TABLE OF CONTENTS
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ENROLLMENT
05
FINANCES
06
FINE ARTS
07
HEALTH SCIENCES
08
MATHEMATICS & SCIENCES
09
SOCIAL, BEHAVIORAL, & APPLIED SCIENCES
10
LANGUAGES & HUMANITIES
11
BUSINESS & ENGINEERING
12
WORKFORCE TRAINING
13
ADULT EDUCATION
13
CONTINUING EDUCATION
14
EULA DEES MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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ATHLETICS YEAR IN REVIEW
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DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
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from the desk of Dr. Ford
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ortheast continues to grow and move forward in many areas. As we try to maintain the tradition of academic excellence Northeast has established, we must continually be on the forefront of technology. The world we live in today demands this expertise from our graduates. Getting our students successfully through college and into the workforce is our top priority. Sometimes, we fail to understand that this is a shared responsibility. Developing community partners is of the utmost importance in providing unlimited possibilities for Northeast graduates. We rely on our tremendous faculty to provide top quality and up-to-date instruction. Northeast graduates will have the knowledge and expertise to meet the challenging demands of today’s workforce. With the arrival of the COVID-19 virus we made many decisions that affected our day-to-day operations. We made the decision to Move Forward and opened the campus for normal operations beginning in the fall of 2021. The students have many options in which to choose. Among those options are the traditional face to face, hybrid, and fully online classes. We provided an option for all students with a myriad of concerns. Even though we have resumed some type of normalcy, we continue to be aware of the danger
of the COVID virus that unfortunately still exists. Keeping in mind, we will adhere to all CDC and MSDH guidelines to ensure the safety of our students, faculty, and staff. During this critical health crisis and pandemic, we (Northeast) took the lead and supplied valuable leadership for the state’s colleges and universities to follow. Northeast has provided and will continue to lead the way in classroom instruction with our technology initiative we have in place. Northeast was happy to provide free summer classes to more than 4500 students during the summer of 2021. Hopefully, this has supplied an opportunity for our students and citizens to catch up or rejoin the educational process to advance their vocational plans. We have an emphasis being placed on graduating career-technical and middle skilled workers now more than ever. With this being particularly important, we cannot forget the careers that require a more advanced degree. Professions such as educators, doctors, lawyers, and engineers, just to name a few, are all important. We must maintain a stable and balanced job market. Workforce development remains a priority for Northeast. We must continue to be a partner and key
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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
“The world we live in today demands this expertise from our graduates. Getting our students successfully through college and into the workforce is our TOP PRIORITY.” -Dr. Ricky Ford, President
player in economic development. As we form partnerships with all members of our communities, we continue to be committed to assisting with the enhancement of the quality of life to all citizens of northeast Mississippi. Toward this end, Northeast now has centers located in each of our five supporting counties. These centers will provide the citizens of each county easy access to all services available. One of our goals is to provide an AA degree for local citizens without them being required to travel a long distance. Northeast desires to provide the complete college experience to all our students. To continue toward that end, we must constantly strive to expand and excel. We must have a vision. Through our Grow
Northeast and Moving Forward initiative, we have developed just that. Through our marketing and community relations efforts, we have raised our visibility, advanced our brand, and articulated a clear message. A popular item is our weekly podcasts, marketing all areas of the college to students, the institution, and the community. The offices of Public Inform dia to its fullest extent. We covet your support as we constantly monitor and measure our progress as we continue to grow and move forward. We could not be effective with everything we do if not for the support of the Board of Supervisors in each county. Northeast Mississippi Community College belongs
to the citizens of Alcorn, Prentiss, Tippah, Tishomingo, and Union Counties. We must therefore devote our time and energies to assist these citizens. In recent days, Northeast has experienced growth in our enrollment as students from all over Mississippi and the U.S. have recognized the high-tech instruction we deliver. They have chosen to attend Northeast to be at the forefront of a highly technological classroom which leads to high employability rates. The increase in enrollment has raised our portion of state appropriated funds, w hich certainly counters the consistent reduction of those funds. Northeast is fortunate to have a tremendous Board of Trustees. This group is very supportive of our work and the Grow Northeast/Moving Forward vision. With their guidance and leadership, I can only envision Northeast becoming a greater and greater asset to northeast Mississippi. Northeast has been very successful in past years primarily due to the passion, devotion, and energy of all the employees of Northeast. We have a workforce that is second to none. They are the strength of this institution. I invite you to investigate all the possibilities that are available at Northeast. Please visit anytime. Join us as we Grow Northeast and Continue to Move Forward! Sincerely, Dr. Ricky Ford, President
ENROLLMENT
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SPRING 2021
AGE RANGE <=18 19-25 21-25 26-30 31-35 36-40 41-45 46-50 51+
38% Student Ratio MALE
Enrollment Status
American Indian/Alaskan Native Asian Black Hawaiian Hispanic Multiple Races Unknown White
Prentiss County Union County Tippah County Alcorn County Tishomingo County Out-of-District Out-of-State
Program Academic 72.38% 1994
Part-Time
Technical
25.7%
708
2755
25.05%
690
Vocational 2.58% Total
Classification
91 2755
Residence
Freshman 48% 1320
On Campus 18.66%
514
Sophomore 52% 1435
Off Campus 81.34%
2241
Total
Total
2755
Student
STUDENT RESIDENCE
FEMALE
Full-Time 74.3% 2047 Total
RACE/ ETHNICITY
62%
Success
RATE
81.3% Achieving a grade of “C” or better in a given program
2755
TRANSFER SUCCESS Third-year GPA of Academic transfer students (who graduate from Northeast Mississippi Community College and/or transfer to four-year senior colleges) compared to third-year native university students at all Mississippi four-year institutions.
NEMCC TRANSFERS
3.3
NATIVE MSU STUDENTS
3.2
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FINANCE
Revenues
expenditures
STATE APPROPRIATIONS $13,617,791
INSTRUCTION $13,921,540
STATE AND FEDERAL CONTRACTS $3,141,781
STUDENT SERVICES $3,625,656
TUITION AND FEES $15,243,480
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT $743,049
COUNTY APPROPRIATIONS $1,916,330
INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT $5,130,603
OTHER REVENUES & TRANSFERS IN $1,559,036
TOTAL REVENUE: $35,478,418
NET REVENUE TO RESERVES: $5,523,672
NET REVENUE TO RESERVES AS PERCENTAGE OF REVENUES: 15.57%
STUDENT AID $2,744,949
PHYSICAL PLANT $3,788,949
TOTAL EXPENDITURES: $29,954,746
DIVISION OF FINE ARTS
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Enhancing Knowledge through performance
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ortheast music, theatre and art students were busy with many creative activities during the 2020-21 school year despite the limitations imposed by COVID-19. The Anderson Hall Art Gallery featured artworks by Jenna Donegan, Haley Sipes, and the Mississippi Painter’s Society during 2020-21. The year concluded with the Annual High School Art Competition and the Northeast Student Competition and Show. In addition to the local show awards, two Northeast students placed in the MCCAIA state art competition. Because of limited seating and COVID-19 restrictions for a public performance, North-
east Theater director, Christopher Schager led students in the fall in a film production of Small Town Prisoner, a play written by Northeast English teacher, Amanda Garvin. The film was recorded on a soundstage built in the Hines Auditorium stage by the Stagecraft class. After editing, it premiered on February 2. On February 25-28, the Theatre and Vocal Departments collaborated to produce a Musical Cabaret, performed in a COVID-19safe stage configuration with masks. Twenty students performed Broadway musical selections. The Northeast Chorus presented two virtual concerts during the 2020-21 school year, one each semester.
The Northeast “Tiger Marching Band” performed at three home football games and the Homecoming pep rally during the fall semester. The band did not attend any local Christmas parades due to travel restrictions. The Northeast Winter Guard competed in three events and earned a silver medal at the state MIA competition. The Tiger Band Showcase was held on April 15 and featured the Concert and Symphonic Bands, the Jazz Band, the Pom Squad, and the Winter Guard. Northeast Campus Country, directed by Chris Dunn presented three outdoor “Showtime” concerts throughout the school year, including an acoustic pre-show at the last show on April 22.
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DIVISION OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Creating healthier communities together
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ortheast’s Division of Health Sciences offers seven programs that prepare graduates for careers in health science. Graduates of six of these programs: Associate Degree Nursing, Dental Hygiene Technology, Medical Assisting Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology, Radiologic Technology, and Respiratory Care Technology earn associate of applied science degrees. A certificate is earned by graduates of the Practical Nursing Education Program. In addition, the Medical Assisting Technology program offers a certificate option. Each program in the division is accredited by national and/or state accrediting commissions or boards. The division has one academic head, who serves as administrator. All programs in the Health Sciences Division have a program director
who also serves as a faculty member. There are currently 35 full-time faculty who provide classroom instruction, serve as academic advisors, and sponsor many different student organizations. The Medical Assisting Technology program was awarded continuing accreditation by The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). The recent peer review conducted by the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB) and CAAHEP’s Board of Directors recognized the program’s substantial compliance with the nationally established accreditation standards. The next comprehensive evaluation of the program, including a site review, is scheduled to occur no later than Spring 2029. The Dental Hygiene program was proud of one of its own instructors, Tiffany Lindsey
received a master’s degree in health sciences with a specialty in teaching and learning. The Practical Nursing program continued to complete at three different times each year in May, August, and December. The Associate Degree Nursing program met program outcome ELAs related to completion, NCLEX pass rates, and job placement even during the pandemic. The Radiologic Technology program successfully submitted its interim report to the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiology Technology. All seven programs documented success during the pandemic. The programs were able to incorporate virtual laboratories and create many different learning environments. All the programs used flexibility and creativity to contribute to student success.
DIVISION OF MATHEMATICS & SCIENCES
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Calculating the formula for success
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he Division of Mathematics and Sciences consists of 23 faculty members who teach mathematics, natural sciences, computer science and agriculture courses. Members of the division look to continually use updated information, techniques and resources in their respective areas to provide the best possible preparation of students for careers in current and future disciplines. During the past academic year, five faculty in this division sponsored/co-sponsored five on-campus clubs/organizations in addition to their normal teaching and student advising responsibilities. To keep abreast of their respective disciplines, faculty currently holds active memberships in 45 professional organizations and took part in various related conferences at the local, state, and regional levels. In addition to holding memberships in these organizations, members of this division
also made presentations, held offices, and/ or served on committees/boards in 20 of these organizations. Faculty members collectively participated in over 600 hours of professional development courses, workshops and in-service training sessions dur-ing this academic year. Two biology instructors continued working on a project, Healthy Schools, in conjunction with the Mississippi Department of Education and local K-12 schools in our district. Typically, the Math and Science Division sponsors the yearly Junior High Mathematics Tournament and the High School Mathematics and Science Competition. This and many other competitions involving students from the local schools in our five-county service district had to be canceled due to COVID-19 concerns and restrictions. We look forward to hosting these again as soon as possible in the coming future.
The division offers seated, online, and hybrid courses. Equipment and software has been purchased as budget has allowed, keeping the division up to date in teaching practices and delivery methods. Instructors have continued efforts toward using OER materials in their courses. A large number of courses continue to use OER materials which is a huge savings to the students. Instructors also strive to stay abreast of technology. Eight members of the division have achieved Apple Teacher distinction. As can be evidenced by the dedicated work and participation in a broad spectrum of professional activities, the entire Division of Mathematics and Sciences continues to strive for, and has achieved excellence in teaching methods, techniques, and in the areas of professional and personal growth. They are not only great contributors to their respective teaching fields and division, but also to their communities.
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DIVISION OF SOCIAL, BEHAVIORAL, & APPLIED SCIENCES
Connecting the past, present, and future
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he Division of Social, Behavioral and Applied Sciences was created in the summer of 2014 as part of a division realignment at Northeast Mississippi Community College. The Division includes sixteen University Parallel Programs and the following disciplines: • Social and Behavioral Sciences--Economics; Geography; History; Political Science; Psychology; and Sociology • Applied Sciences--Accounting; Business Administration; Business Communication; Criminal Justice; Elementary Education; Family and Consumer Science; Health, Physical Education, and Recreation lecture courses; and Social Work This academic year over 7,000 students took classes in the division, which includes fifteen full-time faculty members and an academic division head who teaches. Six of the faculty teach two disciplines, thereby increasing the flexibility of the division to offer the courses students need. The division relies on approximately fifteen different adjuncts, some of whom hold full-time positions at NEMCC in other divisions, to teach courses in Business Administration; Business Communication; Family and Consumer Science; Health, Physical Education and Recreation; History; Psychology; Sociology; and Social Work. All instructors, including adjuncts, have a minimum of a Master’s degree, and four of the full-time instructors and two of the adjuncts have doctorate degrees with four more faculty pursuing a doctorate degree. Excellence in the classroom is the primary goal of the instructors in the division. Frequent reviews of goals, objectives, and instructional methods provide the best possible learning experience for the students, whether in seated or virtual classrooms. Within the past five years,
each discipline in the division has participated in a state curriculum review which includes articulation with senior institutions and other community colleges to update course descriptions, syllabi, and programs of study. The division itself underwent a Curriculum Review in the fall of 2020, producing several recommendations for curriculum changes and course updates that were then adopted. The Curriculum Review also led to proposals related to facilities and faculty. In the fall of 2018, one of the most pressing recommendations was satisfied as the division replaced individual student desks with conference style tables that are conducive to collaboration and better suited for adult learners. An additional psychology instructor was implemented in the Fall of 2020 from a recommendation in 2015. Furthermore, the instructors focus on providing quality academic advising. In helping students select courses, advisors refer to the annually updated Mississippi Articulation and Transfer Tool between the Mississippi Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning and the Mississippi Community College Board. Agreements also exist with other local institutions such as Blue Mountain College and University of North Alabama. Research of senior college requirements is a part of the annual review of each program of study, with appropriate revisions made as needed. Instructors stayed abreast of their fields in other ways, including making academic contributions and participating in professional societies. One is a member in good standing of the Mississippi Bar Association. The division head/ accounting instructor is a member of the Mississippi Certified Public Accountants and the Amer-
ican Institute of CPA’s. Other instructors are members of the Mississippi Historical Society, the American Political Science Association, and the Mississippi Counselors Association. The Division Head is a member of the Mississippi Humanities Council Speakers Bureau and works with the Council on other projects. The criminal justice instructor is a certified law enforcement officer and continues to receive field training. One history instructor serves on the Membership Committee for the Mississippi Historical Society. Two instructors were co-presenters at the NISOD International conference on teaching and Leadership Conference. The majority of the fulltime instructors have worked outside the field or in other roles, thereby bringing a great deal of practical experience to the classroom. Faculty members contribute to the college in numerous ways. All division members have been active in the process to update their respective curricula and select textbooks/Open Resources appropriate to the current iPad initiative. The division chair and one faculty member advise Phi Theta Kappa. Another faculty member serves as the Northeast cheer coach. Three division members fill leadership roles in the NEMCC Faculty Association. Two division members are co-directors of the Academic Competition Team. The division head serves as a co-director of the QEP. Division members contribute through twenty-two different standing college committees, plus special initiatives such as implementing the Civic Learning and Democratic Engagement committee. One division member is the director of the Food Bank and another is the co-director of the Honors College. The government instructor was the organizer of the Campus Vote Project.
DIVISION OF LANGUAGES & HUMANITIES
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discovering new worlds through words
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he Languages and Humanities Division includes the disciplines of English, modern foreign languages, philosophy, and communications. Several division members received honors in recognition of their dedication and work during the 20202021 school year. Eleven faculty members attended the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) virtual training workshop to enhance their expertise in technology in the classrooms. In addition,
division faculty focused on service and sponsorship of programs to enhance student learning and generate educational experiences for students, colleagues, and community. Awards and training certifications earned by division faculty included Brittany Moore being selected as the T.O.P. Award winner for Languages and Humanities Division and LaShay Blansett was named a William Winter Scholar, this award recognizes teachers throughout the state that demonstrate excellence in the classroom.
Dr. Justin Treloar served as an advisor for Phi Theta Kappa. During the 2020-2021 Dr. Treloar received the Paragon New Advisor Award for distinguished new advisor at the International Catalyst Convention for Phi Theta Kappa. Other division faculty members volunteered in the newly created Tiger DEN. The focus of the Tiger DEN is to provide food security to students on campus. One division faculty member served on the Cultural Arts Committee.
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DIVISION OF BUSINESS & ENGINEERING
CONNECTING INDUSTRY, EDUCATION AND YOU!
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he Division of Business and Engineering Technology includes 19 programs of study that are designed to provide unique educational options for enhancing the knowledge and skills required for employment in the area economy. Each instructor holds an associate degree or higher in their field, but more importantly, each instructor has many years of experience working in their area of expertise. Also found within the division are the NEMCC Childcare Center and the office and staff for the Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) Resource & Referral Network. The division employs 23 full-time instructors teaching in a broad spectrum of career and technical fields. There are two special populations coordinators that are available to aid students and ensure they are successful in their programs of study, two staff members that work with the MDHS Resource & Referral Network, a full-time career and technical counselor is available to assist all students in addition to the associate vice president of career and technical education and two administrative assistants. During 2020-2021, Matthew Sandlin earned a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology from Mississippi State University. Sandlin was also recognized as Stephen D. Lee Scholar. Stevie Lovelace earned a master’s degree in Business Administration from Faulkner University
and Nick Jackson earned the EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker certification. Additionally, divisional programs earned certain accomplishments. Northeast, in partnership with the NEMCC Resource and Referral Network, received a Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) grant for $52,100 which allowed it to create the Children’s Learning Lab. Diesel Power Technology graduates achieved 100 percent placement (full-time employment) in their field before graduation and all are Warranty-Certified Technicians through the Detroit “Get Ahead” Program. The Precision Manufacturing and Machining program received a $10,000 grant from the Gene Haas Foundation. Twenty (20) Heating and Air Conditioning Technology and 15 Diesel Power Technology students earned the Mobile Air Climate Systems (MACS) 609 Certification. Twenty-four Heating and Air Conditioning
Technology and seven Diesel Power Technology students earned the EPA 608 certification. Eleven Information Systems Technology students earned the MTA: Security Fundamentals certification and five Hospitality Management and/or Culinary Technology students earned the National Restaurant Association’s “ServSafe” Manager certification and the “ServSafe” Allergen certificate. The National Restaurant Association also issued certificates to students in the following areas: nutrition, customer service, hospitality and restaurant management, hospitality human resources management & supervision, and controlling foodservice costs. In Construction Engineering Technology, nine students completed OSHA 30 Certification and five students received an ACI Grade 1 Concrete Certification. Additionally, 27 career-technical education (CTE) graduates completed the Tiger Apprenticeship Program. All of these students were offered full-time employment with the companies for which they worked. Apprenticeship representation from each program of study are as follows Industrial Maintenance/Electrical Technology (8), Drafting, Design, and 3D Modeling (7), Precision Manufacturing and Machining Technology (5), Business Technology (2), Civil Engineering Technology (2), Diesel Power Technology (2) and Heating and Air Conditioning Technology (1).
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ACHIEVEMENTS • Deployed new training offerings for robotics, industry 4.0, and injection mold • Acquired and set up equipment to begin offering HVAC and industrial controls at Corinth
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orkforce Training and Economic Development encompasses the following areas: (1) Workforce Training (Customized Training) to provide training and training incentive funds to area businesses, industries, and emergency/ medical services, (2) Workforce Investment Opportunity Act (WIOA)/WIN Job Centers to assist adult and dislocated workers in attaining new and additional skills and locating employment, (3) Adult Education (AE) /High School Equivalency (HSE) training and testing, as well as basic skills training in pre-employment, English as a Second Language, etc., and (4) Continuing Education to provide workshops and classes for personal and professional enrichment, community service, and licensure recertification. Northeast Mississippi Community College serves as the “One Stop Operator” for two WIN Job centers in our area: Corinth and New Albany. The WIN Job Centers are designed to provide job seekers, employers, and students a convenient
way to access a variety of services in one location. Our Corinth One Stop is categorized as a Comprehensive Center and the New Albany location in now staffed five days a week. The Division of Workforce Training and Economic Development provides training as well as funding assistance to offset the training cost incurred by area businesses and industries. The funding for the training is provided annually through the enactment of the Mississippi Workforce and Education Act of 1994. The Division of Workforce Training and Economic Development developed and managed 36 state-funded workforce projects through the Workforce Education Subgrant System (WESS), as well as training projects funded through other state and federal grants. During FY 2021 there were 5,017 (duplicated) individuals that received 97,839 contact hours and 23,042 instructional hours of training through 700 classes that were taught. The total budget for training in the five-county area reached more than $1.5 million.
• Reorganized the NEMCC District Workforce Council with new members (majority of which are from manufacturing) and retargeted the mission to complement the new Office of Workforce Development mission • Expanded Corinth workforce lab • Completed renovation of Welding lab in Booneville • Moved workforce database to secure web host complete with daily backups • Piloted new project management system that will be expanded to all projects in FY22 • Managed 36 Workforce Training Projects • Trained 3,322 individuals. (5,017 Duplicated) • Provided 23,042 hours of instruction • Logged 97,839 training contact hours • Secured $1,565,172.03 in training dollars for the college district
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CONTINUING EDUCATION
ADULT EDUCATION ACHIEVEMENTS Students Served in Adult Education: 964 State Performance Measure: 49.30% NEMCC Year End Performance: 51.43% High School Equivalency Completions: 156 Smart Start Credentials: 216 Smart Start Completions: 95 Students that entered post-secondary education/training or military: 95 Students gained employment: 56 ACT WorkKeys (CRC) Tests administered: 773 OPAC Exams: 94 Students Tested 5 total subjects tested 194 individual exams administered 182 individual exams passed with 70 or above 94% overall pass rate Career Readiness Certificates: 508 IC3 Certifications: 4
earned through the Computer Applications Career Pathway Class
WIOA Gateway Essential Job Skills Certificate: 72 Career Pathway Completions: 59 WIOA Work Experience Participants: 53 Challenge Exams for College Credit: 4 Students Enrolled in Workforce Classes: 11 MI-BEST Students Enrolled in CTE: 26
(11 in Workforce classes and 15 in Career and Technical Education)
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ortheast’s Adult Education Program offers opportunities to enhance the skills and abilities of individuals while preparing them for the workforce or additional educational opportunities. To be competitive in today’s work environment, individuals must prepare themselves in the areas of math, reading, writing, communication, teamwork, and computer skills.
The Adult Education (AE) programs – Adult Education & Basic Skills, Career Pathways, WIOA Gateway, and Mississippi Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training (MIBEST) – provide the needed assistance in developing these skills and abilities for individuals to move effectively into diverse work settings. These skills are taught through the Smart Start classes and the Adult Education classes.
ADULT EDUCATION
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ontinuing Education becomes increasingly important to the overall mission of the college each year. The Region IV Science Fair was held virtually for the first time in the history of the fair. The Ray Gaillard Award for Overall Excellence was established in memory of longtime judge and supporter Ray Gaillard, a former Construction Engineering Technology instructor at Northeast. The award is eligible for both the upper and lower fair participants. Attendance for ACT Prep Workshops increased this year. Six workshops were offered and 33 students attended the training. Eight cadets completed Reserve Officer Law Enforcement Academy #14 in December with a state certification. The following programs, Certified Nurse Aides (24), Commercial Truck Driving (29), Dental Assistants (10), Emergency Medical Technicians – Basic (19), Radiology for Dental Assistants (49) and ServSafe (79) were instrumental in training over 200 people looking to gain or enhance their skill level.
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EULA DEES MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Eula Dees Memorial
Library
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he Northeast Mississippi Community College Library staff was very busy throughout the 2020-2021 year. The COVID-19 pandemic brought about quite a few changes in the way the library conducts day-to-day operations, but the staff was committed to providing the best service possible to our students. Librarians provided academic advising, technology support, research assistance (and much more) to students via Zoom, by phone, in-person, and through email. There were several big changes in the library during this time. They implemented Atriuum, a new library management system, which resulted in an online library catalog that is much more user-friendly that their previous catalog. Additionally, the library launched a 3-year contract with Overdrive, which will provide students and employees access to eBooks, audiobooks, and digital periodicals. The pandemic revealed this vital need for access to more digital resources. Finally, Ellice Yager began her
new role as library director in July 2020. Lack of professional development opportunities due to COVID-19 did not stop the library staff from participating in as many virtual events as possible. Laura Gilham attended the Mississippi Library Association annual conference. Sherita Taylor, the cataloging librarian, attended the U.S. Book Show. While working on her PhD, Kalah Rogers also managed to make time for professional development in the form of the Mobile Learning Conference. Ellice Yager served as a host for the Mobile Learning Conference, attended the ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) conference, and presented at the NISOD annual conference (National Institute for Staff and Organization Development) with co-presenter Emily Pollard. Librarians were also active in campus committees (Cultural Arts, Civic Learning & Democratic Engagement, Employee Development, QEP Task Force, Diversity, etc.) throughout the year.
ATHLETICS
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Northeast athletics: a YEAR IN REVIEW
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n the links the Tiger golf team concluded its season by winning the MACCC Championship for the first time in program history. Tate Dickerson, Jake Kilcrease and Austin Lauderdale qualified as individuals for the NJCAA Division II National Tournament in Plymouth, Indiana. This is the first time the team has captured multiple tournament championships in a single season since 2008. Northeast’s football team finished its season with a 5-1 record which was good enough for a second-place finish in the North Division and number 13 ranking in the final JCGridion poll. The Tigers had 12 players claim spots on the All-MACCC teams, including five on the first team
(Andison Coby, Will Derico, Cedric Hillsman, Deantre Prince, and Jamarcus Smith.) In men’s basketball the Tigers finished the season as MACCC North Division Champions and Co-State Champions. The Tigers earned the number two seed in the Region 23 Tournament and advanced to the Region 23 championship game. Three Tigers finished the season with All-Conference honors (Kylan Blackmon, Ken Lewis, and Jalin Rice) with Blackmon receiving All-Region 23 recognition. The Tigers completed their second straight perfect season at home, extending their home winning streak to 22 games. Also, on the hardwood women’s basketball team reached the postseason for the
fourth time in the last five seasons. On the diamond the baseball team finished the season just outside of playoff contention. The Tigers finished with Shawn Dalton Weatherbee, Jacob Compton, and Connor Davis receiving All-Conference honors. Davis also became the first Tiger to win NJCAA Division II Player of the Week. In softball the Tigers finished the season sixth in the MACCC standings and qualified for the MACCC State Tournament. The Tigers were able to get as high as 16 in the NJCAA national rankings after splitting a pair of road games with then eighth ranked Jones College. Cassidy Duskin, Briley Pitt, Hannah Milhorn and Caroline Clark took home All-Conference honors.
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DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
Direct Support to Northeast
Fiscal Year 2020
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS $395,000 FINE ARTS/ ATHLETICS $226,000
SCHOLARSHIPS $680,000
At A Glance Fiscal Year 2020
INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT $273,000
Endowments
$2,737,416
Contributions Received
$1,541,959
Direct Support Given
$1,574,000
Total Assets
$3,925,393
Leave Your Legacy TOTAL DIRECT SUPPORT: $1,574,000
DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
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Newby establishes scholarships honor the scholarship legacy of bobby martin
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strong believer in education, Northeast Mississippi Junior College alumnus the late Howard L. Newby served as the director of the Tippah County Career & Technical Center for 25 years. Newby began his career as an educator in 1966 teaching various technical skills at Joe Cook Junior High in Columbus, Miss. For 10 years he served as an industrial coordinator contributing to the establishment of the program “New and Expanding Industries,” which brought various new businesses into the state. After working with various industries across Mississippi and the nation, he brought his skills back to his beloved Tippah County when he was hired to oversee the construction, purchasing of equipment, and selection of specific teaching materials designed for vocational and technical programs. Perhaps Newby’s most significant accomplishment was the Tippah County Career & Technical Center. He worked hard to ensure it was the first vocational center in the state equipped with computers in its business program in 1985. Upon his passing, Newby established an endowed a two-semester scholarship at Northeast for students of Tippah County. He desired to help students who completed two-years at the Tippah County Career and Technical Center. These students must have an “A” average for the two years and plan to pursue a career using the skills learned during their time at the center. Students must be enrolled in programs of study that emphasize skills valued in today’s workforce Newby donated $350,000 to provide scholarships for future Tippah county students.
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pproximately 15 years ago, a new scholarship opportunity for Tippah County college students was created by local banker, the late Bobby Martin and his family. Today, The Bobby & Barbara Martin Family Scholarship for Tippah County at Northeast Mississippi Community College honors the outstanding legacy of dedication and service of Martin to his fellow citizens. A lifelong Tippah Countian and advocate for education, Martin sat on the Northeast Development Foundation Board of Directors. He also represented Tippah County on the college’s Board of Trustees. Martin was also inducted into the Northeast Development Foundation Philanthropy Hall of Fame for his role in the college’s first major gifts campaign. This Pledge for Excellence campaign provided over $5.5 million of new funding for the college. Martin provided generous donations by personal means
and through his leadership at The Peoples Bank of Ripley, which were used to create two scholarship endowments and aide in construction of the new Baseball and Softball complex on the Booneville campus, the recently opened Northeast at Ripley center and many other projects. His generous giving toward all of these projects totals over $400,000. The Bobby & Barbara Martin Family Scholarship for Tippah County is a two semester award. Criteria for application include being a graduate of a high school in Tippah County (does not have to be a current graduating senior) who demonstrates community leadership activities. Applicant must have and maintain a 3.0 grade point (gpa) and submit a essay of 100 words or less which outlines educational history, goals for the future, justification of need for the scholarship and community leadership activities. The Peoples Bank of Ripley Scholarship Endowment is a one semester scholarship awarded to a student who resides in the Tippah or Benton County. Award is based first on financial need then on academic achievement.
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DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
TIP/TOP AWARDEES
ecause of the continued dedication and commitment to Northeast, the Northeast Development Foundation created the T.I.P./T.O.P. Awards. The T.I.P. Awards program is designed to recognize “Tremendous Individual Performance” for non-administrative staff members of Northeast Mississippi Community College. The T.O.P. award is given to one outstanding faculty member from each of the academic divisions who show innovative teaching methods. The 2020 T.I.P. award winners were Bonita Crump and Blake Long. The winners of the T.O.P. award for 2020 were Hope Harrelson (Division of Health Sciences), Amanda Mattox (Division of Fine Arts), John Messer (Division of Mathematics & Sciences), Brittany Moore (Division of Languages & Humanities), Jenniffer Newell (Division of Business & Engineering), and Emily Pollard (Division of Social, Behavioral, & Applied Sciences).
BONITA CRUMP Co-Director of the Childcare Center
JOHN MESSER
Division of Mathematics & Sciences
BLAKE LONG
Asst. Public Information Officer & Sports Information Director
BRITTANY MOORE Division of Languages & Humanities
HOPE HARRELSON Division of Health Sciences
JENNIFFER NEWELL Division of Business & Engineering
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EEF Grants
ortheast Mississippi Community College Development Foundation Board of Directors allocated $15,000 for Employee Enhancement grants during 2020. These funds are fully funded through the contributions of the Northeast employees. This year’s EEF Steering Committee members are Beth Byrd (Chairperson), Camille Beals, Will Bowlin, Tony Finch, Christopher Schager, and Ellice Yager
BETH BYRD (Chairperson)
CAMILLE BEALS
WILL BOWLIN
TONY FINCH
CHRISTOPHER SCHAGER
ELLICE YAGER
AMANDA MATTOX Division of Fine Arts
EMILY POLLARD
Division of Social, Behavioral, & Applied Sciences
John Anderson
Tenure of Service: 2016 Alcorn County Educator
Larry Mitchell
Tenure of Service: 2016 Alcorn County Retired Educator
Ken Basil
Tenure of Service: 2007 Union County Retired Educator
Katie Moreland
Tenure of Service: 2020 Prentiss County Retired Educator
Vance Witt
Tenure of Service: 2001 Union County Businessman
Christie Holly
Tenure of Service: 2014 Tishomingo County Superintendent of Education
Lonnie Murphy
Tenure of Service: 2020 Prentiss County Retired Educator
Douglas Jackson
Tenure of Service: 1995 Tippah County Retired Educator
Bubba Pounds
Tenure of Service: 2020 Prentiss County Chancery Clerk
SECRETARY
T. Jack Ramsey
Tenure of Service: 1983 Tishomingo County Banker
VICE-CHAIRMAN
CHAIRMAN
NEMCC BOArD OF Trustees Kathy Shappley
Tenure of Service: 2016 Tippah County Retired Educator
Tracie Langston
Tenure of Service: 2004 Prentiss County Businesswoman
Mike Stanten
Tenure of Service: 2021 Union County Bank President
Sam McCoy
Tenure of Service: 1988 Prentiss County Businessman
Luzene Triplett
Tenure of Service: 2002 Prentiss County Retired Educator