Mississippi's Community

 & Junior Colleges

East Central Community College seeks to fulfill the educational needs of its students from the five-county district which it serves. In a continuing effort to meet these needs, the College, through its board of trustees, administration, faculty, and staff conceives its purpose to be to provide instruction and service.

To achieve its instructional goals, the College provides programs of instruction which incorporate knowledge and skills applicable to life in a complex world society. In addition to offering its students opportunities for their mental, physical, and emotional development, the College, as a service provider, also offers the constituencies of the district counties opportunities for assistance for growth and advancement

To successfully fulfill its purpose, East Central Community College provides, at minimum cost, a variety of programs which include senior college or university parallel, technical, health-related, vocational, adult, and remedial education. The College further subscribes to and provides for self-improvement, continuing education, and community services, workforce training, small business development, career exploration resources, special workshops, and other opportunities.

Through curricular and extracurricular activities, the College provides experiences which lead to the development of the total individual. In addition to academic advisement/intervention, these experiences include opportunities for participation and leadership in campus activities and student organizations.