ICC joins in providing new option to earn High School Equivalency Diploma New High School Equivalency Option Available in Mississippi Mississippians who have dropped out of high school have a new option to earn their High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma, TotalTranscript® offered by DiplomaSender. TotalTranscript® allows those who have previously taken portions of the GED, HiSET or TASC to combine test scores in order to earn an HSE Diploma. Prior to TotalTranscript®, students were required to take and pass the entire battery of individual tests to earn an HSE Diploma. “Across the state, there are more than 300,000 Mississippians without a high school diploma, and oftentimes these individuals are not able to access postsecondary educational opportunities or secure gainful employment,” said Kell Smith, interim executive director of the Mississippi Community College Board. “TotalTranscript® is a great option for those who may have begun the process of earning an HSE Diploma but have not yet been able to finish the process. A high school diploma opens countless doors throughout life, and I am excited about this new option.” Itawamba Community College President Dr. Jay Allen concurs. “According to recent statistics, approximately 331,000 Mississippians do not ... December 14, 2022 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC schedules 2023 spring semester open registration Itawamba Community College has scheduled open registration for the 2023 spring semester. Options include Jan. 5 from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on the Fulton Campus and 8 a.m.-6 p.m. on the Tupelo Campus; and Jan. 6 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 night and first eight-week classes begin Jan. 9; and eLearning full-term and first eight-week classes, Jan. 17. Recent high school graduates are invited to participate in the Jan. 5 orientation session by registering at iccms.edu/orientation. Financial aid is available, as well as adult learner scholarships. Academic, career education, eLearning (online) and workforce opportunities are available in an extensive schedule, which includes both day and evening classes at Fulton, Tupelo and Belden. Instructional options include both face-to-face and online. Students may attend classes on a four-day instructional schedule to provide an opportunity for a three-day weekend. For more information, call (662) 862-8000 or email eadviser@iccms.edu. ICC’s offices ... December 12, 2022 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC sets special orientation session for Dec. 2022 graduates December 2022 graduates who enroll at Itawamba Community College for the 2023 spring semester will have an opportunity to register during a special orientation session, Jan. 5 at 9 a.m. at the Tupelo Campus. “Orientation for December graduates is a valuable first step toward a successful college career, and ICC offers it at no cost to provide the best start for our students,” said Michael Holloway, director of recruitment and orientation. It is an opportunity for students to learn about ICC, schedule their classes, take their ID photo and begin to prepare for the college transition. Area graduates can register now at www.iccms.edu/orientation. More information is available at orienation@iccms.edu. “The orientation session will enable students to schedule classes at their convenience before they are full,” Holloway said. “Prior to attending orientation, students are encouraged to schedule a FAFSA completion appointment with Financial Aid at https://www.iccms.edu/Appointments.” For more information, contact the Advising Center on the Fulton Campus at (662) 862-8290, at the Tupelo Campus at (662) 620-5000 or email eadviser@iccms.edu. December 8, 2022 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
Jan. 15 deadline for applying for ICC Adult Learner Incentive Scholarship Jan. 15 is the deadline for applying for the Adult Learner Incentive Scholarship for those enrolling for the 2023 spring semester at Itawamba Community College. To apply for the scholarship, students must be 21 years of age or older and enrolling in classes to pursue a degree. Full-time recipients, who are enrolled in a minimum of 15 hours, will receive $2,000 ($500 per semester), and part-time recipients, who are enrolled in a minimum of six hours, will receive $1,000 ($250 per semester). The Adult Learner scholarship must be used in consecutive semesters. Eligibility must begin the first semester of attendance and cannot be used more than once. It is for students who begin enrollment for the 2021 fall term. Day and evening, academic, career education, eLearning and workforce classes are available in Fulton, Tupelo and Belden. Those who are interested and qualify can apply online at www.apply.iccms.edu. For more information, contact Candace Thomas, assistant director of financial aid, at (662) 862-8261 or email scholarships@iccms.edu. December 7, 2022 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC schedules pathway programs for January at Belden Center Registration is underway at the Itawamba Community College Belden Center for several pathway programs that are scheduled to begin in January. They include January 9 – Business Office Specialist, (Mondays/Thursdays, 5-9 p.m. through May 4); Certified Nursing Assistant (Mondays/Wednesdays, 5-9 p.m. through March 22); Food Service (Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. through Feb. 3); Google IT Support Certificate (online, self-paced, through May 5); Medical Administrative Assistant (Mondays, 5-9 p.m., plus additional online assignments, through Apr. 5); and January 10 – EMT-Basic (Tuesdays/Thursdays, 5-10 p.m. through May 4); Pharmacy Technician (Tuesdays, 6-9 p.m. through May 2); and Phlebotomy Technician (Tuesdays/Thursdays, 5:30-8:30 p.m. through Mar. 9). For more information or to register, contact Stephanie Kitchens, Pathway Coordinator, at srkitchens@iccms.edu or call (662) 407-1537. Itawamba Community College will be closed for Christmas break at 4:30 p.m., Dec. 15, and reopen Jan. 3, 2023, at 8 a.m. December 6, 2022 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC sets special orientation session for December 2022 high school graduates December 2022 graduates who enroll at Itawamba Community College for the 2023 spring semester will have an opportunity to register during a special orientation session, Jan. 5 at 9 a.m. at the Tupelo Campus. “Orientation for December graduates is a valuable first step toward a successful college career, and ICC offers it at no cost to provide the best start for our students,” said Michael Holloway, director of recruitment and orientation. It is an opportunity for students to learn about ICC, schedule their classes, take their ID photo and begin to prepare for the college transition. Area graduates can register now at www.iccms.edu/orientation. More information is available at orienation@iccms.edu. “The orientation session will enable students to schedule classes at their convenience before they are full,” Holloway said. “Prior to attending orientation, students are encouraged to schedule a FAFSA completion appointment with Financial Aid at https://www.iccms.edu/Appointments.” For more information, contact the Advising Center on the Fulton Campus at (662) 862-8290, at the Tupelo Campus at (662) 620-5000 or email eadviser@iccms.edu. December 2, 2022 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
Area residents among ICC's Practical Nursing graduates Several area residents will receive their pins and lamps from Itawamba Community College’s Practical Nursing program at 5 p.m., Dec. 8, at the W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center auditorium at the Fulton Campus. The public is invited to attend. Graduates include Hailey Page, DeAnna Williams, both of Amory; Breia Foster, Brittany Woods, both of Belden; Lakyn Sparks of Belmont; Tatiana Selmon of Corinth; Rose Boone of Guntown; Carlie Robinson of Houlka; Maggie Mann of Maben; Taylor Hindman of Nettleton; Whitney Ball, Alica Heard, both of Pontotoc; Jordan Allison of Tremont; Blakely Bogan, Sarah Burns, Jamesha Lyons, Aaliyah Spearman, all of Tupelo. Practical Nursing is a one-year (three-semester) program. Upon completion, graduates receive a Certificate of Completion and are eligible to take the N-CLEX (national board examination) to become a Licensed Practical Nurse. Dr. Lisa Pearson of Amory is the program director. Instructors include Tammy Jones of Pontotoc, Lisa McNeese of Smithville and Patricia Robbins of Mantachie. November 28, 2022 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC Associate Degree Nursing students receive MNF stipend, scholarship The Mississippi Nurses Foundation has presented a $5.000 stipend to Itawamba Community College’s Kasey Homan of Fulton and a $1,000 scholarship to Madison Collins of Shannon. Homan, who is majoring in Associate Degree Nursing, is a member of Phi Theta Kappa, Mississippi Organization for Associate Degree Nursing Students and Nurses Christian Fellowship. Her honors include the Dean’s List and recipient of an ICC Foundation scholarship. Among her activities are member of Trinity Baptist Church, volunteer firefighter with the Fulton Fire Department and treasurer of the Fulton Volunteer Fireman Club. She is a graduate of New Hope High School. She is married to Patrick Homan, and her parents are Dane and Angie Boyd. Also an Associate Degree Nursing major at ICC, Collins is a member of Phi Theta Kappa and past member of ICC’s All-American Marching Band. Her honors include the President’s List. She is a graduate of South Pontotoc High School. Collins is children’s choir director, member of the Praise Team and activities committee and volunteer with Life Recovery Ministry at Call by Faith Baptist Church. She is the ... November 28, 2022 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC launches innovative "Schools of" initiative Itawamba Community College is launching an innovative determination of majors method that is designed to enable students to connect better with their selected field of study as well as with their cohorts in the same area. All academic majors at ICC are now being grouped into schools, which are tailored to the institution to which students plan to transfer or career fields in which they wish to work, according to Dr. Michelle Sumerel, vice president of instructional services. In addition, this transition creates strong cohorts of students within the schools to provide peer support and more intensive preparation for college and career success. Sumerel said that ICC is the only community college in the state that uses the Schools of reference; however, others are utilizing a similar approach. ICC’s Schools include arts, business, both career and general education, general studies, health sciences, health-related, humanities, legal studies and STEM, Sumerel said. Division chairs or selected faculty have been designated as points of contact for each area. Sumerel said that about four years ago, ... November 17, 2022 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC to present "Christmas with Jason Crabb," Dec. 6 - tickets on sale now Itawamba Community College will present “Christmas with Jason Crabb,” Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. at the W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center at the Fulton Campus. In his career, Kentucky-born Jason Crabb has won two Grammys and 21 Dove Awards, including the Gospel Music Association’s Dove Awards Artist and Male Vocalist of the Year along with Song of the Year and a host of industry and recognitions with chart-topping hits that inspire the multitudes. Among his honors, he is the youngest member to be inducted into the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame, and his hometown of Beaver Dam, Ky. recognized him by naming a street as Jason Crabb Drive. Since his first solo release in 2009, he has performed on many of the world’s most prestigious stages, such as Carnegie Hall, the Grand Ole Opry, the Brooklyn Tabernacle and Billy Graham’s final crusade in New York City. He has shared the stage with artists such as Gloria Gaynor, Kari Jobe, Vince Gill, Mary Mary’s Erica Campbell, Donnie McClurkin, Wynonna, Brad Paisley, Blake Shelton, Michael W. Smith, Jamie Grace, Sandi Patty, ... November 15, 2022 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>