NEMCC President's Annual Report 2020

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Northeast continues to grow and move forward in many areas. As we try to maintain the 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 graduate with the knowledge and expertise to meet the challenging demands of today’s workforce.

With the arrival of the COVID-19 virus we have been forced to evaluate the normal day to day operations of Northeast Miss. Community College. We made the decision to Move Forward and have opened the campus for face to face classes this fall. 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.

Keeping in mind we will adhere to all CDC and MSDH guidelines to insure the safety of our students, faculty, and staff.

During this critical health crisis and pandemic, we (Northeast) must take the lead and provide valuable leadership for the state’s colleges and 1

universities to follow. Northeast has provided and will continue to lead the way in classroom instruction with our technology initiative we have in place.

We have an emphasis being placed on graduating career technical and middle skilled workers now more than ever. With this being very 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 continues to be a priority for Northeast. We must continue to be a partner and key player in economic development. As we form partnerships with all members of our communities, we continue to be committed to assisting 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 being required to travel a long distance.

Northeast desires to provide the complete college experience to all our students. In order 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 office of Public Information and Marketing/ Community Relations have worked together to utilize all aspects of social media 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 hightech instruction we deliver. They have chosen to attend Northeast in order to be at the forefront of a highly technological classroom which leads to high employability rates. The increase in enrollment has increased our portion of state appropriated funds.

This certainly assists with the 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 come visit anytime.

Join us as we Grow Northeast and Continue to Move Forward!

Sincerely,

Ricky G. Ford, Ph.D. Northeast Mississippi Community College President

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SPRING 2020

39%

61% FEMALE

MALE

PROGRAM

ENROLLMENT STATUS Full-Time

75.5%

2388

Part-Time

24.5%

773

Total

Academic

73.7%

2331

Technical

23.9%

757

2.3%

73

Vocational

3161

Total

CLASSIFICATION

3161

RESIDENCE

Freshman

50.5%

1596

On Campus

20.4%

646

Sophomore

49.5%

1565

Off Campus

79.6%

2515

3161

Total

Total

RATE

84.2% Achieving a grade of “C” or better in a given program

AGE RANGE <=18 19-25 21-25 26-30 31-35 36-40 41-45 46-50 51+

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TRANSFER SUCCESS Academic Transfer students who graduate from NEMCC and/or transfer to four-year senior colleges, cumulative GPAs compared to four-year senior college cumulative GPA.

University of Mississippi GPA NEMCC Transfers 3.26 Native UM students 3.07 Mississippi State University GPA NEMCC Transfers 2.99 Native MSU students 3.16

RACE/ ETHNICITY American Indian/Alaskan Native Asian Black Hawaiian Hispanic Multiple Races Unknown White

Student count 130 2929 Student count 89 2292

STUDENT RESIDENCE Prentiss County Union County Tippah County Alcorn County Tishomingo County Out-of-District Out-of-State

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FINANCE REPORT Fiscal Year 2020

AWARDS & ACCOLADES

DIVISION OF BUSINESS AND ENGINEERING

The Division of Business and Engineering Technology includes 22 programs of study that are designed to provide unique educational options for enhancing the knowledge and skills required for employment in our economy. To ensure that programs are contemporary and aligned with industry standards, program faculty meet regularly with industry-specific professionals who provide advice on the curriculum, equipment and internships necessary to meet the specific needs of industry relevant employers.

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Each instructor holds an Associate’s Degree or higher in his /her field, but more importantly, each instructor has many years of experience working in their particular area of expertise. This allows students to learn not only theory, but to gain first-hand knowledge of real world situations encountered in the workplace.

Furthermore, faculty members are continually participating in professional development opportunities to ensure their knowledge and skills remain current.

The Precision Manufacturing and Machining Technology program was given two awards for the 2019-20 year: • The Gene Haas Foundation Grant - $10,000.00 – to fund student credentialing through NIMS, fund Skills USA activities and provide student tool kits.

• The Ashley Skills USA Scholarship - $1,000.00 – To help fund Skills USA activities.

Due to COVID-19, the division became more flexible in operations. Many courses went to hybrid or online format. The division saw many program upgrades during this previous year.

Gayle Davis Hall was completely renovated and training began for students in the Diesel Power Technology and Truck Driver Training programs.

The annual Spring Job Fair was cancelled due to the pandemic, however, the division hosted area high school vocational-technical program students for tours of the CTE Division programs, as well as the Northeast campus, and hosted the “HEADS” festival on October 10. This gave over a twelve hundred secondary students the opportunity to visit campus, speak with students and instructors, and tour industry exhibits.

The Division employs: • Twenty-four full time instructors teaching in broad variety of career and technical fields • Three special populations coordinators that are available to assist students and ensure they are successful in their programs of study • Two staff members that work with the Early Childhood Development Academy • A full-time career and technical counselor that is available to assist all students • The associate vice president of career and technical education and two administrative assistants Christy Grissom: • Masters of Science in Human Environmental Sciences with a concentration in Hospitality Management from the University of Alabama Nick Jackson: • Certifications: CCNA: Security, CCDA, LPI: Linux Essentials, CompTIA Cloud Essentials+ • Bachelor of Science in Network Operations and Security • Completed the Institute for Teaching and Learning through MCCB Jason Mattox: • Served as Secretary of the Career Technical Officers Association • Completed second term on the Board of Directors for the Corinth/Alcorn County Alliance • Served on the Perkins V Advisory Taskforce

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ENHANCING KNOWLEDGE THROUGH PERFORMANCE

Northeast Music, Theatre and Art students were busy with many creative activities during the 2019-20 school year.

The Art Department Gallery had 619 visitors during the shortened school year to view artwork

by Brian DeVaughn, Dason Petit, Oneta Cole and Master Grafix. The gallery also hosted the annual High School Art Competition in February, followed by the MC/JCIA State Art Competition. The closure of campus forced the cancelation of the annual Northeast Student Art Competition in April.

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Northeast Theater director, Christopher Schager led productions of five one-act plays during the 2019 fall semester: Lorax by Katherine Perrone, Gold Standard by Lisa Bruna, Art Strike and Carla by Chip Bolcik, and Asking For It by Rhea MacCallum. In the spring, the Theatre and Vocal Departments collaborated to bring Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Pirates of Penzance to the stage for five performances.

The Northeast Chorus again collaborated with the Itawamba Community College Choir in a joint Holiday Concert in December of 2019. The chorus attended and performed at the Community College State Choral Festival in Meridian in February and sang at the Corinth Contraband Camp’s augmented reality inauguration, titled First Steps to Freedom. The remainder of the season was canceled.

The Northeast “Tiger Band” performed at all home football games and several Christmas parades in the district in the Fall of 2019. They also hosted the annual Northeast Regional Marching Contest which featured 18 high school band performances in two categories. Additionally, the band performed for three Northeast Now recruiting events on campus. In the spring, Northeast hosted the 62nd Annual Northeast Mississippi Band Clinic, featuring approximately 200 junior high and high school student all-star musicians.

The Northeast Symphonic Band presented an exhibition as part of the final concert. During basketball season, the band was divided into pep bands that alternated performing at home games.

The smaller “Pom Squad” was selected from the Tiger Dancers to also perform at basketball games. The planned Spring concert, Jazz Band Concert and Winter Guard competitions were canceled.

Northeast Campus Country, directed by Chris Dunn presented three of its four Showtime performances on campus and numerous other performances both on and off campus during the school year.

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CREATING HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES TOGETHER

Northeastâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Division of Health Sciences offers seven programs that prepare graduates for careers in health science. Graduates of these six 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 and faculty member. 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.

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The Associate degree nursing program along with the other health science disciplines have completed the second year of multi-disciplinary simulation.

The Respiratory Care Technology program instructors are serving as officers for the Mississippi State Society of Respiratory Care.

Mr. Shelburne currently serves as the Junior Delegate. Mrs. Prince serves as treasurer and will be retired as program director June 30, 2020.

Dental Hygiene Technology received seven years of continuing accreditation through the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). The Dental Hygiene Technology instructors attended the annual Mid-South Dental Hygiene Educatorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Conference in October 2019 in Greenwood, Mississippi.

The Medical Laboratory Technology program reported a 100 percent board pass rate and job placement rate for this May. The Medical Assisting Technology program continues to offer both the certification option as well as the Associate of Applied Sciences degree option. The Medical Assisting site visit was completed in September of 2019. In March 2020 the program was awarded full continuing accreditation for seven years.

The Practical Nursing program continues to complete at three different times each year in May, August, and December. The job placement rate for this past year was reported to be 100%. In addition, Dr. Kristi Dempsey serves as Chair of the Mississippi Council of Directors of PN Programs.

The Radiologic Technology program instructors recently became members of the Association of Educators in Imaging and Radiologic Sciences (AEIRS) and attended the July 2019 conference.

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DISCOVERING NEW WORLDS THROUGH WORDS

The 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 2019-2020 school year.

Dr. Bill Stone from the Languages and Humanities Division attended the Philosophy and Religion Curriculum Alignment Conference at Holmes Community College in Grenada. This conference was to align objectives for Philosophy and Religion classes taught at each community college throughout the state.

During this school year, the Languages and Humanities Division completed a Curriculum Review. This review was completed by a local K-12 educator, an administrator from an industry partner, and a Writing Center Director from a local university. Division Head Dr. Justin Treloar presented to the review committee the detailed aspects of the division and asked for feedback from the committee to help improve the Languages and Humanities Division.

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Eleven faculty members attended training workshops and conferences to enhance their expertise in technology in the classrooms, statewide curriculum objectives, and in teaching to dyslexic students. 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 one instructor being selected as the T.O.P. Award winner for Languages and Humanities Division; one division member attended the Tennessee Williams Festival in Clarksdale, and nine faculty

members attending â&#x20AC;&#x153;Creating Futures Through Technologyâ&#x20AC;? in Biloxi.

Dr. Treloar served as an advisor for Phi Theta Kappa. During the 2019-2020 academic year the Phi Theta Kappa College Project finished 1st in the Mississippi/Louisiana region. 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. Division faculty, through the Languages and Humanities Writing Lab served 362 students by helping student with written assignments across all curriculums at the College.

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CALCULATING THE FORMULA FOR SUCCESS

The Division of Mathematics and Sciences consists of twenty-three faculty members who teach mathematics, natural sciences, computer science, and agriculture courses. Members of the division seek 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 of the 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 19

various related conferences at the local, state and regional levels. As well as 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 during this academic year. Two biology instructors continue working on a project, Healthy Schools, in conjunction with the Mississippi Department of Education and local K-12 schools in our district.

The Math/Science Division sponsors the yearly Junior High Mathematics Tournament and the High School Mathematics and Science Competition. These competitions involve students from the local schools in our five-county service district. In addition, faculty members assist with other competitions held by other divisions on our campus.

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 our teaching practices and delivery methods. Instructors have continued efforts toward using OER materials in their courses. During the Fall 2019 semester, 45 percent of courses in the Math/Science division will be using OER textbooks. This is an increase of 24 percent as compared to the Fall 2018 semester when 21percent of the courses used OER textbooks.

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. Faculty are not only great contributors to their respective teaching fields and division, but also to their communities.

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CONNECTING THE PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE

The Division of Social, Behavioral and Applied Sciences is housed in Patterson and Gordon Halls and includes 16 University Parallel Programs and the following disciplines; Social and Behavioral Sciences (Economics; Geography; History; Political Science; Psychology, Sociology and Applied Sciences (Accounting; Athletic Training; Business Administration; Business Communications; Criminal Justice; Elementary Education; Exercise Science; Family and Consumer Science; Health, Physical Education, as well as Recreation Lecture Courses (HPR); and Social Work.

In 2018-2019, over 6,850 students took classes in the division, an increase of approximately 350 over the previous academic year. The division included 13 full-time faculty members and an academic head, all of whom advise students. Additionally, the division averaged 15 adjuncts per semester, some of whom were employed full-time at the college in other capacities. Each instructor has a minimum of a master’s degree with course work in the teaching field. Four have doctorates.

Excellence in the classroom is the division’s primary goal. Within the past five years, each discipline 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 2015, leading to the implementation of several curriculum changes and course updates.

Classes are characterized by innovative pedagogy, including field trips, instructor-created podcasts and videos, interactive learning exercises, a research course, and raising a virtual child. With the college’s iPad initiative, instructors have found numerous ways to incorporate the device into the classroom from testing to requiring students to create original material.

As part of this innovative pedagogy, the division began moving towards Open Educational Resources (OER) in 2016. Since then, faculty have received seven grants to develop OER material. Currently, a majority of the division’s courses, especially those that make up the academic core curriculum, use OER. In order to better facilitate collaboration and create a more comfortable environment for adult learners, the division replaced the individual 22

desks in all Patterson Hall classrooms and one Gordon Hall classroom with conference tables. Instructional equipment includes modern audio-visual equipment, including Apple TV’s, iPads, projectors, and screens. This spring instructors received Apple Mac Minis for their offices in place of their aging desktop computers.

This year division instructors took advantage of many professional development opportunities. The entire division attended a series of presentations developed by their peers. Individual instructors also participated in training specific to their fields, including an accounting and tax workshop, an economics conference sponsored by the Federal Reserve Board, and a national geography conference. Five instructors joined the Mobile Learning workshop in Corinth and four presented at Creating Futures in Biloxi.

The faculty members’ commitment to quality education and advising for Northeast students is apparent as they continually update teaching methods and participate in professional development.

By offering a number of courses that are a part of the core curriculum, the division impacts the lives and academic development of most Northeast students.

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WORKFORCE TRAINING

Workforce 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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;One Stop Operatorâ&#x20AC;? 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 25

Stop is categorized as a Comprehensive Center and the New Albany location is 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 51 statefunded workforce projects through the Workforce Education Subgrant System (WESS), as well as training projects funded through other state and federal grants. During FY 2020 there were 6,467 (duplicated) individuals that received 135,146 contact hours and 27,174 instructional hours of training through 828 classes that were taught.

The total budget for training in the five-county area reached approximately 1.5 million dollars.

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WIOA

The WIOA Adult & Dislocated Program had an outstanding PY 2019. The WIOA staff served 138 Clients through Individual Training Accounts (ITA) utilizing a total of $203,786.74 for Adult and/or Dislocated Worker Clients at the Corinth and New Albany WIN Job Centers as well as the Northeastâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Booneville Campus.

These funds were used to offset the cost of training in the four Sector Strategy Categories: Advance Manufacturing, Logistics, Information Technology, and Healthcare. WIOA served nine employers in the 5-county service area utilizing On-the-JobTraining (OJT) Services. WIOA assisted with 160 new hires, providing $287,384.68 to help employers offset the training cost involved in hiring these new employees. WIOA supported the TIGER Apprenticeship Program with funding assistance from TRPDD. A total of 19 NEMCC Career & Technical students were placed in an apprenticeship with a local employer. Employers were able to interview and select eligible students prior to the apprenticeship beginning in order to ensure a good fit for the company. Additionally, the students were able to gain valuable work experience in the Advanced Manufacturing field while continuing to attend college.

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YOUR FUTURE STARTS HERE

The Adult Education Program @ Northeast MS Community College offers opportunities that will enhance the skills and abilities of individuals, preparing them for the workforce or preparing them for 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 – AE & Basic Skills, Career Pathways, WIOA Gateway, and MIBEST (Mississippi Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training) – 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. The following is a list of achievements: All totaled, 1,178 students were served in Adult Education resulting in a 51.7 percent success rate. The performance measure set by the state of Mississippi is 50 percent.

Included in that percentage were 149 high school equivalency completions, 277 Smart Start credentials and 84 Smart Start Completions.

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One hundred forty seven (147) students sat for OPAC Exams. Results revealed 83 Subject Exams Administered, 1191 individual exams administered, 807 individual exams passed with 70 or above and 75 percent overall pass rate.

Of the 97 students sitting for the Smart Start OPAC Exams, five total subjects tested, 304 individual exams administered, 265 individual exams passed with 70 or above and a 87 percent overall pass rate.

ACT WorkKeys (CRC) Tests were administered to 907 students. Three IC3 certifications, earned.

There were 43 Career Pathway Completions, 77 WIOA Gateway Essential Job Skills Certificates, 60 WIOA Gateway Work Experience Participants and six Challenge Exams Administered for College Credit.

Of the 32 students who enrolled in the MIBEST program, 13 also enrolled in Workforce classes (Certified Nursing Assistant: 2, Industrial Maintenance: 4, Welding: 6 and EMT: 1.

MIBEST Workforce Completions were Certified Nursing Assistant: 2 and Industrial Maintenance: 3 (Pending Final Assignments that were postponed due to COVID-19).

Eighteen (18) MIBEST Students Enrolled in CTE with six completions, five of which began classes at the college this fall.

There were MIBEST Work Based Learning Participants and one challenge exam passed.

(Due to COVID-19, we were unable to schedule the PD challenge exam this schedule.)

Thirteen students Dual-Enrolled in Adult Education and & college courses through MIBEST.

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LIBRARY ACCOMPLISHMENTS 2019-2020

Northeast Libraries are committed to supporting the College’s instructional programs and to meeting the leisure reading needs of students, faculty and community members. They are also committed to growing the role of librarians in the library, elsewhere on the campus, and in the College’s five-county area.

Librarians’ involvement included participation in Northeast’s reaffirmation process. One librarian wrote three sections of the College’s Compliance Document. Two librarians were active with the ATLAS (QEP) Task Force. In order to feel the pulse of the College and be better able to meet the needs of Northeast students, faculty, staff, and community members, librarians also 31

served on multiple College committees, and they volunteered throughout the year to serve as judges for FBLA, TSA, band competition, HEADS, and were active in all sessions of Northeast Now. As part of the Library’s commitment to serve the College’s five-county area, the Eula Dees Library hosted the 43rd Annual Librarians’ Workshop, an annual professional development opportunity for area librarians. Attendance was 49 (44 librarians and 5 presenters who were not librarians).

Librarian attendees included 20 public librarians, 20 school librarians, 3 academic librarians and 1 retired librarian. Those in attendance were from all five counties of Northeast’s district as well as several surrounding counties.

Educational efforts to promote information literacy and to work personally with students were a priority all year. Librarians served as academic advisors to elementary education majors, taught sections of LLS 1511, College Life, and provided instruction for sections of

Beginning English, English Composition 1, Art History, and Public Speaking. One librarian taught the PTK Honors course.

Librarians exhibited the same commitment to work personally with Northeast faculty.

Librarians, assigned as liaisons to the College’s six academic divisions, recommended resources to faculty in their divisions. They also solicited recommendations from faculty for materials to add to the library collection. Upon request, librarians provided instructional assistance for individual class sections.

Librarians annually strive to grow professionally, always taking advantage of the professional development opportunities offered by Northeast.

In addition, as time and funding are available, they participate in other activities. The entire staff participated this year in the Fifth Annual Mississippi Book Festival at the Mississippi State Capitol. As a group, the library staff heard 42 authors of the 150+ participating in the Book Festival.

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CONTINUING EDUCATION

Continuing Education becomes more and more important to the overall mission of the College each year.

Five classes of the Commercial Truck Driving-Class A program were completed during the academic year. In January, a change was made to the program. Each class is now eight weeks consisting of 320 hours. With this certification, students are set with the skills needed to enter the job market immediately.

The twelfth annual Mobile Leaning Conference entitled “The Power Of Learning” was held virtually for the first time June 1517. Fifty experts in the field of technology provided sessions to over 2000 participants across the United States and fifteen countries.

Despite the issues presented by the Covid-19 pandemic, the following programs completed training: Certified Nurse Aide (34 students), Dental Assistant (20 students), Emergency Medical Technician – Basic (32 students), Phlebotomy Technician (10 students), Radiology for Dental Assistants (47 students) and ServSafe (67 students).

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ATHLETICS

TIGER ATHLETICS: A YEAR IN REVIEW

The worldwide coronavirus pandemic shutting down the spring sports season may be the prevailing headline, but Northeast Mississippi Community College’s athletic department still had plenty to brag about during the 2019-20 academic year.

The men’s basketball program won the Mississippi Association of Community and Junior Colleges (MACJC) North Division championship while four teams earned national rankings during Northeast’s 71st year of intercollegiate competition.

The Tigers captured their second division title in four years while rising to as high as No. 17 in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) poll.

Northeast went 22-1 during the regular season and did not lose inside legendary Bonner Arnold Coliseum.

DeAnthony Tipler became the 18th NJCAA All-American in program history after leading the Magnolia State in scoring with 20.4 points per game. Fellow sophomores Isaac Chatman and Jalen Perkins joined Tipler on the MACJC All-State listings.

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Four Tigers advanced to four-year institutions, including Jayven Humphrey to Jackson State University, Chatman to the University of North Alabama, Perkins to Louisiana State University at Alexandria and Tipler to Coastal Carolina (S.C.) University.

Another top story was the opening of Northeast’s multi-million dollar “Field of Dreams” complex.

Among its features are a new locker room, indoor hitting and pitching facility, press box and the only video boards on a baseball or softball facility in the MACJC.

What followed was a pair of stellar, but unfortunately abbreviated, campaigns for the baseball and softball teams. The two squads combined for a 26-5 record on the strength of their pitching staffs.

Baseball compiled a team earned run average (ERA) of 3.02 while softball tallied a similar mark of 3.24. Three hurlers from the baseball program, including JT Durham and Chase Kessinger to the University of Memphis (Tenn.) and Nik Wilcher to Blue Mountain College, all signed scholarships.

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All three spring sports teams at Northeast obtained national rankings when including golf. Baseball and golf checked in at No. 9 and No. 15 in their final polls, respectively, while softball rose to No. 19 following a 5-0 start.

Dylan Moulton received MACJC All-State laurels on the links after finishing eighth in the league with an average score of 75.67 shots per round.

Football collected multiple big wins, including a thrilling 14-12 decision over rival Itawamba Community College. Six Northeast standouts garnered MACJC All-State honors, including punter Michael Baugus, offensive lineman Ja’Torrian Fuller-Jones, defensive lineman Cedric Hillsman, tight end Marquis Johnson, defensive lineman Darius Shipp and defensive back D’Jordan Strong.

Women’s basketball extended its run of sending at least one player to the NCAA Division I level to eight years after Da’Sha McGloster committed to Mississippi Valley State University. MACJC All-State selections Dominique Caldwell and Tekeria Newson also signed with Talladega (Ala.) College and Rust College, respectively.

The cheerleading squad consistently supported Northeast by appearing at all home football and basketball contests plus at several other marquee on-campus activities.

Northeast also broke a pair of scholastic school records when 50 individuals acquired MACJC Academic All-State accolades and 21 total young men and women obtained NJCAA Academic Student-Athlete Awards.

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EMPLOYEE ENHANCEMENT FUND Northeast Mississippi Community College Development Foundation Board of Directors allocated $15,000 for Employee Enhancement grants during 2019. These funds are fully funded through the contributions of the Northeast employees. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s EEF Steering Committee members are Ellice Yager (Chairperson), Camille Beals, Carlena Benjamin, Will Bowlin, Amber Nelms, and Christopher Schager.

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2019 T.I.P./T.O.P AWARDEES Patrick Eaton, VP & executive director of the Northeast Development Foundation, and the Foundation Board of Directors awarded the 2019 T.I.P/T.O.P. Awards. Because of the continued dedication and commitment to Northeast, the Northeast Development Foundation created the T.I.P/T.O.P. (“Tremendous Individual Performance” and

“Teaching Outstanding Performance”) 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.

DIRECT SUPPORT TO NORTHEAST Fiscal Year 2019