New Medical Assistant class to begin Jan. 22 at ICC Belden Center Registration is underway at Itawamba Community College for a Medical Assistant class that will begin Jan. 22 at the Belden Center. The class will meet Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-9 p.m. through May 16. The comprehensive program is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills and practical experience necessary to thrive as a medical assistant in the dynamic field of healthcare. As an essential member of a healthcare team, medical assistants play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient operation of medical offices, clinics and other healthcare settings. The course emphasizes a balance between theoretical knowledge and practical application, ensuring graduates are ready to contribute effectively to a healthcare team. Cost of the course is $1,000. To register or for more information, email pathways@iccms.edu or call (662) 407-1537. January 5, 2024 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC spring 2024 registration continues Registration for classes for the 2024 spring semester at Itawamba Community College is continuing. The last day to add traditional full-term day/night and first eight-week classes is Jan. 12; eLearning first eight-week classes, Jan. 17; and eLearning full-term classes, Jan. 19. Financial aid is available as well as scholarships for adult learners; however, the deadline is Jan. 19. In addition, students may qualify for free tuition for several short-term career pathway programs, which are taught at the ICC Belden Center. Academic, career education, eLearning (online) and workforce opportunities are available in an extensive schedule. For more information, call (662) 862-8000 or email eadviser@iccms.edu. January 4, 2024 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC students receive degrees, certificates at conclusion of 2023 fall semester Several area residents were among those who earned Associate of Arts or Associate of Applied Science degrees or certificates at the conclusion of the 2023 fall semester at Itawamba Community College. They include Abbeville – Armani T. Wilson, A.A.; Aberdeen – Kaylee M. Flippo, A.A.; Kierra A. Haynes, A.A.; Amiya S. Robinson, A.A.; Kelsey M. Taylor, certificate; Alpharetta, Ga. – Dylan R. Merrell, A.A.; Amory – Shelby L. Morgan, A.A.; Carley White, certificate; Baldwyn – Kelsey Markeya Green, A.A.; Amanda F. McGee, certificate; Saniyah Monique Richardson, A.A.; Batesville – James Robert Scott, A.A.; Ze’Marion Jermel Tucker, A.A.; Belden – Brandon L. Stacks, A.A.; Carson Alexander Westbrook, certificate; Bensalem, Pa. – Luke R. Jackson, A.A.; Blue Springs – Daesha M. Carr, A.A.; Kelly Lynn Harmon, A.A.; Brilliant, Ala. – Skylon M. Snipes, A.A.; Brooksville – Ja’Kenya I. Farmer, A.A.; Cleveland – Ethan H. York, A.A.; Columbus – Kaisha M. Guy, A.A.; Shelenia Dasha Henry, A.A.S.; Crawford – Camara Kelisa Brewer, A.A.; Ecru – Jessica Lynn Gates, A.A.S., Donna J. Robertson, A.A.S.; Kyle Robertson, A.A.; Ashley Beth Lauderdale Watts, certificate; ... January 3, 2024 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC releases fall 2023 honors lists Officials at Itawamba Community College have released the honors lists for the 2023 fall semester. Named to the President’s list, which includes those students with a 3.8-4.0 grade point average were Abbeville – Noah A. Robinson; Aberdeen – Connor Bounds, Morgan Alyse Calvert, Madison N. Huppert, Olivia Elise Randle, Ashlei J. Shelton, Weston Sykes, Jhanya Rene Walker; Ackerman – Holly Jean Tillman; Amory – Katie Marie Archie, Anjela Aida Beato, Jacob Matthew Butler, Jared Brittian Callihan, Haylie S. Chism, Collin T. Corbell, Reese J. Griffith, Anna L. Hadaway, Keri Belle Lann, Mackenzie K. Nevins, Isabella A. Oliver, Aliana Page, Everett B. Price, Angel Daniel Quintero, William C. Reese, Brooke L. Roberts, Alexander Reid Robinson, William Reed Stanford, Aleah Marie Sullivan, Kathryn Allyn Thompson, Kenlee Wilkinson, Peyton E. Wilkinson, Gunnar R. Williams; Baldwyn – Colton Byrd, Savannah Presley Collier, Reagan L. Gholson, Nella F. Jackson; Batesville – Alexis H. Dickinson; Beaverton, Ala. – Sara B. Roberts; Belden – Mikayla J. Alvarez, Shea D. Chapman, Elijah G. Mooneyham, Jakob G. Prather, Annslee Reese Rhea, Cayden L. Rogers, Misty Dawn Taylor, Dathan ... December 14, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC students among winners in juried art exhibit Several Itawamba Community College students are among award winners in the juried exhibit that was recently on display in the W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center gallery at the Fulton Campus. They include Belden – Karol Adriana Aris-Little, third place in 2D design for “Little Earrings;” Fulton – Emily Tibbs, Best in Show for “Gorgeous Golden Lady;” Keyelle Holder, second place in drawing for “It’s Not A Pipe;” Alexis Grant, honorable mention in drawing for “Nightmare Baby From Hell;” Greenwood Springs – Vega Taylor, honorable mention in drawing for “Amongst The Folds;” Guntown – Alli Porter, first place in drawing for “Bass and Glass;” Mooreville – Monserrat Garcia, first place in 2D design for “1863 Jungle” and honorable mention in the same category for “03’ Louisiana;” Pontotoc – Isaiah Pannell, third place in drawing for “Self Portrait” and honorable mention in the same category for “The Baby Bottle;” Mak Masters, third place in 3D design for “Enchanted Ukelele;” Tupelo – Meliah Senter, second place in 2D design for “Stylization Tryptic;” Noah Sartin, first place in 3D design for “Fairie Trifecta;” ... December 12, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Registration underway for two new classes at ICC-Belden Registration is underway at Itawamba Community College for two new continuing education classes that are scheduled to begin in January. They include Healthier You and Learning a Dietary Approach to Autoimmune Conditions, both taught by Julie Gibens, Functional Nutrition counselor. Healthier You, which will focus on making diet and lifestyle changes, will meet Tuesdays, January 16-20, from 5-9 p.m. Learning a Dietary Approach to Autoimmune Conditions will meet Tuesdays, January 11-25, from 6-7:30 p.m. Individuals who suffer from an autoimmune disease will learn the significant role of diet. To register or for more information, call (662) 407-1500 or email continuingeducation@iccms.edu. Itawamba Community College will close for the holiday break at 4:30 p.m., December 14, and reopen at 8 a.m., January 3. December 11, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
Area residents among new members of ICC Phi Theta Kappa chapters Several area students are new members of Phi Theta Kappa chapters at Itawamba Community College. New members of the Beta Tau Sigma chapter at the Tupelo Campus include Scarlett Von Strahl, Keegan Alexander of Calhoun City; Arianna Walker, Denise Jara, both of Pontotoc; Anna Waldo of Randolph; Luke Burleson, Daylon Eisenzimmer, Cari Scott, all of Shannon; Regan Hawkins, Savane Houle, Tanner Jones, Deonna Thornton, all of Tupelo; Thomas Jordan of Verona. Those who have joined the Upsilon Sigma chapter at the Fulton Campus are Joseph Crandall, Taylor Harrison, Quaid Johnson, Micah Terry, all of Aberdeen; Kayja Bailey, William Hanon, Kenlee Wilkinson, all of Amory; Ze’Marion Tucker of Batesville; Jermeria Martin of Coldwater; Lillian Bethay, Ty Davis, Chloe Digby, Emma Hill, Rustin Reeves, Frank Rodruguez, Timothy Wright, all of Fulton; Benjamin Orr, Davin Tanner, both of Golden; Alexandria Taylor of Guntown; Holly Nethery, Alexis Self, both of Hamilton; Gabrielle Higgason of Houlka; Khenyia Williams of Houston; Piper Cutshall of Iuka; Kelly Cleveland, Rosalie Keith, Benjamin Moody, all of Mantachie; Joshua Conerly, Landon Glover, both ... December 8, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Limited openings available at ICC Early Learning Center - Fulton Limited openings are available at Itawamba Community College’s Early Learning Center on the Fulton Campus. Eligible for enrollment are potty-trained children three-to-five years of age, according to director Angela Patterson. The center, which includes two preschool/childcare classrooms, is licensed with the Mississippi Department of Health. It is open during the regular academic school year, Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-5 p.m. and closed during the summer, school holidays and when ICC is closed during inclement weather. The center is also now accepting the Child Care Tuition Assistance for Eligible Mississippi Families. For more information or an application, contact Patterson at afmoore@iccms.edu or call 662.862.8137. December 8, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Registration open for ICC's January pathways classes Itawamba Community College has scheduled several pathways classes to begin in January 2024 at the Belden Center (3200 Adams Farm Rd.). They include Certified Nursing Assistant, Jan. 8-Mar. 20, Mondays and Wednesdays, 5-9 p.m.; Food Management Certification, Jan. 8-Feb. 2, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; Google IT Support Certification, Jan. 8-May 1, online self-paced; Medical Administrative Assistant, Jan. 8-Apr. 10, Mondays, 5-9 p.m.; Business Office Specialist, Jan. 9-May 2, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5-9 p.m.; EMT-Basic, Jan. 9-May 2, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5-10 p.m.; Pharmacy Technician, Jan. 9-Apr. 30, Tuesdays, 6-9 p.m. and Phlebotomy Technician, Jan. 11-Apr. 4, Thursdays, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Certified Nursing Assistant prepares participants to take the exam to become a Certified Nursing Assistant. Upon successful completion of the program and the exam, nursing assistants may find employment with nursing homes, medical centers, home healthcare providers and clinics. Food Management Certification includes the essential skills needed to thrive in the restaurant and hospitality industry. Students will experience training opportunities including ServSafe® Food Manager Certification, ServSafe® Alcohol Certification, menu planning preparation, assist/participate in execution of catered events, ... December 7, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC schedules '24 spring semester open registration Itawamba Community College has scheduled open registration for the 2024 spring semester. Options include January 3 from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at both the Fulton and Tupelo campuses; and January 4 from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on the Fulton Campus and 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. on the Tupelo Campus. Locations are the Academic and Student Center on the Tupelo Campus and the David C. Cole Student Services Building on the Fulton Campus. Traditional full-term day and night and first eight-week classes begin Jan. 8; and eLearning full-term and first eight-week classes, Jan. 16. Financial aid is available as well as adult learner scholarships. Academic, career education, eLearning (online) and workforce opportunities are available in an extensive schedule, which includes both day and evening classes at Fulton, Tupelo and Belden. Instructional options include both face-to-face and online. Students may attend classes on a four-day instructional schedule to provide an opportunity for a three-day weekend. For more information, call (662) 862-8000 or email eadviser@iccms.edu. ICC’s offices will close for the Christmas break, Dec. 14 at 4:30 p.m., and reopen Jan. 3, 2024 at 8 a.m. December 6, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>