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• ICC to celebrate Adult Education, Family Literacy Week, Sept. 19-25

             Itawamba Community College will join educational institutions throughout the United States in celebration of National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, Sept. 19-25.             “The goal of National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week is to work side-by-side in every state, territory and district to heighten public awareness, strengthen alliances, leverage resources and increase the number of people who understand the vital role adult education and family literacy play in our nation’s well-being,” said Linzy Patterson, director of adult education at ICC.             According to ProLiteracy, more than 43 million adults in the United States cannot read, write or do basic math above a third grade level.             Patterson said that U.S. adult literacy statistics show that bringing all adults to the equivalent of a sixth-grade reading level would generate an additional $2.2 trillion in annual income for the country. Also, he noted that it is estimated between $100-$238 billion in healthcare costs a year are linked to low adult literacy skills. Regarding family literacy, “A mother’s reading skill is the greatest determinant of her children’s ...
• ICC joins National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week celebration, Sept. 15-21

              Itawamba Community College’s Adult Education Department is celebrating September 15-21 as National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week.             ICC President Dr. Jay Allen kicked off the commemoration with the signing of a proclamation designating the nationwide event.             Additional activities will include Adult Education staff reading to students in both of ICC’s Early Learning Centers (Fulton and Tupelo) during the week.             “The goal of National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week is to work side-by-side in every state, territory and district to heighten public awareness, strengthen alliances, leverage resources and increase the number of people who understand the vital role adult education and family literacy play in our nation’s and state’s well-being,” according to Audra Perry, ICC director of Adult Education.             In signing the proclamation, Allen said that he “supports the goals and ideals of National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week and recognizes the efforts of ICC’s Adult Education Department and its instructors in Chickasaw, Itawamba, Lee, Monroe and Pontotoc counties and encourage the participation of all individuals to achieve a high ...
• ICC celebrates relocation of Aberdeen adult education class with open house

              Itawamba Community College celebrated the relocation of its Aberdeen adult education classes with an open house, Nov. 14.             Aberdeen Mayor Charles Scott expressed appreciation to Teresa Reid, owner of the Aspire Group, the new location, for providing building space and computers for the adult education class. He said that the partnership will provide more opportunities for the people of Aberdeen.             Monroe County Sheriff Kevin Crook agreed, saying he is “very interested in the program, especially providing opportunities for inmates.”             “The transition to this center not only creates but expands partnerships, providing another location in Monroe County,” said ICC President Dr. Jay Allen.             The class meets Mondays and Tuesdays from 5-8 p.m. at 110 East Commerce Street. There is no cost.             For more information, email adulteducation@iccms.edu or call (662) 407-1510.            
• ICC, The W sign MOU to provide educational opportunities for students pursuing sspecific career education programs with desire to earn bachelor's degree

  Itawamba Community College and Mississippi University for Women signed a memorandum of understanding today [Sept. 19] to provide educational opportunities for students pursuing careers in specific career education programs with a desire to eventually earn a bachelor’s degree. The agreement establishes a pathway by which students earning an appropriate Associate of Applied Science degree from ICC may complete a baccalaureate degree at The W. According to the agreement, both institutions will work together to enroll students in degree completion programs for ICC’s career education graduates. Both colleges will advise and encourage ICC students, alumni and constituents to promote these programs to each institution’s stakeholders and throughout the local community college district. The pathways will provide for students in certain degree areas to transfer up to 90 credit hours to The W after graduating from ICC. Included are computer networking and cybersecurity, computer programming, business and marketing management, hospitality management, paralegal and construction management. According to Dylan Baldwin, dean of Career Education at ICC, “This partnership with Mississippi University for Women creates a remarkable pathway for our students. By completing three years ...
• ICC sets new adult education student orientation, Mar. 1-3, at Belden Center

  Itawamba Community College will enroll new adult education students with a three-day orientation session, Mar. 1-3, at the Belden Center (3200 Adams Farm Road).             Each session will begin at 8:30 a.m. Participants must have a photo ID, and 16-/17-year-olds should be accompanied by a parent or guardian and bring a withdrawal form from the most recent school attended. Entry into the adult education area is across from the WIN Job Center at ICC-Belden.             Students who plan to enroll in any of the classes offered in the ICC five-county district are encouraged to attend.             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, ...
• Reading event highlights ICC's Adult Literacy Week

  During Adult Literacy Week (Sept. 15-21), several members of the Itawamba Community College family took the time to read to students at the Early Learning Centers on both the ICC Fulton and Tupelo campuses. Monday started with full bellies and happy bowls at the Tupelo Early Learning Center. “They [the students] love books,” said director Idell Crump, who fondly goes by Grannie Mother Goose, and even the principal. “It gives them a head start when they enter kindergarten.” Statistics show that adults reading to children creates a rich bonding experience that benefits both. Audra Perry, ICC’s director of Adult Education, said that reading to these children “reminds us [adults] of how eager young children are to learn and brings a smile to your face.” It has been proven that reading to children enhances their language development, improves their vocabulary and fosters a love for stories, all of which are crucial for their literacy skills. ICC alumnus Karen McFerrin of Mantachie, who also served as a reader during the event, believes that reading to children “keeps us young and gives us a ...