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2018-19 Student Government Message
A special welcome message from ECC’s student body president Ismael Cordova:
For Albino, ECC is home [court]
Admissions Coordinator Ramon Albino has been a Spartan for over 13 years since first beginning as a student employee in 2005. He’s held various positions within the college including student trustee, student worker and technical enrollment facilitator, but his latest move has him on the Admissions office roster.
Gundrum’s guidance supports students on their educational journey
Associate Dean of Advising, Transfer and Career Development Services Peggy Gundrum, remembers the challenges of being a college student and recent graduate. Her passion for serving students at Elgin Community College is fueled by her own experience.
Gray connects through intercultural communication and a global perspective
Education and Work Center (EWC) Transitions Coordinator Peter Gray seeks to make meaningful connections with people through the intercultural communication skills he’s acquired along his educational and professional journey.
Your guide to a great fall semester at ECC (You’ll want to save this.)
The beginning of fall semester at Elgin Community College will be here before you know it! Are you as excited as we are?
Andrew Pratt: 'Student resources at ECC helped me succeed'
Elgin Community College helped graduate Andrew Pratt overcome obstacles and pursue his dream of becoming an animator.
ECC in the News
Free September music clinics at ECC will help students shine at state competition
Area high school and middle school students preparing for the Illinois Music Educators Association (ILMEA) state music competition can get a boost from seasoned Elgin Community College music faculty during free music clinics at the ECC Arts Center, Building H, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin, this September.
More than 2,000 backpacks given to students in need through ECC’s Project Backpack school supply fair
Backpacks, pencils, notebooks and other school supplies were distributed to hundreds of area students in need during the annual Project Backpack back-to-school supply fair. The event, which is part of a community initiative by Elgin Community College and other organizations, was held on Saturday, Aug. 11 in ECC’s Building J Spartan Events Center, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin.
ECC student wins 2018 Paul Simon Student Essay Contest
Elgin Community College student Ruth Chae of Elgin won top honors in the 2018 Paul Simon Student Essay Contest. Chae, who hopes to pursue an Associate of Applied Science degree in nursing from ECC this spring, says winning the award has been her proudest academic achievement to date, adding “I’m so blessed to think that my essay will have the ability to positively impact the lives of those who read it.”
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