31 October ICC publishes report card October 31, 2017 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Itawamba Community College recently published its 2016 Report Card, which is made available by the College in compliance with House Bill No. 1071 approved during the 2010 Mississippi Legislative session. The bill created an Education Achievement Council which was established to set educational achievement goals for institutions of higher learning and community and junior colleges in the state and to assist in monitoring progress toward those goals. The Community College Report Card, designed to reflect the unique mission of community colleges, includes metrics on enrollment; degrees awarded; student success, retention and progress; workforce training; high school equivalency and adult basic education services; and success in developmental or remedial coursework. The results in the 2016 Report Card demonstrate achievement for Itawamba Community College. ICC ranked higher than the state total percentages, based on figures for 2015-16, in student success measures of graduation, retention and student progress earning credits rates. The College had similar percentages as the statewide system in the areas of successful completion of credits, licensure exam pass rates and graduation placement rates. Workforce training generated 635,000 hours of training or 17 percent of the state total with 16,478 enrollments, and 3,858 individuals received a state or industry credential, about 13 percent of the statewide total. The report also indicates that strong wage gains were experienced by graduates. Salaries for Associate of Applied Science degree graduates increased approximately $22,000 after program completion, which is a 163 percent increase in the salary before enrollment, and wages for those earning a certificate increased by 68 percent. The basic skills program awarded 181 High School Equivalency certificates and enrolled in 869 in adult basic services, about 9.5 and 10 percent respectively of the statewide totals. For ICC’s complete Report Card, access http://www.iccms.edu/Accountability Related Articles ICC staff members receive CPRAM awards Several Itawamba Community College staff members received awards from the College Public Relations Association of Mississippi, which were presented during the recent conference in Gulfport. They include C.J. Adams of Fulton – first place, digital Art/Photo Illustration for Autumn Leaf; second place, Public Relations Campaign for ICC eLearning Regional Campaign; first place, Photograph for Snow Day; second place, Annual Report for 2020-2021 ICC President’s Report; first place, Viewbook for Orientation Booklet; first place, Creative Partners for Ignite the Fight Against Breast Cancer Awareness; second place, Institutional Magazine for Connection; second place, New Media for Inside ICC; first place, Public Relations Innovations for Online Commencement Practice; first place and grand award, Web Page for New ICC Home Page – www.iccms.edu; third place, Television Spots for Live and Learn commercial; and first place, Advertisement for Veterans Day ad; Lee Adams of Fulton – second place, Sports Photography for Welcome Home; first place, Web page – Sports Only for www.letsgoicc.com; third place, Single Piece of Artwork – Sports for Softball Champions; first place, Single Piece of Artwork ... ICC wins multiple College Public Relations Association of Mississippi awards Several Itawamba Community College staff members received awards from the College Public Relations Association of Mississippi, which were presented during this week’s conference in Oxford. They include Itawamba Community College – Grand Award for “2022 Orientation Booklet;” C.J. Adams of Fulton – third place, Institutional Magazine Annual Report, for “Connection Magazine;” first place, Viewbook – Admissions and Recruitment Piece, for 2022 Orientation Book; first place, Brochure, for “ICC Campus Tours Tri-fold;” third place, Television Spots, for “ICC – I Belong Here (Health Science);” first place, Website, for “iccms.edu;” third place, Webpage, for “Virtual Financial Aid Completion Guide;” first place, Social Media, for ”Through the Years Campaign;” first place, Exhibits, for “Fashion Show 2022;” second place, Public Relations Innovations, for “Gameday Noisemakers Sign/Fan;” first place, Public Relations Innovations, for “A Day with Dr. Jay;” Lee Adams of Fulton – second place, Sports News Story, for “McKenzie Patterson named Softball Player of the Year;” third place, Sports Feature Story, for “Former ICC baseball standout Kyle Crigger drafted by Marlins;” third place, Institutional Magazine Annual Report, ... QEP Logo Design Contest ICC students have an opportunity in January to enter their work in the QEP Logo Design Contest, which will best illustrate the theme for the College’s Quality Enhancement Plan. The logo will be used online, in print and on merchandise. Entries will be accepted from Jan. 9-27 and should be based on the theme, “Read. Lead. Succeed: Trending on Comprehending.” According to the contest rules, flexibility is a key requirement, including the need to resize easily and to be effective in both black and white and color. The final version of the logo must be suitable for high quality printing. The contest is open to all ICC students enrolled at the time of the contest. Entrants should ensure that their entries are in no way similar to existing logos or other copyrighted images. Artwork can be submitted in two ways: email digital entry or hand delivery at either location. Any medium can be used including drawing, painting, photographs, graphic design or computer-generated images. Digital entries may be submitted to jmholloway@iccms.edu, and on campus delivery, which must be in a sealed envelope, to ... WalletHub panel Itawamba Community College instructors Billy Carson, Edana Nail and Jodi McCrimon have been featured in WalletHub’s information regarding free credit reports, best rewards credit cards and credit reference. The information is available at : https://wallethub.com/free-credit-report/#billy-l-carson-edana-l-nail-and-jodi-p-mccrimon, here: https://wallethub.com/best-rewards-credit-card/#billy-l-carson-edana-l-nail-and-jodi-p-mccrimon and here: https://wallethub.com/edu/credit-reference/29557/#billy-l-carson-edana-l-nail-and-jodi-p-mccrimon Respiratory Care Technology program joins schools from across the nation in Oct. 22-28 celebration Itawamba Community College’s Respiratory Care Technology program is joining schools from across the nation in honoring and recognizing the invaluable contributions of respiratory therapists to patient care during a week designated in their honor. “Respiratory Care week is an outstanding opportunity to recognize the essential work and dedication of respiratory care professionals as well as to promote awareness for lung health,” said Adam Denton, program director. Additionally, it provides a platform for sharing the multifaceted impact of respiratory therapists from collaborating with executive leaders to serving as advocates for patients and engaging with local communities. ICC’s Respiratory Care is a two-year (five-semester) program. Graduates will receive an Associate of Applied Science degree and will be eligible to take the national credentialing exam to become a Registered Respiratory Therapist (Respiratory Care practitioner). “Respiratory Therapists apply scientific principles to prevent, identify and treat acute or chronic dysfunction of the cardiopulmonary system,” Denton said. “Their knowledge of the scientific principles underlying cardiopulmonary physiology and pathophysiology, as well as biomedical engineering and technology, enables them to effectively ... 2018 ICC Hall of Fame Eleven Itawamba Community College sophomores have been selected as members of the prestigious Hall of Fame for 2017-18. They include Jeannette Houston of Booneville; Rina Leigh of Columbus; Collin Hamric, Shadow Martin, both of Guntown; Jenna Hull of Hamilton; Hunter Holley of Nettleton; Rick Campbell of Pontotoc; Lora Beth Barrett, Madison Nanney, both of Saltillo; Austin Bailey and Karla Morales, both of Tupelo. Bailey is majoring in business administration with an emphasis in managerial finance at ICC, where he is a member of both Phi Theta Kappa and the Baptist Student Union and a Writing Center tutor. His honors include PTK vice president of public relations and president’s and deans’ list. He is the son of Harvey and Teresa Bailey. Barrett is majoring in elementary education at ICC. She is a member of Phi Theta Kappa and vice president of leadership for the Beta Tau Sigma Chapter. Her honors are president’s and deans’ list and the recipient of several scholarships including academic, Yates, John Paul Frerer and St. James Ladies Club. Her parents are Leah and Joey Barrett. ... Comments are closed.