ICC inks partnership with ATS to advance Mississippi’s skilled technical workforce Itawamba Community College signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Advanced Technology Services, Jan. 19, to designate the Belden Center as one of five regional hubs for its skilled maintenance training. ATS is a leading solutions provider with more than 30 years of proven experience in reliability-centered industrial maintenance. According to the MOU, ATS will provide weekly skilled maintenance training at ICC- Belden for its regional team, but additionally will open those classes to other area business and industry, according to Dr. Joe Lowder, dean of economic and community services. ICC will provide space, instructors and market the classes to other companies to help ATS accomplish its goal, Lowder said. Also, the partnership will allow for other opportunities to grow the skilled trades in ICC’s area, such as the Top Tech event, a collaboration between ICC and ATS, which brought together top skilled employees who competed for a grand prize last fall at the Belden Center. Components of the competition included hands-on troubleshooting as well as the creation of a video by each of the competitors that was sent to ... January 22, 2021 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Dr. Bruce Ingram to represent ICC as William Winter Scholar Dr. Bruce Ingram of Wenasoga, social science instructor, has been selected as Itawamba Community College’s William Winter Scholar for 2021. He will be among statewide recipients to be honored during opening and closing ceremonies at the 32nd Annual Natchez Literary and Cinema Celebration, Feb. 22-27. Ingram, who is in his 15th year at ICC, teaches U.S. History I and II and has been the instructor for College Life. In 2006, he was the first lead online instructor responsible for history, philosophy, geography and government. From 2008-10, he served as Distance Learning coordinator. He is a charter member of the ICC Leadership Institute (2008-09) and was a Phi Theta Kappa adviser from 2017-20. His educational background includes the bachelor’s degree from Blue Mountain College and the master’s and doctorate, both from the University of Mississippi. Ingram has also taught in the North Tippah School District (Walnut and Falkner High Schools) and the Alcorn School District, and he has served as pastor of Chalybeate Baptist Church. He is a deacon at Oakland Baptist Church in ... January 15, 2021 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC to host Coffee Convos to assist high school seniors with admission Itawamba Community College is hosting Coffee Convos at several locations throughout its five-county district to assist high school seniors with admissions, scholarships and housing. Recruiters Taylor Tutor and Jordan Smith will be available to answer questions and for guidance in the application process. The locations include Tupelo River Coffee, Jan. 19, noon-2 p.m.; The Grounds Coffee Shop (ICC-Fulton), Jan. 26, noon-2 p.m.; Blacksmith BBQ in Pontotoc, Jan. 28, noon-2 p.m.; The Coffee Pot in Amory, Feb. 2, noon-2 p.m.; and Gather Coffee and Brew in Houston, Feb. 9, noon-2 p.m. A sign up link is being sent to the students for whom email addresses are available. Counselors and career coaches also have the link. For more information, contact Tutor at tltutor@iccms.edu or call (662) 862-8281. January 15, 2021 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Pathway programs to begin soon at ICC-Belden Registration is underway at the Itawamba Community College Belden Center for several pathway programs that are scheduled to begin soon. They include SHRM-Certified Professional Exam Prep Course, Jan. 28; Certified Nursing Assistant, Feb. 1; and Human Resources Assistant, Feb. 18. The SHRM-Certified Professional Exam Prep Course will meet Thursdays from 6-9 p.m. The program is designed for current HR professionals who would like to advance their careers by earning the nationally-recognized SHRM-CP credential to be recognized as industry experts and viewed as valuable assets to their organization. The curriculum used in this course is the Society for Human Resource Management 2020 Learning System, which provides an in-depth overview of the knowledge and industry expertise needed to sit for and pass the SHRM-CP certification exam. Key topics include behavioral competencies and technical knowledge. Certified Nursing Assistant will meet Mondays and Wednesdays from 5-9 p.m. The program prepares participants to take the exam to become a Certified Nursing Assistant. Upon successful program and examination completion, employment could be available in nursing homes, medical centers, home healthcare providers and clinics. Human Resources Assistant meets Thursdays ... January 13, 2021 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC schedules 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. Math and science sessions include Jan. 30, Apr. 10 and May 29. English and reading are offered Jan. 23, Apr. 3 and June 5. 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, call (662) 407-1500. January 13, 2021 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Spring 2021 registration continues Registration for the 2021 spring semester at Itawamba Community College will continue through Jan. 15 for traditional full-term day and night classes. Traditional full-term day and first eight-week classes begin Jan. 11; and eLearning full-term and first eight-week classes, Jan. 19. The last day to add eLearning first eight-week classes is Jan. 20 and eLearning full-term classes, Jan. 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 delivery methods include face-to-face, face-to-face/online hybrid, face-to-face/ZOOM hybrid, ZOOM only 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 January 8, 2021 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC to offer Intro to Welding and Cutting Registration is underway for Introduction to Welding and Cutting, which will begin Feb. 2 at the Itawamba Community College Belden Center. It meets from 6-9 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, through Mar. 4. The class is designed to gprovide entry-level skills in welding and cutting as well as to prepare students to do very basic GMAW and SMAW welding jobs that some industries and small businesses require. This class can also be useful to the small farmer or business owner who has many do-it-yourself projects since different types of welding are emphasized. The class includes a basic introduction to oxy-fuel cutting, welding safety, voltage regulation and setting wire feed speeds as well as a lot of “hands-on” practice. Students will also learn to discuss and apply proper safety procedures for welding, practice safety procedures for both GMAW and SMAW welding operations as well as oxy-fuel cutting operations. For more information or to register, contact Josh Gammill, Pathway Coordinator, at jegammill@iccms.edu, or call (662) 407-1569. January 8, 2021 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC awards degrees, certificates at conclusion of 2020 fall 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 2020 fall semester at Itawamba Community College. They include Aberdeen – Anna Catherine Elliott, A.A.; Lucinda Racail Randle, A.A.; Amory – Claudia C. Bounds, certificate; Madalyn Edith Pearson, A.A.; Kimberly H. Renfro, certificate; Cameron A. Tubb, A.A.S., certificate; Jake Tyler Williams, A.A.; Baldwyn – Brittney Carol Bryson, A.A.S.; Belden – Shelby B. Chenault, A.A.S.; Jennifer Rebecca Lesure, A.A.; Janie M. Thornton, certificate; Blue Mountain – Stacy D. Ralph, A.A.; Blue Springs – Phillip B. Buse, A.A.S.; Caledonia – Brent L. Smith, A.A.S.; Corinth – Quentin Tyriq Patterson, A.A.; Dumas – Rebecca Dawn Hopkins, certificate; Fulton – Brooke Lashay Clayton, A.A.S.; Karly N. Weeks, A.A.; Logan Bailey Wilburn, A.A.; Justin L. Young, certificate; Greenwood – Charles Edward Brooks, A.A.; Greenwood Springs – Rhonda A. Bailey, A.A.S., certificate; Guntown – Cheyenne Leigh Cox, certificate; Dalton Cole Hall, A.A.S.; Stephanie Nicole Oliver, certificate; Carlee Annice Samples, certificate; Hamilton – Monica Trinida Shanklin Fields, ... January 4, 2021 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC releases honors list for 2020 fall semester Officials at Itawamba Community College have released the honors list for the 2020 fall semester. Named to the president’s list, which includes those students with a 3.8-4.0 grade point average were Aberdeen – Elizabeth C. Coker, Anna Catherine Elliott, Kamya J. Howard, Stormie Jeffries, Michaela Shea Johnson, Treviaris D. Key, Stetson C. Lochala, Hannah B. McNeese, Jonathan K. Schrock, Connor L. Stevens, Nicholas Warnick; Ackerman – Kindal C. Gammill, Molly E. Oswalt, Kanden L. Utley; Amory – William C. Oliver, Joseph Allen Axton, Madison L. Bell, William Stephens Bishop, Emily P. Booth, Wilson Scott Cantrell, Brady Collin Childers, Carli Kathryn Cole, Pamela LaCheryl Dankins, Marley L. Edwards, Micah Annette Goldman, Logann Michelle Griffith, Kayla Marie Harper, Abigail Elizabeth Hitt, Cooper I. Jones, Ragan G. King, Mattie Lian Knox, Allie Brooke Lindsey, Alexis Mackenzie Mason, Colbe J.Miller, Macie Anne Mitchell, Alexis B. Moffett, Seth Parker Morgan, David Brad Odom, Jacob Ryan Ray, Kimberly H. Renfro, Brooke L. Roberts, Charles Blake Rowland, Luke Alton Stephens, Justin C. Tollison, Chloe Madison Wall, Camron Gabe Wright; Baldwyn ... December 18, 2020 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC adult education, high school equivalency classes to resume in January Itawamba Community College has scheduled adult education/high school equivalency classes for the 2021 spring semester. Day classes will begin Jan. 6, and night classes, Jan. 11. They include Chickasaw County – Houston WIN Center, Tuesday-Friday, 8 a.m.-noon and 1-4:30 p.m., Shundria Whitfield, smwhitfield@iccms.edu or (662) 407-1218; Itawamba County – Fulton Family Resource Center (Old Grammar School), Tuesday and Thursday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Linzy Patterson, lfpatterson@iccms.edu or (662) 407-1538; Lee County – ICC Belden Center, Monday and Tuesday, 8 a.m.-noon and 1-7:30 p.m., and Wednesday and Thursday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Amanda Dickinson, asdickinson@iccms.edu or (662) 407-1514 or Linzy Patterson, lfpatterson@iccms.edu or (662) 407-1538; Monroe County – Amory WIN Center, Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m.-noon, 5-8 p.m., amshannon@iccms.edu or (662) 407-1517; and Pontotoc County – Pontotoc WIN Center, Monday, 8:30 a.m.-noon, 1-4 p.m., Shundria Whitfield, smwhitfield@iccms.edu or (662) 407-1218. English as a Second Language classes meet at the ICC Belden Center Wednesday and Thursday, 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m., ejsullivan@iccms.edu; and Monday and Tuesday, 5:30-8:30 p.m., amshannon@iccms.edu or (662) 407-1517. There is no cost for ... December 17, 2020 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>