OnlineU selects ICC as 2024 Best Online Community College in Mississippi for affordability Itawamba Community College has been selected the 2024 Best Online Community College in Mississippi for affordability by OnlineU. “Mississippi offers many online degrees through its network of online community colleges,” said representatives of OnlineU. “These online degrees combine convenience with strong academic standards while maintaining low tuition costs for budget-minded students.” ICC takes the top spot for its affordability with an annual tuition of $2,750, placing it among the most cost-effective schools in the country, according to OnlineU. Additional highlights of its selection of ICC included 99 percent of students receive financial aid support through federal loans or grants and a support system that helps in managing educational expenses effectively. Adding to its appeal, ICC enrolls over 1,323 online students, which is within the top 31 percent of schools offering popular online programs. “We are honored to be recognized by OnlineU as we strive each semester to teach our students the most relevant skills and provide the foundational knowledge that they will need to be successful as they either continue their educational journey or to enter the workforce,” said ... August 19, 2024 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC to host free Red Zone Tailgate, Sept. 5 Itawamba Community College will host a free Red Zone Tailgate, Sept. 5, prior to the Indians’ home-opener football game with Pearl River. The schedule includes 4 p.m., Indian Spirit Walk (cheer the football team on their way to Lambert Stadium); 5 p.m., cookout sponsored by ICC’s Alumni and Foundation with Kids’ Zone activities; 6:30 p.m., pregame Freshman Run; and 7 p.m., kickoff at Eaton Field. Sophomore members of the ICC football team and cheerleaders will be recognized during the pregame activities, and members of the All-American Band, at halftime. All pregame events are free and open to the public. Additional pregame events scheduled during home football games include Sept. 12, ICC vs. East Central, All-American Heroes Night; Sept. 26, ICC vs. Mississippi Delta, ICC Jamboree (music and art festival) and Oct. 31, ICC vs. Northwest, Choptoberfest. Complete details for these events will be announced later. Homecoming is Oct. 17. For more information, contact Nina Strother, director of Marketing and Community Engagement, 662.862.8242 or njstrother@iccms.edu. August 16, 2024 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC recognizes new faculty, staff and reassignments at 2024 fall convocation Several area residents have joined the Itawamba Community College faculty and staff and were introduced at the fall 2024 convocation, Aug. 14. They include Amory – Morgan Speed, Advising Center assistant; Dixie Owen, Dual Credit admissions specialist; Baldwyn – Alisha Boren, Administrative Assistant to the Office of the President; Bay St. Louis – Andrew Elkins, assistant men’s soccer coach; Belden – Jay Harrelson, manufacturing specialist; Cayce Smith, athletic creative content coordinator; Belmont – Jessica Johnson, Residence Hall Director; Izaac Johnson, Campus Police officer; Blue Springs – Casey Peeples, Associate Degree Nursing instructor; Columbus – Cody Morris, TIS technician; Danville, Ala. – Carson Owens, head softball coach; Fulton – Jimmy Sartin, Campus Police officer; Mara Shumpert, custodian; Jenna Russell, custodian; Caroline Mason, digital media specialist; Ethan Davis, TIS technician; Paige Barksdale, custodian; Dee Hentz, assistant football coach/defensive line; Ashley Brewer, custodian; Samantha Hanna, Campus Police officer; Brycen Carsten, TIS technician; Leah Caldwell, strategic office specialist; Anna Daher, English instructor; Madison Monson, assistant softball coach; Golden – Daris White, transportation driver; Jason Harris, Diesel Equipment Technology ... August 15, 2024 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC formally opens newly-renovated Student Activities Center at the Fulton Campus Itawamba Community College reopened its Student Activities Center with a formal ribbon cutting ceremony, Aug. 14, at the Fulton Campus. “It is with great pride and excitement that we gather to celebrate the opening of the newly renovated Student Activities Center,” said ICC President Dr. Jay Allen. “Just as with our recent residence hall ribbon cuttings at Monroe and Sheffield Halls, this is not just a physical transformation but a renewal of our commitment to providing a vibrant and supportive campus environment for our students.” ICC’s approximately 13,000-square-foot Student Activities Center, which opened in 1961 and the oldest building on the Fulton Campus, has had numerous facelifts over the years, but this renovation touched every aspect of the building, including a completely redesigned interior to maximize open space for seating and the addition of a new covered space on the back to provide students a place to dine in the event of inclement weather. Allen said that the new space will be called “The Yard.” The outdoor furniture will arrive soon and be installed with outdoor TVs. “Our ... August 14, 2024 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC schedules pathways classes to begin Sept. 10 at Belden Center Itawamba Community College has scheduled several pathways classes to begin Sept. 10 at the Belden Center (3200 Adams Farm Rd.). They include Electrician Assistant, Sept. 10-Oct. 10, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-9 p.m.; Small Engine Repair, Sept. 10-Nov. 7, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-9 p.m.; and Introduction to Welding and Cutting, Sept. 10-Oct. 10, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-9 p.m. Electrician Assistant provides the foundational knowledge of basic math and basic safety rules; the use of hand, measuring and power tools; basic electricity and residential writing. Students can also prepare for entry-level jobs in industry or private businesses. Small Engine Repair Technician enables students to prepare for a career as they develop small engine repair skills, and upon completion, they will be equipped for an entry-level technician position at an existing small engine repair business or to open their own related business. Introduction to Welding and Cutting is designed to give students entry-level skills and to prepare them to do basic GMAW and SMAW welding jobs that some industries and small businesses require. The class can also be useful to the small farmer or ... August 14, 2024 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC receives AACC grant to support National Voter Registration Day event Itawamba Community College has received a grant from the American Association of Community Colleges to host an event to support National Voter Registration Day. The $2,700 grant will be used to engage students in voter registration, according to Nathan Ward, director of Instructional Support Services, who along with Lynn Millender, Social Science division chair, submitted the application. “For several years, our Social Science Division has coordinated our annual Constitution Day event at ICC, and many of those focused on voter registration,” Millender said. “With this award from AACC, this year we will have an opportunity to impact students on both the ICC Fulton and Tupelo campuses as well as the Belden Center by participating in National Voter Registration Day, Tuesday, September 17. In addition, we plan to launch a social media campaign and provide printed material that will help students better navigate the entire voting process,” she continued. “Organizations such as ICC’s Humanities Club, elected Circuit Clerks in counties within the college’s service district (Chickasaw, Itawamba, Lee, Monroe and Pontotoc) and ICC’s faculty and staff will all work together ... August 13, 2024 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Join ICC's Alumni Association and for a limited time, receive a free Mississippi custom car license plate Itawamba Community College is offering an opportunity for Mississippi residents, especially its alumni, to share its message through displaying a custom car license plate. For a limited time, residents of the state can join ICC’s Alumni Association for a $20 yearly membership fee, and receive the license plate free of charge, according to Michael Upton, director of Advancement. Incoming ICC Alumni Association President Joey Cox of Fulton has already ordered a tag to support the College. “I am very proud of my association with ICC and enjoyed my time spent here. I look for opportunities to show my ICC pride and think our specialty ICC car tag is a great way to express that pride.” Karen McFerrin of Mantachie, past Alumni Association president and current board member, agrees. “I can’t think of a better way to show support for the college I love than displaying an ICC tag on my car. It’s just a small way of showing my support for a college that means so much to me, and I encourage everyone to support ICC by purchasing ... August 13, 2024 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Registration continues for ICC adult education classes Registration for both day and night adult education classes is continuing throughout the Itawamba Community College district. The class schedule includes Amory – WIN Job Center (1619 Highland Drive), Tuesday and Thursday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. and 5-8 p.m.; Belden – ICC Belden Center (3200 Adams Farm Rd.), Monday and Tuesday, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. and 4:30-8:30 p.m. and Wednesday and Thursday, 8 am.-3:30 p.m.; Fulton – ICC (Academic Building rooms 212, 217), Monday and Tuesday, 3:30-7:30 p.m.; and Pontotoc – WIN Job Center (316 Coffee St.), Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. There is no cost for the classes. Belden Center evening courses and all WIN Job Centers offer open continuous enrollment. GED® and HiSET® testing is continuing on a weekly basis, and all program-enrolled students take the GED® or HiSET® free of charge. For more information on scheduling an appointment, contact Priscilla Trice at pbtrice@iccms.edu or call (662) 407-1513. For general information about classes or program information, email adulteducation@iccms.edu or call (662) 407-1510 or (662) 407-1517. August 12, 2024 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC, one of two in Mississippi, receives Metallica's All Within My Hands grant All Within My Hands, the nonprofit, philanthropic organization created by the members and management of Metallica, has announced the largest expansion of its Metallica Scholars Initiative and its largest grant to date. With the launch of year six, 18 new colleges join the roster of existing MSI community colleges. The Metallica Scholars Initiative now has a presence in 60 colleges across all 50 United States and the territory of Guam. Itawamba Community College, which is in year two, and Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College represent Mississippi. ICC’s $50,000 grant will focus on recruiting underserved populations to enable individuals to attain job skills and opportunities to equip them for employment to better position them for success and a better future. “It is a tremendous honor for Itawamba Community College to be selected as one of the continuing recipients of the prestigious All Within My Hands grant, which will significantly impact our career education programs and the lives of those who will receive scholarships to pursue a pathway and their best start,” said ICC President Dr. Jay Allen. “It is another indication of ... August 12, 2024 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC's 2024 summer graduates include area residents Several area residents were among those who earned Associate of Arts or Associate of Applied Science degrees or certificates at the conclusion of the 2024 summer semester at Itawamba Community College. They include Aberdeen – Jessica D. Ewing, A.A.; Jamaiya N. Fears, certificate; Taylor C. Harrison, A.A.; Madison N. Huppert, A.A.S.; Dorian M. Shaw, A.A.; Megan A. Strevel, A.A.; Kimberly D. Walker-Burroughs, A.A.S.; Ackerman – Holly J. Tillman, A.A.S.; Amory – Geanna R. Acker, A.A.; Bethany L. Legaspi, A.A.; Allyson M. Murff, A.A.S.; McKenzie Poores, A.A.; Belmont – Taylor I. Parker, A.A.; Blue Mountain – Lily J. Brewer, certificate; Christina L. Hernandez, certificate; Shana E. Whitten, certificate; Blue Springs – Ariadna Pina Mandujano, A.A.; Booneville – Melissa D. Clifton, certificate; Brooksville – Shamariah S. Barber, A.A.; Columbus – Audrey C. Thornton, A.A.; Corinth – Madisson Dill, A.A.S.; Jarell L. Jones, A.A.; Detroit, Ala. – Mackenzie B. Shotts, A.A.; Ecru – Caroline E. Speck, A.A.; Eupora – Parish N. Daniels, A.A.; Miesha S. Pittman, A.A.; Fulton – Kristin L. Abbott, A.A.; Ramsey M. Eskew, A.A.; Alin C. Green, A.A.; Brittany A. Hayes, certificate; Grant M. Mcarthur, A.A.; Bonner E. Mendoza, ... August 7, 2024 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>