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ECC President Assists in Nursing Training

Clinical experiences are an important component of education and training in nursing programs at Edgecombe Community College. During clinicals, supervised nursing students interact with patients in healthcare settings. Due to pandemic restrictions, many clinical sites closed their doors to nursing students in 2020 and remain closed to students. This fall, instructors, staff, the college president, […]

Belk Center Project to Profile ECC Leader

Dr. Greg McLeod, president of Edgecombe Community College, is among the North Carolina community college leaders who are the focus of a new project underway by the Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research at North Carolina State University. Belk Center staff traveled to Tarboro recently to interview Dr. McLeod for the Trailblazer Profiles. […]

ECC Acquires New Technology to Strengthen Instruction

Edgecombe Community College has purchased 51 Newline interactive display boards to strengthen teaching and learning at the college. Pictured is Cate Valentino, product training specialist with Newline, who recently provided in-person training on the new devices and led training sessions on both the Tarboro and Rocky Mount campuses. The new technology was purchased with HEERF […]

NC Community College System President Tours ECC

Thomas Stith III, president of the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS), recently toured the campuses of Edgecombe Community College, hosted by ECC President Dr. Greg McLeod and Student Ambassador Eren Exum. “We were pleased to welcome President Stith to Edgecombe Community College,” said Dr. McLeod. “His visit demonstrates his commitment and that of the […]

ECC President Tapped for International Award

Dr. Greg McLeod, president of Edgecombe Community College, is an international MVP. On April 9, he 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 two-year schools. More than 500 college presidents were eligible to receive the […]

Student Honor Society Wins Awards

Edgecombe Community College’s student honor society won nine awards at the recent virtual awards ceremony held by the Phi Theta Kappa Carolinas Region. The virtual awards ceremony was held March 12-13. 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 […]

ECC Leader Presents at Statewide Conference

ECC President Dr. Greg McLeod (shown bottom right) served on a panel discussion this week during the North Carolina Community College System Annual Conference, which is a virtual event this year. The panel discussed how campus climate impacts student success, and Dr. McLeod presented alongside colleagues from Vance-Granville Community College and the Belk Center for […]

Board of Elections Official to Speak at Graduation

The Rev. Jerry W. Spruell, director of the Edgecombe County Board of Elections and an Edgecombe Community College trustee, will give the keynote address during Commencement at ECC on Saturday, May 8. Commencement will mirror last year’s event as the College celebrates the Class of 2021 with a Drive-Thru Graduation Parade. Remarks by Rev. Spruell, […]

ECC Celebrates Black History Month with a Focus on African American Women

Edgecombe Community College will host a virtual celebration of Black History Month on Thursday, February 11, at 12 p.m. The theme is “Expanding Career Horizons for African American Women in Our Community.” The public is invited to join the Zoom event through the link edgecombe.edu/black-history2021. Synthia Kearney, battalion chief with the Gastonia Fire Department, will […]

Rocky Mount Event Center Hosts Local Leaders

David Joyner, general manager of the Rocky Mount Event Center, recently brought local college presidents and the Golden LEAF Foundation together to brainstorm on collaborative efforts to better serve area students. Shown from left are Dr. Lew Hunnicutt, Nash Community College; Scott Hamilton (behind Dr. Hunnicutt), president and CEO of Golden LEAF; David Joyner; Dr. […]