10 January ICC sets Apr. 1 deadline for four alumni honors January 10, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Nominations are being accepted through Apr. 1 for Itawamba Community College’s 2023 Alumnus of the Year, Athletic Hall of Fame, ICC Distinguished Service Award and Young Alumnus of the Year. Those selected will be honored during homecoming activities this fall at the Fulton Campus. Criteria for selection for Alumnus of the Year include successful completion of at least one semester as a full-time student at ICC five years prior to the current year as well as merit and achievement which have brought fame and honor to either his/her community or ICC. ICC’s Athletic Hall of Fame honors former athletes, coaches or individuals who have excelled or made major contributions to intercollegiate athletics while attending or employed by ICC. They must have been out of school at least 10 years. Accomplishments and support of ICC also may be considered. The Distinguished Service Award, which recognizes outstanding contributions to ICC, is open to an individual, group or organization that has made substantial, outstanding and consistent contribution to the college through tangible or intangible gifts or deeds. Nominations should include civic and professional accomplishments as well as ICC involvement. Nominees should demonstrate a significant contribution to their community through service, support and/or volunteerism; display high levels of integrity as well as a strong connection to ICC (attending events, financial support, vocal support, children/family who attend ICC). The Young Alumnus of the Year recognizes an individual, under the age of 40, who has attained significant professional, personal or community success. Nominees must be under the age of 40 at the time of nomination. This award is based on a significant record of career achievements and a promise for future professional success. Nominees must show outstanding work in their chosen field of endeavor and must have attended ICC for at least one semester. Also included are civic and professional accomplishments as well as any involvement with ICC. Forms are available at www.iccms.edu/alumni. For more information, email Michael Upton, director of Advancement, at maupton@iccms.edu or call (662) 862-8035. Related Articles Apri 1 is deadline to apply for ICC Indian Delegation April 1 is the deadline for applications for Itawamba Community College’s Indian Delegation. The student recruiting team members serve as goodwill ambassadors for ICC. Members are involved in activities directly related to recruiting and public relations, including but not limited to, ICC tours, visiting area high schools, community outreach, college days/nights and special meetings and events. In addition to other requirements, Indian Delegation members must maintain a minimum of 15 hours per semester and a 2.5 or better grade point average. Members are eligible for a $350 scholarship per semester (maximum of four semesters), one hour of class credit each semester based on participation, involvement, class attendance and exam and special training and experiences in personal development, interpersonal communication and community college recruiting and public relations activities. For more information and an application, email delegate@iccms.edu or call (662) 862-8428. Honors Orientation set for Apr. 19 Online registration is underway for an Honors Orientation at Itawamba Community College, which will be Apr. 19 for students who score 24 or higher on the ACT. The free event begins with check-in at 12:30 p.m. in the lobby of the David C. Cole Student Services building on the Fulton Campus. Honors Orientation will include ice breakers and small group sessions conducted by ICC’s student Orientation Leaders to enable incoming freshmen to become more acclimated with ICC and campus life, according to coordinator Emily Tucker. In addition, ICC faculty advisers and counselors will meet individually with students to discuss their major and future plans upon graduating from ICC. Students will register for their fall classes, have their photo taken for their student ID and tour the campus. “Among the advantages of Honors Orientation are scheduling classes before other incoming freshmen; completing the process before graduation from high school; selecting classes from a wide variety of days, times and instructors.” Tucker said. “Parents are strongly encouraged to attend Honors Orientation and participate in a concurrent session, which will provide them with an opportunity to ... Honors Orientation set for Apr. 18 Online registration is underway for an Honors Orientation at Itawamba Community College, which will be Apr. 18 for students who score 24 or higher on the ACT. The free event begins with check-in at 12:30 p.m. in the lobby of the David C. Cole Student Services building on the Fulton Campus. Honors Orientation will include ice breakers and small group sessions conducted by ICC’s student Orientation Leaders to enable incoming freshmen to become more acclimated with ICC and campus life, according to coordinator Emily Tucker. In addition, ICC faculty advisers and counselors will meet individually with students to discuss their major and future plans upon graduating from ICC. Students will register for their fall classes, have their photo taken for their student ID and tour the campus. “Among the advantages of Honors Orientation are scheduling classes before other incoming freshmen; completing the process before graduation from high school; selecting classes from a wide variety of days, times and instructors.” Tucker said. “Parents are strongly encouraged to attend Honors Orientation and participate in a concurrent session, which will provide them ... Apr. 1 is deadline to apply for ICC health-related programs Apr. 1 is the deadline for the submission of applications for several health-related programs at Itawamba Community College. They include associate degree nursing, health information technology, licensed practical nursing (August class), occupational therapy assistant technology, physical therapist assistant technology, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy technology and surgical technology, all at the Tupelo Campus. For more information about program requirements, access ICC’s website at www.iccms.edu or call (662) 620-5239. Apr. 1 deadline to apply for Foundation scholarships Apr. 1 is the deadline for submission of online applications for scholarships offered by the Itawamba Community College Foundation, Inc. A list of scholarships with complete descriptions and an online application are available on ICC’s website, www.iccms.edu, then click the Financial Aid tab and Scholarships at ICC under the Financial Aid links. Foundation scholarships are established and privately funded for ICC students by individuals, businesses, industries and organizations. For more information on the application process or scholarship endowment, contact Michael Upton at maupton@iccms.edu or (662) 862-8035 or foundation@iccms.edu. Apr. 1 deadline for application for health science programs Apr. 1 is the deadline for the submission of applications for several health-related programs at Itawamba Community College. They include associate degree nursing, health information technology, licensed practical nursing (August class), occupational therapy assistant technology, physical therapist assistant technology, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy technology and surgical technology, all at the Tupelo Campus. For more information about program requirements, access ICC’s website at www.iccms.edu or call (662) 620-5239. Comments are closed.