TigerTalk 129 09/29/2020

In episode 129 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 the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS-COC)virtual 10-year review meeting that the college and representatives from the association just wrapped up and Ford passes along the good words that the SACS-COC representatives had to say about the employees of Northeast Mississippi Community College. Ford also discusses the college's Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) and how Northeast will continue to implement it throughout not only faculty but staff advising as well. Ford opens up about the college returning to a normal schedule in January 2021 with more face-to-face classes. Students will still have the option to make a schedule however they choose but the college will focus on more face-to-face classes since 79% of students surveyed have asked for more face-to-face time with instructors. Northeast, which is tops in Mississippi and No. 2 in the nation in online education, will still continue its online education, hybrid options and offer the students a chance to mix all three together -- face-to-face, hybrid and online. This week marks the first home football game of the season and Ford is ready to welcome everyone to campus for the season opener against Holmes Community College with the college's tailgate in the area around the fountain prior to kickoff at 6:30 p.m. Ford encourages everyone to finish the semester strong. With just a few weeks left before Thanksgiving break and the end of the semester for seated courses, Ford motivates students and employees to finish the semester strong.  🎙️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.