Eudora Welty subject of Fatherree presentation at ICC-Fulton, Aug. 31 Beverly Fatherree, emerita professor of English at Hinds Community College and Welty House docent, will present “Eudora Welty: The Writer as a Crusader in Fiction and Photography,” Aug. 31 at 6 p.m. in the W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center Auditorium at the Itawamba Community College Fulton Campus. Fatherree taught at Hinds for more than 40 years, beginning as an adjunct instructor in English, moving to a full-time English instructor position for the next 35 years and ending her career as an adjunct instructor in the Writing Center for five years. She retired as the District Curriculum Coordinator for English and the Academic Liaison for Dual Enrollment Instruction. During her time at Hinds, she served on numerous committees, including being named the District Faculty Chair for the Faculty Council and lead editor and writer for several Southern Association of Colleges and Schools accreditation documents. Fatherree has volunteered at the Eudora Welty House in Jackson since it opened in 2005. She has written and performs a one-woman show on Georgia writer Flannery O’Connor. In addition, ... August 5, 2022 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC schedules Enhanced Forklift Operator Training class Registration is underway for an Enhanced Forklift Operator Training class that is scheduled for Aug. 31 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Itawamba Community College Belden Center (3200 Adams Farm Rd.). The class will enable individuals to receive hands-on training on three different classifications of forklifts: Standup Rider (Class 1), Order Selector (Class 2) and LP Gas Powered Sit-Down Forklift (Class 4). Topics include the requirements of the OSHA Powered Industrial Truck Regulation 29 CFR 1910.178, safe powered industrial truck operation and how forklifts work, identification of operating hazards as well as the general principles of safe operation and how to properly inspect and maintain a forklift. Cost is $85. To register or more information, call (662) 407-1500 or email continuingeducation@iccms.edu. August 3, 2022 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC's ADN, PN programs to benefit from $40,000 Women's Foundation of Mississippi Grant Students in Itawamba Community College’s Associate Degree Nursing and Practical Nursing programs again will have an opportunity to benefit from a significant grant from the Women’s Foundation of Mississippi. For the second consecutive year, the $40,000 Access to Opportunity – Training and Graduating a Healthcare Workforce for Mississippi grant will be divided between the ADN and PN programs based on relative program enrollments, said Tonya Vaughn, dean of Health Science Instruction. Last year, 31 ADN and 19 PN students received funds. During 2021-22, recipients of the grant money expressed their appreciation for their selection. Among the uses for the funds included purchase of a new computer that was compatible with technology used in the nursing program, payment for the NCLEX review and application, vehicle tires for less hazardous travel to and from school and clinicals and childcare to enable continued enrollment. Students in their final year/semester of their nursing program will be informed of this grant during the beginning of the fall semester, Vaughn said. Those who would like to be considered for the grant will complete an ... August 2, 2022 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC schedules September pathways classes Itawamba Community College has scheduled several pathways classes to begin in September at the Belden Center (3200 Adams Farm Rd.). They include Small Engine Repair, September 6-October 27, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-9 p.m.; Introduction to Welding and Cutting, September 6-October 6, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-9 p.m.; Residential Wiring, September 6-October 6, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-9 p.m.; Distribution Associate, September 12-29, Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m.-noon; Basic Construction, September 19-30, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. and Electrician Assistant, September 19-October 13, Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Additional opportunities are available including Human Resource Assistant, Introduction to Industrial Maintenance, Manufacturing Skills Basic Certification and Quality Improvement Associate. For more information about all classes or to register, call (662) 407-1569, email pathways@iccms.edu or www.iccms.edu/Fall22Pathways. August 1, 2022 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
Limited openings available in ICC's CNA program Limited openings are available in the Certified Nursing Assistant class that will begin on Aug. 8 at 5 p.m. at the Itawamba Community College Belden Center. Sessions will be Mondays and Wednesdays from 5-9 p.m. through Oct. 19. The 12-week program prepares participants to take the exam to become a Certified Nursing Assistant. Upon completion of the program and the exam, nursing assistants may find employment with nursing homes, medical centers, home healthcare providers and clinics. For more information, call (662) 407-1500 or email continuingeducation@iccms.edu. July 28, 2022 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
Food Service Pathway class to begin Aug. 1 at ICC-Belden Itawamba Community College has scheduled a Food Service Pathway class at the Belden Center (3200 Adams Farm Rd.) beginning Aug. 1. Classes will meet Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. through Aug. 31. The program includes Serve Safe® Food Manager Certification, Serve Safe® Alcohol Certification, CPR, certificate of completion, proper food handling standards, kitchen safety practices, culinary techniques, interview skills and résumé building, money handling and front of the house and back of the house operations. Tuition assistance may be available for qualified applicants. For more information or to register, contact program director Christy Scheuer at acscheuer@iccms.edu or (662) 407-1505; or continuing education director Josh Gammill at jegammill@iccms.edu or (662) 407-1569 or pathways@iccms.edu. July 26, 2022 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
No tuition increase at ICC this fall When Itawamba Community College begins its fall semester in mid-August, there will be no tuition increase. “We realize that with the economy and price increases, such as fuel, now more than ever, the College needs to make extra sacrifices to meet the needs of the people we serve,” according to ICC President Dr. Jay Allen. “By not increasing tuition, Itawamba Community College can continue to make education more affordable to help families during these stressful economic times,” Allen said. Again, this summer, ICC has extended its workday hours from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Mondays-Thursdays, and closed on Fridays to conserve energy, which has been especially important during the extreme heat during June and July. The College also reviews each employee departure and evaluates if a reorganization and absorption of duties is a better fit for the College at that time or should the position be rehired. “Like our business partners and private citizens, ICC is doing more with less,” Allen said. “ICC continues to attempt to remove barriers and increase access to education while maintaining its reputation for academic excellence.” ... July 19, 2022 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC's King, Craig receive MHC grant Itawamba Community College English instructors Amber King and Dr. Ashley Craig have received a $4,500 grant from the Mississippi Humanities Council for “Reflecting Mississippi: Finding Yourself in Mississippi’s Reflection.” “When Amber and I decided to apply for the Mississippi Humanities Council grant, we really thought about what the theme ‘Reflecting Mississippi’ meant to us,” Craig said. “I grew up in Mississippi, and I know the stereotype of Mississippi. I also know I don’t fit that stereotype, but I was unaware until later in my life that I wasn’t actually the lone non-stereotype. What Amber and I hope to do with our lecture series is show all the voices Mississippi has to offer. I hope that our students and the surrounding communities can see what it took me so long to see: Mississippi is diverse and complex, and that’s exciting and hopeful.” Public events, which will include hosting several speakers and writing competitions and activities, will showcase the diverse culture that is often overlooked in Mississippi, according to Craig. Speakers will include author Mary Miller, ... July 18, 2022 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC formally opens state-of-the-art Magnolia Hall with ribbon cutting Itawamba Community College formally opened its new residential facility, Magnolia Hall, with a ribbon cutting today at 10 a.m. at the Fulton Campus. “I have had an opportunity to participate in several milestones since arriving here at ICC…the opening of the new Academic and Student Center on our Tupelo Campus, the naming of many different spaces across our locations…but very few as significant as this one,” said ICC President Dr. Jay Allen. “The opening of this innovative student-friendly residence hall will provide state-of-the-art housing accommodations for 246 additional ICC student leaders and scholars,” Allen said. “Even with this additional number of beds, we still have more than 350 students on waiting lists for housing this fall. This simply reinforces the dire need of this hall.” The 72,000-square-foot three story residence hall has customizable halls/wings for separated male and female occupancy and two efficiency apartments as well as one for the hall director. “Not only will it provide modernized residential rooms and ample amounts of collaborative study space, but it also offers elevated security with this being a separated ... July 14, 2022 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC Practical Nursing graduates to participate in July 26 ceremony Several area residents will receive their pins and lamps from Itawamba Community College’s Practical Nursing program at 5 p.m., July 26, at the W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center auditorium at the Fulton Campus. Practical Nursing graduates include Laken Bennett, Courtney Fowlkes, Lindsey Leavell, Courtney Stanford, all of Amory; Precious Pickens of Belden; Chyritha Shinault of Booneville; Kaitlyn Grover of Cedar Bluff; Grace Beaty of Fulton; Jeffery Phillips, Callie Sloan, both of Greenwood Springs; Kennedy Roellgen of Guntown; August Hankins, Teraney Lansdell, both of Mooreville; Kayla Gregory of New Albany; Allison Bussens, Kierstin Clark, Winter Craig, Lauren Gray and Anna Griffin, 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. July 14, 2022 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>