ICC sets special orientation session for December 2022 high school graduates December 2022 graduates who enroll at Itawamba Community College for the 2023 spring semester will have an opportunity to register during a special orientation session, Jan. 5 at 9 a.m. at the Tupelo Campus. “Orientation for December graduates is a valuable first step toward a successful college career, and ICC offers it at no cost to provide the best start for our students,” said Michael Holloway, director of recruitment and orientation. It is an opportunity for students to learn about ICC, schedule their classes, take their ID photo and begin to prepare for the college transition. Area graduates can register now at www.iccms.edu/orientation. More information is available at orienation@iccms.edu. “The orientation session will enable students to schedule classes at their convenience before they are full,” Holloway said. “Prior to attending orientation, students are encouraged to schedule a FAFSA completion appointment with Financial Aid at https://www.iccms.edu/Appointments.” For more information, contact the Advising Center on the Fulton Campus at (662) 862-8290, at the Tupelo Campus at (662) 620-5000 or email eadviser@iccms.edu. December 2, 2022 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC launches innovative "Schools of" initiative Itawamba Community College is launching an innovative determination of majors method that is designed to enable students to connect better with their selected field of study as well as with their cohorts in the same area. All academic majors at ICC are now being grouped into schools, which are tailored to the institution to which students plan to transfer or career fields in which they wish to work, according to Dr. Michelle Sumerel, vice president of instructional services. In addition, this transition creates strong cohorts of students within the schools to provide peer support and more intensive preparation for college and career success. Sumerel said that ICC is the only community college in the state that uses the Schools of reference; however, others are utilizing a similar approach. ICC’s Schools include arts, business, both career and general education, general studies, health sciences, health-related, humanities, legal studies and STEM, Sumerel said. Division chairs or selected faculty have been designated as points of contact for each area. Sumerel said that about four years ago, ... November 17, 2022 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC's enrollment increases this fall Itawamba Community College’s fall enrollment has increased even during turbulent economic times, according to figures released by the Mississippi Community College Board. With full-time enrollment beginning at more than 4,700 and an increase in credit hours, the increase equates to 1.3 percent. The increase is determined by comparing enrollments for the 2021 and 2022 fall semesters. In August, ICC opened Magnolia Hall, a state-of-the-art residence for honors students and student leaders at the Fulton Campus, which accommodates 246 additional students, and an increased emphasis has been placed on student activities, said ICC President Dr. Jay Allen. “This is very exciting news, since the increases are in headcount, full-time equivalencies and credit hours and places us on an upward trend to pre-pandemic enrollment,” Allen said. “The increase in the number of students that ICC is serving is significant because we have additional opportunities to provide a solid educational foundation and the best start for those in our five-county district and beyond.” “Statistics show that the more students are engaged on campus, the more successful they will be in the ... October 26, 2022 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC schedules registration opportunity, orientation sessions beginning in November Adult learners, transfer students and those who are being readmitted can register for the 2023 spring semester at Itawamba Community College beginning Nov. 16. December 22 high school graduates will have an opportunity to register during special orientation sessions, Nov. 17 and Dec. 8, at 1 p.m., at the Tupelo Campus. “Orientation for December graduates is a valuable first step toward a successful college career, and ICC offers it at no cost to provide the best start for our students,” said Michael Holloway, director of recruitment and orientation. It is an opportunity for students to learn about ICC, schedule their classes, take their ID photo and begin to prepare for the college transition. Area graduates can register now at iccms.edu/orientation. More information is available at orientation@iccms.edu. Adult learners and both transfer and readmitted students should visit the Advising Centers at both the Fulton and Tupelo campuses to register any time from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. weekdays except for Nov. 21-25 (Thanksgiving week) through Dec. 15. “Early registration will enable adult learners and both transfer and readmit students to schedule classes ... October 20, 2022 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
Nov. 1 deadline to apply for ICC spring 2023 Practical Nursing class Nov. 1 is the deadline to apply for Itawamba Community College’s Practical Nursing class, which will begin Jan. 9. Practical Nursing is a one-year (three-semester) program. Upon completion, graduates receive a Certificate of Completion and are eligible to take the N-CLEX (national board examination) to become a Licensed Practical Nurse. For more information, contact Blake Buse at pbbuse@iccms.edu or (662) 620-5239 or Cassidy Little at celittle03@iccms.edu or (662) 620-5206. October 17, 2022 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC to host Summer of Science presentation, Oct. 27 Itawamba Community College will host a Summer of Science presentation, Oct. 27, at 1:30 p.m. at the David C. Cole Student Services Building at the Fulton Campus. The presentation is the culmination of a research project between ICC and Brown University. Funding for this project was made possible by Brown University and The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Dr. Erica Walker, assistant professor of epidemiology at the Brown University School of Public Health, will be a special guest. She has extensive experience with both environmental exposure assessments and modeling, community surveying and community engagement, focusing on air, noise, visual and water pollution. She practices storm chasing science, which she defines as directing her resources and attention to areas that are typically overlooked. Her credentials include the bachelor’s degree from Simmons University, master’s degree from Tufts University and doctorate from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Student researchers Haley Dean of Saltillo and Rosy Davis of Tupelo will present their research, which is entitled “An Analysis of Black Carbon and PM 2.5 in Tupelo.” The public is invited to attend ... October 17, 2022 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
Registration continues for four-week eLearning classes Registration for a four-week eLearning session is continuing at both the Fulton and Tupelo campuses of Itawamba Community College. Classes begin on November 14, which is the registration deadline. ICC offers academic, career education, workforce and eLearning classes. For more information on registration, contact the Advising Center on the Fulton Campus at (662) 862-8290, at the Tupelo Campus at (662) 620-5000 or email eadviser@iccms.edu. October 14, 2022 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC Food Service Pathway class to begin Oct. 24 Itawamba Community College has scheduled a Food Service Pathway class at the Belden Center (3200 Adams Farm Rd.) beginning Oct. 24. The class will meet Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. through Nov. 18. The program includes Serve Safe® Food Manager Certification, Serve Safe® Alcohol Certification, CPR, certificate of completion, proper food handling standards, kitchen safety practices, culinary techniques, interview skills and résumé building, money handling and front of the house and back of the house operations. Tuition assistance may be available for qualified applicants. For more information or to register, contact program director Christy Scheuer at acscheuer@iccms.edu or (662) 407-1505; or continuing education director Josh Gammill at jegammill@iccms.edu or (662) 407-1569 or pathways@iccms.edu. October 10, 2022 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC schedules Fall Preview Day, Oct. 27 High school seniors will have an opportunity to learn about Itawamba Community College during its Fall Preview Day, which is scheduled for October 27 from 2-5:30 p.m. at the Fulton Campus. Fall Preview Day attendees will also have free admission for the ICC/Coahoma football game at Eaton Field, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The opportunity will include sessions about ICC’s schools of academics, health science and career education, and participants will hear directly from faculty within the areas, according to Michael Holloway, director of recruitment and orientation. They can choose which school to attend based on a selected major through the registration link. Attendees will also receive information on involvement at ICC, financial aid, Phi Theta Kappa, honors, housing and supplemental instruction. Student recruiters will lead campus and residence hall tours. Preregistration at www.iccms.edu/PreviewDays is required, and spots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Registrants are allowed to bring only one parent or guardian. Each senior student is required to fill out his/her own individual registration. For more information, email Go2icc@iccms.edu. October 7, 2022 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC schedules eight-week eLearning, traditional classes Registration for eight-week eLearning and traditional classes is continuing at both the Fulton and Tupelo campuses of Itawamba Community College. The deadline to register is Oct. 13 for the traditional term and Oct. 18 for the eLearning (online) session. Traditional classes begin Oct. 12, and online, Oct. 17. ICC offers academic, career and technical, workforce and eLearning classes. For more information on registration, contact the Advising office on the Fulton Campus at (662) 862-8290, at the Tupelo Campus at (662) 620-5000 or email eadviser@iccms.edu. September 19, 2022 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>