Dr. Gregory McLeod, a North Carolina native and 17-year veteran of community colleges, has been named the next president of Edgecombe Community College. The Edgecombe Community College Board of Trustees selected Dr. McLeod to fill the position last month. State law requires that the board’s selection be approved by the North Carolina State Board of […]
Katelyn Whitehead Edmondson, an entrepreneur and college instructor, has been named director of the Small Business Center at Edgecombe Community College. The Small Business Center is part of a statewide network designed to promote and support small business ownership. In her new position, Edmondson will develop and direct Small Business Center seminars and initiatives. “We […]
For 18 months, Edgecombe Community College submitted mounds of data during its Health Information Technology (HIT) department reaccreditation process. When word came down last year, the College had hit the benchmark in all 33 standards except one, which was partially met. “I was humbled to hear so many positive comments,” says HIT Program Director Nacole […]
For the third year in a row, Edgecombe Community College students brought home gold from the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference held June 25-29 in Louisville, Kentucky. One individual and one team brought home gold medals, finishing first in the nation in their competitions. The conference is a showcase of career and technical education […]
Recent graduates of Edgecombe Community College’s Nurse Aide I class achieved a 100% pass rate on the North Carolina Nurse Aide Exam. From left are (front) Ernestine Williams, Gloria Taylor, Vinessa Brooks, Dana Kimble, (back) Shelia Coppage, Rahseda Jackson, Destiny Farmer, Samantha Moore, and Juanita Graham.
Edgecombe Community College graduated ten cadets from its Fifth Basic Academy for Basic Law Enforcement Training on June 19. The graduation ceremony featured comments by Angel Rodriguez Jr., platoon leader. The cadets completed an intensive 20-week program and have passed the certification exam mandated by the NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission. ECC’s […]
Edgecombe and Nash elementary, middle school, and high school counselors; CTE coordinators; and career coaches attended last week’s Counselor Institute at Edgecombe Community College, held June 18-20. Participants toured Honeywell Aerospace in Rocky Mount, took part in ECC program demonstrations, and learned about admissions and financial aid at the College. Schools represented were Bailey, Coker-Wimberly, […]
Mark Lorence, acting president of Edgecombe Community College, was among Edgecombe County officials who addressed the governor’s cabinet representatives during this week’s Hometown Strong event. Governor Roy Cooper’s Hometown Strong initiative partners with local leaders in rural communities to identify issues, priorities, and successes. The goal is to meet the communities’ unique needs and improve […]
Medical Assisting graduates at Edgecombe Community College participated in a pinning ceremony in May. Shown from left are Tara Powell, Heather Pridgen, Sa’Quin Winstead, Natasha Adams, Lauren Whitley, Jaymye Battle, Rebeka Taylor, and Yolanda Pittman. All of the graduates are eligible to take the American Association of Medical Assistants’ Certification Exam to become certified medical […]
Edgecombe Community College Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) students Caitlyn Turner and Doris Taylor received the DAISY Foundation’s DAISY in Training Award during the ADN pinning ceremony in May. The seniors received a certificate, a DAISY in Training Award TM pin, and a hand-carved stone sculpture entitled A Healer’s Touch. Both Turner and Taylor graduated from […]
