ECC President, Dr. Greg McLeod, spoke to the Rocky Mount Rotary Club on August 5. The nearly 30 members in attendance at Benvenue Country Club heard about the educational highlights of the college, such as last year’s ranking as sixth best community college in the state by SmartAsset based on retention, student-faculty ratio and cost. […]
“Congratulations on coming to the end of this journey—your high school years,” said Edgecombe Community College President, Dr. Greg McLeod, to a group of high school students planning to attend Edgecombe Community College in the fall. “Know that we have your back. We want you to reflect on your time at ECC as one of […]
Imagine attending a training class on the ECC campus and one of your classmates is the college president! Dr. Greg McLeod, ECC president, elevated his practical skills by completing the forklift operator training class held June 10 on the Tarboro campus. By joining the class, he learned about the basic design of lift trucks, stabilization […]
It was a spectacular year for Tackle the Tar, a 5K obstacle course and Family Fun Day sponsored by the Rocky Mount Rotary Club. Six states and 95 cities were represented by runners and volunteers. Participants were from Colorado, Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. Of the 924 runners, 34 ran on the […]
Kimberly Mack, district director for Congressman Don Davis, presented ECC president, Dr. Greg McLeod, with a Congressional Record. Defined as an official record of the proceedings of Congress, this Congressional Record recognized Davis’ meeting with McLeod and meetings with the presidents of Pitt Community College, Halifax Community College and the College of the Albemarle. “I […]
Edgecombe Community College president, Dr. Greg McLeod, served as chaperone and tour guide for eight ECC students during a recent day trip to Raleigh. Students departed from the Tarboro campus at 7:30 a.m. on Friday, March 7, which coincided with spring break. The trip, sponsored by the Cannon Foundation, included a tour of NC State […]
Edgecombe Community College President, Dr. Greg McLeod, and Rev. Jerry Spruell, chair of the ECC Board of Trustees, attended Community College Day at the NC General Assembly. During the annual event, college leaders meet with legislators. Community College Day is an effort for ECC, and all community colleges across the state, to gain additional visibility […]
The vision for ECC was shared with federal legislators and local officials earlier this month. ECC President, Dr. Greg McLeod, discussed the increase in enrollment; the number of degrees, certificates, diplomas and workforce credentials awarded; and the college’s Facilities Master Plan. Pictured here is a social media post from Congressman Don Davis on his “inspiring […]
Read Across America Week was celebrated March 2 to 6, and Princeville Elementary School invited two special guest readers from Edgecombe Community College. ECC President, Dr. Greg McLeod, and Kate Brittain, director of Library Services, read to students on Wednesday, March 5. McLeod engaged second graders by reading the book, “Just a Snowman” by Mercer […]
Dr. Greg McLeod, ECC President, was the guest speaker for the Rocky Mount Housing Authority’s (RMHA) Self-Sufficiency Completion Ceremony. According to the RMHA website, the graduation recognizes participants who “have succeeded in meeting their goals towards self-sufficiency.” The graduates completed two programs to assist in building their financial security and becoming economically independent. Through the […]
