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Surg Tech Program’s Amazing Success

Surg Tech Program’s Amazing Success

Chris Gray, Ph.D. Founding President, Erie County Community College If you’ve ever considered a career in the healthcare sector but are unsure where to start, becoming a Surgical Technologist might be your perfect fit. This role is crucial within the medical...
Students and Summer

Students and Summer

Chris Gray, Ph.D. Founding President, Erie County Community During the summer after my freshman year of college, I felt like I was at a crossroads. I was a community college student who had just finished a challenging year, and I was feeling more than a little...
Belief, Growth Mindset, and Graduation

Belief, Growth Mindset, and Graduation

Chris Gray, Ph.D. Founding President, Erie County Community College It’s hard to believe that we are almost to our second annual graduation ceremony, but it’s true!  We will celebrate our next round of graduates on Saturday, June 1 at 10:00am here at Erie West. ...
Casting a Wider Net: Who We Are and What We Do

Casting a Wider Net: Who We Are and What We Do

Chris Gray, Ph.D. Founding President, Erie County Community College of Pennsylvania Sometimes, I like to take a step back and talk about the big picture, especially for new readers who have joined us recently. Think of this as the 10,000-foot view if you will. We...
Belongingness Still Matters

Belongingness Still Matters

Chris Gray, Ph.D. Founding President, Erie County Community College Earlier this week, the solar eclipse was the big excitement here in Erie as everyone came together to witness four-ish minutes of totality. This was the last total solar eclipse that will be visible...