Additional scholarships Scholarship recipients at Itawamba Community College for 2017 include: Aberdeen – Jaylin Rowe, Academic; Shelby Wages, Academic; Blue Springs – Thomas Paul Warren, Leadership; Caledonia – Spencer Unruh, ACT Achievement Incentive; Columbus – Tempest N. Smith, Leadership; Corinth – Jackson Lane Lancaster, Leadership; Ecru – Tyler Q. Hendrix, ACT Regular Incentive; Guntown – Kyle Hopkins, ACT Regular Incentive, Leadership; Hamilton – Kameron Atkins, ACT Regular Incentive; Houston – Cynthia M.A. Hughes, ACT Regular Incentive, Leadership; Mantachie – Olivia Taylor Hall, Leadership; Sarah Grace Minor, ACT Achievement Incentive; Mooreville – Lindsey Kyle, Leadership; Jimmy C. Norman, ACT Special Incentive; Avery White, Leadership; Pontotoc – Colton Conlee, Academic, Leadership; Peyton Michael Johnson, Leadership; Saltillo – Dylan Hobson, Leadership; Jacob Mitchell, ACT Achievement Incentive; Tupelo – Kimothy Garner, Academic; Kristen Hall, ACT Achievement Incentive, Leadership; Madalyn V. Harris, ACT Achievement Incentive; Devin Johnson, ACT Regular Incentive; Michaela Reese, Leadership; Kyle Tennyson Prewitt, ACT Special Incentive; and Walls – Houston Harding, ACT Achievement Incentive, Leadership. August 14, 2017 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Art exhibit “Places and People We Love: An Artists Private Collection” by Dot Courson of Pontotoc and her daughter, Susan Patton of Bruce, is currently on display in the W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center gallery at the Itawamba Community College Fulton Campus. The exhibit, which will run until Sept. 22, includes paintings in Courson’s personal collection. The mother and daughter work as full-time artists, but in slightly different genres. Patton paints portraits and figures, and Courson’s specialty is landscapes. Occasionally both paint figures, still life and landscapes. The collection shows the family, past generations of people and familiar places that the artists love, and all of its paintings are contemporary realism or representational works. Mediums are oil, acrylics and watercolors. Patton paints her Mississippi heritage in her works depicting people in the landscape near her home, and her mother has acquired several of these. Courson holds dear the work she has done due to the subject matter: disappearing landscapes from her childhood, her grandchildren’s playgrounds, some of the children at play or plein air paintings from time spent with special artist friends. Courson ... August 11, 2017 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC summer graduates Several area residents were among those who earned Associate of Arts or Associate of Applied Science degrees or certificates at the conclusion of the 2017 summer semester at Itawamba Community College. They include Aberdeen – Brittanney E. Breland, A.A.; Malcolm E. Marshall, A.A.; Kaliya J. Smith, A.A.; Jercil C. Weaver, certificate; Amory – Monachia V. French, A.A.S.; Chelsea S. Herndon, certificate; Sonya M. Johnson, A.A.; Bethany A. Sawyer, A.A.; Crystal D. Way, certificate; Blue Mountain – Jacob Girley, A.A.; Cameron M. Lima, A.A.; Montarious T. Simmons, A.A.; Bruce – Allison N. Carpenter, A.A.; Caledonia – Tristen Q. Flynn, A.A.; Columbus – Demyis D. Mayberry, A.A.; Corinth – Amber L. Johnson, A.A.; Fulton – Reagan P. Dulaney, A.A.; Katelyn S. Harbin, certificate; Teresa Siler, A.A.; Christopher M. Underwood, certificate; Golden – Monica N. Fowler, certificate; Duston T. Mills, A.A.S.; Guntown – Phillip B. Buse, certificate; Hamilton – Ty H. Jernigan, A.A.; Houlka – Brody A. Collums, certificate; Cameron R. Smith, A.A.S.; Houston – Clara L. Fisackerly, certificate; Valerie J. Moore, certificate; Macon – Cordell D. Foote, A.A.S.; Mantachie – Kathryn D. ... August 8, 2017 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Fall 2017 Connect2ICC Connect2ICC will provide an opportunity for students to register for the fall semester at Itawamba Community College from 8:30-11 a.m., Aug. 12, in the Student Support Center at the Tupelo Campus. The session is designed for current and returning students, high school equivalency graduates, adult learners and transfer students. Academic advising, online orientation, scholarships and financial aid representatives will be available to provide assistance. Individuals who are 23 or older and not enrolled in college for the previous two years can also apply for the Adult Learner Incentive Scholarship, which provides half-tuition for one semester. 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. Traditional day classes begin Aug. 14, and eLearning classes, Aug. 21. ICC offers academic, career and technical, eLearning (online) and workforce training classes. Locations include the Fulton Campus, Tupelo Campus and the Belden Center. For more information, call (662) 862-8000 or (662) 620-5000 or email go2icc@iccms.edu. July 31, 2017 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Fall 2017 Open Registration Open registration at Itawamba Community College has been scheduled for the 2017 fall semester. Dates and times include Aug. 9 from 4:30-7 p.m., Aug. 10 from 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Aug. 11 from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Aug. 12 from 8:30-11:30 a.m. in the Student Support Center at the Tupelo Campus; Aug. 10-11 from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. in the Administration Building at the Fulton Campus. It is possible to register for fall semester classes through Aug. 18 for traditional classes and the August eight-week traditional accelerated term; Aug. 22 for the August eight-week eLearning accelerated term and Aug. 25 for full-term eLearning classes, but a late registration fee of $15 will be assessed. However, class selection could possibly be limited. Traditional day classes begin Aug. 14, and eLearning classes, Aug. 21. Academic, career and technical, eLearning (online) and workforce opportunities are available in an extensive schedule, which includes both day and evening classes at Fulton, Tupelo and Belden. For more information, call (662) 862-8000 or (662) 620-5000 or email go2icc@iccms.edu. July 24, 2017 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Adult education classes Adult education classes are set to begin in Itawamba Community College’s five-county district the week of Aug. 7. The schedule includes Chickasaw County – Houston WIN Center, Tuesday and Thursday, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Itawamba County - Bethel Baptist Church (Dorsey), Tuesday and Thursday, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Lee County – Itawamba Community College-Belden, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-noon and 1-4:30 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Family Resource Center (Tupelo), Tuesday and Thursday, 5-8 p.m.; Monroe County – Amory WIN Center, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m.-noon and 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Pontotoc County – Pontotoc WIN Center, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday, 5:30-8:30 p.m. The English As a Second Language schedule includes ICC Belden Center, Tuesday and Thursday, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Family Resource Center, Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m.-noon and 5:30-8:30 p.m.; and Pontotoc Attendance Center, TBA. The classes provide an opportunity for students to prepare for the high school equivalency test or to learn basic skills in reading, math or writing. There is no charge for the classes. Books and other materials are furnished. To register for any class or for more information, call (662) 407-1512. July 21, 2017 By Thomas, Donna S. General 1 Comment Read More >>
PN/Surgical Tech commencement Several area residents participated in a commencement ceremony for the practical nursing and surgical technology programs at Itawamba Community College at 7 p.m., July 14, at the W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center auditorium at the Fulton Campus. Practical nursing graduates include Jercel Weaver of Aberdeen; Chelsea Herndon, Crystal Way, both of Amory; Christopher Underwood of Fulton; Monica Fowler of Golden; Clara Fisackerly, Valerie Moore, both of Houston; Jennifer Finnie of Nettleton; Angela Jackson of New Albany; Connie Robinson of Prairie; Sara Floyd, Phatema Morse, both of Saltillo; Davette Carnathan, Cassidy Homan, both of Shannon; Whitney Foy of Tupelo; and Katesha Daniels of Water Valley. Surgical technology graduates are Katelyn Harbin of Fulton; Duston Mills of Golden; Blake Buse of Guntown; Brody Collums of Houlka; Miranda Starling, Shanna Wagster, both of Mantachie; Mackenzi Eubank, Taylor McKinney, both of Mooreville; Amber Mirfield of New Albany; Taylor Trahan of Plantersville; April Derryberry, Anna Rosenbaum, both of Pontotoc; Jenni Vasquez of Shannon; Jennifer Renfro of Smithville; and Jordan Metcalfe of Tupelo. Upon completion of the 12-month (three-semester) program, ICC’s practical nursing graduates receive a certificate of ... July 21, 2017 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Dabbs, Caldwell receive MNF scholarships Itawamba Community College sophomores Emma Dabbs and Mason Caldwell, both of Nettleton, have been awarded Mississippi Nurse’s Foundation RN Car Tag Stipend scholarships. Dabbs is a 2015 graduate of Nettleton High School, where she was selected to the Hall of Fame and ranked in the top 10 of her class. At ICC, she is a member of Phi Theta Kappa. She attends Celebration Church in Tupelo where she assists with the children and youth ministry. She is the daughter of Deanna and Tommy Ray Dabbs. Also a 2015 graduate of Nettleton High School, Caldwell was ranked in the top five of his class and selected to the Hall of Fame. He is a member of Phi Theta Kappa and Nurse’s Christian Fellowship at ICC. Caldwell attends Crosspointe Fellowship in Nettleton. He is the son of Brent and Niki Caldwell. Among the criteria for selection for the $5,000 scholarship include the purchase of a Nurse’s Foundation car tag, enrollment in a nursing school, submission of a 500-word essay, minimum of 3.0 grade point average and three letters of reference. Both Dabbs and Caldwell ... July 21, 2017 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Students receive ICC scholarships Scholarship recipients at Itawamba Community College for 2017 include several area students. They include: Amory – Brendan Koehn, ACT Achievement Incentive, Special Achievement, Leadership; Colby Williamson, ACT Special Incentive; Caledonia – Parker Humber, ACT Achievement Incentive, Leadership; Cedar Bluff – Lacey Whitt, Leadership; Greenwood Springs – Hunter Colburn, Valedictorian/Salutatorian; Houston – Mitchell L. Harmon, ACT Regular Incentive; Mantachie – Andrew Mark Dill, Special Achievement, Leadership; Sarah Grace Minor, Academic, Leadership; Plantersville – Contavious Walker, Leadership; Ripley – Justin Medlin, Academic, Leadership; Tupelo – Keyuanna Gunn, Academic, Special Achievement; and Vardaman – Caley Greer Lloyd, Academic, Leadership. July 21, 2017 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Preparing for the ACT The Continuing Education Department of Itawamba Community College has scheduled two options for Preparing for the ACT. The weekly option will begin Aug. 21 at the Belden Center (3200 Adams Farm Rd.) and will meet Mondays from 5:30-8 p.m. through Oct. 16. The $100 fee includes the book. Preparing for the ACT will also be offered six Saturdays from 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. English and reading will be covered Aug. 19, Oct. 21 and Nov. 18, and math and science, Aug. 26, Oct. 7 and Dec. 2. Cost is $50 for each session. ICC’s ACT prep class instructors use intensive classroom review procedures in English, reading, science reasoning and math that focus on strategies for improving scores by three methods including review of all concepts tested, tips for overcoming test anxiety and guides for studying smart that will help improve test-day performance. Instructors effectively communicate techniques to help students perform with confidence. Pre-test and post-test full-length ACT practice tests will be administered to measure performance, and extensive handouts will be provided for skill practice. Preregistration is required. For more information and to register, call ... July 21, 2017 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>