ICC officials release fall 2021 honors list Officials at Itawamba Community College have released the honors list for the 2021 fall semester. Named to the president’s list, which includes those students with a 3.8-4.0 grade point average were Aberdeen – Christopher J. Burrough, Kaliyah D. Clay, Kiara S. Clay, Elizabeth C. Coker, Nina Margaret Coker, Tyler Jaudon Gill, Klarissa Kaitlynn Lee, Connor Philip Monaghan, Jonathan K. Schrock, Nicholas Warnick; Ackerman – Lillie Grace Ford; Amory – Cameron Baley Alim, Anthony Reece Cantrell, Rebecca C. Dill, Mackenzie Lea Gallop, Alyssa J. Gray, Harley Elizabeth Kent, Jackson B. May, Macie Anne. Mitchell, William C. Oliver, McKenna B. Powell, Brooke L. Roberts, Sam P. Smaglick, Georgia Nicole Williams, Megan I. Wise, Camron Gabe Wright; Baldwyn – Alisha Marie Boren, Alexander L. Duthu, Haley E. Foster, Joseph B. Harper, Jamecia S. Walker; Batesville – Albert Ray Martin; Beaverton, Ala. – Sara B. Roberts; Belden – Robert E. Allred, Shea D. Chapman, Caleb Holt, John T. Hood, Nicholas Alexei Kaltchenko, Madison Ann Martin, Braylen Miller, Destiny Demi Smith; Belmont – Kristin A. Ruple, Karly ... December 16, 2021 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC adult education classes to begin week of Jan. 3 Adult education classes will begin at several locations in the Itawamba Community College five-county district the week of Jan. 3. The 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 Road), Monday and Tuesday, 8 a.m.-8:30 p.m. and Wednesday and Thursday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; and ESL, Monday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. and Tuesday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and 5-8 p.m.; Fulton – Old Grammar School (603 So. Cummings St.), Monday and Tuesday, 4-7 p.m.; Houston – Houston WIN Center (210 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.), Wednesdays and Thursdays, 1-4:30 p.m. There is no cost for the classes. Individuals who plan to enroll for the first time at the ICC Belden Center (3200 Adams Farm Rd.) should participate in a three-day orientation session beginning at 8:30 a.m., Jan. 4. Participants must have ... December 15, 2021 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Registration underway for January pathways classes at ICC Registration is underway for several pathways classes that will begin in January at Itawamba Community College. They include Business Office Specialist, Certified Nursing Assistant, EMT Basic, Food Service, Enhanced Forklift Operator, Google IT Support Certificate, Medical Administrative Assistant, Pharmacy Technician and Phlebotomy Technician. Business Office Specialist will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-9:30 p.m., Jan. 11-May 5. It is designed for students to develop basic office, communication and computer technology skills. Through intensive lab instruction, students will have the opportunity to attain an Intuit Quickbooks® certification and receive training and instruction to prepare for the Microsoft Office Specialist certification for Microsoft Excel and Word. Additional instruction and training include performance of technical office tasks, basic math, fundamentals of bookkeeping and human resource management. Certified Nursing Assistant will meet Mondays and Wednesdays from 5-9 p.m., Jan. 10-Mar. 16. Participants will be prepared to take the exam to become a CNA, which affords opportunities for employment in nursing homes, medical centers, home healthcare providers and clinics as well as an excellent foundation for those who ... December 14, 2021 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC sets 2022 spring open registration Itawamba Community College has scheduled open registration for the 2022 spring semester. Options include Jan. 5 from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on the Fulton Campus and 8 a.m.-7 p.m. on the Tupelo Campus; Jan. 6 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. 7 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 Jan. 10; and eLearning full-term and first eight-week classes, Jan. 18. Recent high school graduates are encouraged 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 ... December 13, 2021 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC schedules 2022 Preparing for the ACT sessions 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. at the Belden Center. Math and science sessions include Jan. 29, Apr. 2 and May 21. English and reading are offered Jan. 22, Mar. 26 and June 4. 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. December 9, 2021 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Morris selected as ICC's Mississippi Humanities Teacher Award nominee Keith Morris of Tupelo has been selected as Itawamba Community College’s Mississippi Humanities Teacher Award nominee for 2022. He will present “Little Boxes” at 6 p.m., Mar. 28, in the W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center auditorium at the Fulton Campus. Morris will be honored at the Mississippi Humanities Council Awards Ceremony Mar. 25 at 5:30 p.m. at the Old Capitol Museum in Jackson. “I teach alongside such talented, hardworking folks,” Morris said. “I feel honored to receive this award, not just for myself, but as a simple representative of my team.” Morris earned the bachelor’s degree from the University of Mississippi and master’s degree from Mississippi State University. Since 2008, he has served as an English instructor at ICC, where he has co-created World Literature I and Drama Production IV and created Writing for Publication. He is poetry editor for “The Calliope” and sponsor for both Sigma Kappa Delta and Film Club. Morris is a poetry judge for SKD’s Hedera Helix literary journal and for ICC’s entries for the Mississippi Community College Creative ... December 6, 2021 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC's Practical Nursing graduates to receive pins during Dec. 9 ceremony Several area residents will receive their pins and lamps from Itawamba Community College’s Practical Nursing program at 5 p.m., Dec. 9, at the Davis Event Center at the Fulton Campus. The public is invited to attend. Graduates include Jordan Coker of Belden; Kelsie Dixon of Columbus; Sharon Cribbs, Kayleigh Underwood, both of Fulton; Cameron Pettey of Guntown; Jessica Anderson of Hatley; Carrie Criddle, Olivia Hall, both of Houston; Laken Crane of Mooreville; Shelby Flurry of Nettleton; Alivia Buchanan of Okolona; Sherman Ross, Brittney Wharton, both of Pontotoc; Amanda Armstrong, Brooklyn Hawkins, Alexis Koonce, Summer Raines, all of Saltillo; Jasman Mitchell and Angelica Nail, both 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. December 2, 2021 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC releases spring 2022 pathways schedule Itawamba Community College has released its schedule of pathways classes for the 2022 spring semester. Scheduled classes include Business Office Specialist, Jan. 11-May 5, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-9:30 p.m.; Certified Nursing Assistant, Jan. 10-Mar. 16, Mondays and Wednesdays, 5-9 p.m.; Distribution Associate, Feb.21-Mar. 21, Mondays through Thursdays, 8 a.m.-noon; Electrician Assistant, Feb. 21-Mar. 28, Mondays through Thursdays, 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; EMT Basic, Jan. 11-May 5, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5-10 p.m.; Food Service, Jan.10-Feb. 4, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Enhanced Forklift Operator, Jan. 6, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Medical Administrative Assistant, Jan.10-Apr. 6, Mondays and Wednesdays, 5-9 p.m.; Pharmacy Technician, Jan. 11-May 3, Tuesdays, 6-9 p.m.; Phlebotomy Technician, Jan. 11-Mar. 8, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Small Engine Repair, Feb. 8-Apr. 7, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-9 p.m.; Introduction to Welding and Cutting, Feb.8-Mar. 17, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-9 p.m.; and Residential Wiring, Feb. 8-Mar. 17, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-9 p.m. Additional classes are Basic Construction, Commercial Truck Driving, Human Resource Assistant, Introduction to Industrial Maintenance, Manufacturing Skills Basic Certification and Quality Improvement Associate. Most of the classes meet ... December 1, 2021 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC selects orientation leaders Itawamba Community College has selected leaders for its 2022 freshman orientation sessions, which begin in April. They include Reece Cantrell of Amory; Skylon Snipes of Brilliant, Ala.; Emma Grace Allen, Marley Moore, Lillian Phifer, Gracie Whitt, all of Fulton; Hannah Dean of Houston; Kayla Young of Madison; Anna Maldonado of Nettleton; Chloe Evans of Plantersville; Anna Claire Warren of Pontotoc; Shelby Stidham of Red Bay, Ala.; Morgan Flemons, Kaleighia Pierce, both of Shannon; Tykez Daniels of Starkville; Alyssa Freeman of Tupelo; and Nestor Ortega of Verona. They will lead small group activities, conduct campus tours and provide information to incoming freshmen during the orientation sessions. November 18, 2021 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC to start new adult education class at Regional Rehab Itawamba Community College has opened registration for a new free adult education class which begins Jan. 5 at the Regional Rehab Center in Tupelo. The class meets from 1-4:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at the center, which is located at 615 Pegram Dr. Since limited seating is available, early registration is encouraged. For more information, contact Linzy Patterson at ICC at (662) 407-1512 or email lfpatterson@iccms.edu or Robby Parham at Regional Rehab at (662) 842-1891 or email rparman@regionalrehabcenter.com. November 17, 2021 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>