Commencement ceremonies set for May 13 Approximately 600 students will participate in two commencement ceremonies, which are scheduled for May 13 in the Davis Event Center at the Itawamba Community College Fulton Campus. Ceremony times include Associate of Arts, 11 a.m., and Associate of Applied Science, 3 p.m. Speakers for the ceremonies will be Glenn McCullough Jr., executive director of the Mississippi Development Authority, A.A.; and Juanita Gambrell Floyd, vice president of finance and administration for the CREATE Foundation, A.A.S. Appointed by Gov. Phil Bryant to lead the MDA on June 8, 2015, McCullough is a former chairman of the Tennessee Valley Authority (2001-2005), former director of the Appalachian Regional Commission (1993-97) and former mayor of Tupelo. He was first nominated to the TVA board by President Bill Clinton and confirmed by the U.S. Senate in 1999. During his tenure with TVA, the utility earned national recognition for its economic development efforts and launched its megasite program. Toyota Motor Manufacturing Mississippi is located on a TVA megasite. During McCullough’s service as mayor, Tupelo was named an All-America City by the National Civic League, and the city launched the ... April 24, 2017 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Chris Cox recipient of faculty award Itawamba Community College mathematics instructor Chris Cox of Tupelo is the beneficiary of a new award for an outstanding faculty member, thanks to the generosity of John and Beth Cleveland, Fulton natives, who now reside in Kingwood, Tex. The award was presented to Cox Tuesday night during the College’s An Evening of Celebration: Honoring Academic Excellence Across the Curriculum at the Fulton Campus. Criteria for selection for the John and Beth Cleveland Excellence in Education Outstanding Faculty award include full-time faculty; outstanding teaching, coaching, guidance; and unselfish dedication to students and the College. Additional criteria may include publications, grant writing; club and student activities involvement; contributions to the College through committees, special projects, volunteerism, etc.; service to the community as a representative of the College and art exhibitions, concerts and public performances. Cox has been a mathematics instructor at ICC since August 2011. Previously he was a teacher and baseball coach at New Albany High School. At ICC he is the sponsor of the Future Educators Association and is coordinator for the District Junior High Mathematics Competition. Also, he ... April 24, 2017 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Swanson is MSVCC Instructor of the Year Bob Swanson of Tupelo, astronomy instructor at Itawamba Community College, has been named Mississippi Virtual Community College Instructor of the Year. “While I’m still a bit incredulous, the fact that I was selected out of so many worthy candidates somehow validates my online teaching mantra – that online students deserve a learning experience that is as similar as possible to the one received by their traditional, face-to-face counterparts,” Swanson said. “Thankfully, with today’s technology supported by the vision and know-how of ICC’s eLearning and TIS departments, this goal can largely be achieved.” The voting committee cited Swanson’s significant use of multi-media by adding and recording videos as something that sets his class apart, according to Denise Gillespie, dean of eLearning. Criteria for selection include demonstrates a genuine concern for students and the capability to inspire them; inspires students of all backgrounds and abilities to learn; motivates students to learn and facilities in-depth learning; develops meaningful and innovative curricula; has the respect and admiration of his colleagues; arranges media and content in the online environment to help students transfer knowledge most effectively; strives ... April 2, 2017 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
PTK inducts new members Itawamba Community College’s Phi Theta Kappa chapters inducted new members in a formal ceremony at 6 p.m., Mar. 30, at the Multi-Purpose Building on the Tupelo Campus. Inductees for the Upsilon Sigma (Fulton) and Beta Tau Sigma (Tupelo) chapters include Aberdeen – Morgan Barrett, Megan Fair, Amyah Lee, Madison Mitchell, Deja Wilson; Amory – Russell Applewhite, Emilie Cox, Jimmy Dankins, Maci Farrar, Megan Finney, Karli Gray, Erin Griffith, Noah Holcomb, Kanisha Howard, Madison McCollum, Keighly Merideth, Alec Plunkett, Kate Scaife, Ashton Wright; Baldwyn – Brandon Alldread, Hayden Cooley, Jordan Gong, Sara Grisham, Nathan Hughes, Allie Scott, Annie Scott, Brittney Walden, Katrina Wilson; Belden – Shonticia Brown-Miller, Richard Hastings, Taylor Kelley, Kali Newton, Spencer Payne; Belmont – Hannah Dunlap, Rachel Kay; Blue Mountain – Michael Floyd; Blue Springs – Alayna Hitt, Jason Rakestraw; Booneville – Cori Childs; Caledonia – Ashley Arwood, Joshua Payne; Clinton – Brett Causey; Columbus – Savannah Baker, Chelsea Little, Shelby Shirey; Courtland - Victoria Wardlaw; Derma – Michaela Hubbard; Ecru – Belen Garcia, Cory-Christian Hannon, Austin Johnson, Melanie Pierce; Etta – Helen Grisham; Fulton – Lindsey Abels, Laural ... April 2, 2017 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Hall of Fame includes 12 sophomores Twelve Itawamba Community College sophomores have been selected as members of the prestigious Hall of Fame for 2016-17. They include Scott Dunahue, Serenity Hawkins, both of Saltillo; Jennifer Finnie of Nettleton; Margaret Hatcher, Taylor Kelley, Allysa Lipsey, Noah Tackitt, all of Pontotoc; Robert Lampkin of Hamilton; Taylor McKnight of Ecru; Adrian Moffett, Jared Shields, both of Becker; and Rita “Nicole” Sumerel of Mooreville. Dunahue is majoring in nursing at ICC, where he is a Dean’s List scholar and a member of Phi Theta Kappa. He is married to Laken Dunahue and is the son of Donald and Lynn Dunahue. A practical nursing major at ICC, Finnie is a Dean’s List scholar. She is the daughter of Jonie Gilbert and Johnny Foy and is married to Kenneth Finnie. Hatcher is a member of Phi Theta Kappa, the Modern Foreign Language Club and the Baptist Student Union. Her honors include Communications Division award and a President’s List scholar. She is majoring in English. Her parents are Tonya and Scott Hatcher. Hawkins, who is majoring in social work, is a member of the Indian Delegation, secretary of ... April 2, 2017 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Laken Jones receives prestigious award Itawamba Community College sophomore Laken Jones of Belden has been named a 2017 Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team Bronze Scholar. Jones will receive a $1,000 scholarship and a special medallion. High-achieving students are nominated for the award by campus administrators. An independent panel of judges considers academic achievement, leadership and engagement in college and community service in the selection process. The program is sponsored by the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation and is administered by Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. The student scholars will receive local, state and national recognition at Phi Theta Kappa’s annual convention, Apr. 6-8, in Nashville, Tenn. Jones is majoring in occupational therapy at ICC where her honors include president’s and dean’s lists, Who’s Who Among Students in American Community and Junior Colleges, Miss Itawamba Community College, All-Mississippi Academic Team first team and Phi Theta Kappa. She is a member of the All-American Marching Band, Indian Delegation, Baptist Student Union and the L.I.N. (Live Indian News) Report. Her parents are Tracy and Kimberla Jones. PTK is the premier honor society recognizing the academic achievement of community college students. The Society is ... April 2, 2017 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Conference on Aging set for Apr. 27 Registration is underway for the eighth annual Northeast Mississippi Conference on Aging scheduled for Apr. 27 at the Itawamba Community College Belden Center. The conference, which is for both caregivers and professionals, is designed to foster interdisciplinary interactions among clinical and administrative healthcare professionals concerned with aging. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m., and sessions are scheduled from 8:15 a.m.-3:15 p.m. Highlights of the program include “Putting the Person Back in Person-Centered Care,” Steve McAlilly and Michelle Daniel; “Partners in Care,” Marylin Winborne and Lynn Cox; “Aging, Ethics and Elder Abuse: What’s Happening in Mississippi,” Sandra McClendon; “Pass the Cornbread: Southern Culture and its Effect on Our Health,” Cassie Alexander and Dr. Carla Stanford; and “Walk a Mile in an Elder’s Shoes: Experience Age-Related Changes That Happen to Everyone,” Dr. Laura Pannell. Fees include $25, non-Mississippi Gerontological Society members; $15, Mississippi Gerontological Society members; and free for caregivers and ICC students. The event is sponsored by Itawamba Community College, North Mississippi Medical Center and the Mississippi Department of Mental Health. For more information or to register, contact Becky Kelly at (662) 407-1500 or email rakelly@iccms.edu. April 2, 2017 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Guntharp, Jones elected Mr. and Miss ICC Blake Guntharp of Pontotoc and Laken Jones of Belden were recently elected as Mr. and Miss Itawamba Community College for 2016-17. Guntharp is majoring in biochemistry (pre-med) at ICC. His activities include Phi Theta Kappa Upsilon Sigma chapter president, Student Government Association vice president, Science Club treasurer, biology tutor, resident assistant, orientation leader and member of the Modern Foreign Language Club, Baptist Student Union, curriculum committee and disciplinary committee. His honors include Modern Foreign Language Department and Natural Science Division awards, Dowell leadership scholarship, HEADWAE Outstanding Academic Student, president’s list and Who’s Who Among Students in American Community and Junior Colleges. He is the son of Keith and Anna Guntharp and Keith and Melissa Lindsey. Jones is majoring in occupational therapy at ICC where her honors include president’s and dean’s lists, Who’s Who Among Students in American Community and Junior Colleges, 2017 Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team Bronze Scholar, All-Mississippi Academic Team first team and Phi Theta Kappa. She is a member of the All-American Marching Band, Indian Delegation, Baptist Student Union and the L.I.N. (Live Indian News) Report. Her parents ... April 2, 2017 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Junior Preview Day Registration is underway for a Junior Preview Day at the Itawamba Community College Fulton Campus, which is scheduled to begin with registration from 9-9:30 a.m., Apr. 17, at the Davis Event Center on the Fulton Campus. The event is designed for current high school juniors and their parents or guardians to receive valuable information to assist in the decision-making process of after high school choices. Areas to be showcased include financial aid overview; scholarships; admissions; honors program and Phi Theta Kappa; academic, health sciences and career and technical education programs; campus housing, campus tour and free lunch. Registration is available at http://www.iccms.edu/JuniorPreview?portalid=0. For more information, contact Marty Cooper, director of recruiting, at pmcooper@iccms.edu or (662) 862-8260. April 2, 2017 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Evening of Celebration to honor top scholars 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. 18, in the W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center auditorium at the Fulton Campus. The speaker will be the Honorable Mike Mills, District Judge for the United States District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi. Mills is an alumnus of ICC, the University of Mississippi and its School of Law and the University of Virginia School of Law. From 1984-95, he served as a Mississippi Representative, and in 2001 President George W. Bush nominated him to sit on the United States District Court. Honorees include Aberdeen – Margaret Hatcher, Communications Division; Amory – Juan Garza, Automotive Technology; Donathaniel Keith, Law Enforcement Technology; Vickie Renfro, Health Information Technology; Tyler Davis, English; Tucker Robbins, Journalism; Adrian Moffett, Political Science; Becker – Jared Shields, Modern Foreign Language and Theatre; Belden – Laken Jones, All-Mississippi Academic First Team and Coca-Cola Bronze Scholar; Belmont – Jackie Ivy Jr., Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic; Blue Mountain – Cameron Lima, Health, Physical Education and Recreation; ... April 2, 2017 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>