Forklift operator training set for July 17 Registration is underway at the Itawamba Community College Belden Center for a class in forklift operator training. The class will meet from 8 a.m.-noon, July 17. Highlights include OSHA safety instruction, forklift simulator practice, safety check protocol, hands-on driving, and loading and unloading operation. A maximum of seven participants will be accepted for the class. Cost is $65. To register or for more information, contact Becky Kelly at (662) 407-1500 or email rakelly@iccms.edu. June 27, 2018 By Thomas, Donna S. General 1 Comment Read More >>
ICC offers travel opportunity A limited number of community seats are available for an opportunity sponsored by Itawamba Community College’s Travel Club. The Nov. 14-21 travel intinerary provided by Barkley Travel Service includes points of interest in both New York City and Washington, D.C. Although anyone is welcome on the study tour, students who opt to travel earn three hours of credit in a Humanities I course. Full-time students at ICC will receive first consideration if the trip reaches maximum capacity. For pricing, reservations or more information, call (662) 862-8308 or email travel@iccms.edu. June 27, 2018 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
PN, Surgical Tech commencement Several area residents will participate in a commencement ceremony for the Practical Nursing and Surgical Technology programs at Itawamba Community College at 5 p.m., July 19, at the W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center auditorium at the Fulton Campus. Practical nursing graduates include Harley Baker of Amory; Mary Rish of Belden; Laura Senter of Belmont; Russell Yates of Blue Mountain; Dustin Thompson of Blue Springs; Rina Leigh, Marino Randle, both of Columbus; Andrea Bean, Sydney Cook-Byles, Janna Lucas, Erika Scott, McKenzie Smith, all of Fulton; Heather Howell of Guntown; Mariela Bedolla of Houston; Amber Brooks, Katelyn Tollison, both of Mantachie; Marla Mattox of Plantersville; Farrah Jones, Lillian Wilder, both of Pontotoc; Sherita Cunningham of Prairie; Lezlie Thompson of Smithville; Tammie Christian and Katelyn Martin, both of Tupelo. Graduates of the surgical technology program are Niki Brown, Taylor Thompson, both of Amory; Shanteria Williams of Columbus; Mallory Gray of Faulkner; Amanda Clayton of Fulton; Abagale Blair of Guntown; Kimberly Emery of Hickory Flat; Sommer Huguley of Mantachie; Anna McDonald of Nettleton; Shakieria Standfield of Okolona; Micki Harper of Plantersville; Julie Allen of Pontotoc; ... June 26, 2018 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Online registration continues for July orientation sessions Online registration continues for the July freshman orientation sessions at Itawamba Community College. Both morning (8-11:45 a.m.) and afternoon (1-4:45 p.m.) sessions are scheduled for July 9 at the David C. Cole Student Services Building at the Fulton Campus and July 12 at the Health Science Education Center at the Tupelo Campus. Morning only sessions will be July 10 at the Fulton Campus and July 13 at the Tupelo Campus. Students may check in from 8-8:45 a.m. for the morning session and from 1-1:45 p.m. for the afternoon session. The schedule includes small group sessions, campus tours, computer training and registration. ID and yearbook photos will be made. A special parent/guest orientation session will cover topics of special interest to enable them to assist their students in the transition to ICC. Students must have submitted an application for admission as well as a copy of the ACT score before registering for orientation. In addition, they should register for the session at the campus where they plan to attend and should sign up as soon as possible since only a ... June 15, 2018 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC offers scholarships to several students Itawamba Community College has offered scholarships for 2018 to several area students. They include Amory – Wesley Brown, ACT Achievement Incentive, Special Achievement; Jasmine Conner, Academic; Elizabeth Eubank, Leadership; Kasey Gadow, Academic; Sydney Griffith, ACT Special Incentive, Leadership; Baldwyn – Millie White, ACT Regular Incentive, Leadership; Belden – Morgan Bailey, ACT Achievement Incentive, Leadership; Emily Nicole Chandler, Academic; Belmont – Alexandria Elizabeth Norman, ACT Special Incentive; Bruce – Alexis Shakera Yates, Academic; Calhoun City – Nadia Robinson, Leadership; Clinton – Katharine Jones, ACT Achievement Incentive; Columbus – Jaquayla Cunningham, Leadership; Kelsi Speed, Leadership; Fulton – Lauren London, Academic; Guntown – Robert Adams Bradley, ACT Regular Incentive; Kianna Ware, ACT Achievement Incentive; Karissa Wilson, ACT Regular Incentive, Leadership; Hamilton – Ethan C Holley, ACT Special Incentive, Leadership; Jonathan Hull, ACT Regular Incentive; Houlka – Hannah Grace Morris, Academic; Houston – Gabriela Bedolla, Academic; Labrashia Griffin, Academic; Allaunah Tumblin, Academic; Marietta – Whitley Alise Hale, Academic; Mooreville – Christen Harville, Academic; Halle Grayce Roberts, ACT Achievement Incentive, Leadership; Nettleton – Isaiah Bowers, Leadership; Evelyn Pearl Shumpert, ACT Regular Incentive, Special Achievement, ... June 14, 2018 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Musicians' Academy This summer Itawamba Community College will provide an opportunity for incoming freshman music majors, band and choir members to participate in a new program. During the Musicians’ Academy, which is scheduled for July 2-31 at the Fulton Campus, participants will take fundamentals of music as well as a lab science course. Taught by ICC Fine Arts Division chair Dr. Cass Patrick, fundamentals of music is beneficial for students to increase their knowledge and skills in musicianship and technique, according to Dr. Bronson Prochaska, Learning and Life Skills Division chair and Academic Success and Retention director. Students may live in the residence hall or commute daily and may pay for the program either out-of-pocket or apply for federal financial aid, Prochaska said. Evening activities are planned for those who choose to stay on campus. In addition, all students will have the opportunity to being working with ICC Music Department faculty. Classes meet Mondays through Thursdays. For more information, contact Prochaska at (662) 862-8250 or email bgprochaska@iccms.edu. June 14, 2018 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Adult Learner Incentive Scholarship Aug. 13 is the deadline for applying for the Adult Learner Incentive Scholarship for those enrolling for the 2018 fall semester at Itawamba Community College. The scholarship, which provides half-tuition for one semester, is designed to provide an incentive for new or returning students, age 23 or older, not enrolled in college for the previous two years to pursue a degree at ICC. Criteria for selection include Mississippi resident, enrollment in a minimum of six semester hours, meeting admission requirements and in good standing with ICC. The scholarship cannot be combined with other ICC institutional scholarships. Day and evening, academic, career and technical, eLearning and workforce classes are available in Fulton, Tupelo and Belden. Those who are interested and qualify can apply online at www.apply.myicc.edu. For more information, contact Candace Thomas at (662) 862-8261 or email cdthomas@iccms.edu. June 13, 2018 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Culinary Camp for Kids Registration is underway at the Itawamba Community College Belden Center for a Culinary Camp for Kids, which is scheduled for July 10-13. Students who will be in grades 4, 5 and 6 in the fall can participate in the camp, which will meet from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Highlights include proper kitchen hygiene and safety, healthy kid-friendly recipes as well as team-building, organizational and etiquette skills. Cost is $200 per child. Since capacity is limited, registration is necessary. For more information or to register, contact Christy Scheuer at (662) 407-1505 or email acscheuer@iccms.edu. June 11, 2018 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC sets second summer term registration Open registration for day classes for the second summer term at Itawamba Community College is scheduled for June 29 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on both the Fulton and Tupelo campuses. Locations are the Registrar’s/Admissions office on the Fulton Campus and the Student Services Building on the Tupelo Campus. The deadline for late registration is July 5, but classes begin on July 2. In addition, the eLearning second four-week term begins on June 25, which is the last day to add classes. A list of classes is available at www.iccms.edu by clicking on Admissions and then ICC Course Schedules – Live. For more information, call Student Affairs on the Fulton Campus at (662) 862-8000 or at the Tupelo Campus at (662) 620-5000 or email go2icc@iccms.edu. June 8, 2018 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
2018 Adult Education Commencement Ceremony Several area residents were among those who received high school equivalency certificates during Itawamba Community College’s adult education commencement and awards ceremony May 24 at the Belden Center. They include Hannah Jenkins, Victoria Pargo, Courtney Schrock, Jami Walker, all of Aberdeen; Joseph Chavis, Charles Hadaway, Tori Hood, Brittany Jones, Vernita Perkins, all of Amory; Taylor Adams of Becker; Abigail Gray of Blue Springs; Tyler Spratlin of Calhoun City; Jeremy Bramlett of Ecru (Student of the Year award); Cassie Younes of Fulton (Student of the Year award); Laura Craigo of Guntown; Yolquonda Mosley of Hamilton; Jamal Bingham, Shmeccia Boyd, Alexus Hindman, Cindy Perez, Kayla Turner, all of Houston; Dillan Hawkins, Joshua Inghram, Hunter Irby, Erin Pelletier, Samantha Sheffield, all of Mantachie; Emily Knight, Phillip Pettus, both of Mooreville; Diana Buckner, Jessica Delashmit, Maygen Pennington, Kyle Ruff, Riley Tartt, all of Nettleton; Ramiro Falcon, Jose Romero, both of New Albany; Eva Brown of Okolona; Israel Ojeda of Pittsboro; Alasca Brown, Stephen Chapman, Steven Harris, Gloria Williams, all of Plantersville; Hector Cruz Godinez, Adam Estes, Billy Goforth (Student of the Year), ... May 31, 2018 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>