Basic Skills

- Tina Harris - 601.635.6304 tharris@eccc.edu

The Basic Skills Specialist works alongside local industry within the East Central Community College service area to provide needed educational enhancement programs. Language based classes are offered in Spanish and English. Basic Skills offerings are customized to meet workforce needs.

Sample Offerings:

·         GED classes                                                                         - Pre-employment classes

·         Literacy classes                                                                     - Life Skills

·         Skill enhancement classes (short-term)                                - Business writing

·         Math for the workplace                                                          - Computer based learning

·         Conversational Spanish for the workplace

Current GED Class Offerings:

East Central Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or qualified disability in its educational programs and activities, employment practices, or admissions processes. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies of East Central Community College: Inquiries regarding compliance with Title VI, ADEA, and Title IX is coordinated by Dr. Teresa Houston, Vice President for Instruction, Walter Arno Vincent Administration Building, Room 171, Post Office Box 129, Decatur, MS 39327, Phone: 601-635-6202, Fax: 601-635-4011, thouston@eccc.edu. Inquiries regarding compliance with Section 504 and ADA is coordinated by Dr. Randall Lee, Vice President of Student Services, Eddie M. Smith Student Union, Room 201, Post Office Box 129, Decatur, MS 39327, Phone: 601-635-6375, Fax: 601-635-3247, rlee@eccc.edu.