Nine graduate from ICC's prestigious Leadership Development Institute Nine members of Itawamba Community College’s faculty and staff have graduated from its prestigious Leadership Development Institute. They include C.J. Adams of Fulton, assistant director of marketing; Terry Bland of Mooreville, financial aid director; Josh Gammill of Fulton, continuing education director; Adam Gore of Fulton, sports information and media relations director; Holly Gray of Fulton, library director; John Wayne Harris of Fulton, director of physical plant operations; Chris Stevenson of Fulton, dean of academic instruction; Dr. Dana Walker of Tupelo, Associate Degree Nursing program director; and Steven West of Mantachie, systems analyst and programmer. “The LDI was extremely beneficial and helped me broaden my vision for ICC, both as a college and our nursing program,” Dana Walker said. “The sessions on leadership styles from Dr. (Jay) Allen (ICC President) and others helped foster new ideas on how to use the college’s strategic plan and goals for decision making at my level. The LDI motivated me and made me feel connected to ICC and especially aware of how my decisions impact ICC and the ... February 17, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC selects cast, crew for spring production set for Mar. 23, 24 Itawamba Community College has selected the cast and crew for its spring production, Ripcord, which will be Mar. 23-24 at the W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center Auditorium at the Fulton Campus. Cast members are Ron Jenkins of Amory; Jaishun Gates of Calhoun City; Anna Beth Brown, James Cobb Thomas, both of Pontotoc; Morgan Miller of Red Bay, Ala.; Adam Harmon and Kyla Ratliff, both of Smithville. Those in the crew are Keira Vandiver (lighting technician) of Fulton; Ruth Allison White (publicity manager) of Guntown; Ariadna Manjujano, Aizlynn Herbert (backstage crew), both of Pontotoc; and Dylan Christian (sound technician) of Smithville. The stage manager is Krystyna Burenok, former Saltillo High School exchange student with theatre experience from the Ukraine, and director, Dr. Laurie McBride of Fulton, speech and theatre instructor. Pulitzer prize-winning author David Linsay-Abaire delivers a compelling play in Ripcord that provides a mix of drama and madcap comedy. “A sunny room on an upper floor is prime real estate in the Bristol Place Senior Living facility, so when the cantankerous Abby is forced to share her quarters with ... February 16, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC announces Cadence Bank’s continued support of its Career Pathways program Itawamba Community College today announced Cadence Bank has continued its long tradition of supporting ICC students with a $15,000 donation to its Career Pathways program. The program connects low-income individuals and adult education students with workforce training to enable them to gain the skills and knowledge necessary for finding employment in a high-demand career field, according to Josh Gammill, director of continuing education at ICC. “As the need for skilled workers becomes more abundant in our community, graduates of Itawamba Community College’s workforce training programs will increase the number of available workers within the community, positively impacting economic development efforts in the region,” he said. Cadence Bank’s donation will be used to pay for the tuition of one of Itawamba Community College’s workforce training pathways, which includes programs such as Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and EMT-Basic. “ICC staff members communicate with students in this demographic, and while there is interest in the programs, they often do not have the funds necessary to be able to pay for training courses,” Gammill said. Because the programs are short-term and non-credit, no state or federal ... February 14, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Unity program features Charles Moore Charles C. Moore, Lee County NAACP President, will be the featured speaker for a Unity Program in celebration of Black History Month, at noon, Feb. 15, at the Itawamba Community College Tupelo Campus in the Academic and Student Center dining hall. Moore, who is one of 16 children, is a native of Houston, where he played football for the Hilltoppers, and in 1987, for Itawamba Community College. His employment background includes a salesman in the furniture industry, police officer in Verona and self-employed for 25 years as a general contractor. He has been an ordained minister for more than 20 years, and he and his wife, Tonya (TJ), cofounded LifeCulture The Empowerment Center in Tupelo in 2016, which is a mission for the homeless and less fortunate. Moore became a member of branch 5304 NAACP in 2019. He was elected president the next year and reelected for his second term. He is also a member of the board of Vitalant of North Mississippi, board of directors of Committee for King (Tupelo) and the ... February 13, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
12 sophomores selected as members of ICC's prestigious Hall of Fame Twelve Itawamba Community College sophomores have been selected as members of the prestigious Hall of Fame for 2022-23. They include and Kelly Barnett, Anthony Reece Cantrell, both of Amory; Lori Leachman of Bruce; Emma Grace Allen, Hayden Campbell, both of Fulton; Emory Reinhard of Mantachie; Eli Harlow of Pontotoc; Lexi Tabbs of Red Bay, Ala., Madison Collins of Shannon; Noah Jones of Smithville; and Jamarious “Jay” Salters and Mae Young, both of Tupelo. At ICC, Allen’s activities have included Indian Delegation president, Orientation Leader, Food Pantry representative, Resident Assistant and a member of the Baptist Student Union Leadership Team, The Global Experience, Fashion Tribe, STEM Club, The Wesley Foundation, Phi Theta Kappa, Honors College, Science Club and Wesley Foundation. Among her honors are Dean’s List, Freshman and Sophomore Homecoming Maid and first runner-up in ICC’s Most Beautiful Pageant. A pre-med (biology) major, Allen is also involved in college ministry and youth group at Bethel Baptist Church. She is the daughter of Dr. Jay and Belinda Allen. Barnett, who is majoring in Business and Marketing Management Technology, is a member ... February 10, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC registration continues for upcoming eight-week term Registration for eight-week eLearning and traditional classes is continuing at both the Fulton and Tupelo campuses of Itawamba Community College. The deadline to register is Mar. 7 for the traditional term and Mar. 14 for the eLearning (online) session. Traditional classes begin Mar. 6, and online, Mar. 13. ICC offers academic, career education, workforce and eLearning classes. For more information on registration, contact the Advising office on the Fulton Campus at (662) 862-8290, at the Tupelo Campus at (662) 620-5000 or email eadviser@iccms.edu. February 10, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
Daniels, Allen elected 2022-23 Mr., Miss Itawamba Community College Tykez Daniels of Starkville and Emma Grace Allen of Fulton have been elected Mr. and Miss Itawamba Community College for 2022-23 Daniels’ activities are Indian Delegate, 2022 Orientation Leader, SGA Representative, Social Media Ambassador, All-American Marching Band, Fashion Tribe Executive, Food Pantry committee, Student Activities Board president and Student Activities student worker. He attends Second Chance Ministries. A communication major, Daniels is the son of Ebony Evans. At ICC, Allen’s activities have included Indian Delegation president, Orientation Leader, Food Pantry representative, Resident Assistant and a member of the Baptist Student Union Leadership Team, The Global Experience, Fashion Tribe, STEM Club, The Wesley Foundation, Phi Theta Kappa, Honors College, Science Club and Wesley Foundation. Among her honors are Dean’s List, Freshman and Sophomore Homecoming Maid and first runner-up in ICC’s Most Beautiful Pageant. A pre-med (biology) major, Allen is also involved in college ministry and youth group at Bethel Baptist Church. She is the daughter of Dr. Jay and Belinda Allen. Daniels and Allen will be featured in the 2023 ICC yearbook, the Mirror. February 9, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Location changes for Fulton adult education classes Beginning Feb. 13, the location for Itawamba Community College’s adult education classes has been changed to room 202 of the Crubaugh Technical Education Building at the Fulton Campus. Classes meet from 3:30-7:30 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays. Enrollment for new students is on the first and third Mondays of each month. The free classes offer students an opportunity to complete a high school diploma, including GED and HiSET exam, ACT and WorkKeys preparation and score improvement. Work-readiness, reading, math and writing refresher skills are also offered to individuals seeking to improve their employability or educational skills. Persons enrolling in classes must be out of school and at least 16 years of age. The classes previously met at the old Fulton Grammar School. February 8, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC to offer Forklift Operator class Registration is underway at Itawamba Community College for a Forklift Operator class, which is Feb. 14 from 8 a,m, to 3:30 p.m. at the Belden Center. Forklift Operator Training includes OSHA safety instruction, forklift simulator practice, safety check protocol, hands-on driving, loading and unloading operation. (Limited to seven participants) The cost is $45. For more information or to register, contact Stephanie Kitchens at 662.407.1537 or email srkitchens@iccms.edu. February 8, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC offers opportunity to explore school of legal studies options High school seniors are invited to explore the exciting opportunities available through Itawamba Community College’s School of Legal Studies, Feb. 24, at the David C. Cole Student Services Building on the Fulton Campus. Interactive demonstrations will highlight opportunities in criminal justice, pre-law, paralegal and political science. The schedule includes check-in, 9-9:30 a.m.; welcome, 9:30 a.m.; interactive demonstrations, 9:45 a.m.; and closing, 11:30 a.m. More information is available at www.iccms.edu/legalstudiesday or by email at jmsumerel@iccms.edu. February 8, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>