Itawamba University Case Study
In 1920, Itawamba Community College (ICC) began as Itawamba County Agricultural High School in Mississippi. In 1941, the Board of Trustees extended courses to provide for two years of college work. The extension was postponed because of World War II. In 1948, the school board and supervisors of Itawamba, Lee and Monroe counties approved to support Itawamba Junior College. In 1948 school year, the college offered a full-fledge college curriculum.
Two additional counties began supporting the college: Pontotoc County (1953) and Chickasaw County (1972). In 1963, ICC Tupelo Campus operated in vacant buildings and shops procured from businesses in Tupelo, Mississippi. In 1966, the school relocated to a 65,500-square-foot complex, which has grown
to include 14 buildings. In 1987, the institution's name was officially changed to Itawamba Community College. In 2009, Itawamba Community College’s Belden Center opened to house noncredit programs, Adult and Continuing Education Programs within the Economic and Community Services Division. The facility is situated on 30- acres, located on
Two additional counties began supporting the college: Pontotoc County (1953) and Chickasaw County (1972). In 1963, ICC Tupelo Campus operated in vacant buildings and shops procured from businesses in Tupelo, Mississippi. In 1966, the school relocated to a 65,500-square-foot complex, which has grown
to include 14 buildings. In 1987, the institution's name was officially changed to Itawamba Community College. In 2009, Itawamba Community College’s Belden Center opened to house noncredit programs, Adult and Continuing Education Programs within the Economic and Community Services Division. The facility is situated on 30- acres, located on