ICC schedules Food Management Certification class Registration is underway for a Food Management Certification class that will begin October 16 at the Itawamba Community College Belden Center. The class will meet Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. through November 10. 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 instructor Christy Scheuer at (662) 407-1505 or email acscheuer@iccms.edu or pathways@iccms.edu. October 6, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
Registration underway for three ICC continuing education classes that begin soon at the Belden Center Registration is continuing for several continuing education classes that begin soon at the Itawamba Community College Belden Center. They include Autoimmune Nutrition, Oct. 12; and Beginning Cake Decorating and Basic Computer Skills, both Oct. 16. Autoimmune Nutrition, which meets Thursday nights for six weeks from 6-7:30 p.m., includes tailoring the diet to manage an overactive immune system, the definition of autoimmune disorder, dealing with increased sugar consumption and foods that heal. Cost is $45. Basic Computer Skills is for the computer operator beginner. Included are basic operation instruction, Microsoft Word and such functions as email. No keyboarding will be taught in the class which meets Mondays and Tuesdays for four weeks. The cost is $85. Beginning Cake Decorating meets each Monday night for four weeks. The $125 fee includes the cost of supplies and the Wilton decorating kit, which participants will keep. Limited seating is available for all classes. To register or for more information, email continuingeducation@iccms.edu or call (662) 407-1500. October 4, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Mid-South bands to participate in Tomahawk Marching Band Championship at ICC Bands from across the Mid-South will participate in Itawamba Community College’s Tomahawk Marching Band Championship, Oct. 14, at Eaton Field/Butch Lambert Stadium at the Fulton Campus. Competition will begin at 10:15 a.m. The event will provide an opportunity for bands across the Mid-South to perform in both a competitive and educational environment. Adjudicators from across the nation will critique bands, color guard and percussion with the same caption-based criteria used in the MHSAA State Marching Band Championships, according to ICC All-American Band Director Ryan Todd. Among the bands participating include Baldwyn High School, Booneville High School, Bruce High School, Calhoun City High School, Center Hill High School, DeSoto Central High School, East Webster High School, Eupora High School, Hamilton High School, Hatley High School, Hoover (Ala.) High School, Horn Lake High School, Lafayette High School, Mantachie High School, Nettleton High School, North Pontotoc High School, Northpoint Christian School, Olive Branch High School, Pontotoc High School, Ripley High School, Saltillo High School, Smithville High School, South Pontotoc High School and Tupelo High School. The Itawamba Community College All-American Band will ... October 3, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Itawamba Community College joins national initiative on College Cost Transparency Itawamba Community College has joined the College Cost Transparency Initiative, a coalition of more than 360 higher education institutions that have voluntarily committed to follow a set of principles and standards that ensure transparency, clarity and understanding around student financial aid offers, which was announced this week. Together, these institutions serve more than 3.5 million college students in the United States. “Choosing to attend college is one of the most significant financial aid decisions a student or family can make,” said ICC President Dr. Jay Allen. “Knowing how much it will cost up front is crucial, and ICC is committed to providing students clear and accurate financial information. We are proud to be a partner in this work.” The monumental commitment comes as lawmakers, think tanks and government entities continue to scrutinize the financial aid offers that colleges and universities present to students. The principles and standards recommended by the CCT – a task force composed of the leaders of 10 higher education associations representing college presidents, financial aid offices and admissions and school counselors which originated ... October 2, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC Phi Theta Kappa chapters elect 2023-24 officers Both Phi Theta Kappa chapters at Itawamba Community College have elected officers for 2023-24. Officers of the Upsilon Sigma Chapter at the Fulton Campus include Vice President of Leadership Ally Thompson of Amory; Vice President of Public Relations Addison Pletzke and Vice President of Projects Grace Weisenberger, both of Clinton; Vice President of Service Camille Butts of Columbus; Vice President of Fellowship McKenzie Armstrong of Guntown; Vice President of Scholarship Carmen Birmingham, Regional Reporter/Vice President of Service Kaley Gholston, both of Mooreville; Vice President of Public Relations Keely McCollum of Nesbit; Vice President of Membership Garrett Young of Olive Branch; President Emma Mask of Plantersville; Vice President of Leadership Kristin Ray, Vice President of Public Relations Michael Nix, both of Pontotoc; Vice President of Projects Maddy Walton of Tremont; Vice President of Scholarship Matthew Butler, Vice President of Membership Jenna-Claire Johnson, Vice President of Fellowship Jillian Babb, Vice President of Fellowship Kelly Flores Herrera, all of Tupelo; and Vice President of Leadership Jaymie Davis of Vardaman. Beta Tau Sigma Chapter officers at the Tupelo Campus are President William Gibson, ... October 2, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC students join prestigious Sigma Kappa Delta Several Itawamba Community College students are new members of Sigma Kappa Delta, and they will be formally inducted during the 2024 spring semester. They include Abbeville – Armani Wilson; Aberdeen – Makayla Key; Amory – Jolie Bishop, Lillyan Madrid, Kenlee Wilkinson; Belden – Nyla Smith, Scarlett Von Strahl; Belmont – Aleshia Saylors; Ecru – Lindsey Raby; Fulton – Ramsey Eskew, Ma Kesia Monterde, Juliana Motes, Heaven Reese, Frank Rodriguez; Guntown – McKenzie Armstrong, Marie McCrary; Houston – Holly Pettit, Kayleigh Pettit; Iuka – Kimberly Pruitt; Madison – Whitten Willis; Mantachie – Rosalie Keith, Keira Vandiver; Myrtle – Robin Elgin; Plantersville – Makenzie Metcalf; Pontotoc – Anna Boyette, Anna Jenkins, Latesha ... September 29, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC eight-week traditional, eLearning class registration continues Registration for eight-week traditional and eLearning classes is continuing at both the Fulton and Tupelo campuses of Itawamba Community College. The deadline to register is Oct. 12 for the traditional term and Oct. 17 for the eLearning (online) session. Traditional classes begin Oct. 11, and online, Oct. 16. ICC offers academic, career education, workforce and eLearning classes. For more information on registration, call (662) 862-8000 or email eadviser@iccms.edu. September 27, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
Apply NOW for free welding class made possible by Metallica's foundation, All Within My Hands A free class in welding, which begins at the Itawamba Community College Belden Center, Oct. 11, is possible due to a grant this summer from Metallica’s foundation, All Within My Hands. The class will meet for one eight-week term, and the curriculum includes introduction to welding I and introduction to STEM. During the second phase, which begins Jan. 8, the students will take shielded metal arc welding and two fully-online classes in entrepreneurship and principles of marketing. Among the schools, which applied for the grant, ICC was selected from a competitive pool of applicants to receive $100,000 to transform the futures of students in the community. For more information on enrolling in the Oct. 11 welding class, contact Dylan Baldwin, dean of career education, at 662.407.1414 or email dcbaldwin@iccms.edu. September 26, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC to sponsor innovative dinner and demo series in October Itawamba Community College will sponsor a dinner and demo series at three Tupelo restaurants beginning Oct. 12 at 4:30 p.m. at Forklift with chef Cooper Miller. Additional sessions are scheduled for 5:30 p.m., October 17, at Neon Pig with chef Brooke Ramsey and at 6 p.m., Oct. 24, at Park Heights with chef Tom Lester. “The chefs at each location will provide a demonstration related to the dinner preparation, which will follow,” according to Josh Gammill, ICC director of Continuing Education, which is cosponsoring the series with the Food Management Certification pathway. “The three local restaurants and their executive chefs have created a unique interactive experience for participants,” Gammill said. Limited seating is available. Price per experience is $55 per person or $100 per couple or for the series experience (all three), $150 per person and $275 per couple. “This is an exciting partnership that will not only afford our students, but also the local community an opportunity for an intimate experience with these local chefs,” said Christy Scheuer, Food Management Certification pathway director. “Each of their styles is ... September 26, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC leads state in full-time enrollment increase Itawamba Community College ranks first in the state in full-time enrollment increase and in the top three in overall enrollment increase, according to figures recently released by the Mississippi Community College Board. With fall enrollment at 5,034 at the end of the 10-day reporting period, figures from fall 22 to fall 23 show an 8.5 percent increase. The increase can be attributed to multiple factors, according to ICC President Dr. Jay Allen, including the addition of Magnolia Hall, a state-of-the-art residence for honors students and student leaders accommodating 246 additional students which opened last fall and an enhanced emphasis on activities. “This is very exciting news,” 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, the more successful they will be in the classroom,” according to ICC Vice President of Student Services Dr. Brad Boggs. “Having an attractive, comprehensive student activities ... September 21, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>