NEWS
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07/11/2020
ESCC Announces “Close to Home” Plan for Fall Classes
President Jim Shaeffer Shares Details One of the great rewards I inherited when I started my new job as president of Your Eastern Shore Community College was the unrelenting support the greater community gives to the college. I see this play out every day when I’m stopped at the YMCA or the grocery store or most …
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07/10/2020
To Parents of Graduating Seniors:
A letter from ESCC President Dr. Jim Shaeffer Dear Parents of the Class of 2020: You should be so proud to be a parent of a graduating senior; congratulations to you and your child! Given the challenges we are facing with COVID 19, planning the next step in your child’s educational journey may seem daunting. Should your …
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07/06/2020
ESCC College Advisory Board to Meet on July 14
The Eastern Shore Community College Advisory Board Meeting will be held Tuesday, July 14, 2020. The meeting will be held in the Workforce Development Service Great Hall at 29316 Lankford Highway in Melfa, at 5:00p.m. To assure appropriate social distancing, the meeting is being offered via Zoom in addition to the option of attending in …
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06/26/2020
ESCC Expands Scholarships for Fall 2020
A broad range of funding opportunities for students Eastern Shore Community College is pleased to offer 54 new scholarships totaling over $250,000 for the 2020-2021 academic year. Highlights include the addition of eight Johnsen Presidential Scholarships valued at $5,000 each and the new Ratcliffe Scholars Program. In partnership with the Philip E. and Carole R. …
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06/25/2020
ESCC VP Named to Statewide Justice Panel
Dr. Patrick Tompkins has been named to a statewide equity panel to examine the community college curricula used to educate law enforcement officers. Tompkins serves as vice president of academic, student, and workforce programs at Your Eastern Shore Community College. The recommendations of the Panel to Review Law Enforcement Training Programs at Virginia’s Community Colleges will …
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06/09/2020
ESCC Begins Phased Reopening
Student update shares details of campus access starting next week SUMMER OPERATIONS ESCC will begin a phased reopening on June 15. At first, only welding and some healthcare classes will meet on-campus, and they will do so with heightened safety precautions. Please contact your instructor for more information. We will also open our Student Services …
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06/09/2020
24/7 Online Tutoring Available
As summer classes begin, remember help is available! Hello Students! Tutor.com Studying that fits your schedule 24/7 online tutoring for ESCC students! ESCC offers FREE on-demand, online tutoring through Tutor.com. Stuck on a problem? Want someone to review your paper? This service is easy to use and can be accessed on any device that connects to the Internet. Tutors …
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06/04/2020
VCCS Announces Actions It Will Take Following George Floyd’s Murder and Subsequent Protests
Glenn DuBois, chancellor of Virginia’s Community Colleges, made the following announcement on Wednesday, June 3rd. “George Floyd’s indefensible death, and the demonstrations it has inspired, demand more than thoughts and prayers. They demand action. We owe it to our African American students, faculty, staff, supporters, and friends to say that we see you, and that …
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06/03/2020
ESCC Enrollment Surges
College enjoying significant gains Summer enrollment is up at Your Eastern Shore Community College by nearly 40% compared to last year. ESCC leads all of Virginia’s community colleges where the enrollment increase averages 6%. ESCC has enrolled 195 students this summer. “This is our YES!,” said Dr. James Shaeffer, president of ESCC, “which stands for …
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06/02/2020
Current Tuition Stands for Fall 2020
State Board Holds the Line on Community College Tuition and Fees for Fall 2020 RICHMOND —The State Board for Community Colleges, by a unanimous vote, elected to maintain the current in-state tuition and mandatory fees for Fall 2020. The Board’s decision means tuition will remain at today’s rate of $154 per credit hour – keeping …