2001

SCHOLARSHIP ESTABLISHED - East Central Commu– nity College nontraditional student Ernie Brown (left) of Little Rock initiated efforts to establish a scholarship in honor of one of his instructors, Stella Dickerson (center) of Un.•m. At right is Larry Hogue, vice president for founda- ' tion and alumni development at the College. (E C Photo) ECCC Student Establishes Scholarship Honoring Instructor

An East Central Commu– mty College student has so much admiration for one of h1s mstructors that he estab– lished a scholarship in her honor. The Stella Dickerson Technical Honor Scholar– ship is for deservmg techm– cal sophomore students who demonstrate leadership and academic excellence in teh field of technology. Ernie Brown, an adult student from Little Rock, mitiated the scholarship with the assis– tance of the College's Theta Xi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, in tribute to Stella Dickmson of Union, a com– puter technology instructor at the Co lege Brown, a 3~-vear-old com– puter technology major who also serves as vice president for scholarship for PTK, the international honor society for two-year colleges, cited Dickerson's dedication to her students for the reason he established the scholar– ship. "This scholarship is named in Mrs. Dickerson's honor for the countless hours she spends instructing stu– dents. She is a shining ex– ample of a true educator

She shows exceptional lead– ership arid accepts no less than the very best from each student. She is a member and constant supporter of Phi Theta Kappa and encourages each of her students to strive for academic excellence. With her famous words, 'You can do it; I know you can,' she has been, and will continue to be an inspiration to us all." According to Larry Hogue, vice president for foundation and alumni development, this scholarship is unique. "We've had many alumni to establish scholarships for thei f rm<:r te.. ~her.. but tS t e rst . ":le • cur– rer '1) cnro.led student has ~tarted one for an instructor," Hogue said. The CoJlege's Scholarship Committee in conjunction with the Ph1 Theta Kappa advtsors and the Voca– tional-Technical Division will select recipients. For more information con– tact the Vice Presiden t for Student Services, ECCC. P.O. Box 129, Decatur, MS 39327 or Phone 635-2111 or call toll free 1-877-462-3222, Ext. ':\7'>

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