ICC Surgical Technology graduates receive degrees Several area residents from Itawamba Community College’s Surgical Technology program received their degrees, July 11, at the Health Science Education Center at the Tupelo Campus. They include Katie May of Booneville; Claire Carter of Bruce; Jada Glasgow of Caledonia; Jasmyn Sheffield, Christopher Underwood, both of Fulton; Jessica Dancy, Katelyn Haycraft, both of Guntown; Megan Haire of Houlka; Allyson Smith of Houston; Lakyn Donaldson of Nettleton; Destinee Bafford of Prairie; Keegan Smith of Ripley; Charles Landon Russo of Saltillo; and Jessica Partlow of Tupelo. Itawamba Community College’s Surgical Technology program courses equal one year (three semesters). The goal is to prepare entry-level Surgical Technologists who are competent in the cognitive, psychomotor and affective learning domains to enter the profession. Surgical Technologists are allied health professionals who are an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing surgical care to patients in a variety of settings. July 30, 2025 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC fall continuing education schedule now available Itawamba Community College has announced its schedule of continuing education classes for the 2025 fall semester. The schedule, according to ICC Continuing Education director Josh Gammill, includes opportunities in several categories: hobbies and personal enjoyment, personal enrichment, professional continuing education, career pathways and senior college. Gammill said that the class schedule includes both new opportunities as well as those that have been offered before. “We have integrated new classes such as introduction to artificial intelligence, introduction to content creation and Spanish for medical professionals that join old favorites in the areas of art, cake decorating, photography, ACT prep, sign language and personal finance. Professional continuing education is available for EMS refreshers and engineers and surveyors as well as an extensive schedule of career pathways, or short-term courses, to prepare students for the next step. Our senior college, which began last year, continues to offer an opportunity to enable retirees to stay active in the community and engage with other participants who share the same enthusiasm and zest for life and learning as they do.” The schedule is available ... July 21, 2025 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC schedules career pathways classes to begin in August at Belden Center Itawamba Community College has scheduled several career pathways classes to begin in August at the Belden Center (3200 Adams Farm Rd.). They include Food Management Certification, Mondays through Fridays, Aug. 8-Sept. 12, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; Google IT Support Certification, Aug. 11-Dec. 4 (online); Certified Nursing Assistant, Mondays and Wednesdays, Aug. 11-Oct. 22, 5-9 p.m.; Medical Assistant, Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Aug. 11-Dec. 4, 6-9 p.m.; Business Office Specialist, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Aug. 12-Dec.4, 5-9 p.m.; Pharmacy Technician, Tuesdays, Aug. 12-Dec. 2, 6-9 p.m.; Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Tuesdays and Thursdays, Aug. 13-Dec. 4, 5-10 p.m.; and Phlebotomy Technician, Thursdays, Aug. 14, 6-9 p.m. Highlights of Food Management Certification include both ServSafe® Food Manager and Alcohol Certification, menu planning/preparation, assistance/participation in execution of catered events, résumé/interview skills and both front- and back-of-the-house operations. The Google IT Support Certification program is designed to prepare learners for entry-level positions in IT support. It is fully online and is offered by ICC in collaboration with Google. Topics covered include troubleshooting, customer service, networking, operating systems, systems administration and security. Certified Nursing Assistant prepares ... July 10, 2025 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
Registration continues at ICC for 2025 fall semester Registration is continuing for the 2025 fall semester at Itawamba Community College. Entering freshmen, transfer, returning or students who are being readmitted can register at the Advising Centers on either the Fulton or Tupelo campuses from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday through Aug. 8 and Monday through Friday, August 11-15. Locations are the David C. Cole Student Services building on the Fulton Campus and the Academic and Student Center on the Tupelo Campus. Additional registration deadlines include August eight-week traditional and eLearning terms, Aug. 26, and full-term eLearning classes, Aug. 29. Financial aid is available as well as adult learner scholarships for those who qualify. Academic, career education, eLearning (online) and workforce opportunities are available in an extensive schedule, which includes both day and evening classes at Fulton, Tupelo and Belden. There are also both face-to-face and online options. Students may attend classes on a four-day instructional schedule to provide an opportunity for a three-day weekend. For more information, call (662) 862-8000 or email eadviser@iccms.edu. July 9, 2025 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
Registration underway for ServSafe classes at ICC-Belden Registration is underway at the Itawamba Community College Belden Center for three ServSafe® classes scheduled for July 26, September 20 and November 8. Classes meet from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. The State Health Department requires this certification for at least one person in each establishment in which a food permit is required, and it must be renewed every five years. The fee is $150, which includes book and testing. For more information or to register, call (662) 407-1500 or email continuingeducation@iccms.edu. July 8, 2025 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC to host MHP C.O.R.E. summer camp Itawamba Community College will host a Mississippi Highway Patrol C.O.R.E. summer camp tailored for young detectives and aspiring law enforcement officers, July 14-17, at the Fulton Campus for students from sixth to twelfth grades. The camp will delve into crime scene investigations, team building concepts, leadership development, obstacle course training and skills challenges with instruction from experienced professionals. Times are 6th-9th grades, 8-11:30 a.m. and 10th-12th grades, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. The cost is $100, which includes snacks and a camp shirt. For more information or to register, contact Dr. Michelle Clouse at jmclouse@iccms.edu. June 30, 2025 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Area residents among participants in upcoming ICC Practical Nursing commencement/pinning ceremony Several area residents from Itawamba Community College’s Practical Nursing program will participate in a commencement/pinning ceremony, July 24, at noon, at the W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center at the Fulton Campus. Practical Nursing graduates include Jaylen Franks, Kayli Stanford, both of Amory; Taylor Chapman of Booneville; Kaisha Guy of Columbus; Jameelah Marshall-Daniel of Eupora; Leslie Guntharp of Fulton; Lowery Taylor of Hamilton; Jermisha Harper, Kadina Pollard, both of Guntown; Cristal Aguirre of Mooreville; Cynthia Watson of New Albany; Samantha Hendricks of Oxford; Tori Washington of Pontotoc; Sherry Bentley of Shannon; Precious Gordon of Starkville; Milah Boone, Miriam Buchanan, Whitley Davis, Jordan Herring, JaShyra Jones and Amera Price, all of Tupelo. Practical Nursing is a one-year (three-semester) program. Upon completion, graduates receive a Certificate of Completion and are eligible to take the N-CLEX (national board examination) to become a Licensed Practical Nurse. Dr. Lisa Pearson of Amory is the program director. Instructors include Tammy Jones of Pontotoc, Lisa McNeese of Smithville and Patricia Robbins of Mantachie. The public is invited. June 26, 2025 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC Food Management Certification class set to begin July 14 at Belden Center Registration is underway for a Food Management Certification class that will begin July 14 at the Itawamba Community College Belden Center. The class will meet weekdays from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. through July 31. Highlights of the hands-on course include both ServSafe® Food Manager and Alcohol Certification, menu planning/preparation, assistance/participation in the execution of catered events, résumé/interview skills and both front- and back-of-the-house operations. Tuition assistance could be available for those who qualify. For more information or to register, call (662) 407-1505 or email pathways@iccms.edu. June 25, 2025 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC to enroll new adult education students with sessions July 14, 16 Itawamba Community College will enroll new adult education students in morning/afternoon and evening classes at the Belden Center (3200 Adams Farm Rd.), July 14. Registration for morning classes, which are taught Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m.-noon, and afternoon classes (Monday through Thursday, 1-4 p.m.) will be at 9 a.m. for individuals 18 years of age and older. Evening classes are taught Mondays and Tuesdays from 4:30-8:30 p.m., and those 18 years of age and older can register July 14 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Individuals who participate in the come-and-go session should arrive no later than 6:30 p.m. Those who are 16-17 years old cannot enroll in evening classes at the Belden Center unless they bring documentation from an employer that includes a schedule that conflicts with day classes, according to Audra Perry, director of Adult Education at ICC. Additional classes for those 16-17 years of age are taught in Amory (Mondays and Thursdays, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. and 5-8 p.m.), Belden (Mondays through Thursdays, 1-4 p.m.), Fulton (Mondays and Tuesdays, 3:30-7:30 p.m.) and Pontotoc (Mondays through Thursdays, 8 a.m.-noon ... June 23, 2025 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC honors "best of the best" in special ceremony Itawamba Community College’s “best of the best” were honored for their selection as recipients of the Faculty and Staff Awards of Distinction for 2024-25 during a recent special ceremony. They include Olga Weatherford (administrative assistant to the Dean of Academic Instruction) and Mike West (Transportation Services), both of Fulton, Support Staff of the Year; Dylan Baldwin (dean of Career Education) of Pontotoc and Raphael Henry (Video Operations coordinator) of Tupelo, Professional/Administrative Staff of the Year; Beth Bowers (clinical director for Respiratory Care Technology) of Oxford, Debbie Roebuck (director of EMT/Paramedic program) of Nettleton, Faculty Member of the Year; and Heather McCormick (Mathematics division chair) of Fulton, John and Beth Cleveland Endowed Excellence in Education Outstanding Faculty Member award. Others honored were Jessi Stevenson of Fulton, fine arts instructor, William Winter Scholar, and Megan Lewis Eidt of Tupelo, Mississippi Humanities Teacher Award winner. The annual event also included those who are retiring at the end of the 2024-25 academic year. They were Cindy Layman of Marietta, Computer Information Systems instructor; Marilyn Pounders of Saltillo, secretary for the Advising office; Carrie ... June 17, 2025 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>