Itawamba Community College receives $100,000 and joins 41 other schools across the US as All Within My Hands' Metallica Scholars Initiative expands in year five Metallica’s foundation, All Within My Hands, continues its multimillion-dollar investment in critical workforce programs at community colleges nationwide. Among the schools, Itawamba Community College was selected from a competitive pool of applicants to receive $100,000 to transform the futures of students in the community. “It is a tremendous honor for Itawamba Community College to be selected as one of the recipients of the prestigious All Within My Hands grant, which will significantly impact our career education programs, providing funding for students to pursue a pathway and their best start,” said ICC President Dr. Jay Allen. “It is another indication of the success of the College and reinforcement of the mission that students and their success are our top priority.” The Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI) was launched in 2019 by Metallica’s foundation, All Within My Hands (AWMH), in partnership with the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC). The workforce initiative marks its fifth year with an ambitious expansion into new curricula. MSI now directly supports 42 community colleges across 33 states, and by the end of this year, it will have helped ... August 9, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC awards degrees, certificates at conclusion of 2023 summer 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 summer semester at Itawamba Community College. They include Aberdeen – Eric A Bryan, A.A.; Madison N. Huppert, A.A.S.; Amory – Marley L. Edwards, certificate; MaKenzie G. Moffett, certificate; Axis, Ala. – Karson B. Green, A.A.; Baldwyn – Stephanie M. Leach, A.A.; Beaverton, Ala. – Sara B. Roberts, A.A.; Belden – Rebekah Crain, certificate; Haley G. Dedeaux, A.A.; Blue Springs – Kenshayla K. Bridgeforth, A.A.; Colton D. Plunk, A.A.; Byhalia – John B. Purvis, A.A.; Caledonia – Ty’Aja Burr, A.A.; Melanie E. Gardner, A.A.S.; Calhoun City – Jaishun M. Gates, A.A.; Columbus – Allison M. Rush, A.A.; Corinth – Caelan D. Pollard, A.A.S.; Crawford – Myeasha Rieves, certificate; Ecru – Makenzie S. Hamilton, A.A.; Eupora – Presley M. Cummings, A.A.; Fulton – Noah W. Dill, A.A.; Iris B. Fikes, certificate; Margie A. Thomas, A.A.; Skylar J. Timms, certificate; Kyra E. Tomlin, A.A.S.; Gulfport – Jennifer P. Washington, A.A.; Guntown – Joshua L. ... August 8, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC's '23 Associate Degree Nursing graduates excel on recent NCLEX Itawamba Community College’s 2023 May Associate Degree Nursing graduates have achieved a 96 percent pass rate on their National Council Licensure Examination, according to Dr. Dana Walker, program director. Walker said that the Nex Gen NCLEX went into effect in April, making ICC’s graduates some of the first to see the exam. All but two graduates passed the newly formatted exam on the first attempt. “That is commendable as many times the pass rate drops on a new exam format.” “I am beyond proud of the hard work the (ICC) nursing faculty did to accomplish this,” Walker said. “I know that the transition to the new exam concepts and format was not easy during a pandemic and post pandemic, but the faculty stuck to the strategies planned and made the students successful.” Walker noted that the May 2023 graduates started their nursing school journey in the fall of 2021, and some had never taken a face-to-face college course. “I am immensely excited and proud of this accomplishment by our nursing students, faculty and staff,” said ICC President Dr. Jay ... August 8, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. General 1 Comment Read More >>
ICC Nursing graduates from March-June 2022 could qualify for student loan repayment Itawamba Community College nursing graduates could qualify for loan repayment under a new program, which opened Aug. 4. The online application for the new Nurse Retention Loan Repayment program can be accessed at www.msfinancialaid.org/NULR/. The Nurse Retention Loan Repayment program was created this year by the Mississippi Legislature to retain new nurses in Mississippi by helping them repay their student loans. Licensed Practical Nurses or Registered Nurses with a current relevant nursing license who are in their first year of employment in a skilled nursing home or general acute care hospital that is licensed by the Mississippi State Department of Health are eligible to apply. Eligible recipients must also have outstanding postsecondary educational loans. “The timing of this program could not be better as the three-year payment pause on federal student loans is ending,” said Jennifer Rogers, director of the Mississippi office of Student Financial Aid. “By choosing to stay and work in Mississippi, recent nursing graduates can have their student loans repaid in return for helping to meet critical workforce needs in the state.” New nurses who started ... August 4, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC schedules Sign Language Basic 1 class Registration is underway at Itawamba Community College for a Sign Language Basic 1 class that will begin Aug. 21 at the Belden Center. The class will meet Mondays through Sept. 25 from 6-9 p.m. It is designed for those who have little or no experience in sign language but want to learn the basics. Participants will learn the non-verbal method of communication for the deaf and hearing impaired. The class is a prerequisite for ASL Basic 2. Cost is $65, which includes the student book. For more information, email continuingeducation@iccms.edu or call (662) 407-1500. August 3, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
TAG Truck Center Tupelo facilitates rolling chassis donation to ICC's Diesel Equipment Technology program TAG Truck Center Tupelo (TAG Tupelo) recently facilitated the donation of a rolling chassis training aid to the Itawamba Community College Diesel Equipment Technology program for hands-on training while studying chassis repair during its core diesel curriculum. The chassis, originally used in Daimler Truck North America’s Service Training Academy, was in Tooele, Utah and was due for placement at a college or school which applied for it and would use it for training purposes. TAG Tupelo provided the logistics and transportation costs to have it delivered to ICC’s diesel shop. “Our program’s partnership with TAG Tupelo is strong, and we thank them and Higgins Logistics for facilitating this donation. It will allow for practical hands-on experience for our Diesel Equipment students, which is vitally important for their knowledge growth,” said Jason Gholston, director of ICC’s Diesel Equipment Technology program. ICC’s Diesel Equipment Technology program, which was created in 1985, is an instructional program that prepares students with competencies required to maintain and repair a variety of industrial diesel equipment. The program includes instruction in inspection, repair and maintenance of engines, power trains, ... August 3, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Inspirational speaker Coach Mark Potter to focus on facing today's "difficulties" during special free event at ICC-Fulton Coach Mark Potter, powerful inspirational speaker, will challenge his audience to be “uncommon” as they face today’s difficulties at a special presentation at 7 p.m., Sept. 20, at the Davis Event Center at the Itawamba Community College Fulton Campus. The public is invited, and admission is free. The presentation will include dealing with pressure, failure or embarrassment, documenting negative thoughts and processing controllable goals. His topics are designed to help employees; businesses in human resources, administration and sales; executives; advisers; franchises; colleges; students and teams reach their greatest potential. In December 2016, Potter, Newman University men’s basketball coach of 19 years, announced that the season would be his last and he was following his new passion of speaking on mental health. According to ICC Athletic Director and Dean of Students Chad Case, Potter inspires and challenges audiences with his real story of victory over severe depression. In his presentations, he shares how he overcame obstacles and even suicidal thoughts. “Potter’s practical ideas are designed to help everyone train their brain and be able to practice mental ... July 26, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC Food Management Certification class to begin Aug. 7 at Belden Center Registration is underway for a Food Management Certification class that will begin Aug. 7 at the Itawamba Community College Belden Center. The class will meet Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. through Sept. 1. 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 Christy Scheuer, instructor, at (662) 407-1505 or email acscheuer@iccms.edu or pathways@iccms.edu. July 24, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC Practical Nursing, Diagnostic Medical Sonography students participate in commencement ceremony Several area residents from Itawamba Community College’s Practical Nursing and Diagnostic Medical Sonography programs participated in a commencement ceremony, July 20, at the W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center at the Fulton Campus. Practical Nursing graduates include Marley Edwards, Kayla Young, both of Amory; Rebekah Crain of Columbus; Myeasha Rieves of Crawford; Skylar Timms of Fulton; Joshua Logan Barnett, Chasity Wright, both of Guntown; MaKenzie Moffett of Hatley; Jessica Loden of Mantachie; Nija Wofford of Mantee; Samantha Mills of Mooreville; Savannah Mills of Nettleton; Ashley Jones of New Albany; Taneshia Walker of Plantersville; Rayna Russell of Pontotoc; GraceAnne Baker, Iris Breez Fikes, Abby Katherine Kimbrough, all of Smithville; Brian Ware of Starkville; Kimberly Bell, Ana Rose Hamblin, India Marshall, Deasia Hampton, all of Tupelo; Rosanna Nikki Earrey of Van Vleet; and Chauney Ledbetter of Verona. Diagnostic Medical Sonography graduates are Melanie Gardner of Caledonia; Kaitlyn McCool of Louisville; Christina McGreger of Pittsboro; Jamieson Banks of Pontotoc; Kristian Joshlin of Saltillo; Hilary Heath of Starkville; Sarah Beth Maxey and Lydia Owens, both of Tupelo. Practical Nursing is a one-year (three-semester) ... July 24, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Adult learners enrolling at ICC this fall have scholarship options Adult learners who plan to attend Itawamba Community College in the fall have two scholarship opportunities for financial support. They include ICC’s Adult Learner Incentive and the statewide Complete 2 Compete. ICC’s Adult Learner Incentive scholarship, which provides $2,000 ($500 per semester for full-time students and $250 for part-time), is designed to provide an incentive for returning or new students, age 21, or older to pursue a degree at ICC. Criteria for selection include enrollment in a minimum of 12 hours (scholarship can be reduced to $25o per semester for part-time – six hours – status), meeting admission requirements and in good standing at ICC. The application deadline is Aug. 15, and the form is available at www.apply.iccms.edu. To find out more about the Adult Learner Incentive scholarship, contact Candace Thomas, assistant director of Financial Aid, at cdthomas@iccms.edu or call (662) 862-8261. Qualification requirements for the C2C grant include at least 21 years of age but no greater than 59, Mississippi residency and U.S. citizenship, household income that meets the Grant Household Income ... July 18, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>