ICC's AD Nursing honor society adds provisional members Itawamba Community College’s Associate Degree Nursing honor society, Alpha Delta Nu, has added provisional members for 2023-24 to be formally inducted in the spring. They include Tiree Jones, Jodi Minor, both of Aberdeen; Katie Archie, Emery Browning, both of Amory; Meranda Magee of Columbus; Shelby Linley of Houlka; Rachel Devaughn, Abby Boutwell, both of Mantachie; Sianna Downs of Mooreville; Faith Drain, Casey Picinich, both of New Albany; Kayla Arman of Oxford, Sherman Ross, Tucker Cowsert (vice president), Landyn Tutor, Sara Kitchens (president), all of Pontotoc; Evette Mayse of Potts Camp; Mckenna Chisholm of Randolph; Alexis Koonce of Saltillo; Holly Carrington (secretary) of Southaven; Brian Frith, Leah Crosby, Bridget Tonos, all of Tupelo and Karley Matthews of Walnut. This is the first time that ICC has offered an honors organization for nursing. Among the advantages for membership include encouraging the pursuit of advanced degrees in the profession of nursing as well as continuing education as a lifelong professional responsibility. Students are eligible to enter a provisional membership after completion of their first semester of nursing school and have met the ... October 13, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
'Curious Narratives' exhibit extended to Nov. 16 The paintings of Brooke Polly Alexander of Oxford, instructional assistant professor of art at the University of Mississippi, will be on display in the Itawamba Community College gallery on the Fulton Campus through Nov. 16. Entitled “Curious Narratives,” the exhibition features a collection of oil paintings on canvas from her recent show at Southside Gallery in Oxford. Her work deals with figurative and landscape motifs with an underlying implication of a story. The narration is implied but not explicitly stated. Alexander leaves it to the viewer to bring to the paintings their own interpretation of her images. Alexander was born and raised in Athens, Ala. She earned the B.A. degree in studio art with a minor in English from Athens State University and the M.F.A. degree in studio art with a concentration in painting from the University of Mississippi. Her work has been shown both regionally and nationally. Gallery hours are 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Admission is free. For more information, contact Shawn Whittington at eswhittington@iccms.edu or (662) 862-8301. October 12, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC to host Emerging Scholars Luncheon, Nov. 2 High school seniors with a 24+ ACT score will be honored during Itawamba Community College’s Emerging Scholars Luncheon, which begins at 11 a.m., Nov. 2, at the Davis Event Center at the Fulton Campus. “The event is an opportunity for the select group of high school seniors to learn more about the academic and involvement opportunities for honor students at ICC,” said Michael Holloway, director of recruitment and orientation. The schedule includes check in from 10:45-11 a.m. followed by lunch and sessions focusing on the accelerated academic experience, Phi Theta Kappa and Honors College, special guest speaker ICC alumnus Karis Pannell and a question-and-answer session by a student leaders panel. Tours of the honors residence hall and campus are available. Holloway said that during the accelerated academic experience, participants can explore ICC’s 10 schools of academics with up to three round table discussions with faculty. “Participants can learn more about a variety of opportunities including scholarships and Honors College,” Holloway said. “Current student leaders will share information about how to balance academic life and involvement.” For more information ... October 11, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC schedules English Roundtable Conference Itawamba Community College has scheduled the 2023 English Roundtable Conference, Nov. 3 from 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m., at the Belden Center (3200 Adams Farm Rd.). Sponsored by the ICC English department, the conference will provide an opportunity to share best practices and learn from other teachers in the discipline. CEU credits will be provided. Featured educators include Emily Comer, Mooreville High School; Joseph Jones, Itawamba Agricultural High School; JuiLondia Mosley, Houston High School and Kaylor Tutor, Pontotoc Junior High School. Registration begins at 8 a.m., and no preregistration is required. For more information, contact Danny Oswalt at dgoswalt@iccms.edu or call (662) 862-8250. October 11, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
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 >>