Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss some of the events that the college president is looking forward to as Northeast inches closer to the start of school in the Fall 2024 semester. The veteran educator talks about how vibrant the campus is with students back in the fall and the annual Student Government Association Luau that allows students to make friends during the first week back on campus. Ford also discusses events such as week-long training for employees and InService during the early portions of August, training and workshops offered through the Employee Development Center all semester long. Ford talks about some of the major events that happen such as Northeast NOW, the annual Northeast Mississippi Regional Marching Band Championship, athletics kicking off - with the addition of Cross Country this fall and the reemergence of the Gaye Roden Carr Aquatic Center -- and plans for the pool. To wrap up, Ford gives listeners the Northeast News and discusses athletics, academics, workforce, student activities, and human resources, along with many more important things happening at one of the nation’s top community colleges.

For those who may have missed an episode, all Northeast TigerTalk episodes are archived at https://nemcctigertalk.simplecast.com.

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Information about Northeast Mississippi Community College

Northeast Mississippi Community College is a leading educational institution that provides comprehensive academic, technical, and workforce training programs to empower students and promote lifelong learning. With a commitment to excellence, Northeast Mississippi Community College fosters a supportive environment that prepares individuals for success in their chosen fields.

For more information about Northeast Mississippi Community College, visit http://www.nemcc.edu.

Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Associate Alli Scott as she fills in for Liz Calvery to discuss the impact that Northeast has on the communities that it serves. Ford talks about an economic impact survey in the works to understand the vital contributions that community colleges play in their communities in the Magnolia State. Ford also talks about how Northeast partners with local areas and organizations to help prepare students for their careers after their time at the Booneville-based community college. To wrap up, Ford gives listeners the Northeast News and discusses athletics, academics, workforce, student activities, and human resources, along with many more important things happening at one of the nation’s top community colleges.

For those who may have missed an episode, all Northeast TigerTalk episodes are archived at https://nemcctigertalk.simplecast.com.

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Information about Northeast Mississippi Community College

Northeast Mississippi Community College is a leading educational institution that provides comprehensive academic, technical, and workforce training programs to empower students and promote lifelong learning. With a commitment to excellence, Northeast Mississippi Community College fosters a supportive environment that prepares individuals for success in their chosen fields.

For more information about Northeast Mississippi Community College, visit http://www.nemcc.edu.

Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Associate Alli Scott as she fills in for Liz Calvery to discuss some of the programs and resources Northeast has available to its adult learners. Ford talks about the job that Adult Education has done to help the adult learners of the area and discusses all the programs and resources that the college can tap into to help adult learners earn their education. To wrap up, Ford gives listeners the Northeast News and discusses athletics, academics, workforce, student activities, and human resources, along with many more important things happening at one of the nation’s top community colleges.

For those who may have missed an episode, all Northeast TigerTalk episodes are archived at https://nemcctigertalk.simplecast.com.

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Information about Northeast Mississippi Community College

Northeast Mississippi Community College is a leading educational institution that provides comprehensive academic, technical, and workforce training programs to empower students and promote lifelong learning. With a commitment to excellence, Northeast Mississippi Community College fosters a supportive environment that prepares individuals for success in their chosen fields.

For more information about Northeast Mississippi Community College, visit http://www.nemcc.edu.

Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Associate Alli Scott as she fills in for Liz Calvery to discuss how students can start to prepare for college after Northeast wrapped up its final orientation session of the summer. Ford talks about what sets Northeast apart from other institutions of higher learning, the individualized school orientation sessions, and how the college focuses on preparing students for their careers after Northeast. To wrap up, Ford gives listeners the Northeast News and discusses athletics, academics, workforce, student activities, and human resources, along with many more important things happening at one of the nation’s top community colleges.

For those who may have missed an episode, all Northeast TigerTalk episodes are archived at https://nemcctigertalk.simplecast.com.

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Information about Northeast Mississippi Community College

Northeast Mississippi Community College is a leading educational institution that provides comprehensive academic, technical, and workforce training programs to empower students and promote lifelong learning. With a commitment to excellence, Northeast Mississippi Community College fosters a supportive environment that prepares individuals for success in their chosen fields.

For more information about Northeast Mississippi Community College, visit http://www.nemcc.edu.

Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Associate Alli Scott as she fills in for Liz Calvery to discuss the record number of student-athletes, who have received either National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) or Mississippi Association of Community Colleges Conference (MACCC) academic awards following their seasons at Northeast. Ford names off the All-Academic teams for the NJCAA and lists off the 40+ student-athletes who received awards from the national organization and talks about the 70+ student-athletes who were honored by the state group as well. To wrap up, Ford gives listeners the Northeast News and discusses athletics, academics, workforce, student activities, and human resources, along with many more important things happening at one of the nation’s top community colleges.

For those who may have missed an episode, all Northeast TigerTalk episodes are archived at https://nemcctigertalk.simplecast.com.

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Information about Northeast Mississippi Community College

Northeast Mississippi Community College is a leading educational institution that provides comprehensive academic, technical, and workforce training programs to empower students and promote lifelong learning. With a commitment to excellence, Northeast Mississippi Community College fosters a supportive environment that prepares individuals for success in their chosen fields.

For more information about Northeast Mississippi Community College, visit http://www.nemcc.edu.

Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Associate Alli Scott as she fills in for Liz Calvery to discuss what has endured the TigerTalk podcast to so many listeners over 300 episodes. Northeast's TigerTalk podcast celebrates 300 episodes since its humble launch in October 2017. Ford discusses the early years of the TigerTalk podcast and talks about his vision for the podcast after taking over for Will Kollmeyer following Kollmeyer's retirement from the airwaves. Ford talks about where the podcast may go in the future and gives credit to those behind the scenes, who have dedicated their time to making sure that the podcast goes out each week. Ford also talks about the recent award the podcast received as it was named the second-best community college podcast in the nation by FeedSpot. To wrap up, Ford gives listeners the Northeast News and discusses athletics, academics, workforce, student activities, and human resources, along with many more important things happening at one of the nation’s top community colleges.

For those who may have missed an episode, all Northeast TigerTalk episodes are archived at https://nemcctigertalk.simplecast.com.

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Information about Northeast Mississippi Community College

Northeast Mississippi Community College is a leading educational institution that provides comprehensive academic, technical, and workforce training programs to empower students and promote lifelong learning. With a commitment to excellence, Northeast Mississippi Community College fosters a supportive environment that prepares individuals for success in their chosen fields.

For more information about Northeast Mississippi Community College, visit http://www.nemcc.edu.

Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Associate Alli Scott as she fills in for Liz Calvery to discuss all the activities that happen at the college during the summer months. While last week focused on the students and community, Ford talks about what employees do during the summer months. Ford takes listeners through each division on campus and gives insight into what each division, department and office does during the summer months -- late May, June and July, to help prepare for the fall semester or to help the college keep rolling smoothly. Ford talks about many of the offices in Ramsey and what they do, how the Student Success Center prepares students for summer courses and the fall semester and how the Office of Public Information/Sports Information works ahead to have information, bios, schedules, media guides and other things ready for when students return to campus. To wrap up, Ford gives listeners the Northeast News and discusses athletics, academics, workforce, student activities, and human resources, along with many more important things happening at one of the nation’s top community colleges.

For those who may have missed an episode, all Northeast TigerTalk episodes are archived at https://nemcctigertalk.simplecast.com.

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Information about Northeast Mississippi Community College

Northeast Mississippi Community College is a leading educational institution that provides comprehensive academic, technical, and workforce training programs to empower students and promote lifelong learning. With a commitment to excellence, Northeast Mississippi Community College fosters a supportive environment that prepares individuals for success in their chosen fields.

For more information about Northeast Mississippi Community College, visit http://www.nemcc.edu.

Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Associate Alli Scott as she fills in for Liz Calvery to discuss all the activities that happen at the college during the summer months. While the majority of students are away for the summer, it does not mean that the college sits silently during May, June, July and August. Ford discusses what goes on during the summer from camps to summer school to orientation to the Gaye Roden Carr Aquatic Center opening, Northeast stays busy during the summer. To wrap up, Ford gives listeners the Northeast News and discusses athletics, academics, workforce, student activities, and human resources, along with many more important things happening at one of the nation’s top community colleges.

For those who may have missed an episode, all Northeast TigerTalk episodes are archived at https://nemcctigertalk.simplecast.com.

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Information about Northeast Mississippi Community College

Northeast Mississippi Community College is a leading educational institution that provides comprehensive academic, technical, and workforce training programs to empower students and promote lifelong learning. With a commitment to excellence, Northeast Mississippi Community College fosters a supportive environment that prepares individuals for success in their chosen fields.

For more information about Northeast Mississippi Community College, visit http://www.nemcc.edu.