ICC Foundation Scholarships April 1 is the deadline for submission of online applications for Foundation scholarships at Itawamba Community College. A list of scholarships with complete descriptions and an online application are available at ICC’s website, www.iccms.edu, then click on the Financial Aid tab and Scholarships at ICC under the Financial Aid Links. Foundation scholarships are established and funded for ICC students by individuals, businesses, industries or organizations. For more information on application, contact Jim Ingram, director of the ICC Foundation, Inc., jingram@iccms.edu or (662) 862-8047. March 19, 2018 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Phi Theta Kappa stoles and tassels Phi Theta Kappa is the academic honor society of two-year colleges that recognizes and encourages their students’ academic achievement and provides opportunities for individual growth and development through participation in honors, leadership and service. At commencement, Phi Theta Kappa members wear the approved stole and tassel, distinguishing them as scholars and leaders at the College and in their communities. To purchase a stole and tassel, members must contact either advisor Betsy White on the Tupelo Campus, ecwhite@iccms.edu or 620.5033; or advisor Robin Lowe on the Fulton Campus, rmlowe@iccms.edu or 862.8166. The cost is $35, cash or check. The deadline to order is 3 p.m. on Thursday, April 12. Stoles and tassels must be picked up by 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 3. Note that stoles and tassels will not be available for order after April 12 and will not be available at commencement practice or commencement. March 9, 2018 By Thomas, Donna S. General 1 Comment Read More >>
Indian Delegation application deadline is Apr. 1 April 1 is the deadline for applications for Itawamba Community College’s Indian Delegation, the student recruiting team. Positions are available on both the Fulton and Tupelo campuses. Qualifications include good moral character, dependable, friendly and outgoing personality, willingness to assist others, strong leadership qualities, good communication skills, free of disciplinary action and the ability to devote time and effort to the Indian Delegation. Students who apply for the Indian Delegation at the Fulton Campus must upload a 60-second video explaining why they should be selected. They also must either reside in campus housing or in Fulton. Those selected will receive a $300 scholarship and one hour of class credit per semester as well as a grade to be determined by participation, involvement and class attendance. Among their activities, Indian Delegation members conduct campus tours, visit area high schools to recruit potential students, assist with summer orientation and early registration, attend college days/nights at area high schools, assist with special meetings and events on campus and participate in phone calling campaigns to recruit prospective students. Applications are available at ICC’s website, ... March 2, 2018 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Honors Orientation set for Apr. 18 Online registration is underway for an Honors Orientation at Itawamba Community College, which will be Apr. 18 for students who score 24 or higher on the ACT. The free event begins with check-in at 12:30 p.m. in the lobby of the David C. Cole Student Services building on the Fulton Campus. Honors Orientation will include ice breakers and small group sessions conducted by ICC’s student Orientation Leaders to enable incoming freshmen to become more acclimated with ICC and campus life, according to coordinator Emily Tucker. In addition, ICC faculty advisers and counselors will meet individually with students to discuss their major and future plans upon graduating from ICC. Students will register for their fall classes, have their photo taken for their student ID and tour the campus. “Among the advantages of Honors Orientation are scheduling classes before other incoming freshmen; completing the process before graduation from high school; selecting classes from a wide variety of days, times and instructors.” Tucker said. “Parents are strongly encouraged to attend Honors Orientation and participate in a concurrent session, which will provide them ... March 2, 2018 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
2018 ICC Hall of Fame Eleven Itawamba Community College sophomores have been selected as members of the prestigious Hall of Fame for 2017-18. They include Jeannette Houston of Booneville; Rina Leigh of Columbus; Collin Hamric, Shadow Martin, both of Guntown; Jenna Hull of Hamilton; Hunter Holley of Nettleton; Rick Campbell of Pontotoc; Lora Beth Barrett, Madison Nanney, both of Saltillo; Austin Bailey and Karla Morales, both of Tupelo. Bailey is majoring in business administration with an emphasis in managerial finance at ICC, where he is a member of both Phi Theta Kappa and the Baptist Student Union and a Writing Center tutor. His honors include PTK vice president of public relations and president’s and deans’ list. He is the son of Harvey and Teresa Bailey. Barrett is majoring in elementary education at ICC. She is a member of Phi Theta Kappa and vice president of leadership for the Beta Tau Sigma Chapter. Her honors are president’s and deans’ list and the recipient of several scholarships including academic, Yates, John Paul Frerer and St. James Ladies Club. Her parents are Leah and Joey Barrett. ... February 19, 2018 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
MSBC class to begin Mar. 19 Registration is continuing for an evening class option for the Manufacturing Skills Basic Certification program which will begin Mar. 19 at the Itawamba Community College Belden Center. The class will meet Mondays through Thursdays through May 10 from 6-9 p.m. The program is designed to prepare students desiring to have a career in high-performance manufacturing to be successful. Through this program, students use critical thinking skills, update core skills and knowledge and will earn nationally-recognized credentials. Developed to respond to core knowledge for the current and emerging industry sectors located within the north Mississippi region, the 94-hour MBSC includes three national credentials – 10-hour OSHA, the American Heart Association’s CPR and the Career Readiness Certificate. Comprehensive interactive classes, computer-based tools, experienced instructors and excellent reference materials create a valuable training experience. Participants will learn how to operate a forklift; how to read a caliper, micrometer and blueprint drawing; how to perform CPR; what companies do to improve and ensure safety, productivity and quality of their processes and products and improve their computer skills. For more information or to ... February 19, 2018 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC to present dinner theatre Itawamba Community College will present “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer,” by Laura Eason, adapted from the novel by Mark Twain, Mar. 7-9, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the band hall on the Fulton Campus. Members of the cast include Kalei Powell of Amory; Eddie Caveness of Booneville; Grace Polite of Cordova, Tenn.; Valerie Blake of Fulton; Marcie Bacchus of Horn Lake; Abel Potter of Pontotoc; and Scott Gailor, Ruthann Morgan, Jasmine Raden, all of Tupelo. Stage managers are director Dr. Laurie McBride of Fulton and Bacchus. Crew members are Marina Loden of Shannon, props manager; Kemarcius Nunn of Greenville, sound technician; and Sarah Gregory of Shannon, publicity manager. Tickets, which are $20 each, include the following menu: seasoned grilled chicken breast, bacon-wrapped chopped sirloin steak, garlic mashed potatoes, green bean amandine, glazed baby carrots, rolls, fluffy orange salad, pear salad, cheesecake with strawberry glaze, two-layered chocolate cake, tea and water. Tickets may be purchased online at http://www.iccms.edu/theatre. For more information, email lsmcbride@iccms.edu. February 19, 2018 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
2018 Diamond Girls Members of Itawamba Community College’s Diamond Girls have been selected for the 2018 baseball season. They include Allison Easter, Suni Holloway, Courtney White, Ally Edwards, all of Amory; Alexis Barnett, Mahalle Howell, Tyrani Key, all of Baldwyn; KeKe Kimble of Benoit; Zakia Crump of Booneville; Reyona Henry, Alexis Kidd-Shirley, both of Columbus; Katelynn Stidham of Guntown; Madison Rogers of Houlka; Mikaela Hodges, Emma Hamill, Ally Ruth Pannell, all of Pontotoc; Hannah Harwood, Morgan O’Callaghan, Madison Sullivan, all of Saltillo; and Brooklyn Waldrep of Steens. February 19, 2018 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Four ICC sophomores named to All-Mississippi Academic Team Four Itawamba Community College sophomores have been named to the All-Mississippi Academic Team. They include Fields Ferguson of Batesville; Hunter Holley of Nettleton; Karla Morales and Lillian Salem, both of Tupelo. Ferguson is a graduate of the Ramp School of Ministry, and in May he will earn his associate’s degree in business administration at ICC. He plans to transfer to Mississippi State University. At ICC, he is a member of the choir, chamber singers and CenterStage. Currently he serves the Ramp Church in Hamilton, Ala. as a member of Chosen, a fiery dance ministry team. He is married to Taylor Bain Ferguson. A graduate of Amory High School, Holley is majoring in biological sciences at ICC, where he is the president of the Upsilon Sigma Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at the Fulton Campus. He is also Mississippi/Louisiana PTK Regional Reporter and a member of the Indian Delegation and Science Club. Last year he served as the Monroe County representative for the Student Government Association. Among his honors are president’s list, ICC’s student representative for HEADWAE and recipient ... February 19, 2018 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Community college faculty renew plea for funding, salary increases JACKSON – Mississippi has one of the lowest workforce participation rates in the United States, yet the 15 community colleges, which are ideally positioned to offer the programs that impact the state’s job growth, continue to be chronically underfunded. Mississippi has more than 40,000 job openings but the majority of those jobs require some education and training beyond high school, but not a bachelor's degree. Community college career and technical programs are demand-driven educational programs tailored in each community to meet local needs. The Mississippi Faculty Association of Community and Junior Colleges (MFACJC) wants to make sure legislators and communities understand how beneficial the community college system is to our state, said MFACJC President Mary Warren, who teaches at Copiah-Lincoln Community College. However, to make good on the promises of those benefits of a quality education, educational resources need to improve. That includes salary increases for faculty who have not had a state-funded raise since 2008, she said. “I can truly appreciate all the work our legislators do to make Mississippi a better place to live, but I think it’s time we fund ... February 19, 2018 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>