PTK International Awards Itawamba Community College’s Phi Theta Kappa chapters received several awards at the 100th International Convention, Apr. 19-21, in Kansas City, Mo. Those for the Upsilon Sigma chapter at the Fulton Campus include Distinguished College Project, Distinguished Chapter Award and Top 100 Chapter. The Beta Tau Sigma chapter at the Tupelo Campus received the REACH award, 5-Star Chapter, Distinguished Chapter Award and Top 100 Chapter. The awards are based on writing and intensive research, service projects to the campuses and communities and leadership development. Only 50 college projects awards and 36 distinguished chapter awards are presented during the event. There are more than 1,300 chapters in Phi Theta Kappa, which recognizes academic achievement of college students and provides opportunities for them to grow as scholars and leaders. Those who attended PTK Catalyst convention included from the Beta Tau Sigma Chapter, advisors Jenny Bowers and Betsy White, both of Tupelo; advisor Delena Hukle of Mantachie; advisor Ira Lindsay Kinard of Houston; chapter president Karla Morales of Tupelo; vice president of scholarship Lora Beth Barrett of Saltillo and director of Honors ... April 27, 2018 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Meritorious award ticket deadline Apr. 20 Itawamba Community College will present the meritorious award to seven faculty and staff recipients during a dinner at 6 p.m., Apr. 23, in the David C. Cole Student Services building at the Fulton Campus. Recipients of ICC’s most prestigious award include Janet Armour, director of learning resources, and Adam Gore, director of sports information and media relations, both of Fulton, professional/administrative; Tilda Bouchillon of Fulton, administrative assistant to the executive director of community relations, and Jeff Roberts of Blue Springs, PC and network technician, support staff; Billy Carson of Saltillo, director of the hospitality management program; Chris Stevenson of Saltillo, social science division chairman and history instructor; and Jessi Stevenson of Saltillo, speech instructor, faculty. One of the three faculty winners will receive the John and Beth Cleveland Excellence award during the event. The Clevelands, who are Fulton natives and residents of Kingwood, Tex., will present the award, which they endowed. Criteria for selection include full-time faculty; outstanding teaching, coaching, guidance; and unselfish dedication to students and ICC. Tickets for the event, which are $20, are available at www.iccms.edu/awards through ... April 18, 2018 By Thomas, Donna S. General 1 Comment Read More >>
ICC Paralegal program cited Paralegal EDU has named Itawamba Community College’s paralegal program as its top recommendation for students in Mississippi. After reviewing hundreds of programs available at accredited schools, Paralegal EDU determined that ICC’s program deserved to be recognized among the best of the best, according to Sean Reed, senior editor for Paralegal EDU. “Mississippi’s best in paralegal studies can be found at Itawamba Community College, which offers the AAS in Paralegal Technology, a two-year degree designed to prepare paralegals in a number of areas, including legal research, civil litigation, family law and more,” according to Paralegal EDU. “This fully online program is just one of Itawamba’s career and technical education programs that are designed to prepare students to enter the job market as competent and qualified professionals. We also love that this program includes an internship designed to round out your education and prepare you to serve as a competent and reliable member of the legal team.” Paralegal EDU noted that the associate’s degree has emerged as the go-to option when it comes to educational preparation for a paralegal career. ... April 3, 2018 By Thomas, Donna S. General 1 Comment Read More >>
Hospitality Management Itawamba Community College is offering a new online program in Hospitality Management. The program provides specialized occupational instruction in all phases of hotel and restaurant management to prepare students for careers as managers and supervisors in the hotel and restaurant industry, according to Billy Carson, director. In discussing ICC’s program, Carson quoted one of Tupelo’s top restaurant owners, “We see this as a win-win for our region. Potential students can receive the training that we need for employment, and our current staff can work toward a better position. The fact that this program is online is key because many potential hospitality students have 24/7 jobs and need 24/7 access to the courses.” Students can earn a 30-hour Career Certificate, a 45-hour Technical Certificate or a 60-hour Associate of Applied Science degree. Graduates are eligible to obtain ManageFirst Certification from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation, certifications from the Educational Institute of the American Hotel and Lodging Association in Specialized Food and Beverage Management and/or Hospitality Operations and ServSafe® Sanitation certification from the National Restaurant Association. “This program can open ... April 2, 2018 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
CenterStage 15th anniversary concert Itawamba Community College’s CenterStage will present its 15th anniversary concert at 6:30 p.m., Apr. 19, in the W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center auditorium at the Fulton Campus. Nineteen singers/dancers will perform a variety of pop music with exciting choreography. Selections include Long Train Runnin’, Better when I’m Dancin’, Take Me Home and Motown Medley. Vocalists/dancers include Chloe Grissom of Ackerman; Fields Ferguson of Batesville; Lauren Cole of Caledonia; Richard Gore, Savion Lucious, both of Columbus; Valerie Blake, Grace Gaddy, both of Fulton; Jace Pounds of Golden; Drew West, Emily Stephens, both of Mantachie; Elizabeth Wilson of Mathiston; Gabby Clayton of Nettleton; Natalie Garrett, Dawson McCord, both of Pontotoc; Chase Crosby, Rebekah Townsend, Joy Tomes, all of Saltillo; Tyler Patterson and Daurian Lewis, both of Tupelo. Crew members are Jose Gonzalez-Oribe of Aberdeen; Jake Watson of Amory, Dalton Hall of Blue Springs, John Buchman of Caledonia, Becky Blanton of Hamilton, Brittney Lawrence of Jayess, Morgan Norris of Philadelphia and Olivia Lipsey of Tupelo. Directors are Karen Davis of Baldwyn and Christy Colburn of Amory. Admission is $5 at the door. ... April 2, 2018 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
April 2018 accelerated term Registration for Itawamba Community College’s second four-week eLearning class term is continuing at both the Fulton and Tupelo campuses. Students may register through Apr. 9, which is the first day of classes. Academic, career and technical, eLearning (online) and workforce opportunities are always available in an extensive schedule, which includes both day and evening classes at Fulton, Tupelo and Belden. For more information on registration, contact Student Affairs on the Fulton Campus, (662) 862-8000 or Tupelo Campus (662) 620-5000 or email go2icc@iccms.edu. March 29, 2018 By Thomas, Donna S. General 1 Comment Read More >>
ICC to honor top scholars, Apr. 10 Itawamba Community College’s top scholars will be honored during An Evening of Celebration: Honoring Academic Excellence Across the Curriculum at 6:30 p.m., Apr. 10, in the W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center auditorium at the Fulton Campus. Honorees include Aberdeen – William Beasley, Automotive Technology; Cheyenne Schrock, Early Childhood Education Technology; Megan Schrock, Psychology; Amory – Sarah Maxcy, Respiratory Care Technology; Russell Applewhite, Economics; Baldwyn – Katrina Wilson, Sociology, Social Science Division; Batesville – Fields Ferguson, All-Mississippi Academic Team second team, Coca-Cola Bronze Scholar; Booneville – Cori Childs, Accounting, Business Administration Division; Eddie Caveness, Computer Science; Blue Springs – Cody Taylor, Electrical Technology; Tyler Gray, Industrial Maintenance Technology; Clinton – Brett Causey, Fine Arts Division; Ecru – Charles West, Collision Repair Technology; Tyler Hendrix, Health, Physical Education and Recreation Division; Guntown – Collin Hamric, Computer Networking Technology; Hamilton – Robert Lampkin, Computer Programming Technology; Jenna Hull, Chemistry; Houlka – Jamie Smith, Modern Foreign Language; Houston – Madeline Burdine, English; Jordan Clark, Computer Science Division; Mantachie – Kristen Bunch, Forestry Technology; Summer Huguley, Surgical Technology; Summer Dill, Mathematics Division; Myrtle ... March 29, 2018 By Thomas, Donna S. General 1 Comment Read More >>
Early Childhood Academy April activities Itawamba Community College’s Early Childhood Academy has scheduled several events for April. An Early Childhood Academy Vision Board Workshop will be Apr. 2 from 6-8 p.m. in room 608 of the Belden Center and Apr. 5 from 6-8 p.m. in room 126 of the Student Support Center at the Tupelo Campus. The two-hour workshop will explain how to reach goals by creating a vision board, which is a collection of pictures, phrases and art outlining goals for the year. Scheduled for the Week of the Young Child are the following events: Apr. 16, 1-2 p.m. – Music Monday – Sing, Dance, Celebrate and Learn activities including Brain Boogie Busters, Zumba for Kids Song and Dance Activity and Nursery Rhymes; Apr. 17, 1-2 p.m. – Tasty Tuesday – Healthy Eating and Fitness at Home and School, including apple, fruit, donuts activity; food group sorting from the My Plate website and Green Salad craft; Apr. 18, 1-2 p.m. – Work Together Wednesday – Work Together, Build Together, Learn Together – floating structures and gumdrop bridge; Apr. 19, 1-2 p.m. – ... March 29, 2018 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Backyard Astronomy set for Fulton Itawamba Community College will present a Backyard Astronomy session from 6-9 p.m., Apr. 19, at the Fitness Center on the Fulton Campus. The event will feature astronomy-related activities including a portable planetarium from the University of Mississippi; a presentation entitled “The Ringmakers of Saturn” by ICC astronomy instructor Bob Swanson; and a general-interest astronomy video entitled “Dark Universe.” Weather permitting, participants will have an opportunity to view the night sky from the parking lot. Attendees will pick up some naked-eye viewing tips as well as have the chance to look through several of ICC’s telescopes at features such as the waxing crescent moon, the Beehive Cluster and the Hercules Cluster. The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. Swanson’s background includes Shannon High School, where he taught physics, physical science and earth science; professional meteorologist - six years as a TV weatherman and four years as assistant weather editor of USA Today. He earned bachelor’s degrees in both physics and philosophy from The University of Scranton and a master’s degree in meteorology from Penn State University. In ... March 29, 2018 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC, partners to host caregivers conference Itawamba Community College, along with several community partners, is hosting “The Fearless Caregiver Senior Adult Conference,” from 4-7:30 p.m., Apr. 19, which includes a resource fair and refreshments, at the Belden Center. The come-and-go conference is designed to equip caregivers with the knowledge, skills and elder resources available in the region. Attendees will receive a booklet containing important information for caregivers. Area experts will discuss topics including independent living, assisted living, nursing home – who does what, 4 p.m.; the difference in home health and hospice, 4:30 p.m.; what are geropsychiatric services and do loved ones need them, 4:50 p.m.; navigating legal services, 5:20 p.m.; Medicare vs. Medicaid, 5:50 p.m.; and senior safety including home security, fraud and criminal background checks, 6:50 p.m. For more information on the conference, email admin@sanctuaryhospice.org or call (662) 620-5365. Respite training for caregivers and professionals will be offered earlier that day. For more information or to register, contact KenYada Washington at (601) 359-4909 or (601) 624-8198. Sponsors in addition to ICC are the Mississippi Gerontological Society, Sanctuary Hospice, Methodist Senior Services, Alzheimer’s ... March 29, 2018 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>