ICC selects 2023-24 Pom Squad Itawamba Community College has selected its Pom Squad for 2023-24. Members include Brandi Deloach of Caledonia; Chloe Digby of Fulton; Katlyn Strickland of Greenwood Springs; McKenzie Armstrong of Guntown; India Pittman of Houston; K’Lee Capps, Madalynn Minica, both of Nettleton; Brianna Marino of Pearl; Maggie Kimble of Pontotoc; Krystyna Burenok of Saltillo; Henleigh Berry and Saja Darwish, both of Tupelo. ICC’s Pom Squad performs at all home basketball games. The director is Christy Colburn of Amory. November 2, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC alumni officers start second year of term Officers of Itawamba Community College’s Alumni Association began the second year of their term at Homecoming, Oct. 5. They include director Melba Applewhite of Amory; director Bunky Goza of Caledonia; director Michelle Sutton of Ecru; president-elect Joey Cox, director Dan McCrimon, both of Fulton; president John Lee Lyles, directors Stacy Chapman and Bobby Mooneyham, all of Houston; director Dr. Amanada Summers of Mantachie; secretary-treasurer Donna Thomas and directors Jeff Cagle and Brandy Evans, all of New Albany; immediate past president Chuck Howell and director Walter Chittom, both of Pontotoc; and directors Tammmy Harrington and Jamie Osbirn, both of Tupelo. Members of the permanent committee are Richard Davis, Bill Miles, both of Fulton; Robert Goza of Houston; Karen McFerrin of Mantachie; Noel McWhirter of Pontotoc; and Monica Aldridge and Gary Walker, both of Tupelo. The Alumni Association serves as a link between the College and alumni, faculty and friends. For more information, contact Michael Upton, director of Advancement, at (662) 862-8035 or email maupton@iccms.edu. November 2, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC's CenterStage to present free concert, "Time Capsule," Nov. 14 Itawamba Community College’s CenterStage, contemporary music group, has scheduled a Nov. 14 concert at the W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center auditorium on the Fulton Campus. “Time Capsule,” which will begin at 7 p.m., will feature selections that are associated with the theme, including “Hazy Shade of Winter,” “Turn, Turn, Turn,” “Summer of ’69;” “Time After Time;” “Sign of the Times;” “Time in a Bottle;” “Back in Time;” and “Too Much Time on My Hands.” The cast includes Marly Kesler of Abbeville; Lillyan Madrid of Amory; Cody McGary of Eupora; Leslie Fleming of French Camp; Maggie Smith of Hamilton, Ala.; Cassidy Edwards of Marietta; Joshua Coker, Carter McNeil, both of Pontotoc; Emma Worsham of Saltillo; Sarah Brown of Tremont; Jayden Gray, Rodney Simpson, Crissen McCoy, all of Tupelo; and Cole Freeman of Union. Members of the band are Elyss Dawson of Fulton; Joey Alexander Cassler of Marietta; Noah Wade of Meridian; Emanuel Quiroz of Mooreville; Jesse Pettigrew of Philadelphia; Joan Ramirez, Mikey Franklin, both of Pontotoc; Connor Joseph of Saltillo; and Triceon Rainey, Aubrey Meredith, both of Tupelo. The ... November 1, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Aspen Institute names ICC as one of nation's top 150 and eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence Today, the Aspen Institute named Itawamba Community College as one of the 150 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s signature recognition of high achievement and performance among two-year colleges. The institutions selected for this honor stand out among more than 1,000 community colleges nationwide as having high improving levels of student success as well as equitable outcomes for Black and Hispanic students and those from lower-income backgrounds. “It is a tremendous honor for Itawamba Community College to be selected as one of the top 150 community colleges in the nation and to afforded the opportunity to compete for the significant Aspen Prize,” said ICC President Dr. Jay Allen. “It is another indication of the success of the College, its continuing status as a premier community college and a testament to our exceptional faculty and staff, without whom it would not be possible.” ICC was selected as a top community college in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2021 and as a semifinalist in 2023. The Aspen Prize spotlights exemplary community ... October 31, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC Surgical Technology students prepare to be 'unsung heroes' In the 1940s, surgical technology became an official career path due to the demands of operating rooms in World War II although the first public use of anesthesia was in 1846. Extreme cleanliness and sterilization weren’t normal household words until COVID-19’s extensive global impact. Masks and hand sanitizers became the norm for every individual as well as using cleaning solutions to prevent the spread of disease in homes across the world. However, those words, cleanliness and sterilization, have always been a significant part of the vocabulary of Surgical Technologists, who have made them a priority since the late 1800s. With this awareness comes an enhanced appreciation of the unsung heroes of operating rooms worldwide. According to the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, individuals who are interested in becoming a Surgical Technologist must be detail-oriented since errors could be life threatening. Additional qualities include working well under pressure and having great communication skills. Surgical Technologists serve as members of the surgical team and work with surgeons, anesthesiologists and certified registered nurse anesthetists, registered ... October 30, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC's Colburn to be honored at Mississippi Humanities Council Awards ceremony Christy Colburn of Amory has been selected as Itawamba Community College’s Mississippi Humanities Teacher Award nominee for 2024. Colburn will be among those honored at the Mississippi Humanities Council Awards Ceremony in March 2024 at the Two Mississippi Museums in Jackson. The event pays tribute to outstanding faculty in traditional humanities fields at each of the state’s institutions of higher learning. In her 25th year as a music educator, Colburn serves as associate band director at ICC. Her responsibilities include conducting the concert band, applied woodwind studio, mixed woodwind ensemble, Rush Hour Saxophone Quartet, CenterStage show choir and color guard director/choreographer and teaches music appreciation. As needed, she also coaches the Indianettes and the spring pom squad. A graduate of Aberdeen High School, Colburn earned the associate’s degree from ICC and both the bachelor’s and master’s degrees in music education from the University of Mississippi. She was color guard captain and choreographer and started the first winter guard at ICC while a student. She held multiple leadership roles while at the University ... October 27, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Ashley Charitable Foundation donates $500,000 to ICC's Commercial Truck Driving program Itawamba Community College’s Commercial Truck Driving program will benefit from a $500,000 donation from the Ashley Charitable Foundation (ACF), a nonprofit organization founded by Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC and committed to supporting education and workforce development, presented this afternoon at the Tupelo Campus. Among those participating in the event were Ron Wanek, Founder and Chairman of Ashley Furniture Industries, and Dr. Jay Allen, President of Itawamba Community College. The presentation also included a special congratulatory video by Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves. This contribution marks ACF's continued dedication to partnering with higher education institutions to drive growth in the workforce. "Itawamba Community College exemplifies successful educational programs that adequately equip students to enter the workforce,” Wanek said. “We strongly believe in providing individuals with opportunities in the areas of STEM, and our partnership with Itawamba aligns perfectly with this vision.” Wanek said that Ashley started in a 35,000-square-foot facility in Ecru with 35 employees and has had a strong presence in the state since 1994. “Mississippi is the best place to do business. We appreciate growing in Mississippi.” The facility has ... October 25, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
Respiratory Care Technology program joins schools from across the nation in Oct. 22-28 celebration Itawamba Community College’s Respiratory Care Technology program is joining schools from across the nation in honoring and recognizing the invaluable contributions of respiratory therapists to patient care during a week designated in their honor. “Respiratory Care week is an outstanding opportunity to recognize the essential work and dedication of respiratory care professionals as well as to promote awareness for lung health,” said Adam Denton, program director. Additionally, it provides a platform for sharing the multifaceted impact of respiratory therapists from collaborating with executive leaders to serving as advocates for patients and engaging with local communities. ICC’s Respiratory Care is a two-year (five-semester) program. Graduates will receive an Associate of Applied Science degree and will be eligible to take the national credentialing exam to become a Registered Respiratory Therapist (Respiratory Care practitioner). “Respiratory Therapists apply scientific principles to prevent, identify and treat acute or chronic dysfunction of the cardiopulmonary system,” Denton said. “Their knowledge of the scientific principles underlying cardiopulmonary physiology and pathophysiology, as well as biomedical engineering and technology, enables them to effectively ... October 23, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Are you interested in Commercial Truck Driving? Itawamba Community College is conducting an interest survey for Commercial Truck Driving. If you are interested in learning more about the program or enrolling, click on this link to complete the survey…www.iccms.edu/CTDinterest. ICC’s CTD program prepares individuals to drive Class A semitrucks and other commercial vehicles. It includes instruction in operating diesel-powered vehicles, loading and unloading cargo, reporting delays or accidents on the road, verifying loads against shipping records and keeping necessary records. It is designed to give the future driver a complete and thorough knowledge of log books, trip records and the motor carrier safety regulations of the United States Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration. Options include four weeks, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m., or eight-week classes and eight-week internship. Enrollment requirements include U.S. citizen or Puerto Rico valid driver’s license; copy of good driving record; acceptable driving record with no more than two speeding tickets in the previous three years and no DUIs or DWUIs in the previous five years; pass DOT physical and drug screening ... October 20, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC to present Fall Choral Concert, Nov. 9, at Link Centre Itawamba Community College will present its Fall Choral Concert at 7 p.m., Nov. 9, at the Link Centre in Tupelo. Students performing include Abbeville – Marly Kesler; Ackerman – Gavin Arnault, Brianna Eiland, Olivia Miller, Melissa Ramirez; Amory – Anji Beato, Isaac Houk, Lillyan Madrid; Columbus – Mecca Karriem; Detroit, Ala. – Mackenzie Shotts; French Camp – Leslie Fleming; Fulton – Rebekah Anderson, Chase Baggett, Clara Green; Hamilton, Ala. – Maggie Smith; Kosciusko – Ty’kiaya Kern; Louin – ZaMarion Jones; Mantachie – Lilly Andry, Destinee Dixon; Meridian – Noah Wade; Mooreville – Seairra Westmoreland; Nettleton – Cortney McCord; Oxford – Liana Logan; Philadelphia – Jesse Pettigrew; Plantersville – Semaj Jones; Pontotoc – Addison Clements, Joshua Coker, Makenna Cooper, Mikey Franklin, Caroline Holloway, Carter McNeil, Isiah Pannell, Kristin Ray, Layla Tutor; Prairie – Ahmond Cox; Red Bay, Ala. – Mason Bates; Saltillo – Thomas Dillard, Hunter Johnson, Bryce McCord, Kaylee Townsend, Emma Worsham; Tremont – Sarah Brown; Tupelo – Lia Darracott, Jayden Gray, Jason Luna, Crissen McCoy, Aubrey Meredith, Rodney Simpson, Grant Sullivan; Vernon, Ala. – Ryfucious ... October 20, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>