Registration continues for ICC orientation sessions for students who plan to enroll in the fall Registration is continuing at Itawamba Community College for orientation sessions for students who plan to enroll for the 2023 fall semester. 2023 high school graduates are required to participate in one of the sessions, which are scheduled for the Fulton Campus – Apr. 21 and 28, June 13 and 15 and July 11 and 13, 8:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.; and the Tupelo Campus – June 14 and July 12, all at 1 p.m. A special honors orientation for those with a 24 ACT or higher is scheduled for Apr. 12 at 1 p.m. at the Fulton Campus. Students can attend a session regardless of the location they plan to attend. However, all students, including adult learners are invited. “Among the advantages of attending an orientation session are scheduling classes early and choosing from a wide variety of options, including days, times and instructors,” said Michael Holloway, director of recruitment and orientation. “Participants will have an opportunity to connect with other new students as well as to learn more about student life at ... March 29, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC's PMMT program receives $20,000 Gene Haas Foundation grant Itawamba Community College’s Precision Manufacturing and Machining Technology program has received a $20,000 grant from the Gene Haas Foundation. According to Dylan Baldwin, ICC’s director of Career Education, the funds are being used for financial aid for several students. “We appreciate very much the investment by the Haas Foundation in ICC’s Precision Manufacturing and Machining Technology program,” Baldwin said. “Not only is it an investment in the program, but it is an investment in the futures of our students.” In 1999, Gene Haas formed the foundation, which bears his name because he grew up with a strong social conscience instilled by his family. It was initially designed to fund the needs of the local community. Haas Automation is now a billion-dollar company. The focus of the foundation has shifted to the current outreach and methodology. Its purpose is to introduce students to careers in machine technology and manufacturing, to build skills in the machining industry and to help military veterans enroll in programs that train them to become skilled machinists. ICC’s Precision Manufacturing ... March 24, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC's Fashion Tribe sets spring show, Apr. 5 Itawamba Community College’s Fashion Tribe will present its spring show, “POP!,” Apr. 5 at 7 p.m. in the W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center auditorium at the Fulton Campus. It will feature 60 models. Those participating in the show are Riley Ray, Reese Cantrell, Kyla Ratliff, Ron Jenkins, Caroline Nester, Riley Ray, Reese Griffith, Laney Howell, Ron Jenkins, all of Amory; Mary Grace Hale of Calhoun City; Addison Pletzke of Clinton; Cody McGary of Eupora; Brady Peacock of French Camp; Camron Cowart, Marley Moore, Dylan Quinn, Kaylee McMillin, all of Fulton; Shyne Tampos of Guntown; Aubrey Eaton of Houston; Kaitlynn Plunkett, Emory Reinhart, both of Mantachie; Hayes Merritt of Millport, Ala.; Emma Mask of Mooreville; Hunter Sudduth, Madalyn Minica, of Nettleton; Riley Ozbirn of New Albany; Alex Wright, Griffin Davis, both of Olive Branch; Zoe Bigham of Philadelphia; Anna Claire Warren, Macey Thomas, Elizabeth Willis, Tiffany Bishop, Taylor Bishop, Jessie Corley, Maly Mae Fitts, Marley Hoing, Rock Robinson, Asteric Whitt, Anna Beth Brown, Emily Clowers, Annasia Berry, all of Pontotoc; Lexi Tabbs of Red ... March 24, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC's Thornton selected as member of MAST board of directors Alicia King Thornton of Tupelo, Surgical Technology program director at Itawamba Community College, has been selected as a member of the board of directors for the Mississippi Association of Surgical Technology for a two-year term. A native of Verona, Thornton is a graduate of Shannon High School and ICC (Associate of Arts degree). She was accepted into the Surgical Technology program in the summer of 2012 and earned the Associate of Applied Sciences degree in 2013. Her additional education background includes certification as Surgical First Assistant (training with Baptist Hospital) and the Bachelor of Health Science degree from the University of Mississippi. Her employment history includes Baptist Golden Triangle in Columbus and East Mississippi Community College (Surgical Technology program director). Thornton rejoined the ICC family in 2022 in her current position. Additional memberships include the Association of Surgical Technology, Association of Surgical Assistants and First Baptist Missionary Baptist Church in Aberdeen. She and her husband, Jirmychael, have two sons, Asher, 2; and Ashten, 5 months. The Association of Surgical Technologists was established in 1969 by members of the ... March 23, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC continues registration for eLearning second four-week classes Registration is continuing at Itawamba Community College for eLearning second four-week classes. Classes begin on Apr. 10, and the registration deadline is Apr. 11. ICC offers academic, career education, health sciences, workforce and online classes. For more information, call (662) 862-8000 or email eadviser@iccms.edu. March 22, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
Apri 1 is deadline to apply for ICC Indian Delegation April 1 is the deadline for applications for Itawamba Community College’s Indian Delegation. The student recruiting team members serve as goodwill ambassadors for ICC. Members are involved in activities directly related to recruiting and public relations, including but not limited to, ICC tours, visiting area high schools, community outreach, college days/nights and special meetings and events. In addition to other requirements, Indian Delegation members must maintain a minimum of 15 hours per semester and a 2.5 or better grade point average. Members are eligible for a $350 scholarship per semester (maximum of four semesters), one hour of class credit each semester based on participation, involvement, class attendance and exam and special training and experiences in personal development, interpersonal communication and community college recruiting and public relations activities. For more information and an application, email delegate@iccms.edu or call (662) 862-8428. March 22, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC launches partnership with TimelyMD to connect faculty, staff, students with mental and physical health resources Itawamba Community College has launched a partnership with TimelyMD to connect full-time faculty and currently-enrolled students to the support and resources in both mental and physical health they need to succeed. TimelyCare provides on-demand 24/7 service that offers virtual health and well-being to currently-enrolled students and full-time faculty and staff for free, according to Dr. Brad Boggs, vice president of Student Services, including mental and emotional support, health literacy guidance and crisis management by masters-level behavioral health professionals. “It also provides a dedicated phone line for full-time faculty and staff to reach the TimelyCare team for guidance and support in cases of student distress.” Those covered may choose the visit modality that works best for them - video, phone or video chat. The simple, flexible scheduling enables students to choose their provider, day and time as well as cancel a visit and select the next available time that works best for them. Also, students can choose to add a parent, translator or even an adviser to the conversation. According to TimelyMD, “A modern virtual care platform starts with the technology that ... March 22, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC art students among winners in 2023 MCCAIA State Student Art Competition Itawamba Community College art students are among award winners in the 2023 MCCAIA State Student Art Competition hosted by Northwest Mississippi Community College in Senatobia. They include Jordan Springer of Mooreville, second place in 3-D/Sculpture for “Jean Banjo;” Emily Sauerwein of Pontotoc, third place in 3-D/Sculpture for “London’s Worst;” Audre George of Pontotoc, first place in Drawing for “Self Portrait;” Piper Cutshall of Iuka, honorable mention in Drawing for “Old Hollywood;” Makenzie Davis of Smithville, first place in 2-D Design for “Jung Ho Yeon” and third place in the same category for “Street Art;” Maria Tinajero of Ecru, honorable mention in 2-D Design for “Ode to Kahlo;” and Mia Coggin of Plantersville, first place in Painting/Mixed Media for “Fruit Juice.” ICC received eight of the 25 awards for categories they could enter, or 32 percent. Together, ICC and Hinds community College received 17 of the total 33 awards, according to ICC art instructor Dr. Dana Arnold. March 21, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC, MSU sign memorandum of understanding for successful transfer of honors credits Itawamba Community College and Mississippi State University have signed a memorandum of understanding to successfully transfer honors credits. The agreement, which was signed by ICC President Dr. Jay Allen and MSU Provost and Executive Vice President Dr. David Shaw late yesterday afternoon, will enable seamless transfer of the credits from ICC to the Shackouls Honors College at MSU. Students from ICC seeking admission to the Shackouls Honors College at Mississippi State must follow the standard admissions procedures for transfer students, according to the agreement, and honors credits transferred from ICC will count at MSU. There are two pathways for an ICC student to graduate in good standing from the Shackouls Honors College, including The Cursus Pathway (two specified honors courses, at least one three credit 3000-level Honors Interdisciplinary course with a grade of ‘C’ or higher and a for-credit Study Abroad, additional foreign language course or a faculty-led research project and successfully writing and defending an Honors thesis (0-6 credits). The second is the Honors Pathway in which a student must take at least one ... March 9, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC's Board of Trustees elects officers for 2023 Marilyn Sumerford of Smithville has been elected chairman of the Itawamba Community College Board of Trustees for 2023. Other officers include Steve Coleman of Pontotoc, first vice chairman; Ronnie Gholston of Fulton, second vice chairman; Dr. Jerome Smith of Okolona, secretary; and Gill Simmons of Tupelo, immediate past chairman. Also serving on ICC’s Board of Trustees are Jeanette Atkins, Danny Gladney, Mac Allen Thomas, all of Aberdeen; Skip Scaggs of Amory; Dan Bishop of Baldwyn; Bonnie Webb of Belden; Greg McKissick of Blue Springs; Don Loden, Stacy Russell, both of Fulton; John Atkinson, Ollie Young, both of Houston; Mark Tigner of Mantachie; Bud Wiygul of Nettleton; Amy Anderson of Okolona; Gerald Bell, Ted Foster, Phyllis High, Danny Robbins, all of Pontotoc; Duane Jones of Shannon; Steve Eaton of Woodland. March 8, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>