Rogers receives MNF scholarship Itawamba Community College sophomore Laura Rogers of Tupelo has been selected as the recipient of the Mississippi Nurses Foundation scholarship. Selection of the $1,000 scholarship winner is based on a written essay, and applicants must be members of the Mississippi Nurses Association. Rogers is majoring in Associate Degree Nursing at ICC. A graduate of Tupelo High School, she earned the B.A. degree in psychology from the University of Mississippi, where she was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and president of the National Honor Society for Psychology for two years. She taught preschool at the Tupelo First United Methodist Church for four years. June 28, 2017 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Pathway to Construction Employment Registration is underway for a Pathway to Construction Employment program, which is scheduled for Aug. 14-24 at the Itawamba Community College Belden Center (3200 Adams Farm Rd.). The sessions will meet Mondays through Thursdays from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Topics include basic safety, construction math, introduction to hand tools and power tools, construction drawings, basic rigging, communication and employability skills and introduction to material handling. The 64-hour program includes the core curriculum of the National Center for Construction Education and Research. No experience and no skills are necessary. Upon successful completion, participants will earn NCCER Certification for the Construction Core program. For more information, contact Tatiana (Tanya) Sherman at (662) 407-1523 or email tlcipkowski@iccms.edu. June 28, 2017 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
EMT-Paramedic Applications are being accepted through August 1 for the EMT-Paramedic program at Itawamba Community College. EMT-Paramedic is a 15-month program, which is offered at ICC’s Belden Center. Students must be a Nationally-Registered EMT-Basic to be eligible for admission. Upon completion of the program, graduates will be awarded a certificate of completion, and those who complete additional academic courses can receive an Associate of Applied Science degree. To be considered for admission to the EMT program, applicants must complete an online application to Itawamba Community College and print the Paramedic application, both of which are available at www.iccms.edu. To access the program application, individuals must click on the Paramedic program under “Programs of Study.” The completed Paramedic application must be delivered in person to Debbie Roebuck, program director, who is located at the Belden Center (3200 Adams Farm Rd.) or mailed to Debbie Roebuck, Itawamba Community College, 2176 South Eason Blvd., Tupelo, MS 38804. Applicants also must meet the following criteria: 18 years of age or older, high school graduate or equivalency, minimum ACT score of 16 if taken on or after the ... June 27, 2017 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
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 >>