Practical Nursing graduates at Edgecombe Community College participated in a recent pinning ceremony. Shown are (front from left) Shannon Bell, Ebony Alston, Amber Vick, Lori Vick, (middle) Anita Rhodes, Jackson Lewis, Jasmine Best, (back) Sharon Davis, Genesis Munguia-Valencia, Anjanette Howard, and Lateshia Johnson. These graduates are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure […]
Edgecombe Community College will officially open a clothes closet for students at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 22, thanks to a donation of professional clothing from CSX. Called the Eagle’s Nest, the new initiative is located in a former Respiratory Therapy skills lab in the Barnes Building on the Rocky Mount campus. CSX, through the […]
Dr. Lisa Chapman (left), senior vice president/chief academic officer of the North Carolina Community College System, was the keynote speaker at Edgecombe Community College’s fall semester kickoff for employees on August 14. Shown with her is ECC President Dr. Deborah Lamm.
Al Carroll, program coordinator of Automotive Systems, displays the new Snap-on automotive diagnostic equipment that will be used for the first time this fall in his classes. Today’s vehicles require computerized diagnostics to properly identify problems, and Snap-on is an industry leader in the field. The specialized training leads to certifications that enhance potential for […]
New programs designed to prepare students for job opportunities await Edgecombe Community College students when fall classes begin on Thursday, August 17. A new Welding program will help students develop industry-standard skills for welding and metalworking industries, construction, manufacturing, and fabrication. According to Doug Parrish, department chair of Industrial and Technical Trades, a Duke Energy […]
Bruce Panneton, a community college instructor and program chair who began his academic career as a community college student, has been named dean of Health Sciences and Public Safety at Edgecombe Community College. Panneton previously taught biology at the college and also chaired the Science, Health, and Physical Education department at ECC. In his new […]
Edgecombe Community College announces the completion of a statewide study of community college libraries and student success. A federal grant awarded through the State Library of North Carolina funded the three-year study, which began in 2014. Rejeanor Scott, former director of library services at Edgecombe Community College, directed and managed the study. Her team included […]
Melissa Reese (right), consumer affairs advocate/community relations specialist with Eastpointe, presents a certificate of appreciation to Dr. Deborah Lamm, president of Edgecombe Community College. Eastpointe instructors have been leading classes in Adult Mental Health First Aid Training for employees at the college this summer.
Dr. Deborah Lamm, president of Edgecombe Community College, has received the 2017 Southern Regional Chief Executive Officer Award from the Association of Community College Trustees. The Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) is a non-profit educational organization of governing boards representing more than 6,500 elected and appointed trustees who govern over 1,200 community, technical, and […]
Edgecombe Community College held a reception last week to honor SkillsECC students and advisors who participated in recent SkillsUSA competitions at the state and national levels. ECC students received four national awards and fifteen state awards, including a first place award at the national competition in June. SkillsUSA focuses on career and technical education students. Honorees […]
