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ICC At A Glance
Accreditation
Itawamba Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097; Telephone number 404.679.4501) to award the Associate of Arts degree, the Associate of Applied Science degree, and career-technical certificates.
Student Enrollment
* Adult Education, Continuing Education, Industrial Training, and Others.
Credit Non-Credit Fulton Day 2,419
32,550*
Tupelo Day 1,195 Fulton/Tupelo Night 4,657
Typical Class Size (20 to 35 students) and a Faculty to Student Ratio (1 to 17)
Student Demographics
Sex Race Female 64% White 67% Male 36% Black 31% Other
2%
Faculty Credentials (Faculty/Staff Directory Lookup)
Faculty members teaching academic transfer courses hold advanced degrees ranging from the specialist to the doctoral. All faculty members hold degrees or advanced experience in their area of concentration.
Student Credentials
More than 75 percent of area high school valedictorians and salutatorians continue their education at ICC. ACT scores are steadily increasing; however, students who need "catch up" courses also find opportunities at ICC.
State-Of-The-Art Campuses
Itawamba Community College continues to enjoy outstanding growth in the areas of facilities and state-of-the-art technology on both the Fulton and Tupelo campuses. Modern buildings nestled on beautiful campuses provide a warm and inviting educational atmosphere. There are approximately 30 buildings on the Fulton campus and 14 buildings on the Tupelo campus, and construction is under way or planned for several more. All instructional centers are equipped with the latest technology to enable Itawamba Community College students to be competitive in the job market or to transfer easily to universities or colleges.
Buildings and facilities completed within the last 10 years include a 63,000 square-foot $6.5 million Science Complex which opened on the Fulton Campus in January, 1996. The Student Services building which opened in the fall of 1998, is a 63,000 square-foot, two-story structure, constructed at a cost of $7.2 million. The building provides a central location with convenient access to student services which includes dining, bookstore, post office, financial aid, guidance and counseling, student housing office, publications and public relations. In 1998, the Itawamba Community College walking track was completed. This facility, located at the main entrance to the campus, provides students a safe and secure environment for enhancing and maintaining physical fitness and relaxation. A 100-bed men's residence, Chickasaw Hall, which opened in August 2003. The 30,000-square foot Boggs Humanities Building for the Division of Social Sciences and Communication opened in January 2005. The new 32,000 square foot Physical Education Building opened in October, 2006 and houses a complete compliment of exercise equipment to promote physical fitness for students and staff. The facility also has a regulation sized intramural basketball and volleyball court along with four classrooms. In December, 2006, the College will opened the new Davis Events Center which will support many functions of the College including collegiate basketball games, graduation ceremonies, and musical concerts. The 82,000 square foot facility will seat 2,800 spectators and is equipped with a high quality sound system for professional performances and has been acoustically designed for maximum sound quality. The total cost of these two facilities is $18.5 million.
On the Tupelo campus an 83,000 square foot Advanced Education Center houses distance learning, workforce development, and continuing education. A 1,000 square-foot pavilion serves as an outdoor activities center for performing groups, socials, outdoor classrooms, and student gatherings. In addition, a 13,000 square foot building has been renovated and renamed the Student Services Building, which houses the business office, admissions/guidance, and activities center.
Itawamba Community College is a recognized state and regional leader in using state-of-the-art technology to enhance delivery of programs and services. ICC constantly seeks innovative ways of making quality instruction more readily available to the residents of North Mississippi including: multi-media classrooms, Community College Network/distance learning, Computer Integrated Manufacturing Center, Skills Enhancement Center, Internet access, and Automated Library system with on-line catalog.
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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 © 2008
