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"We beam with pride each 1 year when we receive reports from the four-year colleges and universities indicating the success of our graduates," said Dr. Sutphin. "And accord– ing to the data, East Central students who continue their education at the other institu– tions, perform as well as or better than native students and students representing the other 14 community and junior colleges." In the area of academics, EC offers more than 160 aca– demic programs of study;and

"East Central Community College is proud to be partic– ipating in this opportunity for our five-county district; Dr. Mann said. "We are support– ing this program for more opportunities for students to be ready for the workforce at a younger age and to help with the high school dropout rates. This program will also give high school students an advantage to enter into the workforce and then bridge into our Associate Degree Nursing Program.• The College continues to

Dr. Sutphin said he does not anticipate layoffs or cut– ting salaries, but indicated some positions when vacated due to retirement or other reasons, may go unfilled. "The last thing we want to do is cut jobs,• said Dr. Sut– phin, "and I don't anticipate that happening.Where possi– ble, there may be a 'doubling up•ofresponsibilities in some areas to make sure we are providing services needed to complete our mission, which is to serve rudems East Cemra.l' record enroll– ment included 289 srudents from Winston County. A record number of students - approximately 1,420 - also registered for online courses at ECCC through the Missis– sippi Virtual Community Col– lege. Thition was raised to $800 per semester, an increase of $100.The cost per academic hour for part-time students increased to $85.Also imple– mented we.re a technology fee of $30 and registration fee of $40, per semester. Pro– ceeds from the registration fee will help provide addi– tional funding for student activities and pay for students to receive the College year– book, the Wo-He-Lo.Addition– al fees may also apply for var– ious programs, including healthcare and other areas. Fees for room and board were also increased. The roomfee per semester is now