5 August ICC updates operational plan for fall 2021 August 5, 2021 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Itawamba Community College will welcome thousands of students, Aug. 16, with an updated operational plan. “For months, we have planned to resume ‘normal operations’ this fall, but there is significant concern regarding the current wave of the pandemic, which is especially affecting the younger segment of our population,” said ICC President Dr. Jay Allen in an email to the staff. “Many efforts were made over the summer to assist with the full transition; however, as I have continually stated since March 2020, the safety of our employees and students is of utmost importance.” Effective Aug. 9, the plan, which is level two of a four-level plan, will require face coverings in all buildings at all three ICC locations; physical distancing in full-capacity classes; enhanced cleaning protocols; continuation of hand sanitizing stations; continuation of the Safely together course for all employees and students; class testing and proctoring adjustments; plexiglass dividers between computer testing stations, labs and customer service areas and some limitations on capacity at indoor events and activities. “We believe that this mask mandate will be temporary, but ICC will continue to review MSDH and CDC guidelines to ensure a safe environment,” Allen said. Allen said that while masks are effective, the best precautionary measure to protect “ourselves, families, friends and communities” is vaccination. While vaccinations are not required, ICC is partnering with Access Family Health Services to offer voluntary and free on-site vaccinations to students, faculty, staff and their family members. Dates and locations will be distributed soon. ICC sophomore Jasi Brooke Galloway of Eupora agrees with the COVID precautions. “I think it’s the safest thing to do at the moment. COVID cases are rising again, and for me, I was planning to wear a mask if the school mandated it or not. I think wearing a mask indoors is the safest thing for ICC’s students and staff members. It is our job to protect ourselves and each other.” Allen said that even with the components of the plan, ICC will operate as close to normal at Fulton, Tupelo and Belden with an emphasis on student activities and athletics. “While we are all physically, mentally and emotionally exhausted from dealing with this, we can all agree that our communities, state, nation and the world continue to feel the life-altering impacts of COVID-19,” Allen said. “The journey ahead will continue to call on each and every one of us to lend our innovation, sacrifice and compassion. ICC is committed to the success of all of our students. It is only right that we do our part to ensure that the members of our ICC family and their families are protected.” Click here to see the full operations plan and link, http://www.iccms.edu/levels-of-operation. 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We have since shifted to returning our employees to our facilities, while never ceasing to impede the successes of our past, current and potential students. Today, we’re excited to be able to share the results of the study by the task force and its recommendations.” Although fall classes are scheduled to begin, there will be both in-person ... ICC schedules orientation sessions for students who plan to enroll in summer, fall Itawamba Community College has scheduled orientation sessions for students who plan to enroll for the 2021 summer and fall semesters. Recent high school graduates are required to participate in one of the sessions, which are scheduled for Apr. 12 at 1 p.m. and Apr. 23 and 30 and May 7 at 8:30 a.m., all at the Fulton Campus, and Apr. 16 at 8:30 a.m. at the Tupelo Campus. Additional dates are available in June and July. Students can attend a session regardless of the location they plan to attend. However, all students, including adult learners, are invited. “Among the advantages of attending an orientation session are scheduling classes early and choosing from a wide variety of options, including days, times and instructors and possibly completing the process before graduation from high school,” said Dr. Melissa Haab, dean of enrollment services. “The sessions will also provide an opportunity for adult learners to connect with an adviser and to make the transition to college less intimidating.” ICC orientation is mandatory for all graduating high school seniors. Students must have submitted an ... ICC officials release fall 2021 honors list Officials at Itawamba Community College have released the honors list for the 2021 fall semester. Named to the president’s list, which includes those students with a 3.8-4.0 grade point average were Aberdeen – Christopher J. Burrough, Kaliyah D. Clay, Kiara S. Clay, Elizabeth C. Coker, Nina Margaret Coker, Tyler Jaudon Gill, Klarissa Kaitlynn Lee, Connor Philip Monaghan, Jonathan K. Schrock, Nicholas Warnick; Ackerman – Lillie Grace Ford; Amory – Cameron Baley Alim, Anthony Reece Cantrell, Rebecca C. Dill, Mackenzie Lea Gallop, Alyssa J. Gray, Harley Elizabeth Kent, Jackson B. May, Macie Anne. Mitchell, William C. Oliver, McKenna B. Powell, Brooke L. Roberts, Sam P. Smaglick, Georgia Nicole Williams, Megan I. Wise, Camron Gabe Wright; Baldwyn – Alisha Marie Boren, Alexander L. Duthu, Haley E. Foster, Joseph B. Harper, Jamecia S. Walker; Batesville – Albert Ray Martin; Beaverton, Ala. – Sara B. Roberts; Belden – Robert E. Allred, Shea D. Chapman, Caleb Holt, John T. Hood, Nicholas Alexei Kaltchenko, Madison Ann Martin, Braylen Miller, Destiny Demi Smith; Belmont – Kristin A. Ruple, Karly ... Adult Learner Incentive Scholarships awarded for fall; available for 2021 spring semester Several area residents are among students at Itawamba Community College who have received adult learner scholarships for the 2020 fall semester. They include Aberdeen – Alexis McCracken, Courtney Stanford; Amory – Karlie Parker, Kayla Harper, Laken Mize, Bradford Starr, Houston Woodman; Baldwyn – Lesley Caldwell; Belden – Donald Springer, Antika White, Marteshia Williams; Blue Springs – Heather McGee, John Potts, Amy Roaton; Booneville – Melissa Clifton, Mary Floyd, Tessa Strange; Columbus – Laura Aycock, Shanta Blakney, Quoteshia Davis, Diamond Mastin; Corinth – Quentin Patterson; Ecru – Amy Paul, Nathaniel Works; Fulton – Billy Snider, Christina Cassatt, Angela Chambers, Lydia Christian, Thomas Cox, Megan Eaton, Shelley Ganaway, Chasany Moore, Krystal Smith, Rodney Standifer, Whitney Williams; Guntown – Kelly Harmon, Darden Cannon, Tiffany Doggett, Tyler Doggett, Chad Harmon, Alesha Turner; Holly Springs – Audrianna Crane; Houlka – Kaitlyn Harlow; Houston – T’Lecia Foard, Kelli Hollingsworth; Mantachie – Heather Sartain, Sarah Kingsley; Marietta – Jessica George; Morris Chapel – Olivia Conaway; Myrtle – Jennifer Speck, Lashanda Blackmon; Nettleton – Emily Bigham, Miranda Brown, Laura Erwin, Harrison ... ICC schedules orientation sessions for students who plan to enroll for the 2021 spring semester Itawamba Community College has scheduled orientation sessions for students who plan to enroll for the 2021 spring semester. Recent high school graduates are required to participate in one of the sessions, which are scheduled for Nov. 18, Dec. 10 and Jan. 6, 7 and 8, by registering at iccms.edu/orientation. Options include the Fulton and Tupelo campuses, and students can attend a session regardless of the location they plan to attend in the spring. However, all students, including adult learners, are invited. “Among the advantages of attending an orientation session are scheduling classes early and choosing from a wide variety of options, including days, times and instructors and possibly completing the process before graduation from high school,” said Dr. Melissa Haab, dean of enrollment services. “The sessions will also provide an opportunity for adult learners to connect with an adviser and to make the transition to college less intimidating.” During the spring semester, students may choose from five instructional delivery methods, including face-to-face, face-to-face/online hybrid, face-to-face/ZOOM hybrid, ZOOM only and online. ICC orientation is mandatory ... ICC schedules 2021 fall semester open registration Itawamba Community College has scheduled open registration for the 2021 fall semester. Options include Aug. 11 from 4-7 p.m., Aug. 12 from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and Aug. 13 from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. in the Student Support Center at the Tupelo Campus; and Aug. 12 and 13 from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. in the David C. Cole Student Services Building on the Fulton Campus. The Tupelo Campus location also will be open until 6 p.m. from Aug. 16-19 for late registration. Traditional full-term day and first eight-week classes begin Aug. 16; and eLearning full-term and first eight-week classes, Aug. 23. Financial aid may be available, as well as adult learner scholarships. Academic, career education, eLearning (online) and workforce opportunities are available in an extensive schedule, which includes both day and evening classes at Fulton, Tupelo and Belden. The primary instructional delivery method this fall will be face-to-face classes; however, additional options are available. Students may attend classes on a four-day instructional schedule to provide an opportunity for a three-day weekend. 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