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ICC schedules Skill Builders Camp for ages 12-15

Registration is underway at Itawamba Community College for Skill Builders Camp, which is scheduled for June 17, 18 and 20 at the Belden Center.             Students from 12-15 years of age are eligible to attend the camp, which will meet from 9 a.m.-noon.             The sessions include June 17 – automotive care (changing a tire and checking pressure), changing oil and jump starting a vehicle; June 18 – culinary (food preparation and safety and summer meal ideas); and June 20 – financial literacy (budgeting, how to set up a checking and savings account).             The camp is designed to provide those who attend the opportunity to learn basic life skills and have fun in the process, according to Josh Gammill, director of Continuing Education.             The cost is $125.             Registration is available at www.iccms.edu/skillbuilders. For more information, call (662) 407-1500 or email continuingeducation@iccms.edu.

ICC schedules private screening of "Mississippi Scholar;" tickets available

Itawamba Community College has scheduled a private screening of “Mississippi Scholar,” June 13 at 7 p.m. at the W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center on the Fulton Campus.            “Mississippi Scholar, which recently won Best Feature Film at the Beverly Hills Film Festival, was inspired by director PJ Leonard’s interaction with a young man from New Jersey and one of my former film students,” according to Morgan Cutturini, ICC Films sponsor and communications instructor. “It focuses on the impediments one underprivileged intellectual must overcome to realize his dreams of the future.”             “Mississippi Scholar,” a PJ Leonard production and a Marcus Bleecker film, stars Shannon Brown, Sonny Marinelli, Gisla Stringer and Obba Babatundé.             Many of the stars, producer and director of the film plan to attend, and there will be a red-carpet photo opportunity as patrons leave the film screening, Cutturini said.             ICC Films contributed to the project by having many current and former members work as cast and crew, said Cutturini, who served as producer along with Tupelo businessman Robert Hall.             The crew includes production designer Telexus Miller and production assistant ...

Registration continues for ICC freshman orientation sessions

Registration is continuing at Itawamba Community College for freshman orientation sessions for students who plan to enroll for the 2024 fall semester.                 Recent high school graduates are required to participate in one of the sessions, which are scheduled for June 11, June 12, July 10, July 11, all at 1 p.m. at the Fulton Campus; June 11, June 12, July 10, July 11, all at 8:30 a.m., at the Fulton Campus; and June 13, July 9, both at 1 p.m. at the Tupelo Campus. Students can attend a session regardless of the location they plan to attend. However, all students, including adult learners, are invited.                 “Among the advantages of attending an orientation session are scheduling classes early and choosing from a wide variety of options, including days, times and instructors,” said Michael Holloway, director of recruitment and orientation. “Participants will have an opportunity to connect with other new students as well as to learn more about student life at ICC. The sessions will also enable adult learners to meet with an adviser and to make the transition to college ...

ICC Food Management Certification class set to begin June 3 at Belden Center

Registration is underway for a Food Management Certification class that will begin June 3 at the Itawamba Community College Belden Center.                 The class will meet Monday-Thursday from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. through June 27.                 Highlights of the hands-on course include both ServSafe® Food Manager and Alcohol Certification, menu planning/preparation, assistance/participation in execution of catered events, résumé/interview skills and both front- and back-of-the-house operations.                 Tuition assistance could be available for those who qualify.                 For more information or to register, call Christy Scheuer, instructor, at (662) 407-1505 or email acscheuer@iccms.edu or pathways@iccms.edu.

ICC's Miller among 2024 graduates of MCCPF program

Itawamba Community College’s Mande Miller of Saltillo, dean of the Tupelo Campus and Advising, is among the 2024 graduates of the Mississippi Community College Policy Fellows Program.             Miller joined the ICC family in 2002 as an academic counselor. For 11 years she was director of advising and instructor of College Life classes, which she continues. She earned the bachelor’s degree from Delta State University and the master’s degree from the University of Mississippi. Miller came to ICC from the Community Development Foundation, where she served as administrative assistant and marketing.             Her professional accomplishments include NEWMS Women’s Leadership Skills Series graduate, Tombigbee Counseling Association College Counselor of the Year, Mississippi College Counselor of the Year, ICC Leadership Development Institute graduate, ICC Meritorious Award recipient and Mississippi Community College Leadership Academy graduate.             “It was an honor to participate in this prestigious program, and I appreciate ICC’s affording me the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues to benefit the community colleges in Mississippi,” Miller said. “The program was extremely beneficial, expanded my knowledge and provided a deeper insight into areas covered by ...

Whitt Willis accepted into prestigious Mississippi Rural Physicians Scholarship program

           Whitt Willis of Madison, formerly of Amory, a recent graduate of Itawamba Community College, has been accepted into the prestigious Mississippi Rural Physicians Scholarship program.             In 2007, the Mississippi Legislature authorized the Mississippi Rural Physicians Scholarship program, creating a unique program that identifies rural college students who aspire to return to their roots to practice medicine. Academic enrichment, faculty and physician mentoring as well as solid medical school financial support through the MRPSP will enable Willis and other capable young Mississippians to address the challenge of Mississippi’s healthcare crisis.             “We are excited to have Whitt be a part of the Mississippi Rural Physicians Scholarship Program,” said Tabora Cook, executive director of the Mississippi Rural Physicians Scholarship Program. “His passion for rural medicine is exactly what our program and the state of Mississippi need. We look forward to supporting Whitt on his journey to become a rural physician.”             While at ICC, Willis, who is a graduate of Amory High School, was president of the Student Government Association and a member of the Academic Calendar, ...

ICC recent graduate, Jordan Allen, selected as candidate for prestigious PROMISE program

Jordan Allen of Jackson, recent graduate of Itawamba Community College, has been selected as a candidate for the Promoting Recruitment Opportunities in Medicine with Individual Study Experience (PROMISE).             The early assurance program for economically/educationally disadvantaged students with a commitment to pursuing a career as a physician is sponsored and managed by the School of Medicine at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.             At ICC, Allen was a member of the women’s soccer team, STEM Club, Trading Post, Phi Theta Kappa and Honors College, Instructional Support Leader and Chemistry II tutor for NASA (Mississippi Space Grant Consortium) as well as 2023 Orientation Leader. Her other activities include assistance in the nursery and singing in the choir at New Jerusalem Church in Jackson. She will continue her education at Mississippi College where she plans to major in biology/pre-medicine with a minor in communication. She is the daughter of Althea Allen.             “We are excited to welcome Jordan to the PROMISE program this summer,” said Dr. Dan Coleman, director of Outreach at the University of Mississippi School of Medicine. “This program will ...

Forbes Advisor ranks ICC Business and Marketing Management Technology program sixth in nation; only Mississippi college recognized

Forbes Advisor has ranked Itawamba Community College’s Business and Marketing Management Technology program sixth in the nation, the only community college in Mississippi to be recognized.             Forbes Advisor’s ranking methodologies use data from the National Center for Education Statistics, education providers and reputable educational and professional organizations to produce its unbiased rankings. An advisory board of educators and other subject matter experts reviews and verifies its content to provide trustworthy, up-to-date information.             “We are honored to be recognized by Forbes Advisor as we strive each semester to teach our students the most relevant skills they’ll need to be successful in the workforce,” said Jodi McCrimon, ICC’s Business and Marketing Management Technology program director. “As one of the top 10 best online community college programs in the nation, we enthusiastically offer this degree to meet the needs of student and adult learners in our community. The best start here!”             ICC President Dr. Jay Allen joined McCrimon in appreciation for the honor. “While we strive to always provide the best educational product and experience, it’s always exciting for others to ...

Registration underway for ICC's "Seussmania Drama Camp"

       Registration is underway for Itawamba Community College’s “Seussmania Drama Camp,” which is scheduled for June 3-7 from 9 a.m.-noon at the W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center auditorium at the Fulton Campus.             The camp includes classes and performances of “The Lorax,” “Hunches in Bunches,” “Green Eggs and Ham” and “The Sneetches.”             Students who are leaving second through eighth grade are eligible to participate.             The cost is $100 which includes camp t-shirt and daily snack. To register or for more information, contact Dr. Laurie McBride at lsmcbride@iccms.edu. The deadline is May 28.             The public is invited to free closing programs to showcase the students’ talents at noon and 6:30 p.m., June 7.