2016 Fall honors list Officials at Itawamba Community College have released the honors list for the 2016 fall semester. Named to the president’s list, which includes those students with a 3.8-4.0 grade point average were Aberdeen - William D. Beasley, Kristy Amanda Ausborn, Morgan Nicole Barrett, Austin Cody Bishop, Silas A. Gill, Victoria A. Head, Kelly R. Linley, Kori M. Riley, Tucker Yates Robbins, Cheyenne Kelly Schrock, Megan Kayla Schrock, Collin McCarver Stephens, Brandi Lynn Walls; Amory - Russell Jefferson Applewhite, Emilie Claire Cox, James Matthews Cruse, Keseem C. Dunlap-White, Brittany Nicole Farley, Maci Layne Farrar, Ashley Claire Fullerton, Hunter Garrett Holley, Keri Taylor Horne, Sarah Elizabeth Maxey, Jacob Metcalf, Yen Ngoc Nguyen, Mary Kathryn Reeves, Margaret Anne Smith, Morgan Elizabeth Spotts, Sawyer Bryan Weaver, Ashton Blair Wright, Makayla Rachel Young; Baldwyn - Brandon Thomas Alldread, Jessica L. Bishop, Hayden Chase Cooley, Jordan Riley Gong, Scott Dewight Nichols, Teah Alexis Pearson, Jakob E. Roberts, Katrina Brooke Wilson, Melina Olivia Wilson; Batesville - Marlin Fields Ferguson, Zachary Dale Sellers; Becker - Jared Heath Shields; Belden - Katherine A. Allred, Stefanie D. Burcham, Jamaya Monique Johnson, ... January 3, 2017 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
High school equivalency prep classes High school equivalency prep classes are set to begin in Itawamba Community College’s five-county district the week of Jan. 9, 2017. The schedule includes Chickasaw County - Houston WIN Center, Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-noon, 1-4 p.m., 5:30-8:30 p.m.; EXCEL Commons, 8:30 a.m.-noon, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday; Itawamba County - Bethel Baptist Church, Tuesday and Thursday, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; ICC Fulton Campus Technical Education Building, Tuesday and Thursday, 4-8 p.m. (room 205); Lee County - ICC-Belden, 8 a.m.-noon, 1-4 p.m. and online, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; and first and third Saturday of each month, 8 a.m.-noon and online; ICC-Belden Smart Start, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1-4:30 p.m., and 5:30-8:30 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and first and third Saturday of each month, 8 a.m.-noon; ICC-Belden, Tuesday and Thursday, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Family Resource Center, Tuesday and Wednesday, 4-8 p.m.; Words of Faith Ministries, Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30-11:30 a.m. and 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Monroe County - Aberdeen Parent Center, Tuesday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Amory WIN Center, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 8 a.m.-noon; Monday and Wednesday, 1-4:30 p.m.; and Tuesday and Thursday, 5-8 ... January 3, 2017 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
2016 Fall 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 2016 fall semester at Itawamba Community College. They include Aberdeen – Shanice M. Brandon, A.A.; Edward L. Gipson, A.A.; Erica L. Holliday, A.A.; Paige N. Imel, A.A.; William N. Thompson, A.A.; Albermarle, N.C. – Lee T. Autry, A.A.; Amory – Desiree L. Blanchard, certificate; Stacy J. Cyrus, certificate; Robert S. Forbus, A.A.; James A. Hooks, A.A.S.; Dylan R. McKee, A.A.; Aaron R. Palmer, A.A.; Margaret A. Smith, A.A.; Judy A. Wright, A.A.; Baldwyn – Chad D. Burleson, A.A.S., A.A.; Jakob E. Roberts, certificate; Batesville – Kamdon C. Edwards, A.A.; Robert D. Kirk, A.A.; Belden – Katina L. Brown, A.A.; Chelsea B. Mabry, A.A.; Abigail E. Taylor, A.A.; Janet A. Williams, A.A.; Blue Springs – Alison J. Haynie, certificate; Boise, ID – Amanda J. Cooper, A.A.; Brookhaven, GA – Peyton C. Bender, A.A.; Bruce – Terrence V. Jones, A.A.; Calhoun City – Cornelius Edmond, A.A.; Columbus – Kelli M. Thompson, A.A.S.; Corinth – Justin B. Dye, ... January 3, 2017 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
FAFSA Day Area high school seniors who need money for college have an opportunity to participate in the Northeast Mississippi FAFSA Day from 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Jan. 26, at the Itawamba Community College Tupelo Campus. The first step in becoming eligible for college financial aid is to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. “This form is your application for federal state grants, plus some college and private scholarships,” said Terry Bland, director of Financial Aid at ICC. Get2College counselors and college representatives will provide students and their parents with free one-on-one assistance submitting the FAFSA and the grant application for funds from the state of Mississippi. In order to participate in the event, students must sign up for a 30-minute appointment by contacting Tracy Bender in the North Mississippi Get2College Center at (662) 349-2789. The event is sponsored in partnership with ICC. January 3, 2017 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
2017 spring open registration Open registration at Itawamba Community College has been scheduled for the 2017 spring semester. Dates and times include from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Jan. 5 and 6 in the Administration Building at the Fulton Campus and in the Student Support Center at the Tupelo Campus. Evening registration will be 4:30-7 p.m., Jan. 4, and 4:30-6 p.m., Jan. 5, in the Student Support Center at the Tupelo Campus. The last day for late registration for traditional classes is Jan. 13; Jan. eight-week accelerated eLearning, Jan. 18; and full-term eLearning, Jan. 20. Traditional classes begin Jan. 9, and eLearning, Jan. 17. 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. December 14, 2016 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
QEP Logo Design Contest ICC students have an opportunity in January to enter their work in the QEP Logo Design Contest, which will best illustrate the theme for the College’s Quality Enhancement Plan. The logo will be used online, in print and on merchandise. Entries will be accepted from Jan. 9-27 and should be based on the theme, “Read. Lead. Succeed: Trending on Comprehending.” According to the contest rules, flexibility is a key requirement, including the need to resize easily and to be effective in both black and white and color. The final version of the logo must be suitable for high quality printing. The contest is open to all ICC students enrolled at the time of the contest. Entrants should ensure that their entries are in no way similar to existing logos or other copyrighted images. Artwork can be submitted in two ways: email digital entry or hand delivery at either location. Any medium can be used including drawing, painting, photographs, graphic design or computer-generated images. Digital entries may be submitted to jmholloway@iccms.edu, and on campus delivery, which must be in a sealed envelope, to ... December 14, 2016 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
MSBC six-week option Itawamba Community College will offer a six-week option for its Manufacturing Skills Basic Certification program beginning Jan. 17, 2017. The class will meet Mondays through Thursdays through Mar. 17 from 6-9 p.m. The program is designed to upgrade workplace skills and knowledge in 94 hours. Class topics include OSHA safety, high performance manufacturing, print reading and basic computer literacy skill. Participants must complete all modules with passing test grades and with satisfactory attendance. They will earn a Manufacturing Skills basic certificate and both OSHA-10 and CPR cards. For more information or to register, contact TZ Waters at (662) 407-1526 or email tswaters@iccms.edu. December 14, 2016 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Spirit Night Itawamba Community College’s Cheerleaders will have a Spirit Night at Chick-Fil-A inside the Mall at Barnes Crossing, from 5-8 p.m., Dec. 15. Twenty percent of the profits will be donated to ICC Cheer. To contribute, those placing an order must say that they are supporting ICC Cheer. For more information, contact sponsor Emily Lamb at (662) 862-8173 or email eglamb@iccms.edu. December 12, 2016 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
All-Mississippi Academic Team Four Itawamba Community College sophomores have been named to the All-Mississippi Academic Team. They include Serenity Hawkins of Saltillo, Laken Jones of Belden, Kathryn Knippers of Corinth and Allysa Lipsey of Pontotoc. Hawkins, who is majoring in social work, is a member of the Indian Delegation, Tupelo Campus Student Government Association secretary, Phi Theta Kappa (Beta Tau Sigma chapter) recording secretary and a peer tutor in the Student Success Center. Her honors include Who’s Who Among Students in American Junior and Community Colleges. She is also a member of NorthStar Church. Her parents are Amanda Scates and Tim Hawkins. Jones’s activities at ICC include All-American Marching Band, Indian Delegation, Baptist Student Union and the L.I.N. (Live Indian News) Report. She was recently selected to Who’s Who Among Community and Junior Colleges. An occupational therapy major at ICC, she is the daughter of Tracy and Kimberla Jones. Knippers is majoring in elementary education at ICC, where she is a member of the Mirror staff, vice president of Service for Phi Theta Kappa (Upsilon Sigma chapter), a resident assistant, Baptist Student Union Bible Study coordinator ... December 12, 2016 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
New PTK members Several area students are new members of Phi Theta Kappa at Itawamba Community College. Members of the Upsilon Sigma chapter (Fulton Campus) include Amyah Lee, Madison Mitchell, Deja Wilson, all of Aberdeen; Megan Finney, Karli Gray, Kanisha Howard, Keighly Merideth, Kate Scaife, all of Amory; Hayden Cooley, Jordan Gong, Brittney Walden, all of Baldwyn; Taylor Kelley of Belden; Joshua Payne of Caledonia; Shelby Shirey of Columbus; Laural Good, Kayla Norris, Laken Tidwell, both of Fulton; Valerie Buckner, Hailee Jones, both of Hamilton; Summer Dill, Jessica Hall, Megan Hall, all of Mantachie; Rebekah McCreary of Marietta; Kelsey Locke of Marks; William Evans of Nettleton; Tatyana Hayes of New Albany; Brianna Boyd, Laura Buskirk, Cole Chandler, all of Okolona; Carlos Lopez, Rayven Stegall, both of Pontotoc; Tucker Carter, Karoline Jaggars, Haley Lackey, Alayna Parker, all of Saltillo; Tyler Hallmark of Shannon; Boston Hampton, Isaac Hardy, Drew Lawrence, Jessie McGee, Clara Sanders, Erin Welford, all of Tupelo; and Gloria Pounds of Verona. New members of the Beta Tau Sigma chapter (Tupelo Campus) are Noah Holcomb of Amory; Kali Newton of Belden; Cory-Christian Hannon of ... December 12, 2016 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>