College Catalog 2015-16

EAST CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE

FACILITY ARRANGEMENTS Facility arrangements are available to professional, fraternal, governmental, or other associations that may require this space and service for seminars, workshops, and annual meetings. Coordinators are available to assist with every detail in the organization and implementation of a successful meeting from banquet arrangements to on-site registration. A calendar of events is maintained in the office of Vice President for Instruction listing all activities by college and outside agencies. CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS, TRAINING PROGRAMS Conferences, workshops, and training programs assist in solving special problems encountered by businesses, industries, and government agencies. Programs may be offered on-site for the client, at East Central Community College main campus in Decatur or at any of the College’s Workforce Development training locations. The Small Business Development Center offers workshops throughout the district at locations convenient to the small business community. The topics of these programs are designed to address many aspects of operating and maintaining a small business profitably. Topics may include: starting a small business, customer service, marketing, financial management and/or developing a business plan. CAMPS AND CLINICS A wide variety of camps and clinics are conducted annually to serve youth during the summer months. The choices include baseball, softball, football, basketball, soccer, tennis, and cheerleading camps. Also included are short courses in manners and etiquette, chemistry, computer, math, creative arts, scrapbooking, cake decorating, jewelry making and art, which are offered through Kids’ College. Participants are given the opportunity to explore various fields and to further develop sports or academic skills under the supervision of qualified instructors in a college setting. The philosophy of each particular camp, whether sports or academic, emphasizes a well-balanced, enjoyable learning experience. TRAVEL PROGRAMS Travel programs are offered periodically to provide educational and personal enrichment. College faculty has served as directors for trips to such destinations as England, France, Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Australia, and New Zealand. College credit may be earned. EXTENSION CENTER Classes may be organized which give credit beyond junior college credit. The college has served as an Extension Center for Mississippi State University and the University of Southern Mississippi at various times in the past. THE SUCCESS CENTER The Success Center at ECCC is an academic support service for students. Through Center Programs, students can increase their academic self-awareness and develop the most current learning and study strategies necessary for success in the college environment. The purpose of the Success Center is to provide academic success skills, tutorial and computer assisted instructions for students who need assistance with academic studies. Towards this goal, students receive assistance in achieving their academic goals through academic-support program offerings, student-centered tutoring, online tutoring, computer-assisted instructions, and access to the computer lab. The Center’s programs will be implemented by the Director in accordance with the Success Center’s Advisory Committee. The following services are provided: 1. Coordination: The Director of the Success Center will meet with instructional faculty to coordinate services and determine the needs of students.

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