{"id":4,"date":"2015-04-01T19:53:11","date_gmt":"2015-04-01T19:53:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/about-ecc\/?page_id=4"},"modified":"2025-11-20T15:00:07","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T15:00:07","slug":"about-ecc","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/about-ecc\/","title":{"rendered":"About ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mission Statement<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Empowering students and enriching communities through education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Vision Statement<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The best place to learn, work, and grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Values<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø is committed to the highest ethical and professional standards of conduct. Employees and constituents recognize that the College is held in trust for the community. The college is committed to the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Integrity<\/strong> \u2013 We commit to building trust through open, honest communication and transparent decision-making.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Diversity<\/strong> \u2013 We value diverse identities and perspectives, and are committed to fostering an inclusive community that embraces our differences as essential for success.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Learning<\/strong> \u2013 We energize our community through continuous personal and intellectual growth, curiosity, innovation, and adaptation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Service<\/strong> \u2013 We strengthen our region through responsible citizenship and environmental stewardship.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Empowerment<\/strong> \u2013 We equip our students and employees with the resources and tools needed to be successful, resilient, and courageous leaders in a changing world.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Collaboration<\/strong> \u2013 We rely on teamwork to accomplish our common goals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ideal Student Experience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø provides a quality education exemplified by a transformative and empowering student experience. That student experience is characterized by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An engaging education that is academically challenging and personally meaningful, equipping students with the tools for continuous improvement in their lives and careers. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Innovative programming that cultivates critical thinking and prepares students for community leadership and life-long learning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Robust support that extends beyond academics, providing essential services that bolster student resilience and goal attainment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Diverse opportunities that spark exploration and discovery, reinforcing the joy of learning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clear educational pathways serving the varied aspirations of our students.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø faculty, staff, and administration support this experience with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A dynamic and data-informed college community, dedicated to continually refining our services, programs, and instructional approaches based on best practices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thoughtful integration of teaching strategies to create enriching learning experiences that resonate with and include every student.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accessible, streamlined services that empower students to be independent while promoting growth and accountability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A commitment to inclusion, diversity, and a caring approach.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Purposes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø will fulfill its mission by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Providing associate degree programs and coursework to prepare students for transfer to baccalaureate institutions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Providing associate degree and certificate programs to prepare students with career skills to enter or advance in the workforce.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preparing students in core academic areas for success in college-level studies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Surrounding its academic programs with supplemental learning opportunities and support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creating a safe learning environment that is student-centered and effective in its delivery of services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Providing the resources and support needed to meet students&#8217; educational and personal goals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhancing campus life through extracurricular activities and community events.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Providing business and industry services and training in support of regional economic development.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offering continuing education, professional certification, and personal enrichment opportunities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Being a center of cultural activities, providing enrichment to the community.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Stakeholders<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The college serves many stakeholders and is committed to identifying and responding to their needs and expectations. These stakeholders include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Prospective, current, and former students<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communities served by the college<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Educational partners, including pre-K-12 educators, transfer institutions, and peer community colleges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Foundation members, donors, and other supporters of the college<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accreditors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Local, state, and federal government<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grant entities or agencies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>College employees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The college is specifically charged with serving stakeholders in the college district and service region. The Union campus is located west of St. Louis County and attracts students from across east-central Missouri.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Taxing District<\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø was created and is locally supported by residents of the college district. The ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø District includes six public K-12 school districts: Crawford County R-1 (Bourbon), New Haven, St. Clair R-13, Sullivan C-2, Union R-11, and Washington; as well as four public K-8 districts: Franklin County R-2, Lonedell R-14, Spring Bluff R-15, and Strain-Japan R-16. 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