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received official notice of its reaffirmation of accreditation for another 10 years. He added that ECCC gradu– ates who transferred to four– year colleges had among the highest grade point averages when compared to transfer stu– dents from all of the state's 15 community and junior colleges. "We at ECCC are greatly appreciative of the support received from Leake County," Dr. Sutphin s~id in conclusion, "thank you for helping us main– tain the strong, viable institu– tion that the people of our five counties need and deserve."

got an update on East Central Community College Monday, when Dr. Phil A. Sutphin gave his annual report to the board. The ECCC president report– ed enrollment at a record high of 2,435 on campus and at out– lying locations in the five-coun– ty district, reflecting an increased attendance for 17 straight years. Despite the loss of about $2.8 million in state revenues during the past three years, Dr. Sutphin said the two-year col– lege will continue to operate as a financially sound institution and maintain the level of serv– ice, with the continued tax sup– port from the five counties. Although the funding cuts had caused "belt tightening," no programs had been cut; no faculty members had been laid off; and no instructional or ath– letic programs had been discon– tinued, Sutphin said. East Central, he said, had

Routine and housekeeping matters occupied most of the board's half-day session, including approving the docket of claims and budget amend– ments. Discussions were held on pending actions, but no action was taken. The board will return to ses– SlOn at 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 10.

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