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 >>
ICC adult education classes continue at multiple area locations Adult education classes are ongoing at several locations in the Itawamba Community College five-county district. The schedule includes Amory – Amory WIN Center (1619 Hwy. 25 North), Tuesday and Thursday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. Belden – ICC Belden Center (3200 Adams Farm Road), Monday and Tuesday, 8 a.m.-8:30 p.m. and Wednesday and Thursday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; and English as a Second Language (ESL), to be determined. Fulton – Crubaugh Technical Education Building (J.E. Thrash Street), ICC Fulton Campus, Monday and Tuesday, 3:30-7:30 p.m., new student enrollment on the first and third Mondays of each month. Houston – Houston WIN Center (210 Monroe St.), Tuesday and Thursday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Pontotoc – Pontotoc WIN Center (316 Coffee St.), Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. There is no cost for the classes. Individuals who plan to enroll for the first time at the ICC Belden Center (3200 Adams Farm Rd.) should call (662) 407-1510 for more information. Participants must have a photo ID, and 16-/17-year-olds should be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Entry into the adult education area is across from the WIN Job Center at ICC-Belden. GED and HiSET testing is ... July 17, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC registration continues for 2023 fall semester Registration is continuing for the 2023 fall semester at Itawamba Community College. Beginning July 17, entering freshmen, transfer, returning or students who are being readmitted can register at the Advising Centers at either the Fulton or Tupelo campus from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Thursday. Locations are the David C. Cole Student Services Building on the Fulton Campus and the Academic and Student Center on the Tupelo Campus. In addition, ICC has scheduled open registration opportunities, Aug. 9, 10 and 11. Options include Aug. 9 from 1-5 p.m. on both the Fulton and Tupelo campuses; Aug. 10 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; and Aug. 11 from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on both the Fulton and Tupelo campuses. 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 first eight-week classes begin Aug. 14; and eLearning full-term and first eight-week classes, Aug. 21. Financial aid is available as well as adult learner scholarships. Academic, career ... July 13, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
Registration underway for ICC pathway programs to begin in August Itawamba Community College has scheduled several pathways classes to begin in August at the Belden Center (3200 Adams Farm Rd.). They include Business Office Specialist, Aug. 8-Dec. 7, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5-9 p.m.; Certified Nursing Assistant, Aug. 7-Oct. 18, Mondays and Wednesdays, 5-9 p.m.; Emergency Medical Technician, Aug. 8-Dec. 7, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5-10 p.m.; Google IT Support Certification (online self-paced), Aug. 7-Dec. 8; Medical Administrative Assistant, Aug. 7-Nov. 1, Mondays, 5-9 p.m.; Pharmacy Technician, Aug. 8-Dec. 5, Tuesdays, 5-9 p.m.; and Phlebotomy Technician, Aug. 10-Oct. 26, Thursdays, 5:30-9:30 p.m. For more information about all classes or to register, call (662) 407-1537 or email pathways@iccms.edu. July 10, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC's Baldwin appointed as community college representative for Commission on Teacher and Administrator Education, Certification and Licensure and Development Itawamba Community College Dean of Career Education Dylan Baldwin of Pontotoc has been appointed as Community College representative for the Commission on Teacher and Administrator Education, Certification and Licensure and Development. He will serve an unexpired term as a Licensure Commission Member representing Mississippi’s First Congressional District. Baldwin earned the associate’s degree from ICC, the bachelor’s degree from the University of Mississippi and the master’s degree from Mississippi State University. He joined the ICC faculty in 2013 as Collision Repair Technology instructor. His honors include 2023 Mississippi Community College Leadership Academy, 2017 Mississippi Community College Board Leadership Academy and multiple ASE and ICAR certifications. From 2012-13, he was an instructor at the Tupelo Career and Technical Center. Baldwin and his wife, Monica, are the parents of an eight-year-old daughter, Mia. The Licensure Commission is charged with making recommendations to the State Board of Education regarding standards for the preparation of educators, certification and licensure and continuing professional development of those who teach or perform tasks of an educational nature in the public schools of Mississippi, according to Dr. Cory Murphy, associate state superintendent, ... July 6, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>