Food Service Pathway class to begin July 27 Itawamba Community College has scheduled a six-week Food Service Pathway class at the Belden Center (3200 Adams Farm Rd.) beginning July 27. Classes will meet Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 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. July 20, 2020 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC offers intersession from Aug. 3-14 Itawamba Community College is offering an opportunity for students to enroll in four traditional classes during an intersession, which begins Aug. 3 and ends with final examinations on Aug. 14, prior to the beginning of the 2020 fall semester. The schedule includes American (U.S.) History I, College Life, General Psychology and Public Speaking I. All classes meet from 8-10:30 a.m., Monday through Friday, at the Fulton Campus. “Traditionally, ICC has offered classes during an intersession between the conclusion of the spring semester and the beginning of the summer semester,” said Dr. Melissa Haab, dean of enrollment services. “The classes will enable students to enroll and complete traditional academic classes that are requirements for most associate degree programs in a compacted format. They are face-to-face classes that will enable interaction between students and faculty in a classroom setting where the Mississippi State Department of Health and Center for Disease Control COVID guidelines are followed. ” To register, email eadviser@iccms.edu, and for more information, admissions@iccms.edu. July 15, 2020 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC spring online retention rate, success rates higher Itawamba Community College’s transition to online classes immediately following spring break due to the COVID-19 pandemic did not adversely impact the class retention rate, according to Denise Gillespie, dean of eLearning. In fact, spring retention for online classes was 87.6 percent, which is above the approximate average of 85 percent. “The rate is only two-to-three percent lower on average than the on-campus classes, and the national average is that online has 10-20 percent lower retention rate than traditional classes,” Gillespie said. “There was a big jump in success rates for online classes in the spring with 95 percent of students completing the semester with a ‘C’ or better average.” She noted that the average rate always ranges from 80-85 percent. Gillespie said that she believes that ICC’s 19-1 student-teacher ratio has a significant impact. “Local faculty and eLearning support staff on campus are invested in the success of local students at a lower price than some options.” Another factor could be ICC’s new remote proctoring system, which allows for students to take proctored ... July 14, 2020 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Aug. 21 deadline to apply for Adult Learner Incentive scholarship Aug. 21 is the deadline to apply for the Adult Learner Incentive Scholarship for those enrolling for the 2020 fall semester at Itawamba Community College. To apply for the scholarship, students must be Mississippi residents, 21 years of age or older and enrolling in classes to pursue a degree. Full-time recipients, who are enrolled in a minimum of 15 hours, will receive $2,000 ($500 per semester), and part-time recipients, who are enrolled in a minimum of six hours, will receive $1,000 ($250 per semester). The Adult Learner scholarship must be used in consecutive semesters. Eligibility must begin the first semester of attendance and cannot be used more than once. It is for students who begin enrollment for the 2020 fall term. Day and evening, academic, career education, eLearning and workforce classes are available in Fulton, Tupelo and Belden. Those who are interested and qualify can apply online at apply.iccms.edu. For more information, contact Candace Thomas at (662) 862-8261 or email cdthomas@iccms.edu. July 13, 2020 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC offers ACT preparation 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 Aug. 29, Oct. 17, Dec. 5, Jan. 30, Apr. 10 and May 29. English and reading are offered Sept. 5, Oct. 10, Nov. 21, 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. July 9, 2020 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Pathway programs to begin Aug. 10-11 at ICC-Belden Several pathway programs are scheduled to begin Aug. 10 and 11 at the Itawamba Community College Belden Center. They include Certified Nursing Assistant, Aug. 10 (Monday, Wednesday – 5-9 p.m.); Phlebotomy Technician, Aug. 11 (Tuesday, Thursday, 5:30-9:30 p.m.); Pharmacy Technician, Aug. 11 (Tuesday, Thursday, 6-9 p.m.); Emergency Medical Technician, Aug. 11 (Tuesday, Thursday, 5-10 p.m.); Business Office Specialist, Aug. 11 (Tuesday, Thursday, 5:30-9:30 p.m.); Introduction to Welding and Cutting, Aug. 11 (Tuesday, Thursday, 6-9 p.m.); and Basics of Residential Wiring, Aug. 11 (Tuesday, Thursday, 6-9 p.m.) ICC’s pathway programs are designed to prepare individuals with the high-performance skills necessary to enter the job market or to transition to an advanced related program at the College. Also, the programs equip students to become quality employees. Upon completion of the program of study, students earn a certificate of completion or appropriate credential. For more specific program information or to register, contact Josh Gammill, Pathway Coordinator, jegammill@iccms.edu, or (662) 407-1529. July 8, 2020 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
PN graduates to receive pins and lamps Several area residents will receive their pins and lamps from Itawamba Community College’s Practical Nursing program at noon, June 30. Graduates include Ragan Fears of Amory; Stephanie Anderson of Becker; Zakia Crump of Booneville; Samantha Holloway of Ecru; Nickie Williams of Guntown; April Griffin of Houston; Laken Dunaway of Mantachie; Gayla McGreger, Kelli White, both of Mooreville; Molly Bunch-Maxwell, Victoria Eldridge, Robert Fitts, Summer Gant, Jessica Ramos, all of Pontotoc; Justin Rumsey of Ripley; Morgan Raines of Saltillo; Makayla Young of Shannon; Daniel Frayer, Billie C. Goode, Hali Sasik, all of Smithville; Evangeline Adcock, Aubrey Betts, Leah Hannon, August McElwain, all of Tupelo; and Christal Matthews of West Point. 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 Blue Springs. June 25, 2020 By Thomas, Donna S. General 307 Comments Read More >>
ICC selects 2020-21 cheerleading team Itawamba Community College has selected its cheerleading team for 2020-21 based on recent tryouts. They include McKenna Chisholm, Sydney Elkin, both of Amory; Reese Frady of Caledonia; Harley Grace Boone, Leanna Billingsley, Sydney Duggar, all of Guntown; Isabella Graves of Mooreville; Lexie McDaniel of Oxford; Emory McNatt, Lindzie Hurd, Lorryn Holcomb, all of Pontotoc; Pierce Thornton of Randolph; Jacob Payne, John Bryant Stanford, both of Saltillo; Karsyn Owens and Tyler Estes, both of Tupelo. Cheer coaches are Taylor Tutor of Ecru and Morgan O’Callaghan of Saltillo. June 24, 2020 By Thomas, Donna S. General 830 Comments Read More >>
ICC releases reopening plan for fall; classes to begin as originally scheduled Itawamba Community College announced plans today to open its doors for classes for the fall semester on Aug. 17 as originally scheduled as well as provided more details regarding educational delivery methods, student activities and athletics. The scheduled opening is part of the recommendations from the college’s 21-member Reopening Task Force, which was appointed to examine campus operations, sanitation, student activities, facilities, residence halls, academics and athletics. “At the onset of COVID-19 in Mississippi, we suspended nearly all in-person operations at ICC, including face-to-face instruction,” said ICC President Dr. Jay Allen. “This was a challenging decision; however, we were prepared for the transition to online instruction due to our nationally-recognized eLearning Department and our dedicated faculty. We have since shifted to returning our employees to our facilities, while never ceasing to impede the successes of our past, current and potential students. Today, we’re excited to be able to share the results of the study by the task force and its recommendations.” Although fall classes are scheduled to begin, there will be both in-person ... June 15, 2020 By Thomas, Donna S. General 1 Comment Read More >>
ICC offers several Healthcare Provider CPR classes Registration is under way for several Healthcare Provider CPR classes at the Itawamba Community College Belden Center. Interested individuals can select from classes offered from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on June 20, July 18, Aug. 1 and 15. Participants are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis due to a limited number for each class. The class is designed for those who need to know how to perform CPR in a healthcare setting and who deal directly with patients in medical settings, both in-hospital and out-of-hospital. The $45 fee includes the book. For more information or to register, call (662) 407-1500 or email rakelly@iccms.edu. June 10, 2020 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>