Category: News

The Holmes Community College Occupational Therapy Assistant program, which is housed on the Ridgeland Campus, has recently undergone changes in leadership. Kana Williams, who has served as the academic fieldwork coordinator in the OTA program since 2008, moved into the position of OTA program director on July 1. Simultaneously, new hire Jason D. Miles, MOTR/L, a former occupational therapist within the Vicksburg Warren County School District, has assumed Williams’ position as academic fieldwork coordinator and instructor.

The Holmes Community College Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) students recently completed a pediatric day camp for the children at Warren-Yazoo Mental Health. The camp met daily in the month of June.

Beginning with the Fall 2016 term, students across the state must enroll in and complete 15 credit hours per semester to maintain eligibility for state aid for programs that require full-time enrollment. This new “Take-15″eligibility requirement applies to undergraduate students throughout the state of Mississippi.

JK’s Catering is now open to faculty, staff, and students on the Ridgeland Campus for breakfast and lunch. The facility, serving a variety of items, from full meals to snacks, will serve the campus from 7 a.m.-2 p.m.

The Attala Center of Holmes Community College (Holmes CC) and the Kosciusko Attala Partnership (KAP) are collaborating to launch Attala Works, an initiative aimed to measure, engage and enhance the workforce in Attala County.

The NJCAA recognized a record-number 4,587 student-athletes for their success in the classroom Tuesday with the presentation of the 2015-16 NJCAA Academic Student-Athlete Awards including 29 from Holmes Community College.

The Ridgeland Campus of Holmes Community College held a Pinning Ceremony for the surgical technology Class of 2016 on June 30 at Madison United Methodist Church. Seven students were honored.

The Ridgeland Campus of Holmes Community College held a Pinning Ceremony for the surgical technology Class of 2016 on June 30 at Madison United Methodist Church. Seven students were honored.