Registration continues for ICC July orientation sessions It is not too late to register for July orientation sessions that are scheduled for both the Fulton and Tupelo campuses of Itawamba Community College. They include July 19 at 1 p.m. and July 21 at 8:30 a.m. at the Fulton Campus and July 21 at 5 p.m. at the Tupelo Campus. Recent high school graduates are required to participate in one of the sessions; however, they can attend regardless of the location where they plan to enroll in classes. All students, including adult learners, are invited. Among the advantages of attending an orientation session are scheduling classes early and choosing from a wide variety of options, including days, times and instructors. Participants will have an opportunity to connect with other new students as well as to learn more about student life at ICC. The sessions will also enable adult learners to meet with an adviser and to make the transition to college less intimidating. Prior to registration, students must have submitted an application for admission. To register, students should access http://www.iccms.edu/Orientation. For more information, call (662) ... June 14, 2022 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC staff members receive CPRAM awards Several Itawamba Community College staff members received awards from the College Public Relations Association of Mississippi, which were presented during the recent conference in Gulfport. They include C.J. Adams of Fulton – first place, digital Art/Photo Illustration for Autumn Leaf; second place, Public Relations Campaign for ICC eLearning Regional Campaign; first place, Photograph for Snow Day; second place, Annual Report for 2020-2021 ICC President’s Report; first place, Viewbook for Orientation Booklet; first place, Creative Partners for Ignite the Fight Against Breast Cancer Awareness; second place, Institutional Magazine for Connection; second place, New Media for Inside ICC; first place, Public Relations Innovations for Online Commencement Practice; first place and grand award, Web Page for New ICC Home Page – www.iccms.edu; third place, Television Spots for Live and Learn commercial; and first place, Advertisement for Veterans Day ad; Lee Adams of Fulton – second place, Sports Photography for Welcome Home; first place, Web page – Sports Only for www.letsgoicc.com; third place, Single Piece of Artwork – Sports for Softball Champions; first place, Single Piece of Artwork ... June 13, 2022 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC to offer Basic PLC - 5/500/Micrologix class at Belden Center Registration is underway at the Itawamba Community College Belden Center for a Basic PLC – 5/500/Micrologix class that is scheduled for July 11-14 from 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. The class is an overview of the application functions of the Allen-Bradley PLC5/500/Micrologix family of programmable controllers and the programming methods using RSLogix 500 programming software. Ladder-logic programming, documenting and online monitoring will be explained. The training, which is designed for new users of the system, will enable them to build knowledge of the PLC and programming software. Cost is $352 per student. To register or for more information, contact Becky Kelly at (662) 407-1500 or email rakelly@iccms.edu. June 8, 2022 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC's McCraw, Waters complete Mississippi Community College Fellowship Program Itawamba Community College’s Dr. Brandi McCraw of Fulton, Instructional Coordinator, and TZ Waters of Tupelo, director of Workforce Education, have completed the Mississippi Community College Fellowship Program. In addition, McCraw was selected as the recipient of the Mississippi CPFP 2020-21 Cohort Outstanding Fellow Award, which recognizes those who have displayed distinctive leadership and meritorious service to their profession through participation in the CPFP program. They were selected by their peers. The CPFP program is designed to give Fellows first-hand high-level experience with the workings of the Federal government and to increase their sense of participation in national affairs, according to Tyson Elbert, founder and executive director of AdvocacyBuild, LLC and senior fellow of The Medgar and Myrlie Evers Institute, who presented the awards. It requires Fellows to dedicate time away from their professional responsibilities, but also from their families, communities and social commitments. McCraw, who has been at ICC since 2008, has also served as switchboard operator, Student Services receptionist, administrative assistant to the dean of eLearning Instruction, eLearning adviser and eLearning coordinator. Her educational background includes the associate’s ... June 7, 2022 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Area residents earn high school equivalency certificates Several area residents earned high school equivalency credentials during a recent commencement ceremony at the Itawamba Community College Fulton Campus in the Davis Event Center. They include Aberdeen – Sophia Martin, Abigail Moore, Jazlyn Pitre; Amory – Sarah Daniels, Wesley Hall, Marquavius Shumpert, Cohen Troller; Baldwyn – Kaitlyn Baldwin; Belden – Alexsus Johnson; Ecru – Riley Baldwin, Tatianna Harmon, Kaylee Smith; Fulton – Brenda Hughes, Christopher Morgan; Guntown – La’Darrius Fair, Alyssa McKenzie, Teresa Parker; Houston – Kyrsten Mejia, Nathan Mitchell; Mantachie – Ronald Cooper, Thomas Jordan, Kaileb Thackerson, Taylor Thackerson; Mantee – Keith Doss; Mooreville – Cy Hester, Mason McGillivray, Cohen Orsborn; Nettleton – Taylor Brown, Adrianna Cook, Janiya Rogers, Jawuan Rogers, Allyah Young; Pontotoc – Kayla Cox, Avery Kirk, Sean Mooneyham, Brooklyn Morris, Brelyn Pittman, Ana Karen Portugal, Ericka Smith, Gavin Walls, Kylee Whitt, Tiffany Wray; Randolph – Travis Morris; Saltillo – Sydney Bell, Kylee Ethridge, Jackson Phillips, Abigail Willard; Shannon – Joseph Davis, Alexandria Gregory-Price; Tremont – Brayden Hostler; Tupelo – Mackenzi Brazeal, Ricky Burchfield, Jose Angel Chavez Torrez, Iyanna ... May 31, 2022 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC PTK chapters elect 2022-23 officers Both Phi Theta Kappa chapters at Itawamba Community College have elected officers for 2022-23. Officers of the Upsilon Sigma Chapter at the Fulton Campus include Madison Martin of Belden, vice president of leadership; Lori Leachman, vice president of scholarship, and Taylor White, vice president of scholarship, both of Bruce; Alexis Cocke of Coldwater, vice president of membership; Anna Hogan of Columbus, vice president of service; Emma Logan, vice president of projects, Marly Moore, vice president of service, and Madison Weaver, vice president of fellowship, all of Fulton; Morgan Young of Houston, vice president of communications; Emory Reinhard of Mantachie, regional officer and vice president of service; Zoe Bigham of Philadelphia, vice president of projects; Josh Smith, vice president of fellowship, and Macey Thomas, vice president of leadership, both of Pontotoc; Lexi Tabbs of Red Bay, Ala., president; Emma Jackson, vice president of membership, and Abigail Jones, vice president of communications, both of Ripley; Hannah McGill, vice president of leadership, and Kenzie Priest, vice president of scholarship, both of Saltillo; and Sydney James of Vicksburg, vice president of fellowship. ... May 31, 2022 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Registration continues for ICC orientation sessions Registration is continuing at Itawamba Community College for orientation sessions for students who plan to enroll for the 2022 fall semester. Recent high school graduates are required to participate in one of the sessions, which are scheduled for June 8 and 9 and July 19, all at 1 p.m. and July 21 at 8:30 a.m., all at the Fulton Campus; and June 21 at 1 p.m. and June 23 and July 21 at 5 p.m., all at the Tupelo Campus. Students can attend a session regardless of the location they plan to attend. However, all students, including adult learners are invited. “Among the advantages of attending an orientation session are scheduling classes early and choosing from a wide variety of options, including days, times and instructors,” said Jake Hartfield, director of recruitment and orientation. “Participants will have an opportunity to connect with other new students as well as to learn more about student life at ICC. The sessions will also enable adult learners to meet with an adviser and to make the transition ... May 19, 2022 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
More than 600 graduates participate in 2022 ICC commencement ceremonies More than 600 graduates of Itawamba Community College crossed the stage at the Davis Event Center on the Fulton Campus May 13 during three commencement ceremonies and were rewarded with Associate of Arts or Associate of Applied Science degrees or certificates. They were among more than 1,000 graduates who have earned degrees from ICC this year, including Kelly Jo Ashley of New Albany, who participated during the 5 p.m. health sciences ceremony. Ashley, who was a certified elementary teacher for 11 years, began the Associate Degree Nursing program during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. “None of us knew what to expect,” she said. “However, as I reflect on the past two years at ICC, I am beyond thankful to the faculty, staff and all other support personnel who not only made this journey possible, but who helped us to grow and learn as future nurses and people. I would not be the person I am today without everything I have learned and experienced during these two years at ICC, and for that I ... May 16, 2022 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC's Haley Dean receives TVA STEM Scholarship Haley Dean of Saltillo, recent graduate of Itawamba Community College, is the recipient of one of two STEM scholarships from the Tennessee Valley Authority and Phi Theta Kappa, a $2,250 award. This scholarship is awarded to Phi Theta Kappa members in Mississippi who plan to enter the fields of science, technology, engineering or math (STEM). The students were selected based on academic achievement, leadership, campus and community service and faculty assessments. “We are very grateful to TVA for recognizing the academic achievements of our STEM members and providing them with mentoring that will further enrich their lives,” said Dr. Monica Marlowe, executive director of the Phi Theta Kappa Foundation. “We are excited to see the impact this program will have on enabling students to pursue their careers in STEM fields.” Dean majored in mechanical engineering at ICC, where she was the vice president of scholarship for the Phi Theta Kappa Upsilon Sigma Chapter; member of the Honors College, Baptist Student Union, Science Club and Indian Delegation; president of the Student Government Association and a previous Orientation Leader. Dean was ... May 16, 2022 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC officials release honors list for 2022 spring semester Officials at Itawamba Community College have released the honors list for the 2022 spring semester. Named to the president’s list, which includes those students with a 3.8-4.0 grade point average were Aberdeen – Sydney Thomas Allmond, Kiara S. Clay, Elizabeth C. Coker, Nina Margaret Coker, Isabella R. Frantz, Tyler Jaudon Gill, Klarissa Kaitlynn Lee, Stetson C. Lochala, Connor Philip Monaghan, Jonathan K. Schrock; Ackerman – Kanden L. Utley; Amory – Cameron Bailey Alim, Kelly Leigh Barnett, Caden S. Booth, Emery B. Browning, Anthony Reece Cantrell, Alanah Jordan Fears, Mackenzie Lea Gallop, Harley Elizabeth Kent, William C. Oliver, McKenna B. Powell, Brooke L. Roberts, Sam P. Smaglick, Justin C. Tollison, Megan I. Wise, Camron Gabe Wright; Baldwyn – Alisha Marie Boren, Alexander L. Duthu, Haley E. Foster, Joseph B. Harper, Madelyn M. Palmer, Emily Poe, Lee T. Roberts, Jamecia S. Walker; Batesville – Albert Ray Martin; Beaverton, Ala. – Sara B. Roberts; Belden – James P. Foley, Jordan Nicole Herring, John T. Hood, Madison Ann Martin, Lauren B. Pound, Izabelle Ruth ... May 13, 2022 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>