It’s no surprise that, as we close the door on EC3PA’s first academic year, we once again shift our focus forward to what comes next. With the spring semester finished, next up on our immediate radar is the process of launching our first summer session. We’ve timed this session to begin immediately following Memorial Day and to end before August, thereby giving students some downtime both before and after this abbreviated semester.
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Year #1: In the Books!
Slow and steady wins the race! Dr. Gray emphasizes the vision of the college and celebrates its inaugural year- by a celebration at the ballpark. See you at EC3PA Day!
Opportunities for Connection: Student Clubs
Founding President Dr. Christopher Gray discusses the blossoming of student clubs on campus.
Belongingness: Critical to Our Mission
Founding President Dr. Christopher Gray unpacks the nuances between “belonging” and “belongingness” as they relate to EC3PA’s mission.
Up Next: Welding Certificates
During its March 2022 meeting, the EC3PA Board of Trustees approved the creation of a brand new Welding Certificate Program, set to launch in Fall 2022.
The Power of Belief
EC3PA President Dr. Christopher Gray shares the story of first-term student Kylie Robbins, who never believed she was fit for college — until EC3PA.
Transferring Credits: Removing Hurdles
EC3PA President Dr. Christopher Gray discusses the complexity and necessity of forging transfer agreements between community colleges and four-year institutions.
Never Tell Me the Odds
EC3PA President Dr. Christopher Gray reassures “first-gen” college students that even if the odds seem stacked against them, they can succeed.
Choosing a Team
Notes from the President Chris Gray, Ph.D. | Founding President, Erie County Community College of Pennsylvania I’ve spoken before about the awesome opportunity and responsibility that come with being entrusted to build something new from the ground up. EC3PA as an...
The Final Eight
Erie County Community College of Pennsylvania Founding President Dr. Christopher Gray discusses the benefits of the condensed 8-week semester.