ICC sets summer registration May 27 Open registration for summer classes at Itawamba Community College is scheduled for May 27 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at both the Fulton and Tupelo campuses. Traditional full- and first-term and eLearning full-term and first four-week classes will begin June 1. Locations for registration are the David C. Cole Student Services Building on the Fulton Campus and the Academic and Student Center at the Tupelo Campus. For more information, email admissions@iccms.edu. May 17, 2021 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC's Chris Stevenson selected Mississippi Community College Faculty Association vice president Chris Stevenson of Fulton, Social Science Division Chair and history instructor at Itawamba Community College, has been selected as vice president of the Mississippi State Community College Faculty Association for 2021-23. A native of Guntown, Stevenson has been employed at ICC since 2010. He earned the associate’s degree from ICC, bachelor’s degree from Mississippi State University and the master’s degree from the University of Mississippi. He has additional graduate hours from Ole Miss and Delta State University. He is married to Bruce native Jessi Stevenson, and they have two children, Rourke and Riley. As vice president, Stevenson’s role includes support of current state president Brandi Pickett, and he will automatically become president at the conclusion of his two-year term. Stevenson said he plans to emphasize the value and the quality of instruction that originates in the community college classroom to state leaders as well as all residents of Mississippi. May 14, 2021 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC's Salinas awarded prestigious Community College Transfer Scholarship Diana Salinas, Itawamba Community College sophomore, is one of 72 recipients of the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s prestigious Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship. The highly competitive national scholarship will provide Salinas with up to $40,000 a year to complete her bachelor’s degree. Salinas is majoring in computer science at ICC, where she is vice president of the Student Government Association, president of the Computer Science Club, Diamond Girl, member of the Honors College and vice president of leadership and regional reporter for Phi Theta Kappa. Her honors include Hall of Fame, Dean’s and President’s lists, SGA Scholarship, Dean’s Scholarship, All-Mississippi Academic Second Team, NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars, Delta Scholar, Tennessee Valley Authority Scholarship and Lyceum Scholarship from the University of Mississippi, where she will transfer. Her community and church activities are translating, Big Brothers/Big Sisters and tutoring. She is the daughter of Gabriela Cortes and Santos Vazquez. “We know how much exponentially harder this past year has been on students. It’s an honor to award this group of individuals as they have achieved so much both in the classroom and in their ... May 10, 2021 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC Phi Theta Kappa chapters induct new members Several area students are new members of Phi Theta Kappa chapters at Itawamba Community College. New members of the Beta Tau Sigma chapter at the Tupelo Campus include Abbeville – Mackie Gatlin; Aberdeen – Jonathan Schrock; Amory – Zachary Doss, Hailey Page; Belden – Anna Dunn, John Hood; Blue Mountain – Christina Hernandez, Eric Hill; Booneville – Cassidy Hunt; Ecru – Nossibah Algamal; Greenwood Springs – Austin Guin; Guntown – Erin Dunn, Monica Ryals; Hamilton – Heidi Timmer; Houston – Hannah Dean, Mollie Pruett; Mooreville – Morgan Murray, Brittany Oswalt; Nettleton – Connor Gilmore, Sharnec Mosely, Brieanna Williams, Sadie Williams; New Albany – Crystal Hines; Okolona – Makayla Hodges; Plantersville – Crystal Cody; Pontotoc – Kelly Ellis, Zayne Fleener, Whitman Franklin, William Galloway, Kera Heatherly, Katelynn Hogue, Lindzie Hurd, Farrah Jones, Jacob Mapp, Katie Munlin, Logan Newsom, Lenzy Pannell, Jadyn Spears, Raegan Staser, Audrey Staten, Mackenzie Thomas, Lauren Trimble, Brian Visser; Saltillo – Ethan Benefield, James Counce, Landon Nichols, Jakiya Skinner, Kylee Steward, Samantha Wells, Bailey Williams; Shannon – Zoe Bushway, Isabella Hamilton, Elisabeth Rutherford; Tupelo ... May 7, 2021 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Precision Manufacturing/Machining program receives Haas grant Itawamba Community College’s Precision Manufacturing and Machining Technology program has received a $12,500 grant from the Gene Haas Foundation. According to Barry Emison, ICC’s dean of Career and Technical Instruction, the funds will be used for student aid and certifications. “We appreciate very much the investment by the Haas Foundation in ICC’s Precision Manufacturing and Machining Technology program,” Emison said. “Not only is it an investment in the program, but it is an investment in the futures of our students.” In 1999, Gene Haas formed the foundation which bears his name because he grew up with a strong social conscience instilled by his family. It was initially designed to fund the needs of the local community. Haas Automation is now a billion dollar company. The focus of the foundation has shifted to the current outreach and methodology. Its purpose is to introduce students to careers in machine technology and manufacturing, to build skills in the machining industry and to help military veterans enroll in programs that train them to become skilled machinists. ICC’s ... May 7, 2021 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
IHL/MCCB relaunch Complete 2 Compete program; significant benefit to ICC students In 2017, the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning and the Mississippi Community College Board launched the Complete 2 Compete program focused on increasing the degree attainment rate in Mississippi. As at Itawamba Community College, the initiative concentrated on removing barriers that keep adult learners from returning to complete their degrees. Within a year, a new university degree program and renewable C2C Grant were established to facilitate adult learners returning to complete their degree. Mississippi’s public community colleges and universities expanded the number of online classes, and many developed student services tailored to provide working adults with greater access. Additionally, teams of coaches were commissioned across all of the institutions providing greater coordination, streamlining the review of transcripts and maximizing application of earned credits. In just over two years, the program assisted more than 2,100 former students in returning to complete their degrees. In addition, more than 4,000 former students, who had not been enrolled in classes for more than two years, were enrolled on a fast path to degree completion. In October 2020, complicated ... May 6, 2021 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Graves selected as ICC's Most Beautiful 2021 Isabella Graves of Mooreville, center, was selected Itawamba Community College’s Most Beautiful 2021, Apr. 22, at the W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center auditorium at the Fulton Campus. The winners include, from left, Miranda Flippo of Aberdeen, fourth alternate; A’jaluah Caldwell of Sherman, third alternate; Graves; Alexis Kent of New Albany, first alternate; and Sydney Duggar of Saltillo, second alternate. The ICC Travel Tribe sponsored the pageant. May 6, 2021 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC team selected as finalist for 2021 Community College Innovation Challenge A team from Itawamba Community College has been selected as a finalist for the 2021 Community College Innovation challenge, which is sponsored by the American Association of Community Colleges and the National Science Foundation. Members include Diana Salinas of Golden, Haley Dean, Abby Rinehart, both of Saltillo; and Emma Atkinson of Tupelo. The team mentor is Bradley Howard of Saltillo, Computer Science instructor and division chair. Howard said that this is the first time that ICC has reached finalist status. “These students have done an outstanding job on this project. They are all great examples of the high quality of students that we have at ICC.” As a finalist, the ICC team is required to attend the CCIC Boot Camp to be held virtually June 14-17. The camp is designed to provide a hands-on learning opportunity for the finalist teams to further develop their ideas with a focus on building innovation, entrepreneurship and strategic communication skills. Congressional members, community college leaders, STEM stakeholders, key congressional staff and other guests are invited to engage ... May 6, 2021 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC schedules two drama camps in June Itawamba Community College has scheduled two drama camps in June at the Fulton Campus. Summer Paws: A Pounce Through Cat Literature is scheduled for June 7-11 and June 14-18, both from 9 a.m.-noon. The first camp is for students leaving second through fifth grade, and the second, those who are leaving sixth through ninth grades. Friday programs will be at noon and 6 p.m. The cost is $100 per child, and it includes a t-shirt and daily snacks. To register or for more information, email lsmcbride@iccms.edu or send registration by mail to Dr. Laurie McBride, Itawamba Community College, 602 West Hill Street, Fulton, MS 38843 by the May 24 deadline. May 3, 2021 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC selects color guard, drum majors, Indianettes for 2021-22 Itawamba Community College has selected drum majors, color guard and Indianettes for 2021-22 on the basis of recent auditions. They include Color Guard – Eryn Dancy, Lera Winders, both of Aberdeen; Gabrianna T. Hill, Madeline Martin, Ryleigh Otts, all of Amory; Hilary Little of Collierville, Tenn.; Destiny Holmes, Brittany Stephens, Racia White, all of Fulton; Haley Makamson of Houston; Mason Ruffin of Mantachie; Holly Pace of Marietta; Lindsey Delashmit of New Albany; Alycia Hughes, Maude Mulkey, both of Oxford; Bailey Jones, Zoey Kyle, Jatzary Velmas, all of Pontotoc; Alexanderia McCoy of Shannon; Asia Tate, Megan Wise, both of Starkville; Jeff Wells of Taylor; Taylor Britt of Toccopola; Serenity Jones of Tupelo; Kenna Stockman of Vernon, Ala.; and Grace James of Vicksburg. Dancers – Ja’Kyra N. Grimes of Amory; Chloe C. Lewis of Bartlett, Tenn.; Maya McNamee of Calhoun City; Jennifer Morales-Ramirez, Kelsi Little, both of Columbus; Meg Basden, Ashton Bryan, Madison O. Collins, Emma A. Conner, Lauren Johnson, Laura L. Johnson, all of Fulton; Bailee R. Caples of Mantachie; Anna K. Langford of Nettleton; Lydia Walker of Olive Branch; ... May 3, 2021 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>