Tiger Talk Podcast by Northeast Mississippi Community College

In episode 111 of the TigerTalk podcast presented by Northeast Mississippi Community College, host Will Kollmeyer welcomes Northeast president Dr. Ricky G. Ford to the podcast as Kollmeyer and Ford sit down to discuss what is happening at the college. In this week's update, Dr. Ford updates listeners on plans for the fall including the Fall 2020 semester starting on August 3 and finishing before the Thanksgiving Break on November 20. Ford also talks about plans for the spring semester, a two-day InService along with the ever-popular Mobile Learning Conference that is free this year and already has over 1,000 participants for the three-day event. Ford gives an update on the Northeast at Ripley facility along with providing students with monies from the CARES Act. Don’t forget that Northeast is the second-ranked community college in the nation for receiving an online education, so if you or someone you know is looking to further their education during the summer or fall semesters, Northeast has a place for you.

🎙️TigerTalk – where Northeast tells its story, one episode at a time.

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.

In episode 110 of the TigerTalk podcast presented by Northeast Mississippi Community College, host Will Kollmeyer welcomes Northeast president Dr. Ricky G. Ford to the podcast as Kollmeyer and Ford sit down to discuss what has been going on at the college. Ford talks about a two-day InService for employees, an updated plan for fall classes including starting two weeks early and the re-opening of the Burgess Fitness Center. Don’t forget that Northeast is the second-ranked community college in the nation for receiving an online education, so if you or someone you know is looking to further their education during the summer or fall semesters, Northeast has a place for you.

🎙️TigerTalk – where Northeast tells its story, one episode at a time.

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.

In episode 109 of the TigerTalk podcast presented by Northeast Mississippi Community College, host Will Kollmeyer welcomes Northeast president Dr. Ricky G. Ford to the podcast as Kollmeyer and Ford sit down to discuss what has been going on at the college. Ford talks about updates to bringing employees back to campus, when he expects the campus to open and how fall classes will be conducted. Don’t forget that Northeast is the second-ranked community college in the nation for receiving an online education, so if you or someone you know is looking to further their education during the summer or fall semesters, Northeast has a place for you.

🎙️TigerTalk – where Northeast tells its story, one episode at a time.

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.

In episode 108 of the TigerTalk podcast presented by Northeast Mississippi Community College, host Will Kollmeyer welcomes Northeast president Dr. Ricky G. Ford to the podcast as Kollmeyer and Ford sit down to discuss what has been going on at the college over the last six weeks since COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) has caused the college to put all its classes online for not just the Spring 2020 semester but for the Summer 2020 term as well. Ford also talks about updates on the virtual honors day, plans for the future and fall class options. Don’t forget that Northeast is the second-ranked community college in the nation for receiving an online education, so if you or someone you know is looking to further their education during the summer or fall semesters, Northeast has a place for you.

🎙️TigerTalk – where Northeast tells its story, one episode at a time.

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.

In episode 107 of the TigerTalk podcast presented by Northeast Mississippi Community College, host Will Kollmeyer welcomes Northeast president Dr. Ricky G. Ford to the podcast as Kollmeyer and Ford sit down to discuss what has been going on at the college over the last six weeks since COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) has caused the college to put all its classes online for not just the Spring 2020 semester but for the Summer 2020 term as well. Ford also talks about updates on funding from the Mississippi legislature, dorm move out day and the virtual Honors Day program that the college is hosting on Wednesday, April 29 at 5 p.m. on Facebook and YouTube. Don’t forget that Northeast is the second-ranked community college in the nation for receiving an online education, so if you or someone you know is looking to further their education during the summer or fall semesters, Northeast has a place for you.

🎙️TigerTalk – where Northeast tells its story, one episode at a time.

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.

In episode 106 of the TigerTalk podcast presented by Northeast Mississippi Community College, host Will Kollmeyer welcomes Northeast president Dr. Ricky G. Ford to the podcast as Kollmeyer and Ford sit down to discuss what has been going on at the college over the last six weeks since COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) has caused the college to put all its classes online for not just the Spring 2020 semester but for the Summer 2020 term as well. Ford also talks about rebates for on-campus housing and also meal tickets during this week's interview. Don’t forget that Northeast is the second-ranked community college in the nation for receiving an online education, so if you or someone you know is looking to further their education during the summer or fall semesters, Northeast has a place for you.

🎙️TigerTalk – where Northeast tells its story, one episode at a time.

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.

In episode 105 of the TigerTalk podcast presented by Northeast Mississippi Community College, host Will Kollmeyer welcomes Northeast president Dr. Ricky G. Ford to the podcast as Kollmeyer and Ford sit down to discuss what has been going on at the college over the last six weeks since COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) has caused the college to put all its classes online for not just the Spring 2020 semester but for the Summer 2020 term as well.

🎙️TigerTalk – where Northeast tells its story, one episode at a time.

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.

In episode 104 of the TigerTalk podcast presented by Northeast Mississippi Community College, host Will Kollmeyer welcomes Northeast drafting, design and 3-D modeling instructor Jeff Melson to the podcast to talk about how his career-technical program impacts the world. Melson gives credit to his students and gives an update to where some of his former students are now employed around the world. In addition to talking about his classes and students, Melson discusses the Tiger Apprenticeship Program and how it has not only benefited the college but companies that students are employed with as well. Melson talks about the collaboration between his program and various departments around campus where his students get hands-on learning while helping the college save money.

In the closing interview, Kollmeyer sits down with NEMCC art instructor Melody Shinn to talk about the Mississippi Community and Junior College Art Instructors Association (MC/JCAIA) State Art Competition that the college is hosting throughout the month of March. Northeast's Anderson Hall Art Gallery will house nearly 200 pieces of work from 12 of the 15 community colleges between March 2 and March 27. In addition to housing the state art competition, Shinn talks about the camaraderie between her and her fellow art instructors and how the trio helps bring the arts alive to students. Kollmeyer and Shinn also discuss how those who are not art majors or those who have reached the age of 62 can take art classes.

Between the segments, Kollmeyer gives a rundown of events that are happening in the next 10 days and also mentions a few events to be on the lookout for later in the month. As always, if you have any podcast ideas or want to be a guest on the podcast, drop us a line and we can get you set up to be on an upcoming episode of TigerTalk.

🎙️TigerTalk – where Northeast tells its story, one episode at a time.

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.

In episode 103 of the TigerTalk podcast presented by Northeast Mississippi Community College, host Will Kollmeyer welcomes Northeast instructor of commercial music and Campus Country director Chris Dunn to the podcast to talk about the group's upcoming Showtime on Thursday, February 27 entitled "Colder Weather." Dunn talks about a recent change to the ensemble where he added a non-traditional percussionist to the mix in 29-year-old Codey Nunley. Dunn also discusses the large amounts of duets in the Showtime on Thursday including a brother and sister pairing that will be taking the stage for a duet together. In addition to talking about the show, Dunn recalls some of the 'week of' jitters that may come up this week and tells a story about a former Campus Country member - Matt Nolan of the Spunk Monkees - who came in to help with sound for the show. The curtain opens on the Showtime at 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 27 and admission is free to Northeast employees and students and is only $7 for the general public to have access to the 23-song setlist.

In the closing interview, Kollmeyer sits down with NEMCC psychology instructor and co-advisor of the college's Scholar's Bowl team Stephanie Moore and Elizabeth Cowan, a standout on the Scholar's Bowl team, to talk about the successes that the Scholar's Bowl has had this year and their upcoming trip to the NAQT, LLC Community College Championship Tournament in Orlando, Florida at the end of the week. Moore discusses what it is like to lead an all-female team along with co-sponsor Eric Smith and Cowan delivers insight on what it is like to be on a Scholar's Bowl team. Cowan talks about the need for each team member to have their own specialty areas and team members to give way during competitions to those who know the subjects better than they do. Cowan also talks about the close-knit family-like atmosphere that the Scholar's Bowl team has will four of the five members eating lunch with each other almost every day and discussing different high-level intelligent conversations.

Between the segments, Kollmeyer gives a rundown of events that are happening in the next 10 days and also mentions a few events to be on the lookout for later in the month. As always, if you have any podcast ideas or want to be a guest on the podcast, drop us a line and we can get you set up to be on an upcoming episode of TigerTalk.

🎙️TigerTalk – where Northeast tells its story, one episode at a time.

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.

TigerTalk is going as strong as ever and host Will Kollmeyer brings a pair of high-energy interviews to the 102nd episode of the podcast at Northeast Mississippi Community College. In the opening interview, Kollmeyer welcomes Northeast's director of eLearning Dr. Kim Harris to give her take on a trio of rankings that have come out in the recent weeks dealing with online education at the college. OnlineDegrees.com has named Northeast the second-best community college in the nation for online education, the top mathematics community college in the nation for online education and the top school in the state of Mississippi -- regardless of two- or four-year institution -- when it comes to receiving an education online. Harris talks about all the help available to students at Northeast and the appeal of online education to some students. In the closing interview, Kollmeyer sits down with Tiger head football coach Greg Davis to get his thoughts on the 2020 signing class. Davis talks about the additions to the defense, the offense, and special teams and takes the time to talk about the four new coaches that will be on the sidelines at Tiger Stadium in the fall. Davis also discusses tryouts for the Tiger football team and the annual golf tournament coming up in May. Between the segments, Kollmeyer gives a rundown of events that are happening in the next 10 days and also mentions a few events to be on the lookout for later in the month. As always, if you have any podcast ideas or want to be a guest on the podcast, drop us a line and we can get you set up to be on an upcoming episode of TigerTalk.

🎙️TigerTalk – where Northeast tells its story, one episode at a time.

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.