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 >>
ICC schedules fall 2022 open registration Itawamba Community College has scheduled open registration for the 2022 fall semester. Options include Aug. 10 from 1-5 p.m. on both the Fulton and Tupelo campuses; Aug. 11 from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on the Fulton Campus and 8 a.m.-6 p.m. on the Tupelo Campus; and Aug. 12 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 first eight-week classes begin Aug. 15; and eLearning full-term and first eight-week classes, Aug. 22. 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. July 13, 2022 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC's Vaughn, Stevenson have new roles Beginning July 1, Tonya Vaughn of Mantachie and Chris Stevenson of Fulton have new roles at Itawamba Community College. Vaughn is the dean of Health Science Instruction, and Stevenson, dean of Academic Instruction. Vaughn, who is an alumnus of ICC, earned the bachelor’s degree from the University of North Alabama and the master’s degree from Western Governors University. She has been employed at ICC for 25 years, previously serving as director of the Surgical Technology program. Vaughn’s professional memberships are the Association of Surgical Technologists, Mississippi Board of Nursing, Association of Surgical Technology (curriculum writing team), Association of Career Technical Educators, Career Technical Officers Association and advisory committee for Pontotoc and Itawamba County Allied Health. During her tenure with ICC, Vaughn has been instrumental in coordinating efforts with healthcare partners, including all sites of the North Mississippi Medical Center, Specialty Orthopedic Group, Baptist Memorial Hospital facilities, Magnolia Regional in Corinth and the OCH Regional Medical Center in Starkville. She attends Connect Church in Tupelo. Married to Richard Vaughn, she has two sons, David and Wilson Knight, and two grandchildren, ... July 13, 2022 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC schedules pathways classes to begin in August at Belden Center Itawamba Community College has scheduled several pathways classes to begin in August at the Belden Center (3200 Adams Farm Rd.). They include Business Office Specialist, August 8-December 8, 5-9 p.m., Mondays and Thursdays; Certified Nursing Assistant, August 8-October 19, 5-9 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays; EMT Basic, August 9-December 8, 5-10 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays; Google IT Support Certificate, August 8-December 8, online (self-paced) and Pharmacy Technician, August 9-December 6, Tuesdays, 6-9 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 or email pathways@iccms.edu. July 11, 2022 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
Two ICC adult education students win top state award Itawamba Community College Adult Education students Jason Texada of Mooreville and Seira Heiss Wojtylko of Tupelo have been selected as Students of the Year by the Mississippi Association of Adult and Community Education. Texada’s nominator for the award described him as “kind and polite to everyone he encounters, both inside and outside the classroom. Jason is a fitting example of determination because he works hard and never gives up no matter what obstacles he faces.” When he passed the first part of the high school equivalency test, “we all celebrated in the halls, and he even did a little dance.” Texada is affiliated with several churches in the area including Greater Works Outreach, North Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church and New Life Church. An employee of Todd’s Big Star, he is the son of Mario and Melissa Shumpert and Jason Texada Sr. Wojtylko moved to Mississippi from Michigan where she had been collaborating with her father in the field of welding. She enrolled in ICC’s adult education program to earn her high school equivalency credential ... July 11, 2022 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC accepting nominations for Alumnus of the Year, Athletic Hall of Fame inductees Nominations are being accepted for the 2022 Alumnus of the Year and Athletic Hall of Fame inductees at Itawamba Community College through Aug. 1. Those selected will be honored during homecoming activities this fall at the Fulton Campus. Criteria for selection for Alumnus of the Year include successful completion of at least one semester as a full-time student at ICC five years prior to the current year as well as merit and achievement which have brought fame and honor to either his/her community or ICC. ICC’s Athletic Hall of Fame honors former athletes, coaches or individuals who have excelled or those who have made major contributions to intercollegiate athletics while attending or employed by ICC. Athletic Hall of Fame inductees must have been out of school at least 10 years. Additional criteria to be considered are accomplishments and support of ICC. Forms are available at www.iccms.edu/alumni. For more information, email Michael Upton, director of Advancement, at maupton@iccms.edu or call (662) 862-8035. July 7, 2022 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC to formally open Magnolia Hall, July 14, 10 a.m. Itawamba Community College will formally open its new residential facility, Magnolia Hall, following a brief ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 a.m., July 14, at the entrance facing Main Street in Fulton. The 72,000-square-foot three-story residence hall has 246 beds, customizable halls/wings for separated male and female occupancy and two efficiency apartments as well as one for the hall director. The facility features common collaborative study areas, and some have televisions that can be mirrored to student computers. The building is also outfitted with the latest controls for both HVAC and lighting and with a new access control system that allows entry via their student ID card to their hall door, wing and room. Requirements for residence include a preferred ACT score of 24, maintaining a 3.0 GPA and active in ICC student involvement/leadership opportunities. WAR Construction, Inc. of Tuscaloosa, Ala. was the general contractor, and PryorMorrow PC, the architect. “This residence hall will provide an opportunity for 246 additional students to experience the total college with on-campus housing,” said ICC President Dr. Jay Allen. “Even with the addition of ... July 6, 2022 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC's Patterson selected state MAACE Administrator of Year Linzy Patterson of Amory, director of adult education at Itawamba Community College, has been selected as the recipient of the 2021-22 Mississippi Association of Adult and Community Education Administrator of the Year award. In January 2018, Patterson joined ICC’s Adult Education department as an instructor at the Amory WIN Center, and in 2019-20, he was transferred to the Belden Center to serve as lead instructor. During this time, he was a member of the state SmartStart professional development committee as well as the TABE Frequently Asked Questions Manual committee. In August 2021, he was promoted to ICC’s director of adult education. Patterson began his professional career with the Amory School District in 2010, serving as a special education instructor along with assistant football, soccer and tennis coach. He was selected as Teacher of the Year for the 2014-15 school year. Patterson’s nominator for the award said, “Having come from a special education background, he is especially sensitive to the needs of those students. He has established connections with community groups, including the Regional ... June 15, 2022 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>