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Mission Statement of ICC
Itawamba Community College is a two-year public supported community college dedicated to serving the educational needs of the residents primarily of Chickasaw, Itawamba, Lee, Monroe and Pontotoc counties in Northeast Mississippi. Its main purpose is to provide comprehensive educational opportunities of the highest quality through academic, vocational-technical and personal enrichment programs in order to meet local needs at low cost to students.
The college fully subscribes to the philosophy that the mission of the community college is to bring the concept of educational opportunities for all closer to reality. To support this philosophy, the college has an open admissions policy that provides qualified students an opportunity to pursue a college/university parallel Associate of Arts degree, a technical Associate of Applied Science degree or an occupational Vocational Certificate. In addition, students are encouraged to participate in special interest programs. The students receive academic skills and application strategies to assume their roles in society and in the work place. Additionally, residents within the district are presented special services and activities designed to promote economic growth.
Itawamba Community College respects the worth, dignity and potential of students, faculty and staff. Students can best be served in a college environment that recognizes the importance and contribution of each faculty and staff member, who collectively create a positive, synergistic learning environment. Therefore, the College affirms its commitment to a campus climate that encourages respect for others with an emphasis on study, performance, values and manners.
More specifically, Itawamba Community College provides:
- College parallel programs that allow students to transfer a maximum of two years of college work to four-year colleges and universities;
- Technical and vocational programs that prepare students for immediate employment;
- Continuing education and community service programs for individuals striving for professional growth and/or personal enrichment;
- Educational services which contribute to the needs of new, expanding or existing businesses and industries and to the training needs of the people;
- Educational programs and services for students with special needs;
- Adult basic education programs committed to increasing the literacy level of the adult population, providing self-improvement opportunities and/or GED certificate;
- Current technology to advance educational purpose, including instructional services, student support services, distance learning and business management;
- Activities including cultural programs, financial assistance, counseling services, and intercollegiate athletics in support of student development;
- Vigorous local and state leadership in human resources and economic development by promoting partnerships between the college and business, industry, and public agencies and by cooperating with local and state policy makers in developing strategies for economic development;
- Strategies to encourage the improvement of relations and coordination of programs with high schools, community/junior colleges, four-year colleges and universities;
- Development and implementation of activities that encourage and promote civic responsibility;
- Working relationships with the federal government, state government, local government, businesses and industries to provide training strategies, programs and courses to keep the citizenry working in an increasingly international economic environment; and
- Programs of leadership training and professional growth to improve skills of faculty and staff.
ICC Institutional Goals
- Instructional Services Goal - The college will provide learning environments that foster change in the individual; are flexible in time, place and mode; are collaborative and creative; are driven by learner need; have measurable, predictable outcomes; and engage learners in an active mode.
- Student Support Goal - The college will continually improve student programs and services needed to maximize student potential and monitor the progress and performance of the students in relation to their needs and expectations.
- Technology Goal - The college will use the latest and most appropriate technology to support and enhance all operations, programs and services.
- Campus Climate Goal - The college will promote a safe and orderly campus climate that values the rights and dignity of individuals, respect for one another, the development of personal self-esteem, and exemplary personal conduct.
- Fiscal Goal - The college will maintain sound financial management while focusing on programs and services vital to the mission of the college.
- Growth Goal - The college will strive to achieve an annual enrollment increase.
- Building Goal - The college will construct and improve facilities based on prioritized needs as funds become available.
- Administrative Management Goal - The college will provide quality administration and management to the educational and support services of the college.
- Professional Faculty Goal - The college will provide a professional environment that demands the highest professional teaching standards; encourages continuing scholarship among faculty; recognizes the importance of faculty participation in all aspects of the institution's operations; and supports activities that help faculty remain current in their discipline.
- Human Resources Development Goal - The college will provide appropriate training and professional development to maintain employee competence and productivity.
- Public Relations Goal - The college will continually develop and implement an effective public relations program designed to enhance the position, prestige, and esteem of the college, both within the community it serves and the education community at large.
- Cultural and Recreational Goal - The college will serve as a center for cultural and recreational programs designed to enrich the region and promote appreciation for the performing/visual arts, sports and recreation
- Service Goal - The college will serve as a resource to promote the personal, professional, and social development of people and communities throughout the region.
ICC Strategic Initiatives
2006-2010
Early Intervention for Student Success - Student learning is paramount at ICC. Faculty and staff believe that when at-risk, non-traditional and traditional students (1) are provided appropriate student services upon enrollment, (2) receive attention and/or intervention from instructors early in the semester, (3) are given clear expectations with clear examples of course requirements, and (4) are provided high quality opportunities for learning, their chances for success are elevated.
- Faculty and Staff Development - At ICC all employees contribute to the success of the College. In turn, ICC invests in its faculty and staff by providing a comprehensive, systemic program of professional development to ensure up-to-date skills and expertise for fulfilling work-related duties and responsibilities. Lifelong learning is essential for success; therefore, we believe that faculty and staff should model the lifelong learning practices we want our students to emulate.
- Flexibility - Faculty and staff at ICC understand that it is difficult to work, commute long distances, fulfill family obligations and attend College. To meet these challenges, ICC will become a flexible institution in response to the needs of our students and college district.
- Productive Management Processes - ICC faculty and staff believe in effective management of resources. That belief combined with ongoing budget and time constraints necessitates increased productivity through efficient and effective management processes.
- Workforce & Customer-Driven Program & Services - ICC faculty, staff and constituents believe that a well-educated, well-trained workforce is vital to the district's economy and well-being.
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Itawamba Community College
602 West Hill Street
Fulton, Mississippi 38843
Phone: 662.862.8000Itawamba Community College
2176 S. Eason Blvd.
Tupelo, Mississippi 38804
Phone: 662.620.5000Copyright © 2009
