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East Central Community College

School Overview:

School Notes:

• In 1928 the Legislature of the State of Mississippi adopted the first basic laws for the organization and operation of Mississippi public junior colleges. East Central Community College opened its doors to a freshman class of twenty students for the first regular session in September of 1928.
• East Central Community College is part of the Mississippi Virtual Community College (MSVCC) and is committed to providing quality, on-line instruction as an alternative delivery system to those who need educational opportunities but cannot schedule time to come on campus. In addition to the classes listed on the ECCC schedule, there are other opportunities available through East Central and the MSVCC for on-line courses from other Mississippi Community Colleges.
• East Central Community College, located in Decatur, Mississippi, is a community college that thrives on academic excellence. During the Fall semester of 2004, the college set a new record enrollment of 2,739 students. Serving its five-county district consisting of Leake, Neshoba, Newton, Scott, and Winston counties, East Central offers a variety of programs at a minimum cost.
• East Central Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the Associate Degree.
• Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.

In the News:

• East Central sweeps doubleheader from BRCC (The Advocate)
  posted on February 22, 2010 at 12:47:18 pm
  DECATUR, Miss. — Kevin Harris scored the game-winning run on a throwing error in the bottom of the ninth inning, giving East Central Community College a 6-5 victory over Baton Rouge Community College on Sunday afternoon and clinching a doubleheader sweep.
• BRCC divides pair in tournament (The Advocate)
  posted on February 21, 2010 at 06:17:57 am
  DECATUR, Miss. — Nate Jones went 2-for-3 with a single, a triple and two RBIs as Baton Rouge Community College defeated Holmes County Community College 7-6 in its first game Saturday at the East Central Mississippi Tournament.
• Bobcats sweep East Central (Laurel Leader-Call)
  posted on February 19, 2010 at 03:13:34 pm
  The Jones County Junior College Bobcat basketball teams will be both seeded second when the MACJC State Tournament tips off next week at East Mississippi Community College.
• LADY DIAMOND WARRIOR (Gonzales Weekly Citizen)
  posted on February 12, 2010 at 04:13:21 am
  Olivia Maher of Gonzales, is a freshman member of the 2010 East Central Community College fast-pitch softball team. Maher, an outfielder, is a product of East Ascension High School. East Central begins season action by hosting Mississippi Delta Community College at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, on the Decatur, Miss., campus.
• ECCC hosts MVP baseball showcase (Winston County Journal)
  posted on February 11, 2010 at 11:18:58 pm
  DECATUR - An opportunity for high school baseball players to display their skills will be available Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010, when East Central Community College hosts an MVP Showcase.

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