IRE Statistical Compilation 2019

Four-Year Graduation Success A study released by the Mississippi IHL in August showed that ECCC led all 15 community colleges in the state of Mississippi over the past five years in the percentage increase in students who transferred from ECCC to one of the state’s eight public, four- year institutions and graduated with a bachelor’s degree. The study showed that the number of ECCC students who received a bachelor’s degree at one of the state’s public institutions climbed from 127 in 2014 to 173 in 2018, or a 36.2 percent increase. Common Reader East Central offered students an opportunity to experience learning beyond the traditional classroom environment with Rob- ert Louis Stevenson’s “The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” as the common reader for the 2018-19 academic year. All students, faculty and administration were encouraged to read the novella, which was available in electronic and print formats. The reading was incorporated into numerous college courses, and the college’s Literacy Committee integrated fun activities such as a book club, movie night, Jekyll and Hyde haunted house, and surprise appearances by Jekyll and Hyde throughout the year.

SEPTEMBER 2018

Class Officers Elected The student body elected class officers for the 2018-19 school year. Those elect- ed were Matthew Riley Jr. of Brandon, freshman class president; Kayla Baucum of Decatur, freshman class vice presi- dent; Bryce Callie Lott of Sebastopol, freshman class secretary; Autumn Smith of Nanih Waiya, freshman class treasur- er; Joshua Warnsley of Decatur, sopho- more class president; Marrian Haralson of Forest, sophomore class vice presi- dent; Adrienne Sisson of Philadelphia, sophomore class secretary; and Sadie Fulton of Philadelphia, sophomore class treasurer.

Old Capitol Exhibit The Burton Library hosted Mississippi’s Greatest Treasure: The Old Capitol exhibit during the month of September. Consist- ing of nine panels, the exhibit featured photographs and text that highlight the history of the Old Capitol historic landmark in downtown Jackson. The building served as the state capitol from 1839 to 1903 and witnessed the passage of important legisla- tion, rousing speeches, and visits from influential statesmen. Constitution Day Lecture Clay Williams, former director of the Old Capitol Museum in Jackson, presented a Constitution Day lecture September 17 in the Vickers Fine Arts Center auditorium. He spoke about the Old Capitol building, its architecture, the political events that took place and the constitutions written there. Football Be Our Guest Night

A record 636 high school students were in attendance at the annual Be Our Guest Night at Bailey Stadium September 13. The previous record attendance was 576 in 2016. In addition to watching the football War- riors defeat Southwest, the area high school students were treated to free admission and door prizes. The Neshoba Central High School Big Blue Marching Band performed at halftime and the school’s Rockettes Dance Line performed during pre-game. One of the visiting students kicked a 20-yard field goal for free tuition during the 2019 academic semester.

OCTOBER 2018 ECCC at High School Football

East Central student recruiters again attended high school football games during the fall to visit with prospective students, parents, and others interested in the college. Recruiters visited games such as Lake at Scott Central, Newton at Union, Sebasto- pol at Nanih Waiya, Leake County at Leake Central, Newton County at Neshoba Central, Oak Hill Academy at Newton County Academy, and Collins at Morton.

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