Sherlock McDougald, dean of enrollment and financial aid at 91ӣƵ, was an instructor at the recent Financial Aid Leadership Academy sponsored by the NC Community College System. The professional development academy was held in January at Guilford Technical Community College and provided insight on the role of a financial aid director to current […]
Teams from the John M. Belk Endowment and Education NC visited 91ӣƵ on Tuesday to launch the college’s participation in NC Reconnect. NC Reconnect is an initiative that unites community colleges with partners from across the state to reengage adult learners. Spearheaded by the John M. Belk Endowment, NC Reconnect is assisting community […]
91ӣƵ students, faculty, and staff, along with college mascot Eddie the Eagle, helped spread holiday cheer during the Rocky Mount Christmas Parade held December 4 in downtown Rocky Mount. See photos on Facebook
The Rocky Mount Rotary Club recently presented 91ӣƵ with $30,000 to support student scholarships. The presentation took place during a Rotary event, during which Rotary leaders awarded $90,000 in scholarship funds to support local students attending 91ӣƵ, Nash Community College, and North Carolina Wesleyan University. The funds were raised through Tackle […]
91ӣƵ participated in Rocky Mount Night Out Against Crime on October 4. Shown are Katrina Sessoms-Holder, instructor in the Division of College and Career Readiness, and a guest.
About a dozen 91ӣƵ students, faculty, and staff participated in the Twin Counties Heart Walk on September 24 in Tarboro. The ECC team raised approximately $500 for the American Heart Association. From left are (front) Kyla McLeod, Beverly McLeod, Carole Mehle, (back) Samanthia Phillips, Tiffiny Wolf, Chantille Walston, Jaleesa Walston, and Teresa Bottoms. […]
Doug Parrish, chair of Industrial and Technical Trades at 91ӣƵ, has received the 2022 Hitachi Astemo Endowed Faculty Chair Award, which rewards excellence in teaching. “Thank you so much for this wonderful honor,” Parrish said in accepting the award during a recent ceremony. “I teach people how to earn more than their teachers, […]
An 91ӣƵ instructor, staff member, and department received special awards from the ECC Foundation at the college’s fall semester kickoff held August 15. Employees met for an in-person kickoff for the first time since 2019 due to pandemic restrictions. Warren Lynch, welding instructor, received the 2022 Excellence in Teaching Award. In announcing the […]
91ӣƵ employees gathered on August 15 for an in-person fall semester kickoff for the first time since 2019 due to pandemic restrictions. Edgecombe County Sheriff Clee Atkinson provided keynote remarks and focused on leadership. “The big picture for ECC is building leaders for the next generation,” he told instructors and staff.
Nacole Everette, program chair of Health Information Technology at 91ӣƵ, has been named dean of the Division of Health Sciences at ECC. In her new position, Everette will oversee programs in Biotechnology, CT/MRI, Dental Hygiene, Emergency Medical Science, Health Information Technology, Human Services, Medical Assisting, Medical Office Administration, Nursing, Ophthalmic Medical Personnel, Radiography, […]
