Tiger Talk Podcast by Northeast Mississippi Community College · Michael H. Miller, Northeast Mississippi Community College, Liz Calvery

TigerTalk 368 10/08/2025

October 8, 2025·12 min·1 clip

President Ford reveals how Northeast hosted the largest band festival in Mississippi with over 12,000 attendees.

The episode begins with President Dr. Ricky Ford and host Liz Calvary welcoming listeners to Tiger Talk. President Ford reports that the semester is going well with no major issues and many student activities, particularly in athletics. He details the recent Northeast Mississippi Community College Marching Band Festival, noting it is the largest in Mississippi with 34 high schools participating and over 12,000 attendees. Ford thanks employees for their customer service efforts during the event. The hosts mention that the college is on fall break, with some students still on campus for athletic practices. They transition to the Northeast News segment, listing upcoming events such as homecoming on October 16th, an alumni band performance, and an Impact Scholarship Luncheon on December 3rd. Collaborations with Apple are discussed, including a webinar on health sciences and workshops on iPad features. Tech Tuesdays are highlighted, with topics like AI for tutors and test prep scheduled for October 21st. The fitness center is noted as open 24/7, unique among community colleges in the state. Updates from the e-learning department include midterms for online classes and training on federal regulations. At the New Albany Center, new HiSET instructors have been hired, and Ashley Furniture will use the facility for a leadership program. The Tiger Apprenticeship program had an interview day with 20 employers aiming to serve 55-60 students. Employee development initiatives, such as onboarding and retirement readiness sessions, are mentioned. The bookstore is being reorganized, and billing system improvements are planned for January 2026. Active shooter training is scheduled for October 24th, and efforts to make online courses ADA accessible are underway. The episode concludes with reminders about upcoming sports events and a thank you to employees.

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