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Erie County Community College

Light in August: Preparing for
Erie Gives 2025

July 30th, 2025
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And can there be anything more hopeful than students taking that first step toward changing their lives? After all, that's what happens when they walk through our doors for the first time. They are staking their future on the hope for something better.

The End of Summer Already?!

July 16th, 2025
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With July 4th behind us, we begin the long, slow slide into fall. I can't help but look ahead to the coming academic year, which is just over a month away.

Midnight Musings

July 2nd, 2025
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Occasionally, I suffer through small bouts of insomnia. Usually, this happens when I'm so excited about the future that I just can't turn my brain off. Sometimes, it's existential angst, but that's far less frequent — fortunately. Here's what those thoughts were tonight.

Breakfast + Connection

June 18th, 2025
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Notes from the President
At EC3, our quarterly breakfasts aren't just another item on the calendar. We created these to interact with our community with intentionality – to open our doors to conversations with those that we serve.

EC3: A Smart Start for Every Student and Every Goal

June 5th, 2025
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Notes from the President
That's why EC3 matters. It's built for students like me and like you. Here at EC3, we realize that life doesn't go according to plan, and we know

Embracing AI: Embracing Change

May 21st, 2025
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Notes from the President
So, how do we help fill that gap and be there when our students need us? Increasingly, I've become convinced that AI is at least part of the answer.

EC3 Dual Credit Expansion
Coming Soon

May 7th, 2025
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Notes from the President
Before I get into the details of the grant, let me take a moment to explain why this matters so much. Why is giving high school students the chance to earn college credit so critical to their future?

Supporting Erie County While Staying Focused on Students

April 28th, 2025
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Notes from the President
That same spirit is part of our mission here at EC3. It is why we've adopted a local-first approach to purchasing goods and services.

Workforce Ready, Community Strong

April 9th, 2025
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Notes from the President
Earlier this week, we hosted our First Impressions Workshop, an event that offered our students the chance to think about professionalism and gain

Accreditation and Financial Aid:
A Unique Approach

March 27th, 2025
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Notes from the President
During one segment, Joel asked about our accreditation journey and our ability to help students access federal financial aid.