ECC Board Members, President McLeod Participate in National Legislative Summit

(Pictured l-r) Dr. Greg McLeod, ECC president; Trey Lewis, US Senate staffer for Senator Thom Tillis; Rev. Jerry Spruell, ECC Board of Trustees chair and Rev. Kenny Parker, ECC Board of Trustees member

Members of the Edgecombe Community College Board of Trustees and ECC President Dr. Greg McLeod recently attended the National Legislative Summit in Washington, D.C. Held Feb. 8–11, the event brought more than 1,000 community college leaders to the U.S. Capitol to discuss federal policy issues affecting institutions nationwide. Attendees also took part in Advocacy Leadership and New Trustee academies to strengthen their effectiveness in their roles.

ECC President Dr. Greg McLeod

“This was a very eye-opening experience that not only allowed us to gain greater insight on national and local issues, but to build rapport with our elected officials in Washington, D.C.,” said Rev. Jerry Spruell, chair of the ECC Board of Trustees. “We had some informative conversations with Senators Thom Tillis and Ted Budd, as well as Congressman Don Davis. Community colleges are the cornerstone of workforce development, and it’s always important that we learn and can properly advocate for support.”

ECC Trustees Trey Lewis and Rev. William “Kenny” Parker also attended the summit. A U.S. Senate staffer for Tillis, Lewis led his fellow trustees and McLeod on a tour of the Capitol.

The National Legislative Summit is held annually and is presented by the Association of Community College Trustees. According to the organization, ACCT brings community college leaders together to address real-world challenges and advance student success through advocacy and education.