2021-22presidentsreportWEB

AMessage From the President

To say beginning my first college presidency during a global pandemic was what I had envisioned would be a tremendous understatement. Becoming president of this outstanding institution and my alma mater is the pinnacle of my career and a lifelong dream come true. It was something I prepared for my entire career. But I also assumed it would come at a much less pivotal time in our history. Navigating the COVID-19 pandemic was new to all of us, but I believe East Central Community College handled it extremely well.

The Fall 2021 semester at East Central marked a full return to normal operations at the college for the first time since March 2020.

From campus enhancements to a 10-Year Reaffirmation of Accreditation visit by SACSCOC to numerous student achievements to a restructuring of our enrollment management operations to the opening of a new band hall, the past year was one of transition, growth, and success. We even rolled out a new—yet somewhat historic—tagline in January 2022. You will read about all of these accomplishments and more on the pages that follow.

I’m extremely proud of our students, our faculty and staff, our alumni and supporters, and our local communities for their diligence in ensuring East Central Community College came out of this pivotal time in our history stronger and more prepared for the future.

We remain the college With You In Mind.

Dr. Brent Gregory President East Central Community College #wyim

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