TigerTalk 111 05/26/2020 - COVID-19 Updates - 7

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.--NEMCC--Information about Northeast Mississippi Community CollegeNortheast 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.