Dempsey selected as Mississippi delegate Dr. Kristi Dempsey of Spruce Pine, Ala., associate dean/director for the Associate Degree and Practical Nursing programs at Itawamba Community College, has been selected as one of two Mississippi delegates to attend the American Nurses Association 2017 membership assembly in Washington, D.C. The ANA Membership Assembly is the governing and official voting body of the American Nurses Association. It identifies and discusses issues of concern to members and provides direction to the ANA board of directors. Dempsey earned the associate’s degree from Northwest Shoals Community College, the bachelor’s degree from the University of North Alabama and both the master’s and Doctor of Nursing Practice degrees from the University of Alabama. Her career includes five years at ICC and a nurse for 19 years. Her memberships have included the Alabama Board of Nurses, Mississippi Board of Nursing, Mississippi Organization for Associate Degree Nurses Association, National Organization for Associate Degree Nurses, University of Alabama Alumni Association, National League for Nursing, Mississippi Council of Deans and Directors and Mississippi Council Associate Degree Nursing Programs and a past member of Sigma Theta Tau. June 21, 2017 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Support Staff of the Year Three Itawamba Community College employees have been selected as recipients of the 2016-17 Recognition of Excellence, Support Staff Employee Award. They include Colby Hannon of Pontotoc, PC/telecommunications and network technician; Jennifer McFerrin of Mantachie, library technical specialist; and Candice Pitts of Mantachie, Advising Center office specialist. Hannon graduated from ICC in 1998, which is the same year he began his employment in the Learning Resource Center. After two years, he transferred to Telecommunications and Information Service. He is married to Debbie Hannon, and he attends The Orchard Methodist Church in Tupelo. McFerrin earned the associate’s degree from ICC, the bachelor’s degree from Mississippi University for Women and in 2014, Library Support Staff Certification. Her work experience includes the North Mississippi Medical Center, Community Development Foundation, Mantachie First Baptist Church and Mantachie Printing. McFerrin joined the ICC staff in 1991, serving as library technical specialist at the Tupelo Campus. Since January 1997, she has been at the Fulton Campus, where she has also proctored online testing prior to her current duties. She has served as Sunday School secretary at Mantachie First Baptist ... June 21, 2017 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Second summer term registration Individuals who wish to attend second summer session classes at Itawamba Community College can register online now or take advantage of open registration at both the Fulton and Tupelo campuses. In addition, a four-week eLearning term is an option. Open registration for the second summer term is from 8 a.m.-4 p.m., June 30, in the Registrar/Admissions office at the Fulton Campus or the Student Support Center at the Tupelo Campus. Classes begin July 3, and the last day to add classes is July 6. The eLearning four-week term classes begin June 26, which is also 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 21, 2017 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Honors for ICC's Layne Carnathan Layne Carnathan of Shannon placed second in the Career Quest Portfolio competition at the annual Practical Nursing convention recently in Biloxi. In addition, she is the first recipient of the $1,000 Jay Slaughter Scholarship through the National Association of Licensed Practical Nurses, for which the qualifications are a member of the LPN Association with a 3.0 grade point average. She was selected on the basis of submission of her application with outstanding recommendations and community service. Carnathan works part-time at Elite Medical. The daughter of David and Tensie Carnathan, she is married to Jerry Chadwick. Also, for the sixth time in seven years, ICC’s Practical Nursing program won the community service project. June 21, 2017 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Ashlynn Beam receives award Recent Itawamba Community College graduate Ashlynn Beam of Nettleton has received the Mississippi Radiological Society’s student award. At ICC, Beam was named to the President’s List and was the recipient of the 2017 Radiologic Technology award. She attends the Shannon Church of Jesus Christ where she is a praise team member, youth choir director and Bible quizzing coach. She is the daughter of Paul and Tammy Beam. Criteria for selection for the award include high academic achievement, sound moral character and financial need. June 21, 2017 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
July freshman orientation 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 10 at the David C. Cole Student Services Building at the Fulton Campus and July 13 at the Health Science Education Center at the Tupelo Campus. Morning only sessions will be July 11 at the Fulton Campus and July 14 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 orientation session will cover topics of special interest to parents. ICC orientation is mandatory for all graduating high school seniors. Students must have submitted an application for admission 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 maximum number can attend each session. To register, students should access ICC’s website at www.iccms.edu. For ... June 21, 2017 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
2017 scholarship recipients Scholarship recipients at Itawamba Community College for 2017 include Aberdeen – Jake Kirkpatrick, ACT Special Incentive, Leadership; Ashley Simmons, ACT Regular Incentive; Alex Stevens, ACT Regular Incentive, Academic; Baldwyn – Lanna Bailey, Leadership; Corley Hogue, ACT Regular Incentive, Leadership; Blue Springs – Ross Sprouse, ACT Regular Incentive, Leadership; Caledonia – Angelica Noe, Leadership; Calhoun City – Maya Armstrong, Academic; Fulton – Kayla McMillen, ACT Regular Incentive, Special Achievement, Leadership; Braxton Smith, Academic; Jason R. Woodward Jr., ACT Regular Incentive, Special Achievement; Greenville – Kemarcius Nunn, Leadership; Guntown – Cheyenne Cox, Academic; Reagan Leigh Newton, ACT Achievement Incentive, Leadership; Andrew Walker, ACT Regular Incentive, Leadership; Hamilton – Katelyn Honeycutt, Regular Career Incentive; Emily Roxanne Waltmon, Special Achievement, Regular Career Incentive; Holly Springs – Dalton Wyatt Bain, Leadership; Destinee Hannah, Salutatorian; Horn Lake – Marcie Taylor Bacchus, Academic, Leadership; Houlka – Samantha Reynolds, Academic; Daniel Scott Smith, Salutatorian; Houston – Megan Reed, Leadership; Mantachie – Lexie Dickinson, Academic, Leadership; Katelyn Riley, ACT Regular Incentive, Leadership; Carter Wood, Academic; Leadership; Nesbit – Drew Thomas, Academic; Nettleton – Megan Raley, Leadership; Che’Keinjes Young, ACT ... June 21, 2017 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Valedictorian/Salutatorian scholarships Recipients of valedictorian/salutatorian scholarships at Itawamba Community College for 2017 include several area students. They are Lauren Toombs of Ackerman (Choctaw High School); Hunter Colburn of Greenwood Springs (Hatley High School); Destinee Hannah and Bettia Hankins, both of Holly Springs (Potts Camp School); Daniel Smith of Houlka (Houlka Attendance Center); Savannah Brown of Smithville (Smithville High School); and Brandon Washington of Woodland (Vardaman High School). June 21, 2017 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Drum majors, Indianettes, color guard Drum majors, color guard and Indianettes for 2017-18 have been selected at Itawamba Community College. Drum majors are Catherine Adams (head), Sydney Franks and Karli Huddleston, all of Saltillo; and Lane Callahan of Houston. Selected as members of the color guard are Amyah Lee, Lauren Threadgill, both of Aberdeen; Zoe Hunt of Ackerman; Valerie Blake, Marissa Francis, both of Fulton; Hanna Bowman of Hamilton; Tayla Young of Houston; Erica Carrisoza, Gabrielle Clayton, Austin Taylor, all of Nettleton; Morgan Norris of Philadelphia; Katelyn Swanson of Pittsboro; Morgan Lyons, Jennifer Teer, both of Plantersville; Jayla Browner, Sloan Horton, Dominique Pinson, Kristen Shields, all of Pontotoc; Chelsea Randle of Prairie; Aquavius Clemmer of Ripley; Lexie Timms, Rebekah Townsend, both of Saltillo; Diamond Howell of Sherman; Allison Cooper of Southaven; Mason Keopradit of Tupelo; Melissa Tipton of Walls; and Maegan Perry, Linley Sims, both of Winfield, Ala. Indianettes for 2017 are Kristina Fields of Belden; Karman Starks of Bruce; Marissa Cannon of Caledonia; Chloe Pollan of Calhoun City; Katie Henry of Ecru; Keke Evans of Eupora; Abby Baty of Hamilton; Makera Jackson, Emily Stone, both of ... June 21, 2017 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Second summer session Individuals who wish to attend second summer session classes at Itawamba Community College can register online now or take advantage of open registration at both the Fulton and Tupelo campuses. In addition, a four-week eLearning term is an option. Open registration for the second summer term is from 8 a.m.-4 p.m., June 30, in the Registrar/Admissions office at the Fulton Campus or the Student Support Center at the Tupelo Campus. Classes begin July 3, and the last day to add classes is July 6. The eLearning four-week term classes begin June 26, which is also 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 13, 2017 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>