14 July ICC, The W sign memorandum of understanding to provide opportunities for Early Childhood Education majors July 14, 2021 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Itawamba Community College and Mississippi University for Women signed a memorandum of understanding today (July 14) to provide educational opportunities for students pursuing careers in early childhood education. The agreement establishes a pathway for ICC students who are earning an associate’s degree in Early Childhood Technology to have the opportunity to complete a bachelor’s degree at The W. According to the agreement, ICC and The W will work together to enroll students in the Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Development program, including advising and encouraging students, alumni and constituents who qualify. The W agrees to share information regarding the rotation of its Early Childhood Development courses so that eligible ICC graduates may make informed advising decisions and complete degree requirements in a timely manner. “I am so pleased that Itawamba Community College and The W are partnering to provide 2+2 pathways for their students to become ours upon completion of their associate degrees,” said Nora Miller, W President. “These pathways streamline students’ transition to our bachelor’s programs, allowing them to plan their schedules so they won’t lose credit hours when they transfer. This can save students both time and cost.” “This agreement will allow our students to now have an opportunity to transfer their credits and work toward a bachelor’s degree at MUW in a discipline in which they are truly passionate,” said ICC President Dr. Jay Allen. “This degree opportunity recognizes the value of career education degrees offered at Mississippi’s community colleges and the impact they are making on Mississippi’s workforce. This allows our previous, current and future Early Childhood Technology majors a natural progression for post-ICC educational endeavors while transferring academic credits.” Both ICC and The W advisers will collaborate to ensure seamless transition between programs. ICC’s Early Childhood Education Technology program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed for employment in daycare centers, nursery schools and as assistant teachers. The opportunity to transfer work earned to apply on a bachelor’s degree could be life changing, said Tina Gary, ICC Early Childhood Technology instructor. “I’m excited that our students will be able to utilize their early childhood degree from ICC to further their education at The W.” Related Articles ICC, MSU sign memorandum of understanding for successful transfer of honors credits Itawamba Community College and Mississippi State University have signed a memorandum of understanding to successfully transfer honors credits. The agreement, which was signed by ICC President Dr. Jay Allen and MSU Provost and Executive Vice President Dr. David Shaw late yesterday afternoon, will enable seamless transfer of the credits from ICC to the Shackouls Honors College at MSU. Students from ICC seeking admission to the Shackouls Honors College at Mississippi State must follow the standard admissions procedures for transfer students, according to the agreement, and honors credits transferred from ICC will count at MSU. There are two pathways for an ICC student to graduate in good standing from the Shackouls Honors College, including The Cursus Pathway (two specified honors courses, at least one three credit 3000-level Honors Interdisciplinary course with a grade of ‘C’ or higher and a for-credit Study Abroad, additional foreign language course or a faculty-led research project and successfully writing and defending an Honors thesis (0-6 credits). The second is the Honors Pathway in which a student must take at least one ... ICC, UWA sign memorandum of understanding Itawamba Community College and the University of West Alabama have signed a memorandum of understanding to ease the transition for qualified transfer students. The agreement, which was signed by ICC President Dr. Jay Allen and UWA President Dr. Ken Tucker, guarantees admission to all ICC students based on a 2.0 grade point average and 48 transferrable credit hours or completion of their associate’s degree program at ICC. In addition, it offers pre-transfer advising offered at ICC and/or the UWA campus with an academic adviser as well as dedicates academic scholarships to ICC students with a 3.0 or higher GPA. ICC students who receive academic scholarships will also be eligible to apply for housing scholarships to assist with and encourage on-campus residency. “This agreement will allow our students new opportunities to complete their degrees at the University of West Alabama in a variety of disciplines, both within the curricula and beyond,” Allen said. “This is significant for both our traditional students and adult learners, who now have an option to take advantage of new on-campus learning experiences as well as an extensive flexible ... ICC/The W sign MOU for bachelor's degree program in elementary/special education Itawamba Community College and Mississippi University for Women signed a memorandum of understanding today (Nov. 1) to offer an undergraduate program of study that will lead to a bachelor’s degree in elementary education or special education from the School of Education at The W. “We are excited to announce this partnership with ICC that strengthens our commitment to providing access and new pathways for our students,” said W President Nora Miller. “Together we are dedicated to fostering academic growth and preparing teachers for their classrooms.” “This agreement will allow our students to now have an opportunity to transfer their credits and work toward a bachelor’s degree at MUW in a discipline in which they are truly passionate,” said ICC President Dr. Jay Allen. “This degree opportunity recognizes the value of both elementary and special education degrees offered at Mississippi’s community colleges and the impact they are making not only on Mississippi’s workforce but to provide an unparalleled foundation for our children in the state and beyond. This allows our previous, current and future elementary education or special education majors a natural ... ICC, TPSD sign MOU for innovative Associate Degree Nursing Preferred Candidacy Middle College program to begin this fall Itawamba Community College and the Tupelo Public School District signed a memorandum of understanding today to announce the innovative Associate Degree Nursing Preferred Candidacy Middle College program, which will begin this fall. The agreement, which was signed by ICC President Dr. Jay Allen and TPSD Superintendent Dr. Robert Picou in a formal ceremony, will promote early entry into the two-year nursing program. Qualified applicants will begin this track in their junior year. “Graduating seniors are often attracted to the idea of ‘going away’ to experience the first year of college,” Allen said. “Many of those graduates return home for various reasons and do not have a degree. If we can attract graduates early, we can educate them and give them an opportunity early that will open unlimited doors.” “Nursing offers a variety of job opportunities, both locally and beyond,” said Dr. Dana Walker, director of ICC’s Associate Degree Nursing program. During recent years, nursing programs across the nation have experienced a decline in qualified applicants. “The early entry opportunity would offer high quality students who are focused on ... ICC, MUW sign articulation agreement An articulation agreement signed today between Mississippi University for Women and Itawamba Community College will give students in the allied health profession upward mobility in their career. The formal signing, held in Tupelo, was for The W’s new Bachelor of Applied Science in public health education program. “Itawamba Community College appreciates the significant partnership with Mississippi University for Women, one that will provide our students in the allied health programs, with a seamless transition as they pursue the Bachelor of Applied Science degree in public health education,” said ICC President Dr. Jay Allen. “This innovative initiative by MUW will not only benefit ICC’s students but will impact regional healthcare as well.” MUW President Jim Borsig said, “We are pleased to be a formal partner with Itawamba Community College. The first of its kind in Mississippi, the 2+2 degree will allow AAS graduates to obtain a bachelor degree in public health education quicker than ever before.” The program is ideal for students who have completed an Associate of Applied Science degree in the health sciences from a Mississippi community college. These students will be ... ICC opens Early Childhood Academy Itawamba Community College is offering a new service to area parents and daycare providers through the Early Childhood Academy. The service provides professional development training to daycare/preschool teachers as well as parenting classes and a large library of educational materials available for free use by those from Chickasaw, Itawamba, Lee, Monroe and Pontotoc counties. The Early Childhood Academy is a collaboration of ICC, the Mississippi Community College Board, the Mississippi Department of Human Services and child care providers to ensure that Mississippi’s family-based unified and integrated early childhood system connects and integrates resources and services for both parents/caregivers and their children. ICC’s Resource and Referral Center is located in the Student Support Center at the Tupelo Campus at 2176 South Eason Blvd. Hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Professional development is scheduled on selected Tuesdays and Thursdays (from 6-8 p.m.) and Saturdays (9 a.m.-noon). A calendar with specific dates and times is posted monthly on ICC’s website, www.iccms.edu. Contacts are Ashley Armstrong, coaching and professional development specialist; and Angenett Curry, referral center associate. For more ... Comments are closed.