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Association Academic Tennis Teams of the Year. Men's Soccer (2nd), Baseball (3rd), Women's Soccer (Tied for 4th), Softball (Tied for 12th) and Golf (Tied for 23rd) all placed in their respective sport areas. Warrior athletic teams have also been nationally recognized for various community service projects. Recent support from alumni and community partners has helped East Central provide financial assistance t.o many students and t.o make much needed upgrades t.o facilities. In Oct.ober 2012, the college received in excesses of $3 million dollars from the estate ofFrances Gaines Blum Slagle, a 1940 ECCC graduate and former Decatur resident. The cash, stocks and certifi· cates of deposit were used t.o establish stu dent scholarships and this gift represents the largest single donation ever received by East Central Community College. Various Endowed and other Special Scholarships are pre· sented each year during Program/Luncheon. Approximately 130 stu dents received scholar· ships vulued at more than $71 000 at the most recent ceremony. With state and pri vate funding, improve ments have also been made t.o the college's physical plant. Heading the l}st ls t~e the Sc hol a r s hip

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One priority of East CSrtraJ Q)mmunity College's 2020 Vision Is Improved tech~ in the class room. History instructor Dr. Philnp Crenshaw is shoY.11 utilizing tools In one ct the 55 classrooms that have ~ been outfitted Vwith projectOfS and cxmputer equipment. The interactive equipment has Internet access and video playback capabilities so t'lat canvas and other on!ine course materials can be aca!SS8d dlrtr1 class.

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