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 >>
Students receive ICC Foundation scholarships Several area students are the recipients of Foundation scholarships at Itawamba Community College for 2022-23. They include Aberdeen – Tyler Gill, Linda Kay Gilreath Scholarship; Taylor Harrison, Donald A. Baker Endowed Scholarship; Micah Terry, John and Beth Cleveland Endowed Scholarship; Kaleb Wilkinson, Thomas Griffith Memorial Annual Scholarship; Amory – Ella Browning, A.J. Pitts Endowed Memorial Scholarship; Matthew Carter, Dorothy D. and George H. Ruff Foundation Career Education Special Needs Endowed Scholarship; Marley Edwards, Linda Kay Gilreath Scholarship; Dorien Griffin, Linda Kay Gilreath Scholarship; Brooklyn Owen, Emily W. Horne Annual Scholarship; Baldwyn – Caden Cates, Dr. Marshall E. Hollis Endowed Pharmacy Scholarship; Batesville – Albert Martin, Dorothy D. and George H. Ruff Foundation Career Education Endowed Scholarship; Belden – Breia Foster, Mounce Family Excellence in Healthcare Endowed Scholarship; Adelin Mathis, Billy and Edna Fisher Todd Annual Scholarship; Min-Hao Sun, Pearl Markham Burch Memorial Endowed Scholarship; Belmont – Karly Weeks, Quail Unlimited Annual Scholarship, Sherry Senter Stubblefeld and Nancy Senter Presley Endowed Scholarship; Blue Mountain – Jazmine Moreno, Mike and Marcia Eaton Endowed Scholarship; Blue Springs – ... September 9, 2022 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC adds Associate Degree Nursing honor society Itawamba Community College ‘s Associate Degree Nursing students who qualify will now have an opportunity to participate in an honor society associated with the Organization for Associate Degree Nursing, according to Dr. Dana Walker, program director. “The addition of an Alpha Delta Nu chapter offers a unique opportunity to acknowledge the academic distinction of our nursing students,” Walker said. Its mission is to recognize academic excellence and encourage the pursuit of advanced degrees as well as foster lifelong learning.” Currently ICC nursing students can join the Mississippi Organization for Associate Degree Nursing Students, which is the student organization affiliated with Mississippi’s chapter of OADN. This is the first time that ICC has offered an honors organization for nursing. “We realized during the pandemic just how vital healthcare professions and professionals are,” said ICC President Dr. Jay Allen, “and this is an exceptional opportunity for us to recognize students who are excelling in an ICC healthcare program.” Walker said that nursing students would be invited to provisional membership after successful completion of at least ... August 30, 2022 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC Food Service Pathway class to begin Sept. 7 Itawamba Community College has scheduled a Food Service Pathway class at the Belden Center (3200 Adams Farm Rd.) beginning Sept. 7. Classes will meet Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. through Oct. 5. 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. August 26, 2022 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>