program was ranked #3 in the state after receiving a per fect score by a national nursing advocacy organization. The top seven schools on the PracticalNursing. org list received a 100% score, and ECC was listed as third based on program size. PracticalNursing.org assessed nursing programs on several factors that represent how well a program prepares students for a career in practical nursing.

In addition, ECC Practical Nursing was ranked #4 in the state by Nursing Schools Almanac. Nursing Schools Almanac used data from 2013 through 2019 to calculate each school’s National Council Licensure ExaminationPractical Nursing pass rate among first-time test takers. ECC received a

perfect score and was listed fourth based on program size. Since its inception in 2011, the program has had a 100% pass rate among first-time test takers.

Sparks Fly in Welding

ECC Among Top 150 Community Colleges for Aspen Prize In October, ECC was named eligible to apply for the prestigious 2023 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. The $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, awarded every two years, is the nation’s signature recognition for America’s community colleges. ECC is one of 150 institutions selected from among approximately 1,000 community colleges evaluated nationwide. The Aspen Prize honors colleges with outstanding achievement in five critical areas: teaching and learning, certificate and degree completion, transfer and bachelor’s attainment, workforce success, and equity for students of color and students from low-income backgrounds. ECC is one of six community colleges in North Carolina designated as eligible to apply for the prize.

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Welders are in high demand in the Edgecombe area, and ECC is training students to meet the demand. At ECC, students can earn certifications, a diploma, and a degree in welding. “There are a lot of places that need welders,” says ECC welding instructor Warren Lynch. “Once students complete their program, I’ve got people waiting to hire them.” Shown is a bench made by Edgecombe Early College High School students Jo’Zaih Pittman and Josh Guevara, along with North East Carolina Preparatory School student Mary Sam Palmer, who cut out the Early College logo on the side with a plasma cutter.

New Technology Strengthens Instruction

ECC purchased 51 Newline interactive display boards to strengthen teaching and learning. Pictured is Cate Valentino, product training specialist with Newline, who provided in-person training on the new devices and led training sessions in October. The new technology was purchased with HEERF funding (CARES Act).

HRD Program Teaches Workplace Skills

Sylvia Hinton-Grant, director of Human Resources Development, instructs a class on problem-solving skills. The college provides free classes on basic workplace skills.

To ensure that job seekers are job ready, ECC offers free classes on basic workplace skills through its Human Resources Development program. These classes are designed for the unemployed and underemployed adults in ECC’s service area. The HRD program focuses on employability skills training, career development counseling, and skill assessment services, along with essential “soft skills” that are required for employers.

Among the most familiar HRD programs is the Career Readiness Certificate (CRC), a job skills assessment system. The CRC credential gives employers and job seekers a uniform, objective measure of key workplace skills. To help job seekers prepare for the tests, ECC offers free CRC prep classes. Many ECC academic programs require their students to complete the CRC assessment, and all students are encouraged to take the tests.

Radiography Receives Reaccreditation and High Commendation

The Radiography program received reaccreditation by the national agency for the accreditation of radiography programs. Student Kameron Bethune is shown studying an image.

The ECC Radiography program received reaccreditation by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, the national agency for t h e a c c re d i t a t i o n o f radiography programs. The program received accreditation for eight years, the maximum award of accreditation, and was commended on the quality and organization of its interim report. ECC offers a two-year degree in Radiography.

In addition, the college provides a CT/ MRI diploma, CT and MRI certificates, and a Mammography continuing education course for American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) eligible individuals. An ECC degree in Radiography qualifies graduates to take the ARRT national exam for certification and registration as medical radiographers.

ECC Attains Top Ranking in High School Equivalency Program

College and Career Readiness instructor Varnell Kinnin works with student Yvonne Dancy. ECC’s Division of College and Career Readiness ranked number one in performance among North Carolina community colleges for the 2020-2021 program year. E C C ’s D i v i s i o n o f College and Career Readiness ranked number one in performance among North Carolina community colleges for the 2020-2021 program year. A focus of College and Career Readiness is to assist adults who have not earned a high school credential by helping them prepare to take the high school equivalency exam and continue on to postsecondary education and/ or enter the workforce. The state’s Excellence and Average performance benchmarks for the measurable skills gains performance measure were set at 42.5% and 36.5%, respectively. A measurable

skills gain is the level of progress students attain as they complete proficiency levels in reading or math. At ECC, 68.8% of Career and College Readiness students achieved a measurable skills gain. Once students matriculate to high school equivalency-level coursework, they take the official exams in the five core subjects of Reading, Writing, Social Studies, Science, and Mathematics.

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Students Attend Transfer Fair at ECC

Students learned about college transfer opportunities during the North Carolina Community College Transfer Fair held in November. Representatives from 20 colleges and universities were on hand to provide students with information on college transfer, admissions, and financial aid. Shown with students is Jill Hilliard, associate director of transfer admissions at Barton College.

Medical Assisting Aces National Exam

All members of ECC’s Medical Assisting Class of 2020 passed on their first try the national exam to become a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), resulting in a 100% pass rate for the class. The American Association of Medical Assistants is the credentialing agency for CMAs. From left, members of the ECC Medical Assisting Class of 2020 are (top) Elizabeth Moreno, Kymberly Sisk, Trula Stokes, Jezreal Boyd, (bottom) Sidavia Foggs, and Lauren Lamm.

ECC President Assists in Nursing Training

ECC President Dr. Greg McLeod is among college personnel who served as standardized patients to assist with Nursing clinicals since many healthcare facilities remain closed to students due to pandemic restrictions. In his role as a standardized patient, Dr. McLeod is shown being cared for by Associate Degree Nursing student Emelyn Rivas.

Clinical experiences are an important component of education and training in Nursing programs at ECC. During clinicals, super vised Nursing students interact with patients in healthcare settings. Du e t o p a n d e m i c restrictions, many clinical sites closed their doors to Nursing students in 2020 and remain closed to students. During the fall semester, instructors, staff, the college president, and college trustee Carl Warren filled the gap by serving

as standardized patients for first-year Associate Degree Nursing students and Practical Nursing students. These students w o rk re g u l a r l y w i t h patient simulators, but their instructors believe that human interactions are essential. “ E f f e c t i v e communication skills are critical for nursing p r o f e s s i o n a l s ,” s a y s Brittany Cherry, Nursing instructor. “These skills are best learned through working with live patients.”

ECC Named Among Best for Vets

The college community honored veterans during the annual Veterans Day Memorial and Recognition Ceremony held in November. Guests included (l-r) ECC alumna Theresa Telfor, retired Army and NC National Guard; and Jesse Bryant, Army veteran, deacon, and American Legion Eason Tiney Post 19 chaplain. ECC was ranked #5 in the Southeast in “Best for Vets: Career and Technical Colleges 2021” by Military

Times magazine. Military Times “Best for Vets: Colleges” is the largest and most

comprehensive ranking of schools for military ser vice members and veterans, helping them make important decisions about their education. ECC was ranked #5 among two-year public career and technical colleges in the Southeast. In addition, for the second year in a row, the college was designated a 2021 Military Friendly College by Intelligent. com, a resource for online degree rankings and higher education planning. Intelligent.com conferred the designation on 49 colleges nationwide.

The only other North Carolina school that received the distinction is the University of North Carolina Wilmington. About 50 ECC students are veterans or active duty military. To recognize veterans, ECC hosts special events, including the annual Veterans Day Memorial and Recognition Ceremony. Among other targeted services, ECC recently installed reserved parking spaces for vets or active duty military.

Graduates and Current Student Receive Achievement Awards Two outstanding members of the ECC Class of 2021 and a current student received special student achievement awards in May. New ECC graduates Olga “Gabby” Bautista and Abbey Brake and Nursing student Sharnelle Pittman earned top honors for their exceptional accomplishments. The Dallas Herring Achievement Award was established to recognize students who embody the philosophy of the late Dallas Herring, the founder of the NC Community College System. He believed that community colleges should take people where they are and carry them as far as they can go. Olga “Gabby” Bautista was named the 2021 Dallas Herring A c h i e v e m e n t Aw a r d nominee from ECC. She graduated with a criminal justice technology degree and plans to pursue a career in dental hygiene. Each year, the NC Community College System honors 58 students for their academic achievements. Abbey Brake was named

the 2021 North Carolina Community College Academic Excellence Award recipient from ECC. Brake, who received an associate in science degree from ECC, also graduated from Edgecombe Early College High School in May. She plans to pursue a degree in poultry science at NC State University. The Governor Robert W. Scott Student L e a d e r s h i p Aw a rd recognizes a student who has demonstrated exemplary leadership. Sharnelle Pittman is the Governor Robert W. Scott Student Leadership Award nominee from the College. I n Ju l y, s h e w a s recognized as a 2021 Governor Robert W. Scott Student Leadership Award Regional Finalist. Pittman is a graduate of Winston-Salem State University. After years of serving the community in the mental health field and raising two children, she decided to pursue her lifelong dream of becoming a nurse. She began ECC’s Nursing program in 2019 and is slated to complete her Nursing degree in spring 2022.

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Olga “Gabby” Bautista Dallas Herring Achievement Award

Abbey Brake Academic Excellence Award

Sharnelle Pittman Governor Robert Scott Student Leadership Award

ECC Introduces Eagle Mascot

The new eagle mascot was introduced to the ECC Board of Trustees during an August meeting. Shown with the mascot is the Rev. Jerry Spruell, trustee chair.

ECC has a new ambassador, an eagle mascot In the 1980s, the college fielded a basketball team for local games and tournaments. The players needed a nickname and chose the eagle. Over the years, the moniker has continued to be used to promote student events and activities. In 2020, Dean of Students Samanthia Phillips began an effort to bring the eagle to life. First, she brought in an artist to create renderings of how the mascot might look, and then she located a company to create an eagle mascot uniform.

The new mascot was a big hit when it was introduced to the ECC Board of Trustees during an August meeting. The Office of Student Services is already getting requests for public appearances. “We thought a life-size mascot would strengthen our students’ sense of belonging and engagement with the college,” Phillips explains. “We wanted a mascot that embodies the eagle’s soaring spirit and pride in ECC, and we love the outcome!” The college is seeking a student to wear the mascot uniform. Toward this goal, the Eagle Mascot Scholarship has been established to encourage participation.

Speed Enforcement Training Set to Begin

ECC plans to offer its first class in Speed Measuring Instrument Training for law enforcement officers in 2022.

ECC is adding Speed Measuring Instrument Tr a i n i n g t o i t s l a w enforcement certification programs. The new program covers both initial certification and recertification for law enforcement officers. Speed enforcement is a tool used to prevent drivers from exceeding the posted speed limit. According to the National Safety Council, speeding was a factor in 26% of all traffic fatalities in 2019, killing an average of 25 people a day.

The state of North Carolina requires students to complete 30 hours of training to receive the initial certification in speed measuring. Like most community colleges, ECC will build 48 hours of instruction into its program. Forty-six hours will be dedicated to classroom and motor skills road testing, plus two hours to take the state examination. All certifications are valid for three years.

ECC Selected for National Project Vision

Edgecombe Community College is one of thirteen two-year colleges from across the nation selected for Project Vision, a grantfocused initiative supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF). The goal of the five-year project is to help smaller, rural two-year colleges create opportunities to seek funding for NSF grants. In addition to focusing on smaller, rural schools, the project also targets colleges with newer presidents. ECC President Dr. Greg McLeod joined the college in 2018. Edgecombe Community College is the only North Carolina college selected to participate in this Project Vision cohort. “We are excited about collaborating with Project Vision to expand our capacity in STEM workforce development and to develop creative ideas that can be aligned to NSF funding opportunities,” says Sheila Hoskins, executive director

of student success and institutional effectiveness at ECC. Hoskins was instrumental in the Project Vision application process. Project Vision teams will help ECC faculty generate innovative ideas and STEM grant proposals. The teams also will offer support to all college stakeholders, from trustees, the president, and administrators to faculty and staff. In addition, Project Vision will provide professional development activities for all of these groups. “While we are proud and honored to help meet the educational and training needs of the communities we serve, we know that we have the potential to be and do so much more,” observes Dr. McLeod. In addition to helping ECC discover and match innovative ideas with NSF funding opportunities through a mentor team, the college will receive a $6,000 stipend to support faculty involvement and momentum on the project.

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Radiography Grads Earn National Certification

Thirteen out of fourteen graduates of the Radiography program sat for and passed the national certification exam, becoming registered radiographers and earning the title R.T.(R)(ARRT). Shown reviewing a hand x-ray are Joseph Bridgeman, junior-level student, and Desiree Duncan, program chair of Radiography.

ECC Supports Bike Ride

ECC was among the organizations that participated in a local bike ride to raise awareness of prostate health. The ECC Foundation donated 50 backpacks that were given to the riders. Shown with the backpacks are members of the Biker Girls, a bike group based in Tarboro. From left are ECC alumnae Chiquinta Dickens, Antoinette Lewis, Julia Bryant, Barbara Hobbs, and Rosetta Sherrod-Jones.

CREATING SUCCESS THROUGH COLLABORATION College and Library Partner on Transcription Project

The National Museum of African American History and Culture is leading an effort to transcribe documents pertaining to formerly enslaved African Americans in the 1860s. Edgecombe Community College and Edgecombe County Memorial Library are partnering on a national initiative to learn more about the

lives of formerly enslaved African Americans in the 1860s. ECC and the library are working with the National Museum

of African American Histor y and Culture and the Smithsonian’s Transcription Center on the Freedmen’s Bureau Transcription Project, an effort to transcribe documents collected by the Freedmen’s Bureau in the 1860s. Ac c o rd i n g t o t h e Smithsonian’s website, the Freedmen’s Bureau was established to help formerly enslaved African Americans transition to citizenship, providing food, housing, education, and medical care.

Handwritten records of these transactions include marriage registers, hospital and patient registers, educational efforts, census lists, labor contracts, and others. ECC and the library are working with volunteers to help transcribe the documents.

College and N.C. A&T Sign Transfer Agreement

Students in the Agribusiness Technology animal care class learn how to care for a baby goat. ECC and North Carolina A&T State University signed an agreement in early 2021 that will enable ECC Agribusiness

Technology graduates to transfer into N.C. A&T’s bachelor’s degree program in agriculture education. With the agreement

in place, N.C. A&T will accept 64 credit hours earned through ECC’s Agribusiness Technology curriculum. To transfer, students must maintain a C average or better and complete t h e a s s o c i a t e d e g re e program at ECC. Once they transfer, students can select one of two tracks in the agriculture education program at N.C. A&T. The Agribusiness Technology program, which began in the fall of 2020, provides students

with a strong background in sustainable farming, farm management, crop production, farm maintenance, animal science, and horticultural science. ECC offers a fivesemester degree program, a three-semester diploma program, and certificates in agriculture, animal science, and horticulture that can be earned in two semesters.

Instructors Focus on Innovation in the Classroom

Tristan Hunter (at podium), founder and owner of Schoolin’ Life, LLC, led training for ECC instructors in the Division of College and Career Readiness (CCR). With Hunter are CCR instructors Varnell Kinnin (left) and Chanda Atkins (bottom right), and LaShawnda Washington, director of CCR. ECC instructors in the Division of College and Career Readiness recently completed professional development aimed at increasing innovation in the classroom. The Innovation Technology Training was made possible with funding through the North Carolina Community College System Promoting Innovation Initiative. Instructors gathered for the daylong training on the Rocky Mount campus. Tr i s t a n H u n t e r, founder and owner of Schoolin’ Life, LLC, provided key principles for adding innovation in the classroom. He challenged instructors to evaluate their current instructional

practices and discussed modern instructional strategies to enhance learning experiences for students. He also provided the opportunity to explore new technological resources that have emerged in adult literacy since the pandemic. Instructor Varnell Kinnin says that she was “excited to learn how to enliven the classroom” during post-pandemic times. Instructors also learned the Triple E formula of engagement, enhancement, and extension. This framework seeks to add instruction that is purposeful and engaging for students.

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HRD Participates in Career Fair

Sylvia Hinton-Grant, director of Human Resources Development, participated in the NC Division of Motor Vehicles Drive-Thru Career Fair in Rocky Mount. Human Resources Development programs focus on strengthening basic workplace skills by providing skill assessment services, employability skills training, and career development counseling to unemployed and underemployed adults.

BLET Cadets Achieve 100% Pass Rate

Congratulations to the cadets of ECC’s 10th Basic Academy of Basic Law Enforcement Training. All cadets passed the State Comprehensive Examination and are eligible to be hired as law enforcement officers in North Carolina. From left are Darrius Epps, Scott Chitwood, Kurt Knigge, Derrin Wells, Jasmine Barnes, Montrell Staton, Anna James, Katie Tetterton, and Craig Estes. The BLET program is unique in that it includes training in high-risk calls and certification in tasers, expandable batons, and pepper spray. Graduates also receive 18 college credit hours toward an associate degree in criminal justice.

Healthcare Pathway Approved for Edgecombe

The Turning Point Workforce Development Board approved local implementation of a healthcare career pathway for Edgecombe County students. Turning Point presented ECC with certificates of approval during an October Board of Trustees meeting. Shown from left are ECC and Turning Point officials Bruce Panneton, Brandi Bragg, Duna Dickinson, Dr. Greg McLeod, and the Rev. Jerry Spruell.

T h e Tu r n i n g Po i n t Workforce Development Board approved local implementation of a healthcare career pathway for Edgecombe County students. The healthcare pathway is a collaborative initiative between Edgecombe County Public Schools, Edgecombe Community College, and local agencies to build education tracks that not only fit the requirements of education but also meet local workforce needs.

In addition, a pathway has been developed specifically for adult learners that provides pathway entry options and directions for enrolling through NC Works. “Approval of local implementation of a healthcare career pathway signifies that we are all on the same page in terms of what the future workforce needs may be and how future workers can best prepare,” explains Dr. Greg McLeod, president of ECC.

ECC Celebrates New Students on Signing Day

Tarboro High School Class of 2021 graduates who will attend ECC in the fall include (from left) Taylor Williams and Ty’Lasia Jacobs. With them (from left) are ECC and Tarboro High School officials Dr. Greg McLeod, Terry Hopkins, Michael Jordan, Sherlock McDougald, and William Ellis.

In May, 40 Edgecombe County high school seniors declared their intention to attend Edgecombe Community College in the fall. The college honored the students at ECC Signing Day events held at high schools. Because of the pandemic and the need to be socially distant, the events were limited to several students, ECC leaders, and high school officials. Signing Day events were held at North Edgecombe, SouthWest

Edgecombe, and Tarboro high schools; and North East Carolina Preparatory School. Among the students were 18 EDGE Scholarship recipients. T h ro u g h t h e E D G E Scholarship, students who qualify receive full funding to attend ECC, including tuition, fees, and books. This and other scholarship programs make attending ECC the most cost-effective choice for students and their families.

ECC and Barton Announce Criminal Justice Transfer Agreement

ECC and Barton College established a transfer agreement that enables ECC Criminal Justice graduates to transfer seamlessly into the justice administration program at Barton. Shown is Ryan Cox, chair of Criminal Justice at ECC, who helped develop the agreement. Aspiring law enforcement officers who are interested in jobs that require a four-year degree should first look to Edgecombe Community College. E C C a n d Ba r t o n College recently signed a transfer agreement that will enable ECC Criminal Justice graduates to transfer as juniors into Barton’s bachelor of arts in justice administration program. “Some of our students are interested in jobs that require a four-year degree, such as probation officer or juvenile court counselor, and they need expanded opportunities,” explains Ryan Cox, Criminal Justice department chair at ECC.

Cox took over the department in January, and he was tasked with establishing more articulation agreements with area colleges. Edgecombe Community College already has a criminal justice transfer agreement in place with North Carolina Wesleyan College. The agreement with Barton College is unique in that Barton’s program is entirely online. “That’s part of the draw,” Cox says. Fr o m a p r a c t i c a l standpoint, he says students who start at ECC will save money and have more flexibility in their schedules.

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Health Sciences Volunteers at Farmworker Event

Nursing students, Medical Assisting students, and instructors volunteered at the free Farmworker Health and Resource Fair in Rocky Mount, which took place regularly in 2021. Shown at a fair held in April are (l-r) Nursing students Michaela Shaver and Clarissa Salfemoser; Julie Walker, Medical Assisting instructor; and Medical Assisting students Tasasha-Renee Battle, Miyah Pittman, and Miccah Tillery.

Students Learn about College and Career Options

Area eighth graders visited the Rocky Mount campus for the annual fall Communities in Schools event. Students toured the campus, met with college instructors and staff, and learned about programs in Barbering, College Transfer, Criminal Justice, EMS, Medical Assisting, and Radiography. Shown counterclockwise from top are Barbering Instructor Rufus McKoy, ECC Barbering student Shana Moye, and a young guest.

Students Attend College Fair

More than 200 students from North East Carolina Prep School and Tarboro, North Edgecombe, Southwest Edgecombe, and Edgecombe Early College high schools attended an October College Fair at ECC to learn about opportunities in higher education.

Equipment Donation Strengthens Fire Program

ECC Participates in Graduation Event

Danny Butler, coordinator of Fire and Rescue Training, is shown with a breathing apparatus donated by the Enfield Fire Department. The department donated sixteen breathing apparatuses to the college.

The Rocky Mount Housing Authority hosted a graduation parade for 14 seniors from Rocky Mount High School and Nash Central High School. Dr. Greg McLeod (red polo), ECC president, and Teresa Bottoms (who took the photo), ECC recruiter, were among the local officials and first responders who were on hand to congratulate the graduates.

The Enfield Fire Department donated sixteen breathing apparatuses to ECC for use in training firefighters. The donation included a bottle and mask pack, regulator, buddy breathing system, and a PASS alarm system. D a n n y B u t l e r, c o o r d i n a t o r o f Fi r e and Rescue Training, is working to establish a

full-fledged fire academy at the college by 2023. ECC teaches all of the fire classes found in a certified fire academy, but the classes are not structured like an academy. Butler also wants to establish a fire academy at the high school level through the Edgecombe Early College High School, which is located on ECC’s Tarboro campus.

Honor Society Wins Awards ECC’s student honor society won nine awards at the March virtual awards ceremony held by the Phi Theta Kappa Carolinas Region. ECC’s chapter, Alpha Omega Nu, received the following awards:

Chapter Awards • Five-Star Award (highest level a chapter can attain) • Carolina Super Stars (for involvement at regional and international levels) • Excellence in Regional Service Project • Excellence in Regional Honors in Action Project

• Best-In-Theme Honors in Action Award (Theme #6) • eNewsletter Award Individual Awards • Paragon Award for New Presidents – Dr. Greg McLeod • Alumni Award – Gloria Whitaker

• Horizon Award (for advisors) – Tamara FrankPourvady ECC’s honor society has been a Five-Star chapter since 1996 and a Carolinas Super Star chapter since this award was established in 2000.

CREATING SUCCESS THROUGH LEADERSHIP Board of Trustees Guide College Members of the ECC Board of Trustees are (front, from left) Timmy Cordell, Rev. Jerry Spruell, Barbara Campbell Davis, (middle) Kim Wittig, Josie Davis, Margaret Anne Wooten, Dr. Patrick Heins, (back) Gloria Wiggins-Hicks, Carl Warren, and Kenny Parker. Not shown are Dr. Chad Cayton and Ricky Thompson. The ECC Board of Trustees has twelve members, each serving a four-year term. The Office of the Governor appoints four members. The Edgecombe County Board of Education and the Edgecombe County Board of Commissioners each appoint four members.

ECC President Tapped for International Award

ECC President Dr. Greg McLeod won an international Paragon Award for New Presidents from Phi Theta Kappa honor society. Dr. McLeod (far right) participated in an Adopt-A-Highway event led by ECC’s chapter, Alpha Omega Nu. In April, ECC President D r. Gr e g Mc L e o d was one of 22 college presidents worldwide selected to receive a Paragon Award for New Presidents, presented

by Phi Theta Kappa, the honor society for students attending twoyear schools. More than 500 college presidents were eligible to receive the award.

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Paragon Awards are given to new college presidents who have shown strong support of student success by recognizing academic achievement, leadership, and service among highachieving students at their college. Dr. McLeod was nominated by ECC’s Alpha Omega Nu chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK). PTK students have a 91 percent student success rate, and research has shown that strong presidential leadership and support of PTK increases member success and the depth of their college experience. “This is an incredible honor!” Dr. McLeod

says. “From the time I was inducted into Phi Theta Kappa in 2009 as an honorary member, to serving as the AllUSA Academic team nominator for one of my previous college employers, to attending the annual convention in 2014, and now to serving as president of Edgecombe Community College, home to the great Alpha Omega Nu chapter led by outstanding chapter advisor Tamara Frank-Pourvady, I have grown personally and professionally in many ways thanks to Phi Theta Kappa.”

Belk Center Project to Profile College President

The Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research is profiling ECC President Dr. Greg McLeod as part of its Trailblazer Profiles project. Shown from left are Belk Center staff Dr. Audrey Jaeger, Daniel West, Erin O’Quinn, and Dr. McLeod.

D r. G r e g M c L e o d , president of ECC, is among the Nor th Carolina community college leaders who are the focus of a new project underway by the Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research at NC State University. Belk Center staff traveled to Tarboro in October to interview Dr. McLeod for the Trailblazer Profiles. The Trailblazer Profiles are part of the Belk

Center’s NC Community College System (NCCCS) History Project and will highlight and celebrate the work of Black, Latinx, Asian, and Indigenous leaders in the NCCCS, focusing on current and former community college presidents and system leaders. Dr. McLeod took office as president of ECC in August 2018. He is the college’s first African American leader.

NC Community College System President Tours ECC

Thomas Stith III (left), president of the NC Community College System, recently toured ECC, hosted by ECC President Dr. Greg McLeod (right). They are shown in the Center for Innovation Simulation Lab on the Tarboro campus.

In September, Thomas Stith III, president of the NC Community College System (NCCCS), toured the ECC campuses, hosted by ECC President Dr. Greg McLeod and Student Ambassador Eren Exum. “His visit demonstrates his commitment and that of the NCCCS to our college and community,”

said Dr. McLeod. “We appreciate his support and interest in our programs and students.” Stith began his post as president of the NCCCS in January. He has been visiting community colleges across the state to learn more about each institution and their unique programs and initiatives.

Dr. McLeod Featured in Statewide Conference and National Panel Discussion ECC President Dr. Greg McLeod (shown bottom right) served on a panel discussion during the March NC Community College System Annual Conference, which was a virtual event. The panel discussed how campus climate impacts student success. In October, Dr. McLeod was a panelist on a national live webinar, The New Digital Equity Panel Discussion, facilitated by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

Rocky Mount Fire Official Joins ECC Board of Trustees

Carol White (left), Edgecombe County Clerk of Court, delivers the oath of office to (l-r) Timmy Cordell, who was reappointed to the Edgecombe Community College Board of Trustees; Kim Wittig, who is a new board member; and the Rev. Jerry Spruell, who was reappointed to the board. Kim Wittig, administrative captain of the Rocky Mount Fire Department and a native of Edgecombe County, has been appointed to a four-year term on the Edgecombe Community College Board of Trustees. In 2000, Wittig became the first fire and life safety educator for the Rocky Mount Fire Department. She spent the next 17 years in that position teaching and coordinating injury p re v e n t i o n p r o g r a m s throughout the City of Rocky Mount. In 2017, Wittig was promoted to administrative captain, the first female in the Rocky Mount Fire Department’s 120-year history to achieve the rank of captain. Wittig is a 1990 graduate of Tarboro High School. She earned a bachelor’s

d e g re e i n s e c o n d a r y science education with a concentration in chemistry from North Carolina State University. She was the keynote speaker for ECC’s 2020 graduation exercises. In addition to the appointment of Wittig, the Rev. Jerry Spruell and Timmy Cordell were reappointed to the ECC Board of Trustees for fouryear terms. Rev. Spruell has been a member of the ECC Board of Trustees since 1994. He was the keynote speaker for this year’s graduation exercises in May 2021. Timmy Cordell has served on the board since 2017.

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Board of Trustees Chair Retires

In July, Dr. Jerry Price, who had served as chair of the ECC Board of Trustees since 2017, retired from the board. A trustee since 2009, Dr. Price is a retired Tarboro dentist. During his 12-year service on the board, Dr. Price was instrumental in many achievements at the college, including construction of the Lamm Building and the Center for Innovation, and acquisition and renovation of the Norfleet House. During a May meeting of trustees, Vice Chair Gloria Wiggins-Hicks (right) presented Dr. Price (center) with a resolution honoring his service. Shown left is ECC President Dr. Greg McLeod.

Trustees Elect New Chair and Vice Chair

Rev. Jerry Spruell Carl Warren During an August meeting, the ECC Board of Trustees elected the Rev. Jerry Spruell as chair of the board and Carl Warren as vice chair. Rev. Spruell has been a member of the ECC Board of Trustees since 1994 and is the longest serving member of the board. Warren has been a board member since 2016.

PTK Advisor Recognized for Service

Tamara Frank-Pourvady received a 20-year pin from ECC President Dr. Greg McLeod for her longstanding service as advisor to the college’s Phi Theta Kappa honor society chapter.

Tamara Frank-Pourvady, longtime advisor to ECC’s chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa honor society, was recognized in May for her 20-year service to the organization. Phi Theta Kappa is an honor society for students attending twoyear schools. Fr a n k - Po u r v a d y is coordinator of the Tutoring Center on the Rocky Mount campus. Alpha Omega Nu has been a Five-Star chapter since 1996 and a Carolinas

Super Star chapter since this award was established in 2000. The chapter, which numbers about 50 members in any given semester, is among the college’s most active student organizations. Members carry out a number of service projects each year, including Adopt-A-Highway cleanups, Edgecombe County’s Relay for Life, textbook recycling drives, and canned food drives.

New Vice President of Instruction Announced Bruce Panneton, who began his career in higher education as a community college instructor, was named vice president of instruction at ECC in November. He had ser ved as interim vice president of instruction since November 2020.

Pa n n e t o n j o i n e d ECC in 2005 as a biology instructor. Additional posts include chair of the Science, Health, and Physical Education department and dean of Health Sciences and Public Safety. In his new position, which was effective

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NC Representative Visits Rocky Mount Campus NC Representative Shelly Willingham (left) visited ECC’s Rocky Mount campus in October. ECC President Dr. Greg McLeod (right) provided an update on college initiatives and led Rep. Willingham on a tour of the campus highlighting areas that are planned for renovation. Dr. McLeod also pointed out new technology purchased with Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds.

December 1, Panneton ov e r s e e s a l l d e g r e e , diploma, certificate, and continuing education programs at the college. Through these programs, the college serves about 5,500 individuals each year. He also leads about 130 full-time and parttime instructors. Panneton received the 2009-2010 Endowed Faculty Chair, which rewards excellence in teaching. He holds both a B.S. degree in biology and a master’s degree in biology from East Carolina University. He is a doctor of education candidate at ECU.

CREATING SUCCESS THROUGH SUPPORT ECC Foundation Board of Directors Jean Bailey, President Ann Cobb Warren, Vice President Angela Gailliard, Treasurer Josie Davis, Secretary Alison Boyette Kristen Brabble Bill Clark William Davis Mahlon DeLoatch Curtis Edmondson Ronnie Ellis Jamilla Hawkins

The ECC Foundation received $100,000 through a bequest from the estate of Thomas S. Fleming Jr., who passed away in 2020. Thomas S. Fleming Jr. was the son of Dr. Thomas S. Fleming (pictured), a Tarboro dentist who served on the ECC Board of Trustees for 36 years, from 1971 to 2007, and was chairman of the board for 29 years. Dr. Fleming passed away in 2007. The Fleming Building on the Tarboro campus is named in his honor.

Susan Hoke Jessie Jones James Marrow Robert Ladd III Tina Parker Bernice Pitt Martha Pritcher Eddie Stocks Jane Thorne Ralph Webb Dr. Greg McLeod, Ex Officio

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The Edgecombe Community College Foundation is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to aid, strengthen, and further the work and services of Edgecombe Community College. A primary focus of the ECC Foundation is to provide funding for scholarships awarded to students attending the college. During the 2020-2021 academic year, the ECC Foundation funded $65,000 in scholarships benefitting 112 students. In addition to funding scholarships, the ECC Foundation sponsors the Student Ambassador program, the Endowed Faculty Chair Award, the Excellence in Teaching Award, and the Staff Award. The ECC Foundation also supports the college’s faculty and staff by providing mini-grants to enhance educational programs and professional skills.

Memorial Scholarship Endowed

A memorial scholarship to honor DeQuan “Noot” Dickens was established at ECC by his family, Rocky Mount Mayor Sandy Roberson, and Bob Reardon of Burger King. From left are Lynwood Roberson, executive director of the ECC Foundation; Mayor Roberson; ECC President Dr. Greg McLeod; Noot Dickens’s aunt, Quatoshia Hill; Burger King District Manager Connie Newcomb; and Burger King President Bob Reardon.

The family of DeQuan “Noot” Dickens, along with Bob Reardon of Burger King and Rocky Mount Mayor Sandy Roberson, established the DeQuan “Noot” Dickens Memorial Endowed Scholarship in May. A Rocky Mount native, DeQuan “Noot” Dickens had a “golden personality,” according to his parents, Demeka Johnson and Demond Dickens. U n f o r t u n a t e l y, Dickens became a victim of gun violence in July 2019. While his family and friends continue to

mourn his untimely death at the young age of 18, they and others, inspired by his passion for helping young people, turned grief into opportunity by endowing the scholarship at ECC. Dickens had planned to attend Elizabeth City State University and pursue a career in education. The scholarship named in his honor will support students enrolled in ECC’s College Transfer program who plan to earn a bachelor’s degree in education.

Scholarship Honors Former Nursing Instructor

From left are Betty Ipock’s son, Adam Ipock; his wife, Cathy Ipock; and Lynwood Roberson, executive director of the ECC Foundation. The family of Betty B. Ipock endowed a scholarship in her memory at ECC. The Betty B. Ipock Me m o r i a l E n d o w e d Scholarship will support students who are studying toward a degree in health

sciences. Ipock, who passed away in 1999, was a lifelong registered nurse. Her service to the profession included teaching Nursing students at ECC.

KCST Donates Honda for Golf Tournament Prize

Keihin Carolina System Technology donated a 2021 Honda Accord Sport Turbo 2.0 liter 10-speed automatic as a hole-in-one prize for the ECC Foundation’s 35th Annual Golf Tournament. Shown from left are KCST and ECC officials Lynwood Roberson, Tammie Barrett, Batt Masterson, Dr. Greg McLeod, and David Catt.

Edgecombe-Martin EMC Supports Electrical Students

Student Ambassadors Announced

From left are Student Ambassadors Eren Exum, Makayla Killebrew, and Hannah LaPlant. Far right is Teresa Bottoms, advisor. ECC is proud to announce 2021-2022 Student Ambassadors: • Eren Exum, Edgecombe Early College High School Super Senior, Associate in Arts • Makayla Killebrew, Dental Hygiene

• Hannah LaPlant, Associate in Arts The ECC Foundation sponsors the Student Ambassador program each year to reward academic excellence.

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Leaders at Edgecombe-Martin County Electric Membership Corporation presented $1,000 to ECC to support student scholarships in the Electrical Systems Technology program. Edgecombe-Martin EMC provides two $500 scholarships to the college annually. From left are Edgecombe-Martin EMC officials Eddie Stocks, vice president of member and industrial development, and Winston Howell, chief executive officer of Edgecombe-Martin EMC; Dr. Greg McLeod, president of ECC; and Lynwood Roberson, executive director of the ECC Foundation.

Health Sciences Instructor Receives Prestigious Teaching Award

Nacole Everette Nacole Everette, chair of the Health Information Technology program, in August received the 2021 Endowed Faculty Chair Award, which rewards

excellence in teaching. “She is an exceptional instructor who works tirelessly to build her program and to look for better ways to serve

students,” said Lynwood Ro b e r s o n , e xe c u t i v e director of the ECC Foundation, in making the presentation. “Her program is entirely online, but she still finds ways to engage her students, such as online chat sessions and video lectures to help students feel connected.” Everette has been a member of the ECC faculty for 10 years. In addition to her role as a program chair and instructor, she is a leader at the college and in her profession. In 2019, she

received the Excellence in Teaching Award at ECC. She also cochairs the SACSCOC Quality Enhancement Plan initiative, which is a critical component of the college’s continued accreditation. The Endowed Faculty Chair Award is the highest distinction the college can bestow on a member of its faculty. As the chair holder, Everette receives $2,500 and a chair with an engraved brass nameplate.

Fuller Scholar Named

Haley Hylton (third from left) received the Dr. Hartwell H. Fuller Jr. Endowed Merit Scholarship. From left are Lynwood Roberson, executive director of the ECC Foundation; Roger Taylor; Hylton; and Gaile Taylor.

SouthWest Edgecombe High School graduate Haley Hylton received the prestigious Dr. Hartwell H. Fuller Jr. Endowed Merit Scholarship at ECC. Roger and Gaile Taylor of Rocky Mount endowed the merit scholarship program in 2011 to honor Dr. Hartwell Fuller, former president of the college.

The scholarship covers the full cost of an associate degree, including tuition, books, and a laptop computer. Hylton plans to pursue an associate degree in Nursing and continue her studies at East Carolina University to obtain a bachelor of science in nursing degree.

Rotary Club Presents $10,000 to ECC

The Rocky Mount Rotary C l u b p re s e n t e d E C C with $10,000 to support scholarships for local students. Shown from left are RM Rotary and ECC representatives Lyn Brown, Dr. Greg McLeod, student Austin Ramsey, Christy Warrick, and Kristen Brabble. Photo by Garry Hodges. In October, the Rocky Mount Rotar y Club presented ECC with $10,000 to support student scholarships. The presentation took place during a Rotary event, during which Rotary leaders awarded $30,000 in scholarship funds to support local students attending Edgecombe Community College, Nash Community College, and NC Wesleyan College. Over the past six years, the Rocky Mount Rotary Club has donated $315,000 to local colleges for scholarships.

ECC Foundation Golf Tournament Nets $20,000 The ECC Foundation’s 35th Annual Golf To u r n a m e n t r a i s e d approximately $20,000 for student scholarships, grants, programs, and projects at ECC. The tournament was held in April at Maccripine Country Club. Thirtyone teams competed in the tournament, which is among the largest fundraisers held by the ECC Foundation. Corporate sponsors of the golf tournament were Barnhill Contracting Company; Cummins Rocky Mount Engine Plant; DeLoatch & Hinton, PLLC; Keihin Carolina System Technology; LS Cable & System USA; and Parker Stockstill Construction, Inc. Fa i r w a y s p o n s o r s included Don Bulluck Collision Center; Edmondson Insurance Agency; Hartcom; J.R.’s Maintenance Service, Inc.; Kanban; LPL Financial; Southern Bank; United Bank; Vidant Edgecombe Hospital; and Webb’s Lawn Service.

Peachtree Hills took first place in the first flight, played by (l-r) Dickie Bass, Hobart Brantley, Brian Brantley, and Jay Lynn.

Welcome to Tarboro magazine won first place in the second flight, with team members (l-r) Harry Allsbrook, Mike Clark, Jack Reitzel, and Gene Hudson.

Barnhill placed first in the third flight, with team members (l-r) Jonathan Proctor, Michael Taylor, Matt Turner, and Allen Letchworth.

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Employees Receive Awards

Francine Long An ECC instructor and staff member received special awards from the ECC Foundation at the college’s fall semester

Shawna Jones kickoff held virtually in August. Francine Long, math i n s t r u c t o r, r e c e i v e d the 2021 Excellence in

Teaching Award. “When the college transitioned to a virtual environment in March 2020, she set the standard by embracing web-based learning and using all available tools to create engaging and effective lessons,” said Ly n w o o d R o b e r s o n , executive director of the ECC Foundation, in announcing the award. Long has been an instructor at ECC since 2005. Shawna Jones, online content manager, received the 2021 Staff Award.

In her role at ECC, Jones is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining ECC’s website and social media presence. “Since joining the college in 2015, she has significantly increased engagement on the college website and social media channels, and continues to strengthen brand awareness among college stakeholders,” Roberson said. The ECC Foundation honored Long and Jones with a $250 check and a plaque.

New Scholarship Supports Skilled Trades

Tarboro residents Jerry and Faye Price endowed a scholarship to support students in skilled trades and other small business-related programs. Shown back right is a process control and instrumentation simulator used for training in ECC’s Manufacturing Technology program.

Jerr y and Faye Price established the Dr. Jerry and Faye Price Endowed Scholarship to support students in skilled trades and other small businessrelated programs. “We want people to be excited about the training opportunities available at ECC and about going to work in our community,” says Dr. Price, who ran a successful dental practice in Tarboro for 42 years. He retired in 2018. Funds generated from t h e e n d ow m e n t w i l l support part-time and full-time students who

are enrolled in welding, s m a l l e n g i n e re p a i r, construction academy, a u t o m o t i ve s y s t e m s , c o l l i s i o n re p a i r a n d refinishing, cosmetology, plumbing, HVAC, or agribusiness programs. Dr. Price served as a member of the ECC Board of Trustees from 2009 to 2021 and as chair of the board from 2017 until 2021. “Because of my experience as a trustee, I know without question that there is no better place to earn workforce credentials than ECC,” he says.

2021 ECC Giving Circles Founder’s Circle ($5,000 & Up)

President’s Circle ($500 – $999)

Carlton Family Foundation Comerica/Davenport Fidelity Charitable Jack and Terri Gurganus Integrated Family Services, PLLC Dr. E.C. and Marlon Land Phillips Bricks Alumni Association Piedmont Natural Gas Dr. and Mrs. Jerry Price Rocky Mount Rotary Charitable Trust Rotary Club of Tarboro Tarboro Savings Bank Mr. and Mrs. Mark Ward

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Boone Equipment Company Dennis Bottoms Alison Boyette Carlisle Funeral Home William Clark IV William Davis Judy Dees Don Bulluck Collision Center Edgecombe County Edgecombe-Nash Retired School Personnel Tempie B. Fuller Gayle Gerdes Institutional Interiors, Inc. Michael Jordan JR’s Maintenance Service, Inc. Robert Ladd Bobby Moss Joshua Pendergraft Samanthia H. Phillips Martha Pittman Rocky Mount Garden Club Colonel Jimmie L. and Dr. Audrey J. Slade Rev. Jerry Spruell Tolston Properties, LLC Webb’s Lawn Care Which Wich Randy Whitmeyer Jenny Wood

Grand Circle ($1,000 – $4,999)

Paige Webb Ashman Jean M. Bailey Barnhill Contracting Boddie-Noell Foundation Dr. Karen Coward Cummins Engine Plant Joseph and Raquel Gallagher Hartcom Power Division William and Sharon Igoe Junior Guild of Rocky Mount Kanban Logistics, Inc. Timothy J. King League of Women Voters LS Cable Systems, USA Anthony J. Manley-Rook Dr. and Mrs. Gregory McLeod Parker-Stockstill Construction RMAC Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Robert Reardon Carroll Saunders Roberson Sanlar Enterprises Amy D. Tolson Norris Tolson United Bank Universal Leaf North America Ralph D. Webb

College Circle ($250 – $499)

Dr. David Anderson Thomas Anderson Robert Barbe Susan Barkalow Earlie Barnes David Farris James R. Fleming Judge Joseph John Harper Jr. Hinson Industries Carole Mehle Hilda H. Morris

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Murdock Webbing Laura A. Otrimski Johanna S. Owens Dr. Bruce E. Panneton Joe and Bernice Pitt Suzi Shippen-Wagner Michael Starling Norfleet L. Sugg Heather Talbot Tarboro Printing Co. William and Jane Thorne Pamela Twitty Tola Walker Carl and Ann Warren Martin E. Weeks Jewell Williams Kim Wittig Century Circle ($100 – $249)

Dave Ashman Jessica Balazsi Mary Tom Bass Debbie Batten Susan Boyette Joshua Briggs Trey Cherry Kristy Claiborne Sylvia Cobb Raymond Cobb Dan Crocker Lee G. Currin Alvin Daughtridge Barbara Campbell Davis Deborah L. Davis Robert Davis Jason Deans Jennifer H. Derby Melissa Drake Laura Brown Evans Armond J. Farrar Angela Gailliard David Gammons Meredith Harrell Brittany Harrelson Viola Harris Bea Burnette Herrich

Susan Hoke Katrina Holder Grizzelle Holderness Russell B. Holderness Nancy Hooks Connie Hopkins Rob Howard Connie Hull Janelle Johnson Barbara J. Knopp Brian Laing Ann Lanear Anne Lewis Francine Long Nancy M. Lovett Kim S. Lucas Melissa McDonald Alexis A. Meads Rachel Mills O. Napoleon Monroe Belinda V. Myers Rev. William M. Parker Deborah B. Parisher Vanessa Pierce Konstantia C. Pistolis Catherine Powers Providence Bank of Rocky Mount Joan Robbins Carolyn Rose Robert Silveri Linda Sledge Sharon B. Sondergard Carolyn Spain William (Bud) Speight Tar River Tactical, Inc. Tarboro Lions Club Julie B. Thomas Julie D. Walker Robert Warren Warren Accounting Group Dr. LaShawnda Washington Rhonda Wells Gloria J. Whitaker Claire Whitehurst Barden Winstead Sheryll Wood

Friend’s Circle (Up to $99)

James Agnew Debra Allen Stephanie Alston Timnecia Arrington Janee Avent Rene Baker Wendell H. and Kristi L. Baker Timothy Barbour Dickie Bass Lorrie Batson DeQuilla Battle Lucrecy Battle Linda C. Beaman Fred Belfield Jeanette Belfield Luretta Belfield Natalie Bess Kimmi Birth Neva Blackwell Beverly Bobbitt Charmaine Bond Tawanza Braswell Salinder Broady Alexis Brown Danielle Brown Linda Brown Samantha Brown Khrista Brownlee Tasha Jones Butts Doneva Chavis Takelia Cobb Cynthia Cofield Felecia Coley-Roberson Helen Collins Janice Cordell Ryan Cox Samuel Crews Giles Dail Jr. Chanda Daniels-Davis Sharyn Davis LaToya Dawson Ami Denton John Derrick Dennis Dickens Gloria Downing Linda Draughn

Kiensha Ebron Carolyn Edge Curtis L. Edmondson Dr. Johnica Ellis-Kiser Angela Estes Alexis B. Exum Deborah Farmer Sandra Farmer Anthony Farrar Monika S. Fleming Alice Freeman Deborah Gaines Sharon Garrett Deidre Gonzales Zacques Gray Sharon G. Green Jane Harper Kim Harrelson Anita Harris Denise Harris Evelyn Hart Rhonda Haywood Audrey Hedgepeth Herbalife by Michelle Leah Hill Dorothy Hinton Radawna Hinton Christine Horne Teresa Howell Leslie Hudgins Gene Hudson Melanie Hudson Maressa Hunter Gwendolyn Hyman Evelyn Johnson Willie Johnson Roni L. Jolley Anitra Jones Chanita Jones Davida Jones Elyn Jones Jacqueline Jones Kevin Jones Steven Jones Katrina Joyner Latonya Joyner June Kearney Kacy Kidd

Varnell Kinnin Bethany Kirkpatrick Megan Kornegay Kreative Initiatives & Associates Michelle Lane Mary Lanear Pamela Murphy Lewis Tracey Ligon Naomi Locus Cynthia Lucas Tia Lucas Linda Mann Patricia Mauldin Alicia McClendon Wendzell McLean Fafalios McWilliams Sekeethia Mercer Naoma Spitzer Moore Dr. Neema Moore Callie Northern-Herring Jennifer R. Norville LaWanda Peace Renee L. Pearson Edith Penny Louella Pittman Dr. William Pittman Katrina Porter Kim Powell-Baker Brenda Rease Christine Romero Alice Schenall Shermonica Scott Daniel Silver Barbara Smith Eddie Stocks Lesterine Sturdivant Mary Sutton Felecia Sykes Shirley Sykes Felicia Taylor Betty B. Temple Thomas Moore Law, PLLC Shaina Tyler Angela Ward Tiara Ward Denise Warner Shakira Watford Aminah Weeks edgecombe.edu | 2021 President’s Report

Synthia Westry Crystal Whitaker Minnie White Monica White Gwendolyn Wigen Jacqueline Williams Shonecia Williams Edwina Wilson ZoMo, LLC Memorials

Max A. Butts Steven Lee Cherry Glenn Daughtridge Linda Renee Draughn Helen Duval Dorothy Hymel Fletcher Dr. Hartwell Fuller Edward Glover Lela and Westley Goffney Matthew Blayne Parker Thurman Glenn Parker Robert Raskin Tony Silveri Faye B. Spruell Fred Lewis Tolson Joe and Janice Tolson Milton Tolson H.D. Speck Tyndall Penelope Rogers Vaughan

Gifts-In-Kind

Allegra Paige Ashman Canteen Vending Carolina Eagle ECC Auto Body Shop ECC Automotive Technology Program Brittany Harrelson, Independent Scentsy Consultant Shelia Hoskins Jeffrey’s Construction Jessie Jones Larema Coffee House Lowe’s of Tarboro Marrow-Pitt Ace Home Center Mayo Knitting Mill McDonald’s BHT NC Peanut Growers Association Pepsi Bottling Company Piggly Wiggly of Pinetops Pizza Inn of Tarboro Sara Lee Bakery Southern Bank of Tarboro Sun Drop Bottling Company Tar River Tactical, Inc. The Classic Diner Thorne Drug Company Welcome to Tarboro Magazine

Honor Gifts

Jean M. Bailey Wick Baker Roberta Cashwell Family Frances Godwin Harry and Beth Lawrence Chris S. Pistolis Family Catherine Powers Cas Shearin Larry Stroud Lesterine Sturdivant Chris and Dottie Tolson DeVon Tolson

Edgecombe Community College Operating Budget July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022 Revenue State �� $15,257,850 County �� $1,924,796 Institutional �� $13,404,940 Total Revenues �� $30,587,586 Expenditures Academic Support �� $1,617,645 Instruction �� $8,266,538 Auxiliary Enterprises �� $901,350 Student Services �� $1,385,835 Plant Operations �� $1,582,187 General Institutional Support �� $6,971,947 Financial Aid �� $8,831,916 Capital Outlay �� $648,138 Total Expenditures �� $30,205,556

ECC Foundation Financial Statement July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021 Revenue Contributions �� $350,430 Projects & Other Revenue �� $31,050 Interest & Investment Income �� $407,997 Total Revenue................................................................................................................................... $789,477 Expenditures Grants/Scholarships/Other Programs �� $97,052 Operating Expenses �� $48,325 Total Expenditures �� $145,377 Net Operating Revenue �� $644,100 Total Net Assets June 30, 2021 �� $3,287,280

Edgecombe Community College Board of Trustees Rev. Jerry W. Spruell, Chair Carl J. Warren, Vice Chair Dr. Chad Cayton Timmy L. Cordell Barbara Campbell Davis Josie B. Davis Dr. Patrick M. Heins Kenny Parker Ricky Thompson Gloria Wiggins-Hicks Kim Wittig Margaret Anne Wooten

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