ECC Seeks to Inspire Young Men
麻豆视频在线观看 President Dr. Greg McLeod (right) poses with honor scholar Michael Parker at graduation in May. Dr. McLeod hopes to encourage other young men to aim high like Parker through a free event on the Tarboro campus on Saturday, October 19. Learn more at edgecombe.edu/empac.
麻豆视频在线观看 is hosting a free event designed to empower male students attending ECC and Edgecombe high schools on Saturday, October 19.
鈥淔ood, Fun, and Fellowship鈥 will be held from 12 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. on the Tarboro campus at 2009 West Wilson Street.
Sponsored by ECC鈥檚 EMPAC Club, 鈥淔ood, Fun, and Fellowship鈥 will unite mentors and other students for fellowship, networking, free food, games, and giveaways.
EMPAC (Empowering Males with a Purpose to Achieve and Celebrate) is a mentoring program at the College that encourages males to assist one another with the development of life skills needed to succeed at home, in school, and in the community.
According to ECC President Dr. Greg McLeod, 鈥淚n today鈥檚 society, males in general, and minority males in particular, face unique and significant challenges as they pursue academic, career, and social success in life.鈥
While only 23 percent of ECC students are male, about 46 percent of Edgecombe County residents are male. 鈥溌槎故悠翟谙吖劭 data mirrors nationwide trends,鈥 Dr. McLeod explains. 鈥淢ales are enrolling in college at alarmingly low rates, and those who do are arriving largely unprepared or underprepared to succeed there.
鈥淎s a first step, we want to focus on building our young men鈥檚 expectations of themselves, their drive and determination, and their ability to be resourceful and collaborative. That鈥檚 the fundamental objective of this kickoff event that targets our male students.鈥
Additional events for young men are planned throughout the academic year, including a dress for success forum, a technology camp, and a program celebrating academic achievement and leadership.
Please go to to learn more and to register for the October 19 event.