20 October ICC groundbreaking for new residence hall set for Oct. 28 October 20, 2020 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 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. Related Articles 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 ... ICC formally reopens Monroe, Sheffield Halls during July 30 ceremonies Itawamba Community College formally reopened both Monroe and Sheffield Halls during two ribbon-cutting ceremonies at the Fulton Campus today (July 30). In two weeks, residents will move into Monroe’s now single-occupancy rooms and benefit from the first of a two-phase renovation of Sheffield Hall. “This morning, we are standing in front of one of our oldest residential facilities, Monroe Hall,” said ICC President Dr. Jay Allen. “This building, which consisted of our smallest rooms, housed two students per room. With the complete renovation of this hall, we are now able to offer single occupancy rooms with a shared bathroom for every two rooms. Each floor is customizable to house separated males and females under the same roof, just like Magnolia Hall.” The $2.2 million renovation of Monroe Hall, which first opened in 1968, was designed with students’ needs and aspirations in mind, Allen said. “The upgraded facilities provide modern amenities, increased comfort and spaces that foster community and collaboration. From the improved common areas and enhanced living quarters, every aspect of this residence hall has been planned to enrich ... ICC formally opens state-of-the-art Magnolia Hall with ribbon cutting Itawamba Community College formally opened its new residential facility, Magnolia Hall, with a ribbon cutting today at 10 a.m. at the Fulton Campus. “I have had an opportunity to participate in several milestones since arriving here at ICC…the opening of the new Academic and Student Center on our Tupelo Campus, the naming of many different spaces across our locations…but very few as significant as this one,” said ICC President Dr. Jay Allen. “The opening of this innovative student-friendly residence hall will provide state-of-the-art housing accommodations for 246 additional ICC student leaders and scholars,” Allen said. “Even with this additional number of beds, we still have more than 350 students on waiting lists for housing this fall. This simply reinforces the dire need of this hall.” The 72,000-square-foot three story residence hall has customizable halls/wings for separated male and female occupancy and two efficiency apartments as well as one for the hall director. “Not only will it provide modernized residential rooms and ample amounts of collaborative study space, but it also offers elevated security with this being a separated ... ICC offers career pathway options in October Registration is underway for several career pathway classes offered during October at Itawamba Community College. Both online and face-to-face options are available. Students who meet eligibility requirements may qualify for tuition assistance. They include Electrician Assistant, a face-to-face class offered at the Belden Center. It begins Oct. 19, will meet from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, through Nov. 9. The program provides the foundational knowledge of basic math and safety rules; the use of hand, measuring and power tools; basic electricity and residential wiring. Online training options and their start dates are Medical Spanish Series (Oct. 14), Medical Terminology (Oct. 14 and Nov. 11), Microsoft Word 2019/Office 365 Series (Oct. 14), Microsoft Excel 2019/Office 365 Series (Oct. 14), Introduction to Microsoft Outlook (Oct. 14 and Nov. 11), Accounting Fundamentals with Quickbooks (Oct. 14), Manufacturing Fundamentals (Oct. 14 and Nov. 11) and Manufacturing Applications (Oct. 14 and Nov. 11). ICC also offers online training in forklift operation and ... ICC pathway programs set to begin in October Registration is underway at the Itawamba Community College Belden Center for several pathway programs that are scheduled to begin in October. They include Certified Nursing Assistant (two classes), Commercial Truck Driving, Food Service Pathway, Manufacturing Skills Basic Certification, Basic Construction and Quality Improvement Associate. Certified Nursing Assistant will meet Mondays and Wednesdays from 5-9 p.m. Oct. 12-Dec. 16, and the day class will meet Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Oct. 12-27. 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. Commercial Truck Driving begins Oct. 12 and will meet Monday through Friday from 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. through Nov. 6. The program prepares individuals to drive Class A semi trucks and other commercial vehicles. It includes instruction in operating diesel-powered vehicles, loading and unloading cargo, reporting delays or accidents on the road, verifying loads against shipping records and keeping necessary records. Food Service Pathway will meet Monday ... ICC to formally open Magnolia Hall, July 14, 10 a.m. Itawamba Community College will formally open its new residential facility, Magnolia Hall, following a brief ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 a.m., July 14, at the entrance facing Main Street in Fulton. The 72,000-square-foot three-story residence hall has 246 beds, customizable halls/wings for separated male and female occupancy and two efficiency apartments as well as one for the hall director. The facility features common collaborative study areas, and some have televisions that can be mirrored to student computers. The building is also outfitted with the latest controls for both HVAC and lighting and with a new access control system that allows entry via their student ID card to their hall door, wing and room. Requirements for residence include a preferred ACT score of 24, maintaining a 3.0 GPA and active in ICC student involvement/leadership opportunities. WAR Construction, Inc. of Tuscaloosa, Ala. was the general contractor, and PryorMorrow PC, the architect. “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. “Even with the addition of ... Comments are closed.