Adult Learner Incentive Scholarships Recipients of Adult Learner Incentive scholarships at Itawamba Community College for the 2017 spring semester include several area students. They are Aberdeen - O’Brian McGee; Amory - Kasietta Ezell, Angela Long, Charlotte Rooks; Baldwyn - Teriona Collier, Jennifer Ham; Blue Springs - Jennifer Baker, Candace Sanders; Bruce - Stacey Plunk; Calhoun City - Joshua Blakeney; Dennis - Kyle Granath; Ecru - Pamela Bolen, Tania Romero; Fulton - Mark Green, Althea Perkins, Brittney Steele, Justin Wilson; Golden - Jerry Crowe, Paula Crowe; Guntown - Tiffany Potts; Iuka - Sydney Linton; Mantachie - Matthew Prochaska; Myrtle - Jennifer Barnett; Nettleton - Cindy Berrios-Nguyen, Justin Grissom; New Albany - Melissa Dillard, Sasha Ellis, Caleb Yates; Okolona - Kimberly Boyd, Adelia Earnest, Tyrhondria Leal, Ashlee Tackett; Pittsboro - Katrina Freely; Pontotoc - Christy Belk, Markelo Blanch, Tyesha Brown-Alejos, Mercedez Wilson; Saltillo - Emily Conlee, Daniel Gardner, Caressa Jackson, Timothy Kelly; Shannon - Heather Dye, Jamie Johnson; Tupelo - Gregory Allen, Dondreia Blanchard, Dane Dufford, Lacey Hardin, Jacob McCord, Robin McGlaun, John Miley, Daniel Scott, Bryant Sterline, Jashonn Watkins, Corey Weaver; and Vardaman - Krystyn ... February 10, 2017 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Donald A. Baker Scholarship When Don Baker of Amory celebrated a milestone birthday, his family and friends presented a special gift to Itawamba Community College, which will benefit students for years to come. The gift was the Donald A. Baker Endowed Scholarship, which also recognized his 30 years of service to the College. That service includes more than 20 years as a member of the ICC Board of Trustees and more than 25 years as a member of the Foundation Board. “My sister, Beth, and I had no trouble getting participation from friends and family,” said Baker’s son, also named Don. “Everyone knows how much Daddy loves ICC! More than 80 friends and family members contributed to help endow the scholarship.” Full-time students from Monroe County who have financial need and who demonstrate potential for success in college are eligible to apply for the half-tuition scholarship. Baker, who was named ICC’s Alumnus of the Year in 1988, attended IJC, where he majored in commerce, from 1954-56. Before his retirement, he served as executive vice president of operations for American Funeral Assurance Company. He is a member of ... February 10, 2017 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Orientation leaders Several area residents have been selected as 2017 orientation leaders at Itawamba Community College. They include Abby Cantrell, Adrian Moffett, Hayden Plunkett, Hunter Holley, all of Amory; Spencer Payne, Laken Jones, Taylor Kelley, all of Belden; Alayna Hitt of Blue Springs; Madison Colley of Corinth; Taylor McKnight of Ecru; MaKayla Hathcock of Greenwood Springs; Alexis Harris, Katelynn Stidham, both of Guntown; Carmen Perkins, Alix Goodwin, Jenna Hull, all of Hamilton; Madeline Burdine, Hali Whitt, both of Houston; A. J. Thompson of Louisville; Kelsy Minga, Madi McMillen, both of Mantachie; Rebekah McCreary of Marietta; Alexis Young, Samantha Davis, Shanda Martin, all of Mooreville; Jazzmine Bogan of Nettleton; Alexia Hayes of New Albany; Audrey Wilson of Pheba; Blake Guntharp, Nikki Lane, Allie Sappington, Allysa Lipsey, Kirsten Hester, Ana Grace Warren, Merilese Adams, all of Pontotoc; Haley Gray, Hannah Grace Garrison, both of Randolph; Micheal McNamee of Red Banks; Hannah Grace Harwood, Madison Roncalli, Serenity Hawkins, all of Saltillo; Marayna Betts of Southaven; Brooklyn Waldrep of Steens; Madalyn Stephens, Leah Pannell, Karla Morales, Claire Loden, Kateland Kennedy, Dee Stegall, Madison Hendrix, all of ... February 10, 2017 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
President announces retirement plan Itawamba Community College President Mike Eaton has announced that he plans to retire June 30, ending a 43-year career that has included several leadership positions as well as head football coach. He notified the College’s Board of Trustees at its January meeting. “After prayerful consideration over the last six months, I felt it was time to pass the torch to new leadership,” Eaton said. “I have had a wonderful 43 years at the College (21 of those years I lived on campus) and have been greatly blessed. It has been an honor and privilege to serve in various roles throughout my career. I have enjoyed the challenge of being ICC’s President. When you are blessed with such an outstanding, dedicated faculty and staff and Board of Trustees, it makes the job of being the president much easier.” Eaton became the sixth President of ICC on July 1, 2013. He is credited with providing the leadership for every major initiative the College has undertaken in the last few years including chairman of the Institutional Effectiveness task force, which focused on ... February 7, 2017 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Swanson set for SOFIA flight Bob Swanson of Tupelo, astronomy instructor at Itawamba Community College, will participate in one of NASA’s 11 educator teams for its Airborne Astronomy Ambassadors program and will fly on its Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy, Mar. 5-11. During that week, his team will make at least two and possibly three research flights, each lasting about 12 hours. As part of his role as an Airborne Astronomy Ambassador, Swanson said that he is to do public outreach for the SOFIA program. He has recently released a song to iTunes, “Infra-Ready (Set to Go!),” to commemorate the opportunity. In his spare time, Swanson writes and records children’s music about weather (Stormin’ Bob Swanson, the Singing Weatherman) and gives science presentations to local schools, libraries and community groups. “To make my outreach as effective as possible, I try to bring all my talents to bear, including my passion for music and songwriting,” he said. The program is a professional development opportunity for educators designed to improve teaching methods and to inspire students. As part of the preparation, the Airborne Astronomy Ambassadors complete a graduate credit ... January 26, 2017 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
eLearning accelerated term Registration for a four-week eLearning accelerated term is continuing at both the Fulton and Tupelo campuses of Itawamba Community College. Students may register through Feb. 13, which is the first day of classes. For more information on registration, contact Student Affairs on the Fulton Campus at (662) 862-8000 or Tupelo Campus at (662) 620-5000 or email go2icc@iccms.edu. January 20, 2017 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Blood drive Itawamba Community College will host a blood drive from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Jan. 26, in front of the Natural Science Building on the Fulton Campus. To sign up for a time, go to www.bloodhero.com and enter sponsor code ICCFulton or contact Dr. Betsy Chesnutt at bcchesnutt@iccms.edu or (662) 862-8365. January 20, 2017 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Furniture Academy Itawamba Community College will provide a first-in-line opportunity for a furniture manufacturing job with the inception of the Furniture “Certified” Academy. The purpose of the 28-hour course, offered by both ICC and Northeast Mississippi Community College, is to give graduates a chance to go to the front of the hiring line at participating furniture industries, which will result in a higher base pay when they are employed. Graduates will also earn two national credentials (OSHA 10 and WorkKeys Career Readiness Certificate) when they pass the courses. “The Furniture Academy will ensure Northeast Mississippi has a skilled, robust workforce to meet the demand of the region’s manufacturers,” said Miss. Gov. Phil Bryant in making the announcement at the Tupelo Furniture Market, Jan. 12. “I am grateful to the local industries, educational systems and community organizations whose partnership made it a reality.” The curriculum of the academy is an introduction to furniture manufacturing, teamwork and problem-solving, role of employer and employee/work ethic, financial awareness/life skills, OSHA 10 and WorkKeys Career Readiness Certificate. The course is flexible to meet the time needs of the participants, ... January 20, 2017 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
William Winter Scholar She will be among statewide recipients honored during opening and closing ceremonies at the 28th Annual Natchez Literary and Cinema Celebration, Feb. 23-25 in Natchez. Potts, who is in her eighth year at ICC, earned both the bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Mississippi University for Women plus 30 hours of post graduate work in English. She is a graduate of Saltillo High School, where she was the salutatorian. Potts taught nine years in the public schools for West Point, Nettleton and Saltillo and 25 years in home education. In 2012, she won the Ovid S. Vickers Award for Excellence in the Teaching of English. She has been married 43 years to Roger Potts, and they have five children and eight grandchildren. They are active members of Gumtree Presbyterian Church in Tupelo. The theme of the conference, which is sponsored by Copiah-Lincoln Community College, the City of Natchez, Adams County Board of Supervisors, Mississippi Development Authority, Mississippi Humanities Council and the Mississippi Bicentennial Commission, is “Mississippi: A Literary Journey.” January 19, 2017 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Pickin' in the Pines Itawamba Community College will present Pickin in the Pines, a gospel/bluegrass talent competition benefiting the ICC Foundation, Inc., at 6 p.m., Feb. 6, in the W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center auditorium at the Fulton Campus. Entry fees are $20, single; and $30, group (two or more). Each act must be no longer than two minutes. The contest is not confined to specifically instrumental, vocal and other talent-worthy performances. It is an opportunity for a broad variety of students and members of the community to display their talents, musicianship and entertainment abilities to a wide audience. The winner will be the opening act for Grammy Award-winning artists Dailey and Vincent at the at the 21st annual gospel/bluegrass concert, which will begin at 4 p.m., Mar. 4, at the Davis Event Center on the Fulton Campus. To enter, visit www.iccms.edu and click on the “Pickin in the Pines” banner at the top of the website. Deadline for entry is Feb. 3. Checks should be made payable to the ICC Foundation, Inc. For more information, contact Dr. Jan Reid-Bunch, executive director of community relations, or email jrbunch@iccms.edu. January 18, 2017 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>