ICC's Guntharp represents all 15 community colleges during significant C Spire MissiON announcement Itawamba Community College Systems Engineer Jason Guntharp of Fulton represented all 15 Mississippi public two-year institutions during a press briefing Thursday to announce their addition to a statewide science, engineering and technology research and development consortium called the Mississippi Optical Network (MissiON). Guntharp served as chair of the subcommittee, which assisted with the addition of Mississippi’s community colleges to the C Spire initiative. Additional speakers for the virtual press conference included Hu Meena, president and CEO of C Spire; Dr. Andrea Mayfield, executive director of the Mississippi Community College Board; David Sliman, CIO of the University of Southern Mississippi; and Jim Richmond, vice president of marketing for C Spire. They discussed the addition of community colleges to the network, the boost for distance learning, efforts to train and equip students for future jobs in Mississippi employers and benefits for the state’s economy through the MissiON network. “As Mississippi’s leading broadband communications provider, C Spire is proud to provide innovative, leading-edge technology and the latest fiber optic infrastructure to help expand the size of ... November 13, 2020 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC to offer Construction Management Technology next fall Individuals who want to earn an associate’s degree that will provide employment opportunities in the construction industry have an opportunity to enroll in a new program beginning in August next year at Itawamba Community College. Construction Management Technology is designed to prepare technicians for employment in mid-level management operations as estimators, planners, project managers, layout specialists or other construction operations. According to Dean of Career and Technical Education Barry Emison, individuals who are currently employed as professionals will enhance their ability to perform their duties in the construction business. Upon completion of the two-year curriculum, the student will earn an Associate of Applied Science degree, but successful completion of 30 hours in the selected discipline entitles the individual to receive a career certificate. According to the Mississippi Department of Employment Security, the average entry-level wage for construction managers is $47,000, and experienced managers earn up to $103,000. For more information, contact Emison at (662) 407-1409 or email blemison@iccms.edu. November 13, 2020 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC schedules orientation sessions for students who plan to enroll for the 2021 spring semester Itawamba Community College has scheduled orientation sessions for students who plan to enroll for the 2021 spring semester. Recent high school graduates are required to participate in one of the sessions, which are scheduled for Nov. 18, Dec. 10 and Jan. 6, 7 and 8, by registering at iccms.edu/orientation. Options include the Fulton and Tupelo campuses, and students can attend a session regardless of the location they plan to attend in the spring. 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 and possibly completing the process before graduation from high school,” said Dr. Melissa Haab, dean of enrollment services. “The sessions will also provide an opportunity for adult learners to connect with an adviser and to make the transition to college less intimidating.” During the spring semester, students may choose from five instructional delivery methods, including face-to-face, face-to-face/online hybrid, face-to-face/ZOOM hybrid, ZOOM only and online. ICC orientation is mandatory ... November 6, 2020 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC formally opens Soccer Complex Itawamba Community College formally opened its soccer complex at the Fulton Campus with a ribbon cutting Oct. 30. The building, which was donated to ICC by First American National Bank several years ago, has been repurposed into a facility that includes a lobby, separate locker rooms for the men’s and women’s teams, a shared meeting space, training room for pregame and postgame taping and icing of players as well as a laundry room. There are also entrances for each team to access the field and mud rooms to store their soccer cleats. Both teams have storage rooms, and there is a restroom in the lobby where game officials can change clothes before and after games. With the addition of volleyball, ICC’s staff began work on a preliminary design to free locker room space in the Davis Event Center to accommodate the new team as well as visiting basketball and volleyball players, said ICC President Dr. Jay Allen. Contracts were awarded to Pryor Morrow Architects PA and Worsham Brothers Construction, Inc. to bring the ... November 6, 2020 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Adult Learner Incentive Scholarships awarded for fall; available for 2021 spring semester Several area residents are among students at Itawamba Community College who have received adult learner scholarships for the 2020 fall semester. They include Aberdeen – Alexis McCracken, Courtney Stanford; Amory – Karlie Parker, Kayla Harper, Laken Mize, Bradford Starr, Houston Woodman; Baldwyn – Lesley Caldwell; Belden – Donald Springer, Antika White, Marteshia Williams; Blue Springs – Heather McGee, John Potts, Amy Roaton; Booneville – Melissa Clifton, Mary Floyd, Tessa Strange; Columbus – Laura Aycock, Shanta Blakney, Quoteshia Davis, Diamond Mastin; Corinth – Quentin Patterson; Ecru – Amy Paul, Nathaniel Works; Fulton – Billy Snider, Christina Cassatt, Angela Chambers, Lydia Christian, Thomas Cox, Megan Eaton, Shelley Ganaway, Chasany Moore, Krystal Smith, Rodney Standifer, Whitney Williams; Guntown – Kelly Harmon, Darden Cannon, Tiffany Doggett, Tyler Doggett, Chad Harmon, Alesha Turner; Holly Springs – Audrianna Crane; Houlka – Kaitlyn Harlow; Houston – T’Lecia Foard, Kelli Hollingsworth; Mantachie – Heather Sartain, Sarah Kingsley; Marietta – Jessica George; Morris Chapel – Olivia Conaway; Myrtle – Jennifer Speck, Lashanda Blackmon; Nettleton – Emily Bigham, Miranda Brown, Laura Erwin, Harrison ... November 5, 2020 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Spring 2021 registration to begin for students not currently enrolled Students who are not currently enrolled at Itawamba Community College and plan to attend beginning in January 2021 can register weekdays from Nov. 18-Dec. 17 from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. in the advising center on either the Fulton or Tupelo campus. Class delivery options include face-to-face, face-to-face/online hybrid, face-to-face/ZOOM hybrid, ZOOM only and online. Face-to-face only courses continue to be delivered in a traditional format Monday through Thursday at all three of the College’s locations, Fulton, Tupelo and Belden. All classrooms have been reconfigured with desks positioned six feet apart, and typically larger classes have been relocated to spaces that will accommodate more students to enable physical distancing. Recent high school graduates are required to participate in one of the orientation sessions, which are scheduled for Nov. 18, Dec. 10 and Jan. 6, 7 and 8, by registering at iccms.edu/orientation. Financial aid is available as well as scholarships for adult learners. Academic, career education, eLearning (online) and workforce opportunities are available in an extensive schedule. For more information, call (662) 86208000 or email eadviser@iccms.edu. November 2, 2020 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Food Service Pathway class to begin Nov. 9 Itawamba Community College has scheduled a Food Service Pathway class at the Belden Center (3200 Adams Farm Rd.) beginning Nov. 9. Classes will meet Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. through Dec. 11. The class will not meet Thanksgiving week. 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. For more information or to register, contact program director Christy Scheuer at acscheuer@iccms.edu or (662) 407-1505; or pathway coordinator Josh Gammill at jegammill@iccms.edu or (662) 407-1569. October 30, 2020 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC breaks ground for residence hall Itawamba Community College broke ground today on the Fulton Campus for a 72,000-square-foot three-story residence hall that is expected to be completed in the fall of 2022. The facility will have 246 beds, customizable halls/wings for separated male and female occupancy and two efficiency apartments as well as one for the hall director. The spacious first floor lobby will also feature study rooms for residents. In addition to improved parking lots, there will be a safer pedestrian sidewalk to Sheffield Hall and a safer crosswalk to connect residents to the campus. “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. “We express our appreciation to our Board of Trustees for their leadership and foresight to proceed with this much-needed project.” Housing Director Dr. Chad Case said that the facility will enable more students to participate in extracurricular activities. “Students who live on campus complete more credit hours and have higher grade point averages, become more engaged with ... October 30, 2020 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC schedules Food Service Pathway class to begin Nov. 9 Itawamba Community College has scheduled a Food Service Pathway class at the Belden Center (3200 Adams Farm Rd.) beginning Nov. 9. Classes will meet Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. through Dec. 11. The class will not meet Thanksgiving week. 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. For more information or to register, contact program director Christy Scheuer at acscheuer@iccms.edu or (662) 407-1505; or pathway coordinator Josh Gammill at jegammill@iccms.edu or (662) 407-1569. October 29, 2020 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC groundbreaking for new residence hall set for Oct. 28 The public is invited to attend a groundbreaking ceremony for Itawamba Community College’s newest residence hall at 10 a.m., Oct. 28, at the site, which is adjacent to the Sheffield Hall parking lot on West Main Street in Fulton. The 72,000-square-foot three-story residence hall will have 250 beds, customizable halls/wings for separated male and female occupancy, two efficiency apartments and as well as one for the hall director. The spacious first floor lobby will also feature study rooms for residents. In addition to improved parking lots, there will be a safer pedestrian sidewalk to Sheffield Hall and a safer crosswalk across Main Street to connect residents to the campus. October 20, 2020 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>