Itawamba Community College is a
public
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community college
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with its main campus in
Fulton, Mississippi. Additional campuses are in
Belden and
Tupelo.
History
Itawamba Community College began as an extension of
Itawamba County Agricultural High School, one of the largest high schools in Mississippi, which was organized in 1920. In 1941, the trustees extended the curriculum to provide for two years of college work. However, World War II postponed the plans for buildings and equipment to pursue college status. In March 1948, the boards of supervisors and school boards of Itawamba, Lee and Monroe counties unanimously and harmoniously agreed to support Itawamba Junior College. A full freshman college curriculum was offered for the first time during the 1948-49 session, and sophomore work, during 1949-50. Pontotoc County began supporting the institution in 1953, and Chickasaw County in 1972.
The ICC Tupelo Campus, which was organized in July 1963, operated in vacant buildings and shops procured from businesses of the city of Tupelo. In July 1966, the school relocated into a complex, which has grown to include 11 buildings. In the fall of 1987, the name of the institution was changed to Itawamba Community College to more adequately reflect its mission and purpose.
In 2015, ICC announced their 5-year plan for the Tupelo campus. The 5-year plan involves demolishing the administration building and gym building. The school will build a new academic building which will house classes, a cafeteria, and other student services.
Campus
The main campus is located in
Fulton, and a branch campus in
Tupelo and all technical courses are located at the Belden Center.
Organization and administration
The college serves
Chickasaw
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,
Itawamba,
Lee,
Monroe, and
Pontotoc counties. The president is Dr. Jay Allen.
Academics
The college is accredited by the
Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award
associate degree
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s.
Student life
Athletics
The athletic teams of Itawamba Community College are known as the Indians and the school's colors are red, white and navy. ICC has eleven sanctioned collegiate sports including football, men's and women's basketball, men's and women's soccer, softball, baseball, men's and women's tennis, volleyball and golf. The men's and women's basketball teams began to play in the Davis Event Center in January 2007 and the Itawamba Community College Men's tennis program finished 15th in the Nation in the final NJCAA poll for the 2008 season. In April 2019, ICC announced the addition of women’s volleyball.
Notable people
*Current District 19 member of the
Mississippi House of Representatives
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Randy Boyd
*Former
Tampa Bay Rays
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outfielder
Desmond Jennings
*Former
Milwaukee Brewers
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pitcher
Tim Dillard
*Former
Washington Redskins
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safety
Kareem Moore[Indians in the Pros. http://www.letsgoicc.com/sports/fball/Indians_in_the_Pros]
*Current
Philadelphia Eagles
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cornerback
Darius Slay
*Former
New Orleans Saints
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and
Atlanta Falcons
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wide receiver
Joe Horn
*Former
Cleveland Indians
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and
Boston Red Sox
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outfielder
Jonathan Van Every
*Former
Miami Dolphins
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defensive tackle
Jason Ferguson
*Former
Philadelphia Eagles
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&
Pittsburgh Steelers
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running back
Duce Staley
*Former professional
basketball
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player
Terry Catledge
*Former
Miami Dolphins
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defensive tackle
Tim Bowens
*Former
NFL defensive tackle
Norman Hand
*Former Vice President of the
National Football League
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Ron Hill
* The Honorable
Michael P. Mills, United States federal judge
*
Mixed Martial Artist
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In the early 20th century, various inter-stylistic contests took place t ...
Brandon Davis (fighter) who previously competed in the
UFC.
References
External links
Official websiteOfficial athletics website
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