IHL data shows ICC graduates continue to excel at university level Data received from Mississippi’s Institutions of Higher Learning shows students who graduate from Itawamba Community College and transfer to a university receive their degree with a grade point average above the state average. In addition, ICC transfer students’ GPA at graduation (3.27) is equal to native IHL graduates and slightly higher for ICC transfer students with 30 or more transfer hours, according to Liz Edwards, director of Institutional Research and Accountability. “ICC’s priority is our students, and it is our mission to provide them with a quality educational foundation, no matter where their life journey takes them,” said ICC President Dr. Jay Allen. “Not only do we prepare students to transfer to IHLs, but we provide the skills necessary for them to enter the workforce through our career education programs.” “When we review the statistics from 2013 forward, this has been true for all 10 years demonstrated in the data provided by IHL, which is significant,” Allen emphasized. “Our students are performing extremely well when they transfer,” Allen said. “Faculty, staff and our students are making this happen.” August 19, 2022 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC Phi Theta Kappa chapters add new members Several area students are new members of Phi Theta Kappa chapters at Itawamba Community College. New members of the Beta Tau Sigma chapter at the Tupelo Campus include Kiara Clay, Madison Huppert, both of Aberdeen; Kelly Barnett, Sofie Pitts, both of Amory; Shanda Green of Belden; Abigail Dillard, Jenna Nicholson, both of Blue Springs; Brian Hatton, Christina Vasquez, both of Caledonia; Alexis Cocke of Coldwater; Maira Cantor of Ecru; Karly Weeks of Fulton; Charles King of Greenwood Springs; Aaron Barnett, William Gentry, Wesley Newton, all of Guntown; Karly Huffman of Houlka; Olivia Dean, Alyssa Haire, both of Houston; Sarah Minor of Mantachie; Emma Weeks of Mooreville; Larissa Lemons, Takeia Smith, both of Nettleton; Alexis Kent, Bobby Rainer, Patrick Zyla, all of New Albany; Emily Gaskin of Pittsboro; Aya Aboluhom, Sandy Allred, Adam Berry, Monica Gasca, Eli Harlow, Deanna Henderson, Sara Kitchens, Gracie McClain, Emily Moorman, Brandon Onsby, Anna Ritchie, all of Pontotoc; Lydia Garrison, John Lindsey, both of Randolph; Raven Blagg, Riley Cole, Alayna Mitchell, Emily Page, Peyton Raiford, James Rinaldi, all of ... August 19, 2022 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC graduates earn degrees, certificates at conclusion of '22 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 2022 summer semester at Itawamba Community College. They include Aberdeen – Laken B. Bennett, certificate; Cameria Dangerfield, A.A.; Courtney R. Stanford, certificate; Amory – Valerie D. Buckner, A.A.S.; Blue Springs – Rebecca K. Foster, A.A.; Gracie C. Kimbrell, A.A.S.; Booneville – Chyritha J. Shinault, certificate; John B. Stanford, A.A.; Cedar Bluff – Kaitlyn M. Grover, certificate; Clinton – Morgan G. Ray, A.A.; Corinth – Christopher R. Terry, A.A.; Dumas – Benjamin G. Fryar, A.A.S.; Ecru – Kourtney M. Tutor, A.A.S.; Fulton – Emma A. Conner, A.A.; Sheridan J. Popetz, A.A.; April N. Reich, A.A.; Ariel V. Shumpert, A.A.; Greenwood Springs – Callie B. Sloan, certificate; Ethan W. Loden, A.A.S.; Jeffery L. Phillips, certificate; Guntown – Laney A. Billingsley, A.A.; Laikyn M. Boozer, A.A.; Kennedy G. Roellgen, certificate; Madelyn D. Rorie, A.A.; Mya C. Ross, A.A.; Monica Ryals, A.A.; Holly Springs – Walter D. Hamilton, A.A.; Houston – Amber S. Frison, A.A.; Evelyn Guevara, ... August 19, 2022 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC selects All-American Band members Itawamba Community College has selected members of the All-American Band for 2022-23. They include Aberdeen – Kaya Baker, Taylor N. Brown, Eryn Dancy, McKenze Gates, Makala Gates, Brayden T. Johnson, Alanta Tate, Lera Winders; Amory – Jolie A. Bishop, Jonathan C. Daniels, Madison L. Gallop, Doug I. Gray, Dorien Griffin, Kyra Grimes, Anna L. Hadaway, Gabby Hill, Brady T. Houston, Shelby L. Morgan, Caroline E. Nestor, Mackenzie K. Nevins, Aniyah J. Roberts, Alexis Bourland, Mikayla L. Potts; Arlington, Tenn. – Cameron E. Pleasants; Baldwyn – Kylee E. Lindley, Caleb Murrell, Jamecia Walker, Alex Williams; Batesville – Alexis H. Dickinson; Belden – Aaliyah Jones; Bellefontaine – Delaina R. Gaskin; Benton – Andy Jones; Blue Springs – Mitchell J. Chunn, Makenna Cooper, Ari Mandujano; Brandon – Kiara N. Gaunt; Bruce – Kodie O’Bannon, Rena C. Perkins; Calhoun City – Grant W. Stoddard; Collierville, Tenn. – Hilary Little; Columbus – Wylain M. Bailey, Camille Butts, Leah E. Dawkins, Tia A. Fisher, Z’Kiya S. Flimmons, Nakedra D. Gatlin, Jacob E. Goodman, Anna Hogan, Jeremiah Jethroe, D.J. Sloan, Elizabeth G. Whittington; Detroit, Ala. ... August 18, 2022 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC offers Preparing for the ACT The Continuing Education Department of Itawamba Community College has scheduled several sessions for Preparing for the ACT. All meet on Saturdays from 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Math and science sessions include Aug. 27, Oct. 15 and Dec. 3. English and reading are offered Oct. 8 and Nov. 19. ICC’s ACT prep instructors use intensive classroom review procedures in English, reading, science reasoning and math that focus on strategies for improving scores by three methods: review of all concepts tested, tips for overcoming test anxiety and guides for “’studying smart” that will help improve test-day performance. Instructors effectively communicate techniques to help students perform with confidence. Pre-test and post-test full-length ACT practice tests are administered to measure performance. Extensive handouts are provided for skill practice. The cost is $50 per session. Preregistration is required. For more information and to register, email continuingeducation@iccms.edu or call (662) 407-1500. August 16, 2022 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Area residents join ICC faculty, staff or among reassignments Several area residents have joined the Itawamba Community College faculty and staff and were introduced at the Aug. 10 convocation at the Fulton Campus. They include Baldwyn – Zack Collins, Campus Police officer; Josh Hood, Campus Police officer; Tyrani Key, recruiter; Haley Carpenter, Paralegal Technology program director; Belden – Lesia Rogers, custodian; Blue Springs – Hannah Moroney, recruiter; Corinth – Collin Minga, assistant athletic director/compliance officer; Detroit, Ala. – Scott Stovall, groundskeeper; Fulton – Kelly Beth Ernest, head softball coach; Damon Howe, assistant football coach – offensive line; Kala Hudson, residence hall director; Will Nabors, Campus Police officer; Heidi Riley, residence hall director; Darrian Wilson, assistant men’s basketball coach; Jacob Hayslip, assistant men’s basketball coach; Madison Haley, recruiter; Heather Bolton, custodian; Willie Gunn, custodian; Cecil Lucas, groundskeeper; Deshanna Martin, admissions record specialist; Shannon Gillentine, staff accountant; Dr. Kimberley Poland, Academic Support Center science tutor; Elizabeth Tally, mathematics instructor; Jackie Marquez, administrative assistant – athletics; Golden – Bryan Wood, maintenance supervisor; Greenwood Springs – Chad Price, maintenance technician/electrician; Guntown – Katelynn Stidham, ... August 15, 2022 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Registration continues for ICC fall semester classes Registration for classes for the 2022 fall semester at Itawamba Community College is continuing. The last day to add traditional full-term day/night and first eight-week classes is Aug. 19; eLearning first eight-week classes, Aug. 23; and eLearning full-term classes, Aug. 26. Financial aid is available as well as scholarships for adult learners. In addition, students may qualify for free tuition for several short-term career pathway programs, which are taught at the ICC Belden Center. Academic, career education, eLearning (online) and workforce opportunities are available in an extensive schedule. For more information, call (662) 862-8000 or email eadviser@iccms.edu. August 12, 2022 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC students place in state creative writing competition Four students at Itawamba Community College were among the winners in the 2022 Mississippi Community College Creative Writers Association competition. They include Ally Melendez of Plantersville, first, short fiction for “Always Watching;” Shelby Tutor of Ecru, third, creative nonfiction for “No One’s Gonna Love Us;” Brody Johnson of Guntown, first in theatre for “Apex;” and Aliyah Birmingham of Tupelo, third in literary essays for “The Yellow Wallpaper.” The competition included poetry, short story, essay (creative nonfiction), literary essay, dramatic writing and college literary magazine. First, second and third place winners received monetary prizes of $100, $60 and $40, respectively. August 12, 2022 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC schedules fall adult education classes and orientation session Itawamba Community College will enroll new adult education students at the Belden Center with a three-day orientation session, Aug.23, 24 and 25. Each session will begin at 8:30 a.m. Participants must have a photo ID, and 16-/17-year-olds should be accompanied by a parent or guardian and bring a withdrawal form from the most recent school attended. Entry into the adult education area is across from the WIN Job Center at ICC-Belden. The fall class 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 Rd.), Monday and Tuesday, 8 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday, 8 a.m.-4:30p.m.; and ESL, Monday and Tuesday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and 5-8 p.m.; Fulton – Old Grammar School (603 So. Cummings St.), Tuesday and Thursday, 4-8 p.m.; Houston – Houston WIN Center (210 So. 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.; and Tupelo – Regional Rehabilitation Center (615 Pegram Dr.), Wednesday ... August 12, 2022 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC convocation features motivation and a special visit Itawamba Community College’s 2022 fall convocation Wednesday included not only state-of-the-college and motivational information but a special visit by members of the IJC first graduating class. Rev. Roy and Doris Ryan of Tupelo accepted “keys” to ICC and reminisced about their two years at IJC, where they met. Their visit was the beginning of a year-long commemoration in observance of ICC’s Diamond Anniversary, which will be officially celebrated next September 1. Faculty, staff and administrators packed the W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center auditorium in the college’s first in-person convocation since the onset of the pandemic. They heard not only the Ryans’ story but also how Juanita Floyd, “a scared little girl,” overcame significant obstacles in her life to eventually become CREATE Foundation’s Vice President of Finance and Administration. In her “You Be The Difference” presentation, Floyd shared how at the age of 14 in the summer of 1969, she survived 10-15 minutes underwater at Tupelo apartment complex swimming pool, numerous car accidents and other misfortunes. “I should not be standing here today,” Floyd said, “but the Lord had other ... August 11, 2022 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>